The Petitioner requests approval of a Special Use Permit according to Section 3.10 of the Savannah Zoning Ordinance to establish accessory alcohol sales in association with a restaurant use in the TC-1 zoning district. The Special Use process includes review and recommendation by the Planning Commission with final consideration by City Council.

The existing two-story structure at 9 West 43rd Street in the Streetcar Local Historic District was originally constructed in or about 1920 as a residence. The subject property is 0.26 acres in area with a lot width of approximately 125 ft and depth of approximately 90 ft. The property was created from a recombination of two lots in 2017 (17-006816-SUBP) and now contains a small parking pad with five spaces, including one handicapped accessible space. 

In 2021, a Special Use Permit (21-002668-ZA) was approved to operate as a restaurant with alcohol sales, subject to specific conditions, including operating hours from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM and a non-transferable permit. 

The current Petitioner proposes to reopen the establishment as an Irish pub, offering food and beverage service. The proposed operating hours are Sunday through Thursday until 12:00 AM, and Friday through Saturday until 2:00 AM. To proceed with this plan, approval of a new special use permit is required to accommodate the extended hours and continued alcohol sales.

On June 3, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request for a Special Use Permit for accessory alcohol sales in association with a restaurant with the following condition:

1. The Special Use Permit shall be nontransferable.