HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-10-17 Public Comment - C. Eshbaugh - TapRoomBozeman City Commission,
As the parent of a three kids at Hawthorne school, I continue to be concerned about the impact
of a bar serving beer and wine across the street from my children's school. When the City
Commissioners approved the CUP last year, it appears to have been based on a
recommendation from the City Planning Office that it fell under the local ordinance exception
to state law for a restaurant beer and wine license. However, this was erroneous. The
Taproom holds a full beer license with a wine addendum that does not closely restrict its
alcohol sales to only a percentage of total revenue (like a restaurant beer & wine does). What
was approved was a bar, one that serves alcohol directly and visibly across the street from
Hawthorne during school hours, beginning at 11:00 am. As you heard at the December 19 City
Commission meeting, this poses a direct public health concern on the students and the
community. As such, the Commission has a responsibility to act to further protect the children.
I just learned that the Taproom is seeking renewal of the existing beer/wine permit today. The
city commissioners should take this time to establish specific conditions for ongoing use of the
permit.
Suggested modifications to conditional use of existing beer/wine permit:
1. Install screens on rooftop deck to block view
2. No use of on-street (Rouse) outdoor patio during school days and hours (11:00-5:00, Mon-Fri))
3. Keep all garage doors on Rouse closed during school days/hours (11:00 am – 5:00 pm)
4. No music on roof top deck or outside speakers during school days/hours (11:00 am – 5:30
pm)
5. Alcohol deliveries (kegs) must park and be delivered through front door on Mendenhall (not
visible to Hawthorne classrooms)
6. Clean all sidewalks each night and each morning to clear environment of garbage
Thank you for your consideration.
Cheryl Eshbaugh