Title
Special Use Permit for a Restaurant - Peace Marketplace
History
This proposal is for the property at 14314 Beacon Avenue. The principal building is a two-story structure with a patio area and a detached garage. The building served as an antique store for many years until being acquired by the current ownership in 2018 and shifted to a gift shop with two rental units on the second floor.
The subject property consists of 1,200 SF of commercial retail space with two rental units occupying the upper floor, both of which are currently occupied. The Petitioner also accommodates occasional social events and are permitted to serve pre-packaged liquor and food on the premises.
In 2019, the Petitioner obtained a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior paint and replacement of a door on the rear façade. This Certificate was amended later-on to reflect the replacement of 10 windows and 3 exterior lighting fixtures which were not originally in scope. During the window replacement, 9 original windows were uncovered which had been hidden by the vinyl siding. The petitioner restored these windows in addition to the 10 originally proposed.
Also in 2019, the Petitioner obtained a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a 754 SF Aqualine Permeable Paver Patio to the southern end of their building. To obtain approval, revisions were made to bring the lot into compliance with their required lot coverage. 602 SF of green space was added to the lot through the addition of 3 landscape beds. Two adjacent to the newly constructed patio and one near the primary entrance on the eastern façade. This Certificate was later amended to reflect small changes to the plan for improved drainage. The overall footprint of the patio was unchanged, and the design was only minorly altered.
The Petitioner now seeks to introduce hand scooped ice cream on the site. The Petitioner anticipates a 12-bucket freezer and new seating to be installed in a 392 SF portion of their space with addi...
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