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Two Norfolk restaurants seek permits for alcohol and entertainment; council raises questions on outdoor smoking, hours
Summary
Two Norfolk restaurant operators have asked for conditional use permits to add alcohol sales and live entertainment. The Planning Commission recommended approval for both by 6-0 votes; council members at the Oct. 7 work session pressed staff on outdoor smoking, proximity to residences, sunset clauses and ABC rules that can affect operating hours.
Two Norfolk restaurants — Waxy Restaurant Lounge at 630 Fifth Street (the former Croker/Brickson’s site) and Big Boss Burritos at 905 East Ocean View Avenue — were briefed to the City Council on Oct. 7 after the Planning Commission recommended approval of conditional use permits for both operations.
For Waxy Restaurant Lounge, staff said the applicant proposes on- and off-premises alcohol sales, live entertainment (karaoke, live bands, trivia, poetry and comedians) and a total capacity of about 140. The operator has removed outdoor dining seating and proposes to use a rear outdoor area for a smoking area. Planning staff noted that the zoning ordinance does not allow…
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