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Zoning commission approves Paine Road cafe’s beer-and-wine permit; owner Rui Teixeira backed by supporters
Summary
The commission approved, 7–0, a special permit to allow beer and wine sales at a Paine Road tenant space (filed in the record with variant spellings including 'Deelinda's'/'Deolinda's'); owner Rui Teixeira presented through counsel and the commission conditioned approval on service-bar service only.
The City of Danbury Zoning Commission on Nov. 25 approved a special permit allowing beer and wine sales at a neighborhood cafe in a C‑N 20 zone (petition filed in the record with variant spellings including "Deelinda's/Deolinda's"). The approval passed by voice vote with seven members in favor and none opposed.
Attorney Larry Pereira presented on behalf of owner Rui Teixeira, describing Teixeira’s background as a baker and restaurateur and saying the applicant has expanded the menu since opening this spring. Pereira told commissioners the kitchen and bakery area would support lunch and dinner service and that beer and wine were requested because patrons had asked for those options.
"I ask that the commission kindly grant the application," attorney Larry Pereira said in presenting the owner’s plan to add beer and wine to the existing baked‑goods and dining operation.
Supporters including Michael Coelho and others spoke in favor, citing the owner’s investment in the city and noting that similar beer‑and‑wine licenses have existed in comparable nearby uses. Commissioners asked about kitchen capacity, menu expansion, hours of operation, and how the tenant space would be refitted.
Commissioner Botello moved to approve the petition under old business with findings that the request complies with the city’s plan of conservation and development and will not adversely affect public health, safety, or welfare. The motion included the same operational guardrail as the prior approval (service‑bar only). The motion passed by voice vote with seven yes votes.
The director noted that the C‑N 20 zoning restricts hot liquor and that the record includes site plans, menu materials and a floor plan indicating the kitchen and seating capacity (43 seats). Staff reiterated that other departmental permits (signage, permit center approvals) remain required.
Next steps: the applicant must complete administrative permit steps and zoning‑enforcement verification before beer‑and‑wine sales may begin.
