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Council signals no objection to D‑5(j) liquor‑permit for proposed Hartman's Building food hall
Summary
Staff flagged a D‑5(j) Community Entertainment District liquor application for the Hartman's Building to support a proposed food hall; council members indicated no objection and chose not to request a local public hearing, leaving the license process to state liquor control.
City staff notified council of a liquor‑control application (D‑5(j), Community Entertainment District) tied to a potential food‑hall concept at the existing Hartman's Building in downtown Canal Winchester. Development director Lucas Hare said the application is preliminary and intended to encourage the project, which would include multiple kitchens and an associated bar.
Council members signaled no objection to allowing the liquor‑control process to proceed without a local hearing. "No objection," several members said in sequence, and one council member described the planned use as a positive downtown addition. Staff noted that, if desired, the city could request a public hearing but did not do so in this case.
Next steps: the state liquor control process will continue; staff will monitor the application and advise council if a local hearing is requested or if substantive neighborhood concerns are raised.
