Plan Commission approves zoning change to allow Italian wine-and-cocktail bar at East Bay Street site

The City Plan Commission voted Jan. 26 to approve a rezoning request that converts a two‑family RT4 parcel at 342 East Bay Street to LB2, consolidating it with the adjacent commercial property at 338 East Bay Street to support an Italian wine-and-cocktail bar.

DCD staff said the parcel sits in the Harbor District plan area and the change "consolidates the zoning of both properties to LB2 and allow 342 East Bay Street to be joined with 338 East Bay Street." Owner Greg Huber, representing 338 East Bay Street LLC, told commissioners the building has a long history as a tavern and that the project will invest in interior and exterior improvements, including an enlarged but not significantly larger patio and landscaped green space on the former RT4 lot.

Commissioners asked about parking and the applicant explained an existing parking slab will remain and that the building footprint is not changing. The commission voted in favor and approved the file.