Mar 20, 2012
Submitted by Howard Owens on March 20, 2012 - 11:35pm
A plan for Ken Mistler to remodel the patio of the former South Beach Restaurant on Main Street received glowing reviews and eventual approval from members of the city's Design Review Committee on Tuesday.
The board opened its meeting with a field trip to South Beach were Mistler explained the concept.
Mistler intends to enclose the patio, but use retractable glass panels (something like a garage door made of glass panes) so that he can operate the patio as a bar, dining room and music venue 12 months out of the year.
"We'll close the windows for weather or when it's windy," Mistler said.
The concept has already received a positive recommendation from the Genesee County Planning Board and once the Design Review Committee approves his final plans in 30 days, Mistler will be able to proceed with construction.
Mistler is planning a Southwestern/Western theme with urban flair for the new restaurant and bar. It will be called City Slickers.
While the restaurant continues to cater parties in the basement bar and dining area, Mistler is completely remodeling the inside of the bar and dining area (the new custom-built wooden bars are stunning).
He expects to open City Slickers around the third week of April.
Photo below: Mistler holds a picture of the former Kiwanis Park that was west of South Beach from before Mistler remodeled it to the present patio.
