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Highland Park council denies special land use for proposed 'Tequila Downs' at 1400 Woodward
Summary
The Highland Park City Council voted unanimously Monday to deny a special land-use permit for a proposed adult business at 1400 Woodward Ave., referred to in applications as "Tequila Downs," after residents and the Planning Commission raised objections.
The Highland Park City Council voted unanimously Monday to deny a special land-use permit for a proposed adult business at 1400 Woodward Ave., referred to in applications as "Tequila Downs," after residents and block-club leaders spoke against the proposal and the Planning Commission recommended denial.
Council President Thomas read the Planning Commission record into the public meeting, saying, "The planning commission voted 3 to 1 to not recommend this establishment on Woodward and Manchester." That recommendation, plus more than a dozen residents' statements, framed council debate and the ultimate vote.
Residents from nearby senior housing and block clubs spoke for more than an hour during the public-comment period. Janice Walker, a resident of LaBelle Towers, told the council she and other seniors opposed the…
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