Josh Yellin on behalf of Colin Breland, Madeline Ott, and Zachary Shultz for Riette Bradley, is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit to establish a bar/tavern use at 2805 Bull Street (PIN 20074 33001). The applicant will offer wine and beer options with a prepared light food menu. In addition, the applicant is proposing a packaged wine sale area within the interior space. 

The parcel is located in the TC-1 (Traditional Commercial-1) zoning district which was established to ensure the vibrancy of historic mixed-use neighborhoods with traditional development patterns characteristic of Savannah during the streetcar and early automobile eras. The district provides for commercial areas that are developed at a mass and scale harmonious with nearby residential neighborhoods. For the TC-1 zoning district, the bar/tavern use requires a special use permit. If approved, Code Compliance would address any enforcement issues.

The subject property was constructed in 1985 and is located on the west side of Bull Street just south of Victory Drive. The parcel is 0.10 acres (4,356 square feet). The existing one-story building was developed with three units—2811 Bull Street, 2809 Bull Street, and 2805 Bull Street. The parcel is located within the TC-1 (Traditional – Commercial - 1) zoning district. The most recent establishment to utilize the 2805 Bull Street unit was The Canine Palace—a retail store for animal food and accessories. On Thursday, February 10, 2022, City Council approved a text amendment to the Historic Buildings Map of Section 7.11 Streetcar Historic Overlay District, as well as the Contributing Resource Map which includes the subject parcel. The property will not be required to provide vehicle parking spaces for the first 3,000 square feet of non-residential uses. The amended Streetcar District boundary map will include this property and included in the parking reduction.

The Planning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit for 2805 Bull Street (PIN 20074 33001) to allow for a bar/ tavern use at the subject property under the following conditions:

1. The Special Use permit shall be nontransferable.

2. Any use of the property such as an expansion of equipment or storage shall be located outside the required railroad right-of-way.

3. Hours of operation shall be:

• Monday - Thursday: 4:00 p.m.to 10:00 p.m.

• Friday - Saturday: 12:00 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m.

• Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.