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Planning commission recommends City Council review for state liquor‑store site at Buena Vista Commercial Plaza
Summary
The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of C‑25‑13, a conditional use permit sought by the Utah Department of Alcohol Beverage Services for a 12,500 sq ft retail and administration facility (Lot 7, Buena Vista Commercial Plaza); staff noted state procurement rules require CUP before design work can begin.
On Nov. 19 the Washington City Planning Commission voted to recommend City Council approve C‑25‑13, a conditional‑use permit application from the Utah Department of Alcohol Beverage Services (DABS) for a 12,500‑square‑foot retail, storage and administration building on Lot 7 of Buena Vista Commercial Plaza.
Staff explained that state procurement and contracting rules prevent DABS from hiring a firm to produce site‑specific architectural drawings until the state secures a local CUP; therefore, the state sought the CUP so it can commission final plans. Staff recommended forwarding the CUP to City Council with the findings and conditions listed in the staff report.
Commissioners and staff discussed regulatory distinctions between off‑site retail alcohol sales (packaged, for off‑premises consumption) and on‑site consumption, which requires a different license. Staff said the proposed DABS location will be regulated as off‑site retail sales under city zoning and that the site meets the city's distance‑from‑parks requirement.
Commissioner Anderson moved to recommend approval of C‑25‑13; Commissioner Davis seconded. Individual roll‑call votes were recorded and the motion passed. Staff noted two submitted online comments were entered into the record and will be forwarded to City Council. The commission's action is a recommendation; City Council will make the final decision.
