A public hearing on an application for and a resolution granting a variance to the alcohol spacing requirements from a public school Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory and Academy of Dallas Charter School, as required by Section 6-4 of the Dallas City Code to allow a wine and beer retailer’s off-premise permit (BQ) to Chapter 26 of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, for a general merchandise or food store 100,000 square feet or more [Target Corporation] on the north line of West Illinois, west of South Zang Boulevard - AV256-001/CPR-26-000042 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City *In alignment with ForwardDallas.

Summary

The City Council is holding a public hearing to consider granting a variance to alcohol spacing requirements for a Target Corporation store located at 655 W Illinois Avenue. The variance is needed because the store is located near Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory and Academy of Dallas Charter School. The store is seeking a wine and beer retailer's off-premise permit (BQ). The City Council finds that enforcing the spacing requirements in this instance is not in the best interest of the public, constitutes waste, creates undue hardship, does not serve its intended purpose, and is not effective or necessary. The variance is granted subject to conditions including that it is only valid for a wine and beer retailer's off-premise permit for a general merchandise or food store of 100,000 square feet or more, and alcoholic beverages may not be sold by drive-in or drive-through service. This item has no cost consideration to the City.

Citizen Impact

Residents may see the sale of beer and wine at the Target store on W Illinois Avenue, as the city is considering a variance to allow this near a school. This decision could impact the availability of alcohol in the immediate vicinity.

Confidence

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