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Planning commission allows outdoor events and paid public parking at 45 Ottawa NW with late‑hour limits and licensing conditions
Summary
The commission approved Gimme's Par and Grill’s request to run up to 10 outdoor events with live entertainment per year and to operate the accessory lot as paid public parking, subject to time, licensing and operational conditions intended to limit neighborhood impacts.
Grand Rapids — The Planning Commission on Oct. 9 approved a request to hold outdoor events with live entertainment and to operate the accessory parking lot at 45 Ottawa Ave NW as paid public parking, subject to conditions including hours limits, a maximum number of events and a required parking facility license.
Staff described the proposal to convert a surface lot adjacent to Gimme’s Par and Grill into an alcohol service area and event venue for up to 10 events a year, with perimeter fencing, security and temporary facilities for events. The applicant also requested to continue charging for off‑street parking in the lot; staff said a parking facility license would be required if the commission approved that use.
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Mike Maraz, chief investment officer for Rockford, said the…
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