Description
New operators of the former Max Barge propose a restaurant with extended hours, live entertainment, and alcohol, with community-negotiated conditions including early outdoor dining closures.
Impact summary
A long-vacant waterfront restaurant spot comes back to life, with neighbors' noise concerns addressed through conditions and direct communication.
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 3
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · Planning Commission
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting — October 8, 2026
New operators of the former Max Barge propose a restaurant with extended hours, live entertainment, and alcohol, with community-negotiated conditions including early outdoor dining closures.
Planning Commission - Public Hearing — October 8, 2026
New operator reopens the former Max Barge/Sullivan's Wharf waterfront site with extended hours to 2 a.m. indoors and civic-league-supported noise conditions.
Related issues (1)
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