Agenda Plus - 7. Approval of a Class E (Beer and Wine) Alcohol License to Dipesh Patel for Chu's at 1336 West Bay Street. The establishment is located between Carolan and Kirkland Streets, a Supermarket in Aldermanic District 1. This existing business is in the West Savannah Overlay District, but the business meets the requirements. (New Owner/Existing Business)

December 11, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting

Title
7. Approval of a Class E (Beer and Wine) Alcohol License to Dipesh Patel for Chu's at 1336 West Bay Street. The establishment is located between Carolan and Kirkland Streets, a Supermarket in Aldermanic District 1. This existing business is in the West Savannah Overlay District, but the business meets the requirements. (New Owner/Existing Business)

Strategic Priority
GOAL 3: Expand Economic Access, Opportunity & Vitality for All

Description

Dipesh Patel for Baystreet55 LLC t/a Chu’s is requesting a Class E (Beer and Wine) Alcohol License at 1336 West Bay. The Neighborhood Association or the Savannah Police Department noted no concerns. The establishment is located between Carolan and Kirkland Streets in Aldermanic District 1. The applicant plans to continue to operate a supermarket.

This is a Supermarket.
This is an Existing Business/New Owner.
Distant measurements were met to the nearest School and Alcohol Treatment Center.
No concerns were noted from the Hudson Hill Neighborhood Association.
No concerns were noted from the Savannah Police Department.
No concerns were noted from the Code Compliance Department.

Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Jerry Bartley

Financial Impact
Revenue of $ 1,205.00 in Alcohol License Fees

Review Comments

Attachments
Exhibit 1: Checklist - Chu's
Exhibit 2: Density Map - Chu's
Exhibit 3: Alcohol Report - Chu's
Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Chu's
Exhibit 5: Safety Plan - Chu's