CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Conduct the first reading of an ordinance amending Sections 3-3-11:1 and 3-3-11:2 of the Naperville Municipal Code pertaining to the Class G - Beer and Wine Package Sale and setting the limit of available Class M - Recreational liquor licenses at 13.
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DEPARTMENT: Legal Department
SUBMITTED BY: Jennifer Lutzke, Senior Assistant City Attorney
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
On August 9, 2018, the Liquor Commission voted unanimously to recommend a liquor code text amendment modifying the Class G - Beer and Wine Package Sale and increasing the limit of available Class M - Recreational liquor licenses.
BACKGROUND:
Class M - Recreational
Section 3-3-11:1 of the Naperville Municipal Code established the Class M -Recreational liquor license classification. A Class M license authorizes the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on-site during the time that the recreational portion of the premises is open and available for use or with a lifestyle amenities service. The number of available Class M licenses is capped at 12. A text amendment is required to raise the cap for any new business to obtain a Class M liquor license.
Class G - Beer and Wine Package Sale
The Class G - Beer and Wine Package Sale allows for the retail sale of beer and wine in its original package for off-premises consumption. To be eligible for a Class G license, the licensee must be in a center containing not less than 60,000 square feet, or a B1 zoned property containing at least 45,000 square feet. The number of available Class G licenses is capped at 6. A text amendment is required to lower the cap and clarify the square footage requirements.
DISCUSSION:
Class M - Recreational
On February 8, 2018, VR 360 Playground, a virtual reality business to be located at 22 E. Chicago Street next to Bar Louie presented its concept to the Liquor Commission. VR 360 was advised to seek approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission. VR 360'...
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