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Astra Place Theatre told to remove courtyard from 30‑day notice or show lawful use before license moves forward
Summary
At the SLA committee meeting, applicants for a liquor license at the Astra Place Theatre said they intended to serve patrons in a small lobby and, weather permitting, in an adjacent courtyard. Committee members asked the applicants to either remove the courtyard from the 30‑day public‑notice or produce documentation (certificate of occupancy and
An application from Sweet Hospitality Group LLC for a liquor license at the Astra Place Theatre drew committee scrutiny because the application included use of an adjacent courtyard that sits behind residential units.
Attorney Matthew Sansom and company representatives described the theater operation, noting lobby service and late‑evening show schedules; the application listed hours of 11 a.m. to midnight. Sansom said most shows conclude by about 10:30 p.m., with patrons sometimes stepping into the courtyard afterward.
Committee members raised two concerns. First, the courtyard is partly within a separate tax lot and the committee asked for documentation showing lawful occupancy and permitted use for outdoor service. The applicants had provided a certificate of occupancy for one of the two buildings but not the other; the committee asked the applicant to either obtain the missing certificate(s) and supply them to the board or remove the courtyard from the public notice until proper permits/documentation are in hand. Second, committee members asked the applicant to increase outreach to tenants who live immediately adjacent to the courtyard and to post clear notices so neighbors understand potential outdoor use and hours.
The committee agreed to consider the indoor theater license if applicants amended the 30‑day notice to remove the courtyard or otherwise provided documentation showing lawful use for the outdoor area; the committee did not approve any outdoor use at this hearing.
