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January 22, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
9. Approval of a Class A (Liquor, Beer, Wine), (Caterer) Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) with Sunday Sales and Class E (Beer and Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Mark Lehmen for J.W. Marriott at 300-500 West River Street. A Hotel Located Between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Barnard Street Ramp in Aldermanic District 2. (New Applicant/ Existing Business)
Strategic Priority
GOAL 3: Expand Economic Access, Opportunity & Vitality for All
Description

Mark Lehman for Highgate Hotel LP t/a JW Marriott Hotel is requesting a Class A (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (Caterer), Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) with Sunday Sales and Class E (Beer and Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License at 300-500 West River Street. No concerns were noted by the Savannah Police Department or the Neighborhood Association. The establishment is located between Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and Barnard Street Ramp in Aldermanic District 2. The applicant plans to continue to operate as a hotel. (New Applicant/ Existing Business) 

  • This establishment is a Hotel
  • This is a New Applicant/ Existing Business
  • The distance measurement was met to the nearest Church, School and Alcoholic Treatment Center
  • There were no concerns from the Downtown Neighborhood Association
  • There were no concerns from the Code Compliance Department

 

Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Jerry Bartley - Revenue Manager
Financial Impact
Revenue of $12,230.00 in Alcohol Fees
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1- Checklist : JW Marriott Hotel
Exhibit 2- Density Map: JW Marriott Hotel
Exhibit 3- Alcohol Report: JW Marriott Hotel
Exhibit 4- Measurement Report: JW Marriott Hotel
Exhibit 5- Safety Plan: JW Marriott Hotel
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