Submitted By
Zoning Board of Appeals through Tammie Grossman, Development Customer Services Director
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad
Agenda Item Title
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Concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals' Recommendation and Adopt an Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Operate a Reception/Banquet Facility at 6435 North Avenue for a One-Year Period
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Overview
Overview
The applicant is requesting a special use permit for a reception/banquet facility within a multi-tenant building. The use of the facility will be shared with a church and will have limited hours of operation.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends approval of the application.
Body
Staff Recommendation
Staff supports the Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation.
Fiscal Impact
Cost of public notice $300
Background
The Subject Property is situated along the south side of North Avenue between Rossell Avenue and Elmwood Avenue. The Applicant is applying to permit the establishment of a reception/banquet facility at the property commonly known as 6435 North Avenue. The space is also being used on Sundays as a church. The Church was granted a variance to operate at this location until July 6, 2023. The business operator will not pursue a liquor license for the facility.
A reception/banquet facility is defined as follows: "A facility that provides hosting and rental services of a banquet hall or similar for private events including, but not limited to, wedding receptions, holiday parties, and fundraisers, with food and beverages that are prepared and served on-site or by a caterer to guests during intermittent dates and hours of operation. Live entertainment may be provided as an ancillary use as part of an event. A reception facility is not operated as a restaurant with regular hours of operation."
Alternatives
Deny the Special Use application.
Approve the Special Use application with modifications.
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