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Planning commission approves site plan for bar and event center at 1019 Center Avenue
Summary
The Goodland Planning Commission approved a site-plan review for 1019 Center Avenue, allowing conversion of an old dry-cleaner into a bar with an event space and outdoor patio; the applicant expects demolition and construction to start this summer and identified Fernando Martinez as the contractor.
At a Goodland Planning Commission meeting (date not specified in the transcript), members voted to approve a site-plan review for 1019 Center Avenue, clearing the way to convert the former dry-cleaner building into a bar and event center with an expanded rear building for live music.
The applicant, Commissioner Matt McKenzie, described plans to remodel the dry-cleaner space into a bar with a small kitchen, seating, pool tables and restrooms, retain the outdoor patio and replace an aging tin shed at the rear with a new 30-by-60-foot structure intended to house a stage and open event area. McKenzie said demolition of the tin shed had begun and that he expected construction to start in June; he identified Fernando Martinez as the contractor who will perform the work.
City staff reviewed the site-plan checklist, noting that required items such as the owner's/developer's contact information and stamped engineer/architect plans must be provided before building permits are issued. Staff and commissioners referenced Section 19307 (development guidelines for commercial and industrial districts), concluding the proposal generally meets form-and-proportion and exterior building standards, including required facade openings and parapet/roof features, while identifying a few submittal items that remain outstanding.
Commissioners asked about staging and traffic impacts during construction; the applicant said on-street and existing off-street parking on 11th and Center streets should accommodate needs and that staging logistics will be coordinated with city staff. The applicant also said the rear building would include a large glass roll-up door to open the event space to the patio.
A motion to approve the site-plan review was made and seconded. The chair called for the vote and the motion passed. The transcript records verbal "I" votes but does not include a roll-call tally for this motion.
The commission recorded no conditions in the meeting record beyond standard submittal requirements (stamped plans and required seals prior to building permits). Staff will follow up with the applicant on outstanding plan-stamp items and permit next steps.
