Hampton City Council is taking action on two high-profile issues. At Wednesday night’s City Council meeting, council voted to partially deny a restaurant’s request and to continue discussing a controversial camping ban.
Southern Comfort Restaurant and Lounge will not be allowed to be open until 2 a.m. seven days a week. Instead, as of Wednesday the restaurant will continue to be open until midnight Sunday through Thursday and until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday and on certain holidays.
Watch: Hampton Planning Commission to discuss restaurant’s request to stay open later
Hampton Planning Commission to discuss restaurant’s request to stay open later
The owner made a presentation at Wednesday’s council meeting, arguing for the change, but council members unanimously denied the request. Council members did, however, approve his request to change the number of security staff he has to have…