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April 10, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
9. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Ashok Lakhani for Exotic Cigars at 507 East River Street, a Cigar Store. The establishment is located between East Broad Street Ramp and Lincoln Street Ramp in Aldermanic District 2.
Strategic Priority
Good Government
Description

Ashok Lakhani for River Street Cigars, LLC t/a Exotic Cigars is requesting a Class E (Beer and Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License at 507 East River Street. The establishment is located between East Broad Street Ramp  and Lincoln Street Ramp in Aldermanic District 2. The neighborhood association or the Savannah Police Department noted no concerns. The applicant plans to continue to operate as a cigar store (New Owner/Existing Business).

  • This is a cigar store.
  • This is for a new owner/existing business.
  • Distance measurement met to the nearest Schools, Churches, and Alcoholic Treatment Center.
  • No concerns from the Downtown Neighborhood Association.
  • No concerns from the Code Compliance Department
Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Judee Jones, Revenue Director
Financial Impact
Revenue of $2,605 in Alcohol License Fees
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Exotic Cigars
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Exotic Cigars
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Exotic Cigars
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Exotic Cigars
Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Exotic Cigars
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