Address: 7644 N. Sheridan Road Request: Special Use Permit to allow the Island Groove Café to apply for a tavern license.
Owner(s): Business owners: Michael Cherrington, Michael Bell Representatives Present: Michael Cherrington, Michael Bell
Decision by ZALUAC: The committee overwhelmingly recommended that the Alderman grant the request for zoning relief which will allow the applicants the right to begin the process of applying for a tavern license.
Details of Discussion: The owners brought this request forth one year ago. Following a community meeting, the Alderman asked them to operate for one year without a liquor license to see if they would be good neighbors. They are now renewing their request.
Because they were operating without a license, the owners stated that they have been forced to rely on private parties to stay afloat. The Alderman made it clear that if the committee supported their proposal, he would only support the subsequent tavern license application if they operated as a restaurant and tavern rather than as a special event venue.
The owners recently hosted a second community meeting. Tonight they presented a plan to address community concerns raised at the meeting. This included a detailed security plan that includes the hiring of a firm owned and staffed by off-duty police officers. They have demonstrated a commitment to monitoring music loudness and they are working with the owners of the Marathon gas station to provide occasional parking relief. They have also enclosed their rear parking lot.
The committee found no reason not to grant the zoning relief, considering that the building was historically used for this type of venue. The issuance of the tavern license is a separate matter and does not fall under this committee’s charge.
Members Present:
Kevin O’Neil (Chair)
Jonathan Rivera
Andrew Curr
Jim Ginderske
Kenneth Johnson
Courtney Owen
Marilyn Pagan
David Fagus
Michael James
Richard Moran
Robin Archia
John Fitzgerald
Michael Land (Staff)
Barbara Sepanik (Non-Voting Secretary)
BLOGNOTES: Remember these names people. These are Joe's rubber stamps. These are Joe's folks who said "YES" to a liquor license for Island Groove. In fact, they overwhelmingly recommended it.
Did all those shooting reports on the "Broken Heart' change Joe's mind?
ZALUAC Minutes posted 7/25/2007
3 comments:
What happened between July 10th, when everything was a go -and the 25th when everything is on hold?
Here's my theory.
July 17th 'Broken Heart' Report.
July 23rd 'Broken Heart' Report.
Joe Moore slipping on the Teflon Shoulders perhaps? "Hey I wanted to *close* the place but my advisors said otherwise".
Island Groove fails, hes vindicated. Island Groove actually succeeds and becomes a credit to the neighbourhood, he gets to claim humility.
A win win situation?
Even when the neighbors voiced their complaints at a public meeting, ZULAC disagreed with them.
How ZULAC made their decision.
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