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Commission deadlocks on downtown adult‑business special‑use permit after split vote
Summary
The commission failed to approve a special‑use permit (SUP) for an adult‑business bar at 112 E. Jackson following mixed testimony from neighbors and supporters; the motion to approve failed on a tie vote after discussion of downtown impacts and PNZ conditions.
The commission voted on a request for a special‑use permit to allow an adult‑business bar at 112 East Jackson Street but the motion failed on a tie.
Supporters — including family members of the applicant and downtown business owners — urged the commission to approve the SUP with conditions, noting the applicant's law‑enforcement background and prior experience operating a bar without incidents. "We're very strict and if we tell you to leave and you leave, you cannot come back ever," Valente Rosas told the commission when describing operations.
Opponents, including downtown merchants and residents, said they worried about the type of clientele and impacts on downtown revitalization; staff noted a petition had been submitted but did not meet the protest threshold. After debate and a vote, the approval motion failed, and the applicant was encouraged to consider reapplying with further outreach and modified conditions. The commission emphasized it could revisit the issue if the applicant returns with changes.
