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Council approves conditional‑use permit allowing limited beer sales at East Davis convenience store with 3‑year user tie
Summary
Council approved a conditional‑use permit tied to the current operator to allow limited beer sales from a small cooler in a 1,400‑sq‑ft retail unit at 1200 E. Davis, with a 3‑year tie to the user and other conditions; the applicant emphasized the sales are a complement to specialty imported products, not a full liquor store.
Applicant Angelica Chapa asked council to allow a conditional use permit for a small convenience store space at 1200 East Davis to sell beer (a three‑door, 6×10 cooler) as a complement to the store’s imported novelty goods. Chapa said the intent is not to become a full liquor or wine store: "Basically, we don't wanna become a full fledged liquor store," she said.
Staff (Adam Bailey) explained P&Z recommended approval with conditions; council added a 3‑year tie to the Zanuss 8885 corporation (the current user) so any future change in ownership would require a new CUP. Council discussed hours, ABC licensing limits and training; the applicant said staff would use TABC seller‑server training and that the lease has roughly three years remaining.
The council approved the CUP with the P&Z conditions and a three‑year tie to the user; the vote was unanimous (6‑0).
Sources: Applicant statements and staff presentation at the Sept. 2 meeting.
