Commission approves Certificate of Compliance for proposed Dayton Pike liquor store

The Soddy‑Daisy Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a Certificate of Compliance March 7 for a proposed retail package store (liquor store) at 11278 Dayton Pike, Suite 102, clearing a city requirement so the applicant may apply to the state for licensing.

Applicant Raj Patel told the commission the proposed store would occupy the middle suite of an existing building, approximately 3,500 square feet in size within a 6,200 square‑foot building; an office would be located on the north end and is about 1,200 square feet. Assistant Recorder Dolberry stated the property meets city requirements and confirmed that the Certificate of Compliance must be approved by the commission before a state application is submitted.

Vice‑Mayor Coleman moved to approve the certificate; Commissioner Jackie Penney seconded the motion, which passed with unanimous ayes. Commissioners discussed parking adequacy and noted the building had already been divided into three suites; no further public opposition was recorded at the meeting.

The approval allows the applicant to proceed with the state licensing process; any state permit or license will be subject to applicable state requirements and review.