Title
Use Permit Application by Colonial Downs Group LLC to Amend the Conditions of an Amusement Center for an Indoor Off-Track Betting Horse Racing Facility at 1990 to 1996 Power Plant Parkway [Leasehold LRSN 13001056, portion] which is within the Power Plant of Hampton Roads Shopping Center [Parcel LSRN 3004808, portion]
Purpose
Background Statement:
Use Permit Application to amend Condition #9, relative to the hours of operation for an established amusement center for an off-track betting horse racing (satellite wagering) facility. More specifically, the applicant is requesting to extend the existing operational hours by two (2) hours from 8AM-2AM daily to 8AM-4AM daily. The subject property is located at 1990 to 1996 Power Plant Parkway within the Power Plant Shopping Center.
The initial use permit (2018), which established the amusement center use, was approved by City Council on January 9, 2019, subject to 17 conditions. At that time, the applicant stated their intent to seek extended hours of operation sometime in the future. Staff’s recommendation to them was to wait 12 months so that enough time would pass to provide useful data related to any potential impacts created by this use. Twelve months is consistent with the length of time after which staff would evaluates live entertainment permits. Rosie’s Hampton location opened in October 2019 and closed temporarily between March and their reopening on July 1, 2020 due to State mandated COVID-19 restrictions. To date, the business has operated a total of approximately twelve (12) months.
When staff evaluated the initial use permit application, it was concluded that certain aspects of the satellite wagering facility were unique within our community. For example, extensive conditions have been applied to the application that address safety and security which reflects both the potential volume of money as well as the potential volume of people visiting the location. Staff also considered the con...
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