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Zoning Exception Request for Baran Cafe Alcohol Sales

Original title: ORD-Q Apv Zoning Exception (Appl E-26-26) at 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd S, Btwn Beach Blvd & Town Center Parkway Which Includes the Retail Sale & Service of All Alcoholic Beverages Including Liquor, Beer/Wine for on-premises Consumption, for Baran Cafe, in CCG-1 (R.E. # 165411-9025 & 165411-9030) (Dist. 4- Carrico) (Cox) (LUZ) 6/9/26 CO Introduced: LUZ 6/16/26 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/23/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer LUZ PH: 7/21/26 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 6/23/26

July 21, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

If approved, this ordinance will change the permitted land use at 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd S to allow a specific business to serve all types of alcoholic beverages on-site.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Baran Cafe

The business is seeking a zoning exception to change the permitted activities at their location.

District 4 Residents

Residents in the area may be impacted by changes to land use and alcohol service availability in their neighborhood.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 21, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This ordinance proposes a for Baran Cafe, located at 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd S, to allow for the on-premises sale of liquor, beer, and wine. The request is currently under review by the Land Use and Zoning Committee.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance (File 2026-0486) seeks a zoning exception for Baran Cafe.
  • The property is located at 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd S, between Beach Blvd and Town Center Parkway.
  • The exception would permit the retail sale and service of all alcoholic beverages (liquor, beer, and wine) for on-premises consumption.
  • The property is currently zoned as CCG-1.
  • The affected real estate parcel numbers are 165411-9025 and 165411-9030.
  • The ordinance was introduced on June 9, 2026.
  • A public hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026, before the Land Use and Zoning Committee.
  • The proposal is being processed under application number E-26-26.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this ordinance?
It is a formal request to allow Baran Cafe to serve liquor, beer, and wine on their premises, which requires a specific .
When will a decision be made?
The Land Use and Zoning Committee has a public hearing scheduled for July 21, 2026.

Why It Matters

If approved, this ordinance will change the permitted land use at 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd S to allow a specific business to serve all types of alcoholic beverages on-site.

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Connected Entities

organizationBaran Cafe“The business requesting the zoning exception.”Map →
organizationLand Use & Zoning Committee“The committee responsible for reviewing the zoning application.”Map →
location3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd S“The physical address subject to the zoning exception.”Map →
personCarrico“District 4 representative associated with the ordinance.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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