CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance amending Section 3-3-11:1 of the Naperville Municipal Code to allow the sale and service of spirits at a Class M - Lifestyle Amenities Facility (requires six positive votes)
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DEPARTMENT: Legal Department
SUBMITTED BY: Jennifer Bonner, Senior Assistant City Attorney
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
On August 7, 2025, the Liquor Commission recommended approval of the text amendment by a 6-1 vote.
BACKGROUND:
The Class M liquor license is divided into two categories - Recreational and Lifestyle Amenities Facility. The Class M - Lifestyle Amenities Facility liquor license is available to beauty shops, salons, spas, or other personal cosmetic establishments. At least 90% of the annual revenue from the lifestyle amenities facility must come from sources other than the sale of alcoholic liquor.
The Class M - Lifestyle Amenities Facility liquor license limits sale and consumption to six ounces of wine and twelve ounces of beer per drink with a maximum of two drinks per patron per visit. It also limits sales and service to individuals purchasing a lifestyle amenities service.
Hammer & Nails, a men’s barbershop, located at 790 Royal St. George Drive, #144, is seeking a text amendment to the code to allow the sale and consumption of spirits at lifestyle amenities facilities. In addition to Hammer & Nails, Solaia Luxury Salon & Spa, located at 120 Water Street, #126 has a Class M - Lifestyle Amenities Facility liquor license. The Class M - Lifestyle Amenities Facility liquor license is capped at five.
DISCUSSION:
The Liquor Commission considered the lack of liquor violations at Class M - Lifestyle Amenities Facility licensees and ways to prevent potential issues. The Liquor Commission determined that placing the following restrictions adequately addressed such concerns: maintaining the limit of two drinks per patron per visit; limiting the spirit service size to 1.5 ounces; and requiring the sale of alcoholic liquor to stop at 7:00 p.m. It also noted that Hammer & Nails operates at another location in Geneva where it sells spirits for onsite consumption without issue.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Corresponding increase in sales taxes related to any additional sales permitted by this amendment.