Gettysburg Borough Council approved the inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license to 29 North Washington Street during its regular business meeting Monday night, following a public hearing earlier in the evening.
The license, Restaurant Liquor License R-16082 (LID 68412), is being transferred from its former approved location at 70 Presidential Circle in Straban Township to the Gettysburg property, with Gettysburg serving as the receiving municipality. Council approved the transfer under Resolution No. 011226-2.
During the public hearing, representatives for the applicant, Jay Dipoma 8, LLC, told council the property will continue to operate primarily as a convenience store, with alcohol sales allowed under the restaurant liquor license as a secondary use. The applicant said the business model is similar to other convenience stores that sell beer and wine while meeting state restaurant requirements.
The applicant emphasized that the establishment is not intended to operate as a bar or late-night venue. The business will offer limited food service and maintain the required seating to comply with Pennsylvania law, but alcohol sales will focus mainly on beer and wine for carryout, with limited on-premises consumption permitted. No live entertainment, amusement permits, or late-night activities are planned.
Proposed hours of operation are generally 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the possibility of extending to 10 or 11 p.m., but not later. The applicant said the location’s proximity to Gettysburg College was considered in setting those hours.
The applicant confirmed the site already includes a small kitchen and seating area sufficient to meet restaurant license requirements and said the surrounding area is largely commercial in nature.
The application will now proceed to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for final review and authorization.