Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Council approves Land Shark expansion with conditions, limits occupancy to 240
Summary
The City Council approved a special use permit to expand the Land Shark bar/restaurant at 101 E. Grand River Ave., including alcohol service and a maximum indoor occupancy of 240, by a 4‑1 vote; one council member opposed.
The East Lansing City Council approved a special‑use permit to expand the Land Shark at 101 E. Grand River Ave. on Tuesday, allowing alcohol service and an increased indoor patron capacity capped at 240 people.
Why it matters: The decision allows the downtown hospitality business to increase seating and operate with a higher occupancy, subject to ten conditions intended to address life‑safety, nuisance and enforcement concerns.
The council approved the permit 4‑1. Council member Meadows moved the approval and was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Singh. Council member…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
