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Commission previews Bat Box restaurant and entertainment venue; staff recommends 2 a.m. condition
Summary
Staff described Bat Box, a baseball-themed entertainment venue with batting cages and alcohol sales, and recommended a condition limiting operating hours to 2 a.m. to align with nearby businesses while allowing market testing; limited exterior changes and ADA updates were discussed.
During the work session, staff presented a special-use-permit request for Bat Box, a restaurant and indoor entertainment venue that will include batting-cage-style attractions and sell alcohol for on-premise consumption. Staff described limited exterior work, required infrastructure upgrades such as a grease trap, and accessibility corrections.
Leslie said the applicant's COO "anticipates they will close at midnight," but staff included a condition to allow the business to operate until 2 a.m. to provide flexibility while protecting surrounding uses. (Leslie)
Commissioners asked about pedestrian connectivity and the condition of pavers and sidewalks near the suite. Staff said the suite benefits from a broader sidewalk (about 6 feet or more) and an existing crosswalk, and that damaged pavers caused by tree roots would be repaired or replaced and an ADA-compliant ramp added. Staff also said the project meets parking requirements; commissioners raised concerns about potential spillover parking during peak times and whether shared parking with adjacent properties might occur.
No formal action was taken during the work session; staff positioned the item on the consent agenda and indicated conditions and compliance items that would need to be met before the business opens.
