BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA ITEM
Memo Date: May 3, 2024
Agenda Date: May 15, 2024
Prepared By: Lucilene Ribeiro - Planner
Through: Stockton Whitten, City Manager
Requested Action:
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Consideration of a Special Exception request from Appendix A, Zoning, Article XI, Section 13(C) (6) and Section 22(F) of the City of Cocoa Code to allow for "a bar or lounge, with or without a package store" to operate a beer and wine bar.
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BACKGROUND:
Date:
May 3, 2024
Project No.:
PZ-24-00000009
Meeting Date:
May 15, 2024
Project Planner:
Lucilene Ribeiro, Planner
Applicant:
Chris Hyskell
30 Lime Ave
Cocoa, FL 32955
Property Owner:
Chris Hyskell
30 Lime Ave
Cocoa, FL 32955
Requested Action:
Consideration of a Special Exception request from Appendix A, Zoning, Article XI, Section 13(C) (6) and Section 22(F) of the City of Cocoa Code to allow for "a bar or lounge, with or without a package store" to operate a beer and wine bar
Notice Provided:
Notice of the public hearing was provided by publishing in the newspaper on April 2, 2024, and posting the property and mailers to property owners within 500 feet.
I. Project Information
The applicant seeks Special Exception approval to operate a family and pet-friendly outdoor beer garden in the rear yard of an estimated 1624 sqft building at 638 Brevard Ave. The property, with a total of .19-acre site, contains an existing barber shop, and the applicant proposes a venue that will vary between hosting occasional special events and operating as a self-seating outdoor area with beer and wine sales from Wednesday thru Sunday from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Farm Bar proposes partnerships with other local businesses to provide food to its customers throughout the day.
City records indicate the subject property has been in use as a professional service establishment, beauty, and barber shop since 2007, going through many businesses, including Victoria's Skin Revenue Spa, Color Glam Salon and Spa, Village Hair & Nail, and othe...
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