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Midway commission recommends alcohol‑service permit for Montblu Bistro in Southill
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Summary
The Midway City Planning Commission on March 10 recommended approval of a conditional use permit and local consent for alcohol service at Montblu Bistro (23 N. Holly Lane) in the Southill development, subject to state licensing, an enclosed patio and a condition barring exterior alcohol signage.
MIDWAY, Utah — The Midway City Planning Commission on March 10 voted to recommend approval of a conditional use permit and local consent that would allow Montblu Bistro to serve alcohol at 23 N. Holly Lane, a restaurant space in Phase 1 of the Southill development.
Planning staff told the commission the applicant, represented by agent Megan Dial, plans to apply for a restaurant alcohol license from the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (DABC). Staff said that license requires food to be sold with alcohol and that the establishment meet state food‑to‑alcohol sales ratios. Staff also confirmed the bistro’s outdoor patio will be enclosed so patrons cannot leave the designated area with alcoholic beverages and must comply with applicable state alcohol rules.
"I make a motion that we accept for approval the conditional use permit and local consent at 23 N. Holly Lane, and that we accept the staff report, the list of accepted findings, and proposed condition of no alcohol-related signage," Commissioner Genene Probst said when moving approval. Commissioner Steve Facer seconded the motion.
The commission’s staff report recommended a standard condition prohibiting alcohol‑related signage visible from the building exterior, including Main Street, and noted that parking will be provided by Southill’s master‑planned surface and future structured parking areas. The report concluded the proposed restaurant use is conditionally permitted in the C‑2 zone, is consistent with the Midway General Plan, and does not create significant impacts related to noise, traffic or environmental quality.
No members of the public commented on the item during the hearing. The motion passed with recorded aye votes from Commissioners Probst, Facer, Lineback, Winegar, Dougherty and Knight; no commissioners voted against the motion.
Next steps: The commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council and the applicant must obtain local consent, a Midway business license and the required DABC license before alcohol service may begin.