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Planning commission denies special-exception request to reopen longtime lounge as late‑night bar and event center
Summary
After extensive public opposition citing noise, safety and parking concerns, the Planning Commission denied a special-exception application for a bar, lounge and event center at 6766 Florida‑Georgia Highway; staff had recommended denial over compatibility, parking and alcohol‑separation issues.
The Gadsden County Planning Commission voted to deny a special-exception application to operate a bar, lounge and event center at 6766 Florida‑Georgia Highway, reversing the applicant’s plan to reopen the historic L & J / Tipsy’s nightclub as a late‑night venue.
Planning staff told commissioners the proposal was partially consistent with the commercial future land use but had “significant deficiencies” in compatibility with adjacent sensitive uses, buffering and screening, unverified off‑street parking, inadequate noise mitigation measures, traffic and event impacts, and failure to meet alcohol distance separation requirements. Staff recommended denial.
Curtis James, who…
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