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Board approves CUP for speakeasy‑style event space at 109 S. Main
Summary
The board approved a conditional use permit allowing a basement speakeasy‑style event space with live music, catering and cocktails at 109 South Main Street. Applicant told trustees the site has a rear ramp and accessible bathrooms and expects to open in March.
The Wauconda Village Board on Jan. 20 approved a conditional use permit allowing a speakeasy‑inspired event space to operate at 109 South Main Street, suite V.
Village staff said the Zoning and Plan Commission held a public hearing on Jan. 7 and recommended unanimous approval. The petitioner, Michelle Sarafi (doing business as 'the seller' at 109 S. Main), described plans for live music, catered food and craft cocktails and said the business will rely on a rear ramp and accessible bathrooms to meet accessibility requirements.
A trustee asked specifically about handicap accessibility for the basement location; the applicant said, "We have a ramp in the back... there's a full ramp. The bathrooms are accessible as well" and confirmed the ramp can serve as an additional exit. The applicant told the board she hopes to open in March.
The board approved the ordinance granting the conditional use permit by roll call.
The record cites zoning code sections 155.022 (table 1) and 155.095 as the code sections under which a tavern/nightclub or similar use requires a conditional use permit.
