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Consider Revocation of the Use Permit Issued to Karma Restaurant and Lounge for a Restaurant 3 in the Downtown Business (DT-1) District at 85 and 87 Lincoln Street [Portion of LRSN: 2003249] Due to Violations of Conditions contained in the Use Permit
Purpose
Background Statement:
On February 26, 2025, City Council approved Use Permit Application No. 24-0489 to operate a Restaurant 3 at 85 and 87 Lincoln Street, [portion of LRSN: 2003249], the “Location”, subject to thirteen (13) conditions. Specifically, the Restaurant 3 use was granted to extend the hours of operation and indoor live entertainment, beyond the provisions permitted through a Zoning Administrator Permit (ZAP).
The use permit was granted, subject to thirteen (13) conditions based upon the proposed use’s operational and land use characteristics. Highlighted conditions include limitations on the hours of operation, location of Live Entertainment, security, ABC licensing, compliance with laws, window transparency, expiration, and revocation. Pursuant to City of Hampton Zoning Ordinance§ 14-11 and Virginia Code§ 15.2-2309(7), the Hampton City Council, upon recommendation from the Planning Commission, may revoke a use permit for any violation of a term or condition of the use permit, and for repeated continuing violations of the Zoning Ordinance or the Hampton City Code. The City has information demonstrating that violations of the Use Permit have occurred in the following areas: security, ABC compliance, third party events, legal existence, unlawful expansion, compliance with laws, and window transparency.
Based upon multiple violations of the use permit conditions as outlined above as well as the public safety and welfare concerns associated with the recent restaurant operations, staff recommends Planning Commission approve the request to revoke UP 24-0489 for a Restaurant 3 at the subject property.
Upon receipt of the Planning Commission's recommendation, City Council will conduct a publ...
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