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 service of spirits under the Class R - Legitimate Theater House liquor license and set a cap of three for Class R licenses (requires six positive votes)
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DEPARTMENT: Legal Department
SUBMITTED BY: Michael DiSanto, City Attorney
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
On May 5, 2022, the Naperville Liquor Commission voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council that the Class R - Legitimate Theater license be amended to allow the service of spirits and be capped at three
BACKGROUND:
The Matrix intends to be a multi-purpose space primarily comprised of a restaurant area and an adjacent area that will function as a configurable banquet and event space as well as a space for live music and theatrical performances. The concept is unique in Naperville. Details regarding the concept are below and floor plans are attached.
1. Address:
808 S Route 59 (next to Mall of India in the old Sam's Club space)
2. Hours:
11:30a daily; Until 11p Mon - Thu, until 2a on Fri & Sat, and until 1a on Sun
3. Capacity:
At capacity, the restaurant and event space may accommodate more than 2,000 customers
4. Restaurant:
4,500 sq ft restaurant featuring international fusion cuisine, with a customer bar, live music lounge, and VIP areas
5. Event Space:
20,500 sq ft featuring configurable banquet and event rooms as well as a venue for live music, DJ, and theater performances. Includes multiple customer bars and full alcohol service, with or without the service of food
6. Anticipated opening:
ASAP
The restaurant and event space will be under separate ownerships and alcohol will not be allowed to be carried between the two.
Staff worked with The Matrix's representative (Madan Kulkarni) to address all on-site uses with appropriate liquor licensing. It was determined that a three-license structure (B, K, and R with two ...
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