Application submitted by Sweetie’s Diner, LLC is requesting to secure a 2COP – Beer and Wine License to offer sale of alcohol, at 2625 S. US Highway 1, Fort Pierce, Florida; for consumption on premises. The sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises requires a variance from Sec. 3-7 and Sec. 3-14 to operate within 1,600 feet of a church, school or other licensed establishments. The property is zoned C-3, General Commercial Zone (Parcel ID 2422-602-0249-000-7).

• Sweetie’s Diner is a restaurant which is seeking to sell beer and wine for consumption on-premises.
   
• The restaurant is located at the northwest corner of Maple Avenue and South US Highway 1.
   
• The request is to secure a 2COP – Beer and Wine License to offer sale of alcohol, at the subject location, for consumption on-premises. Section 3-7 and 3-15 of the City Code restricts the sale or distribution of sealed alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises where the establishment is located within 1,600 feet of a church, school, or other licensed establishments; unless a Waiver of Distance is granted.
• The applicant is requesting the waiver based upon the presence of a church that is located within 1,600 feet of the proposed site.
• A total of 24 Notifications of the proposal were mailed to the owners of property within 500 feet of the subject property. The responses received will be reported to the City Commission at the public hearing.
  
  The requested Waiver of Distance is consistent with City Code, the Comprehensive Plan, and does not adversely affect the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare.