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Council objects to Zap & Go Mart liquor permit, requests hearing with state
Summary
Lancaster City Council objected to a liquor-permit application for Zap & Go Mart at 502 N. Columbus St., requesting a hearing to obtain more information from the state Division of Liquor Control about the applicant; the motion to object carried at the April 20 meeting.
Council members moved April 20 to object to a liquor-license application for Zap & Go Mart LLC (Permit #10008053-1) at 502 N. Columbus St. Clerk Scott presented the application and Law Director Hall explained the city's options: support, object (which triggers a formal state hearing), or remain silent.
Members expressed frustration with the state's limited information-sharing about applicants. Law Director Hall advised that an objection can prompt a hearing in which the city can negotiate conditions such as security-camera retention or employee background checks; she also noted that permit types and application details can be viewed on the Division of Liquor Control website.
After discussion about public-safety considerations and the property's current status (listed for sale and formerly "Olympus Games"), Mr. Ogg moved to object and request a hearing; Mr. Knisley seconded. The motion carried. The objection begins the state's hearing process; the state holds final authority on the permit outcome.
