Acadiana Business Advocate

Friday, July 19th, 2024

Bar, vape shop proposed for Freetown space gets shot down by city council

By ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Business Editor

Happy Friday, all you Acadiana Business newsletter readers. On to some quick headlines:

The Lafayette City Council on Tuesday denied a conditional use permit for a proposed bar and vape shop in Freetown.

The council unanimously voted to deny the permit, which would have allowed alcohol sales, for the property at 504 Garfield St. near the Johnston Street intersection.

The council's decision came after Freetown residents spoke out against the proposal and applicants Nathan Cruz and his brother, Jissan Cruz, asked the council to defer the vote so they could secure more parking spaces.

You can read the full story here.

Have a great weekend and thanks for reading.

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