PLH26-0004 Narrative

City of Chandler — Regular Meeting (2026-06-25)

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ENTERTAINMENT USE PERMIT 
PROJECT NARRATIVE
FOR
VAL’S BAR
APPLICANT: HYPE STUDIO LLC; Mike Alexander [email: mike@hypestudio.design] 
ADDRESS: 108 W Boston St.  Chandler, AZ 85225
APN: 303-08-079A
BUSINESS NAME: Val’s Bar
HOURS OF OPERATION:   
         Sunday - Thursday 
        10am – 11pm
 
 
 
 
         Friday – Saturday 
         10am – 2am
EMPLOYEES: 5+
 
ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED: Live Music, Televisions, music 
 
HOURS OF ENTERTAINMENT:       Sunday - Thursday 
        10am – 11am 
 
 
 
 
         Friday – Saturday 
         10am – 2am 
 
EXISTING LIQUOR LICENSE: Series 6 Bar License 
**Val’s Series 6 Bar license is already active and has been for the past 4 years** 
 
PROPERTY MANAGER: 
Ian Anderson | phone: (480) 899-3355

Square Footages 
The entire subject property totals 8,390 SF.  The new  bar and taproom, known as 
Val’s Bar, will replace the existing building along Boston Street frontage. Val’s Bar 
will be a ground-up construction project with approximately 3,050 SF of interior 
space. At the north end of the property there is an existing bungalow-style house 
currently being used as an event space. This 875 SF building will be repurposed into 
a kitchen building for on-site food service. This food service is secondary to the 
primary use – bar and taproom. The rest of the outdoor areas approximating 4,400 
SF will be used for outdoor seating and open lawns during the appropriate seasons. 
The access from Val’s to the outdoor seating areas is easily achieved from the 
northern set of doors.  
Occupancy 
The interior of Val’s Bar will seat approximately 190 people whereas the exterior 
spaces are designed to achieve an additional 190 people.  
Site Improvements 
Val’s Bar will be a brand-new building with integrated raised planter beds. These 
planter beds will exist along the building frontage of Boston Street as well as on the 
northern side of the building. The existing hedges along the west, the plants along 
the north property line and the palm tree are intended to stay. On-site ground 
surfaces will remain a combination of turf lawn and permeable pavers. There are no 
changes to parking or patio fencing. Pedestrian access will be designed in a way 
that does not violate laws relating to alcohol consumption. Building signage along 
Boston Street will exist on the elevation of Val’s Bar and follow Chandler’s signage 
guidelines. 
Architectural Design 
Val’s Bar will exist along the Boston Street corridor in the City Center District of 
Chandler, Arizona. The Bar’s design exhibits a modern architectural style that 
harmonizes with the city’s vibrant character while honoring its historical roots with 
its material palette choice. The new building’s facade, characterized by terracotta-
like breeze block, expansive, operable windows and verdant plants creates a 
welcoming connection to the active thoroughfare along Boston Street. A carefully 
curated landscape design weaves drought tolerant plants and greenery into the 
building’s street elevation, softening the structure’s edges whilst inviting patrons 
into a nature-infused environment.

As one moves north past the new bar, an outdoor lawn joins the new bar and the 
875 SF bungalow-style house at the rear of the property. Revitalization and 
reappropriation of the historic house serve as a focal point, breathing life and 
activity into the surrounding outdoor leisure spaces. 
The interior of the bar offers a dynamic interplay of indoor and outdoor experiences 
- natural daylight from a feature skylight conveys daylight deep into the core of 
the building, enhancing the ambiance and reducing energy demands. Verdant 
interior spaces and strategically placed planters blur the boundaries between built 
and natural environments, fostering a sense of tranquility and leisure. The modern 
theme continues through simple, durable furnishings, creating a warm, inviting 
atmosphere. By blending innovative design, sustainable landscaping, and a nod to 
its historical context, this project aims to enrich the Boston Street corridor as a 
destination for community connection and invigorate Chandler’s vibrant character.