Resolution No. 260413-A - Local Government Approval for On-Premises Tasting Room Permit for Blue Star Partners LLC at 118 Hoffman Street

To:

City of Saugatuck, City Council

From:

Grayson Moore, Director of Planning & Zoning

Meeting Date:

April 8, 2026

RE:

118 Hoffman, Liquor License Request

City Commissioners, Blue Star Partners, LLC, DBA Panoramic Beverage Company is requesting approval from the city to sell alcoholic beverages at 118 Hoffman St. (#57-300-105-00), located within the Water Street East (C-2) District. Applicants seeking approval to sell alcoholic beverages in a commercial zone district require a license from the city, but do not require a special land use. The applicant has submitted the attached statement addressing their intended compliance with Chapter 90: Alcoholic Beverages. In the submitted statement, the applicant indicates that they wish to pursue joining the Social District if approved. Section 90.47 outlines the following reasons that the request for a license shall be denied: (1) For any reason which would prohibit the applicant from obtaining a license from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. (2) For a person who does not own or have an option to purchase the location for which a license is sought or does not have a lease therefor for the full period for which the license is issued. (3) For a location where there exists an uncorrected violation of the applicable construction, building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing or fire codes, applicable zoning requirements, applicable public health regulations or any violation of any ordinance or other applicable law, rule, regulation, order or directive. (4) For a location where it is determined by the City Council that the premises does not or will not reasonably soon after commencement of operations have adequate off-street parking, lighting, refuse disposal facilities, screening, fire safety, or noise or nuisance control.

(5) Where the City Council determines that the proposed location is inappropriate considering the zoning of the location; the desirability of establishing a location in developed, commercial areas, in preference to isolated, undeveloped areas; the attitude of adjacent residents and property owners; traffic safety; accessibility to the site from abutting roads; capability of abutting roads to accommodate the commercial activity; distance from public or private schools for minors; proximity of an inconsistent zoning classification; accessibility from primary roads or state highways; or based on a recommendation from the Planning Commission to deny the request. (6) For any person, partnership or corporation in default of any financial or contractual obligation to the city, including, but not limited to, the payment of any administrative fee, civil or criminal fine, real or personal property tax, special assessment or any city administered utility fee or the breach of any contract, pledge or similar binding commitment to which the city is a party. Based on review of the submitted materials and surrounding area, staff recommends the approval to sell alcoholic beverages at 118 Hoffman St. as requested by the Blue Star Partners LLC. The decision of whether a license should be issued shall be determined in the sole discretion of the City Council. A sample motion has been provided below. Motion to approve Resolution 260408-A, local government approval for on-premises tasting room permit to be located at 118 Hoffman Street. Respectfully submitted,