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Neighbors complain of late-night noise and permit gaps at nightclub; economic committee grants entertainment item
Summary
Several West Allis residents told the council that a new nightclub operating in a residential area generates loud bass late into the night, lacks clear permits and stresses neighborhood parking; an economic development committee later recommended granting the related entertainment-license item 48 with an 8–2 vote.
Multiple West Allis residents addressed the council April 15 to raise noise, parking and permit concerns about a new venue identified in public comments as Tea for 2, formerly the Westalian Brewery. Speakers said bass-heavy music runs into the early morning hours, and they questioned whether the business has the correct permits or was operating beyond permitted hours.
Lynn Gunderson told the council she lives at 1716 South 72nd Street and said the venue at “1825 South 72nd Street” is operating in a residential neighborhood and “is not welcomed by the surrounding neighbors.” She said the noise was “way beyond the decimal point” and continued into the early morning hours; she also reported that a woman she believed to be the owner responded dismissively when a neighbor asked about the noise.
Celia Bridal and her husband, who rent at 1752 South 70 Second Street, described repeated late-night disturbances, saying “Every Friday and Saturday night and sometimes on weeknights, loud bass from the club can be felt and heard inside of our home,” with noise continuing past 3:30 a.m. Bridal said she had asked the owner and was told police had responded to six noise complaints. She said the venue promotes “after hours DJ sets” and advertised events extending to 4 a.m.
Esteban Quinones, a patron, apologized for disruptions and said the venue is working to install soundproofing. He characterized the club as part of the electronic-dance-music scene and said it provides an alcohol-free, legal place for young adults to gather.
Council members and staff noted that items related to licensing and entertainment for the location were on the economic development committee agenda. Mayor Devine told people present to attend the committee meeting downstairs in the art gallery if they were there for item 48. The economic development committee later recommended granting item 48; the committee vote on the item was 8 in favor, 2 opposed.
Speakers asked the city to enforce permits and consider hours and noise controls; residents requested staff follow up on complaints and ensure proper permits are in place. Council members reminded the audience that matters not on the full council agenda typically are addressed by staff or in committee rather than having council discussion during public participation.
