Commission approves conditional use permit for downtown reception hall at 210 W. 24th

The Bridal Planning and Zoning Commission approved conditional use permit CU26‑07 to allow a reception hall at 210 West 24th Street.

Project planner Benjamin Johnson told commissioners that the property is in the Downtown North District and that an August amendment to the zoning ordinance now permits reception halls by conditional use permit subject to standards. Johnson said staff received 20 mailed notices and no comments. He told the commission the proposed reception hall has an anticipated maximum occupancy of approximately 100 people and that the application submitted the required floor plan. "We do find that the reception hall conforms to applicable requirements from the text amendment," Johnson said.

Commissioners asked about parking availability downtown; Johnson said downtown relies on on‑street parking and shared pockets of parking and that the site includes alley access for loading and unloading. After discussion the commission approved the conditional use permit with conditions and forwarded the report to council as required.