Submitted By: Michelle Taylor
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Presentation By: David Sablan
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Department: Growth Management
FORMAL TITLE:
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The sale of beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption for Domach, LLC, doing business as AC Hotel by Marriott Downtown Ocala located at 211 SW Broadway Street (Parcel 2854-025-001) (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub, Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
Domach, LLC, doing business as AC Hotel by Marriott Downtown Ocala, requests a permit to sell beer and wine by the drink for on-premises consumption at 211 SW Broadway Street (Parcel 2854-025-001).
This property received site plan approval (SPL24-45803) in May 2025, and the City issued a building permit (BLD25-0034) in August 2025. No application for a certificate of occupancy has been submitted to date.
Applicant: Domach, LLC, dba AC Hotel by Marriott Downtown Ocala
Property Owner: Domach, LLC
Address: 211 SW Broadway Street
Building area: 11,850
Seats/employees: 304 seats / 35 employees
Required parking: 119 (Number of seats ÷ 3) + (Number of employees ÷ 2)
Provided parking: Public parking garage
Outside Sound: No
• Police Presence: There were four calls for service in the past two years to this location. None of the calls were criminal in nature (see attached location report). An in-house criminal history check was conducted on Navroz Saju. No arrests or DUIs were found.
• Request: The purpose of this request is to obtain approval for a State 4COP alcohol permit to allow the sale of beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption at AC Hotel by Marriott Downtown Ocala. The proposed hours of operation are as follows:
• AC Kitchen:
o Monday-Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
o Saturday-Sunday: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
• AC Lounge:
o Sunday-Thursday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
o Friday-Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
• Bellisimo:
o Tuesday-Thursday: 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
o Friday-Saturday: 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
o Sunday (Brunch): 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Barker & Co.: By appointment only.
(Code of Ordinances Section 6-5 limits the hours and times during which alcoholic and intoxicating beverages may be sold, consumed or served, or permitted to be served or consumed, in any place or on any premises defined as a business establishment as follows: for each day of the week except Sunday, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. the following days. On Sunday, Alcoholic beverages may be sold for consumption on the premises only, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Monday; and beer, ale, and wine may be sold in sealed containers for consumption off the premises only, between the hours of 7 a.m. on Sunday and 2 a.m. on Monday.)
• Staff Comments: Comments were requested from Growth Management, Police, and Fire Departments, along with legal review by the City Attorney. No objections were received.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
This request is for a provisional location permit, subject to the applicant satisfying the requirements of the City’s Code of Ordinances Section 6-32(d) to obtain their appropriate state-issued license.
Proximity to schools, churches, and daycare centers: None within the 500-foot radius.
Proximity to other Alcohol Beverage Establishments: There are 10 within the 500-foot radius.
o Agapanthus Ocala - 2COP: Beer and wine for sale by the drink (consumption on premises) or in sealed containers for package sales.
o District Bar & Kitchen - 4COP allows businesses to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption on the premises, as well as packaged sales in sealed containers.
o First Avenue Bar & Bistro - 4COP allows businesses to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption on the premises, as well as packaged sales in sealed containers.
o Marion Cultural Alliance - 14BC-Bottle Club allows a commercial establishment operated for a profit wherein patrons consume alcoholic beverages which are brought onto the premises and not sold by the establishment.
o Marion Theatre - 11PA-Symphony Orchestra allows a state-chartered legal entity not for profit for the purpose of supporting the affairs of a symphony orchestra. Consumption on premises only.
o Mark’s Prime - 4COP allows businesses to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption on the premises, as well as packaged sales in sealed containers.
o O’Malley’s Ally - 4COP allows businesses to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption on the premises, as well as packaged sales in sealed containers.
o Racetrac/RaceWay Gulf - 2APS Beer and wine for sale in sealed containers and for consumption off premises only.
o RHNWagyu Meat Market - 2APS Beer and wine for sale in sealed containers and for consumption off premises only.
o The Black Sheep on Broadway - 4COP allows businesses to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption on the premises, as well as packaged sales in sealed containers.
Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
This agenda item will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny