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Crave Noir cafe granted liquor certificate with no‑DJ condition
Summary
The commission approved a certificate of location for Crave Noir, a cafe at 1269 Main Street that will serve coffee and a limited selection of alcoholic beverages, with a condition barring live entertainment or a DJ without a separate permit.
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved Crave Noir's application for a cafe liquor permit at 1269 Main Street, with a specific condition that the establishment may not host live entertainment or a DJ without returning for a special permit.
Duane Wiggins, co‑owner, described the business as a community‑focused coffee bar that will serve specialty coffees and a limited wine and cocktail selection primarily to complement food service and evening hours. "Alcohol sales will be secondary to the primary coffee bar operation and intend to enhance the customer experience during evening hours," Wiggins told the commission. He said the space is roughly 1,200 square feet and that hours would generally run from about 7 a.m. to about 9 p.m.; the applicant emphasized youth employment and workforce training in hiring.
Councilwoman Maria Inez Wajer and other neighborhood representatives urged caution, citing the concentration of alcohol‑serving uses on East Main Street and proximity to the library and churches. After questions and applicant rebuttal, commissioners approved the certificate with the no‑live‑entertainment condition.
Provenance: applicant testimony and council opposition recorded in the public hearing; approval vote recorded on the night of July 27.
