New operator seeks special‑use permit for liquor store at 5940 Farrington Road; neighbors cite proliferation concerns
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Farrington Liquor LLC applied for a special land‑use permit to open a 1,840 sq ft package store at 5940 Farrington Road in a space occupied by a prior liquor store. Applicant attorney emphasized regulation, security and employee training; neighbors objected to more liquor stores in the area.
Attorney Hakeem Hilliard, representing Farrington Liquor LLC, presented SLUP25‑006, a special land‑use permit application for a package store at 5940 Farrington Road, a space that previously housed a licensed package store that closed in 2024.
Hilliard said state and city alcohol regulations require registration with distributors, adherence to operating hours, and periodic state compliance checks. He described the proposed interior (approximately 1,840 square feet), said the operator plans cameras, lighting and regular staff training on responsible alcohol sales, and said the business will not sell single‑serve drinks for on‑premises consumption.
Several commenters opposed new liquor stores in the community and raised concerns about loitering. One speaker used anti‑immigrant language when criticizing development; Hilliard, who identified himself as an immigrant, asked the public not to stereotype and reiterated that distance and other regulations limit proliferation. Community members asked why the operator was not present; Hilliard said he would bring the client to subsequent hearings and work with neighbors to address concerns.
Next steps: the applicant will proceed to Planning Commission and City Council hearings; staff will post required notices and address any distance‑requirement questions under state and local alcohol regulations.