The petitioner is requesting a Special Use Permit to establish accessory alcohol sales within a bakery in the TC-1 (Traditional Commerical-1) zoning district. The Special Use process includes review by the Planning Commission and the Savannah City Council. Should the request be approved by the City Council, approval and issuance of an alcohol license will still be required for the sale of alcoholic beverages. The scope of the present review includes only those criteria established by the Zoning Ordinance regarding appropriateness of the use at the requested location. 

The structure at 220-222 East 41^st Street is a non-contributing resource in the Thomas Square Streetcar National and Local Historic Districts. It is located within a mixed residential and commercial area at the intersection of East 41^st and Lincoln Streets. The property abuts a duplex on the west and other commercial structures, including the Lone Wolf Lounge, on the east. Primary ingress/egress, as well as parking, are provided via frontage on E 41^st Street. The petitioner intends to open a bakery within the existing 1,246 square feet of commercial space built in 1970. Use as a bakery is permitted by right within the zoning district. If approved, the Special Use Permit will allow accessory alcohol sales in association with the bakery.

On December 19, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Special Use Permit under these three conditions:

1. The Special Use Permit shall be nontransferable;
2. Accessory alcohol sales shall include beer and wine only; and
3. Hours of operation shall be:
   • Monday to Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
   • Friday to Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:59 a.m.*
   • Sunday, 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

* The Planning Commission's recommendation was based on the Thomas Square Neighborhood supporting a 2:59 a.m. closing rather than 2:00 a.m. The neighborhood president confirmed the neighborhood association was supportive of the 2:59 a.m. closing time.