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Council approves Vic’s outdoor dining, sign permits for Victoria Orthodontics and Circle K
Summary
The council approved an interim use permit for Vic’s Bar & Grill to use four parking spaces for seasonal outdoor dining and granted conditional use permits for illuminated signage at Victoria Orthodontics and Circle K, with staff conditions on safety and possible nighttime restrictions if neighbors complain.
The City of Victoria council on July 13 approved several land‑use items: an interim use permit for Vic’s Bar & Grill to use four public parking spaces for seasonal outdoor dining, and conditional use permits for illuminated commercial signs at Victoria Orthodontics (7980 Rose Street) and for Circle K’s rebranding at the former Holiday site.
Community and Economic Development Director Jen Brewington explained Victoria’s temporary outdoor‑dining program grew from the pandemic era ‘EatStreet’ initiative and that the interim use permit framework allows staff to set conditions to protect safety and ADA accessibility. Brewington said the Vic’s request covers four parking spaces and that staff reviewed required barriers and safety measures; no members of the public spoke to the item during the public hearing. Council members acknowledged parking trade‑offs and expressed support for increased outdoor activity downtown; the council approved the interim use permit subject to the standard conditions.
Associate Planner Travis Brierley presented two CUP applications concerning illuminated signs. Victoria Orthodontics sought two building‑facing illuminated signs within dimensional code standards; planning commission had recommended approval and council approved the CUP with the same conditions used recently for other sign approvals (maintenance requirements and timely repair). Circle K’s CUP included multiple illuminated signs—canopy backlit signs and a small totem sign—similar to standard convenience‑store signage. Council discussed possible glare impacts on nearby residences and adopted the permit with additional language allowing staff or council to restrict hours or require dimming/turn‑off of specific sign elements at night if residents later complain.
What’s next: The interim use permit for Vic’s is seasonal and must be renewed annually; the sign CUPs are land‑use rights tied to the businesses and include conditions staff will enforce.
Representative quotes: "Interim use permit allows the property to be used for a temporary purpose that isn't intended to be permanent," Brewington said. Travis Brierley noted the sign conditions include maintenance deadlines and potential restrictions to avoid creating hazards or excessive illumination.
