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Pizza Walla seeks alcohol service at downtown East Lansing location; council holds public hearing
Summary
An applicant seeking a special use permit to allow alcohol service at 523 E. Grand River Ave. presented plans and answered council questions at a public hearing. The council took no final action and moved the item to the next meeting.
East Lansing — The City Council held a public hearing Tuesday on a special use permit application for alcohol service at Pizza Walla, proposed to occupy 523 East Grand River Ave., and did not vote on the request.
Applicant and staff presentations: Associate planner Grama Whitney told council the applicant proposes an indoor occupancy of 98 people and an outdoor seasonal patio with roughly 28 seats. The property is zoned B-3 City Center Commercial. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposal and recommended approval with conditions.
Property owner and leasing supporters spoke in favor. Jeff…
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