HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-09-17 Public Comment - K. Franklin - TapRoomEsteemed Commissioners,
As the parent of a kindergarten and 3rd grader attending Hawthorne school (and also a Pre-
Kindergartner), I am concerned about the impact of a bar serving beer and wine across the
street from my children's school. I expect the City Commissioners to support a safe learning
environment for all of Hawthorne students. Allowing a bar serving alcohol during school hours
(serving begins at 11:00 am) within 100 feet and directly visible from my children's classroom
windows is of great concern. I recently expanded on these concerns both in person at the city
commission meeting on 12/19/16 and via email.
It has (very) recently come to my attention that the Taproom is seeking renewal of the existing
beer/wine permit today, 1/9/17. I am hopeful that the city commissioners will use this as an
opportunity to establish specific conditions of use for the permit for business operations as part
of the renewal process. It is my hope that the implementation of condition modifications will
help the business be a consciousness neighbor to Hawthorne School, and also be supportive of
the learning community.
Suggested modifications to conditional use of existing beer/wine permit for Tap Room:
1. Install dense screens on rooftop deck to block view of alcohol consumption/patrons
during school hours (11:00 am – 5:30 pm)
2. Keep all garage doors on Rouse closed during school hours (11:00 am – 5:30 pm)
3. No music on roof top deck or outside speakers during school hours (11:00 am – 5:30 pm)
4. Alcohol deliveries (kegs) must park and be delivered through front door on Mendenhall (not
visible to Hawthorne classrooms, Hawthorne parking spots utilized by Hawthorne
parents/guardians)
5. Clean all sidewalks each night and each morning to clear environment of garbage and filth
Thank you for your time and consideration of my email- please let me know if you have any questions. I
apologize that I won't be able to be at the meeting tonight, I have previously scheduled obligations.
Thank you,
Katey Tuchscherer Franklin, PhD, LCPC, NCC