Tuscany 72 liquor license

Rev. Mars strongly supported the liquor license, noting the school zone starts well past the site, Royal Farms already sells beer nearby, and Norristown shouldn't put barriers in front of businesses bringing jobs.

Mayo-Giddings urged approval, saying residents shouldn't have to leave town to dine elsewhere and noting the area previously had liquor licenses; she also questioned the consistency of council's treatment of businesses.

Nixon returned to note prior bars in the same shopping center and nearby, said cops frequent the plaza, and supported approval while flagging takeout sales to intoxicated customers as her main concern.

Third-district resident Tiffany Todd said she wants a walkable restaurant with wine and takeout pizza nearby, noting new young homeowners from Sarah Peck's developments would welcome it.