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Staff REPORT
Information/Discussion ITEM

Item # 9.a.

SUBJECT: 

Report on Outdoor Dining (David Mekarski)

DATE OF MEETING:  

June 9, 2020

Staff CONTACT(S):David A. Mekarski, AICP, Town Manager



SUMMARY and RECOMMENDATIONS:

The administration is committed to both encourage and assist all of our 53 restaurants to facilitate outdoor dining. Our office issued a news release (attached) providing businesses the guidelines (attached) provided by Loudoun County and the ABC. In addition, we will be facilitating a direct mailing of the information to each of our restaurants who have not taken advantage of this opportunity.

BACKGROUND:

The following restaurants have contacted the town for support with outdoor dining: Anthony's, Magnolia's, Purcellville Pub, Purcellville Family Restaurant, Catoctin Creek Distillery, Dominion Tea, and Smokin' Willy's.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
June 1, 2020 News Release
Temporary Use: Outdoor Dining Guidelines
ABC Licensee FAQs: Outside Dining Areas
Phase 1 Guidelines
Letter - Temporary Approval of Outdoor Dining