An ordinance approving a zoning exception (E-25-25) for the property at 1748 Main Street North, located on the southwest corner of Main Street North and 8th Street East. The exception allows for an establishment or facility that includes the retail sale and service of beer and wine for on-premises consumption by Smokers Abbey Jax, LLC. The property is owned by Futuristic Investments, Inc., and is situated in a Commercial Community/General-Springfield (CCG-S) District. The application was filed by Loy Thurman on behalf of the owner. The City Council considered the recommendation of the Land Use and Zoning Committee and reviewed the Staff Report of the Planning and Development Department. The Council determined that the requested zoning exception meets all required criteria, including consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compatibility with existing uses and zoning, no environmental or traffic impact, and consistency with zoning exception definitions. The Land Use and Zoning Committee approved the amendment with conditions by a vote of 6-0 on August 19, 2025, and the City Council approved it 17-0 on August 26, 2025.