An application for Zoning Exception E-25-24 was filed by Michael Herzberg on behalf of Megaland 2, LLC for property at 9239 Merrill Road. The request is to permit the retail sale and service of all alcoholic beverages, including liquor, beer, and wine, for on-premises consumption at Pepes Hacienda, located within the Commercial Community/General-1 (CCG-1) District. The application was approved by the Land Use and Zoning Committee and then by the City Council with a 17-0 vote. The Council determined that the exception meets all required criteria, including consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compatibility with existing uses and zoning, no adverse environmental or traffic impacts, and consistency with the zoning exception definition and standards.