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Planning Commission approves Verve Wine and Lark brewpub conditional uses
Summary
The commission approved conditional use authorizations for Verve Wine (a retail wine shop at 2358 Fillmore) and accessory brewpub activities at Lark (microbrewery at 4068 18th St). Both motions passed unanimously with standard conditions and no opposing public correspondence for Verve and letters/petition of support for Lark.
The Planning Commission unanimously approved two separate conditional‑use authorizations on Dec. 7: a liquor‑store CUA for Verve Wine at 2358 Fillmore Street and accessory brewery activities (a microbrewpub/type‑75 license) for Lark at 4068 Eighteenth Street.
Planning staff recommended approval of both projects with conditions. Dustin Wilson, a partner at Verve Wine, described a neighborhood retail and education model emphasizing curated selections and tastings; staff noted the tenant space is approximately 810 square feet and that the applicant will seek a type‑21 ABC license and may later apply for type‑86 on‑site instructional tastings. For Lark, consultant Luis Scribe said the brew station was designed for restaurant integration and argued the upgrade to a type‑75 license would not materially alter restaurant operations; staff reported four letters of support and a petition with 43 signatures.
Commissioner Richards moved approval of Verve Wine; the motion was seconded and passed 6–0. Commissioner Richards also moved approval of the Lark accessory brewery; that motion likewise passed 6–0. Staff will finalize permit conditions and compliance requirements as part of the building and ABC processes.
