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Board clears assembly hall and event‑space proposals, including a multi‑million dollar Noble Catering renovation
Summary
The board approved multiple assembly‑use requests April 3, including community assembly halls and a major event‑space project that owners say will involve a multi‑million dollar renovation.
The Board of Zoning Appeals voted to allow several assembly‑use conversions and new event spaces on April 3, including a city land sale conversion for an assembly hall and a pair of large buildings at 329 and 339 E. Stewart St. that Noble Catering plans to convert into an event center.
Noble Cateringrepresentatives said they intend to invest roughly $2 million to $2.5 million renovating the Stewart Street properties; the board granted the owners a 15‑year time‑limited approval to reflect the scale of the capital investment. DPW recommended that the owners secure off‑site parking arrangements for events with more than 100 attendees; the board included that direction in its approval.
Another applicant, listed as 40930 N. 30th St., received approval for an assembly hall with a 5‑year approval and conditions on alcohol service and parking. Neighborhood services emphasized that alcohol service must be through licensed caterers and that staff must supervise service. DCD noted that some signage or property adjustments may require separate filings.
Why it matters: Large event venues can change traffic patterns, require sizable parking solutions and influence nearby commercial activity. The board used time‑limited approvals and conditions to balance neighborhood impacts against economic revitalization through adaptive reuse.
Speakers (selected) - Representatives for Noble Catering (names on file in the case materials) described the planned $2–$2.5 million renovation and the need for clear‑span interior space for events. - Tyrande McCray and Ethan Lee — applicants for 40930 N. 30th St.; testified about phased plans, maximum occupancy and staged development. - DPW, DNS and DCD staff provided technical review (parking, signage and land sale coordination).
Provenance - Topic introduction (Noble Catering/Stewart St.): transcript block where items 46 and 47 were read and applicants testified about budget and plans. - Topic finish: transcript block where the board moved to approve both Stewart Street variances for 15 years.
What the board decided: Approvals were tied to conditions on parking logistics (off‑site parking for large events), professional plans and DCD coordination with the real estate office where a city parcel transfer is involved. The board set an extended approval period for Noble Catering to provide regulatory certainty that matches its proposed capital investment.
Next steps: Owners must coordinate with DPW on off‑site parking and submit any required parking or landscaping plans; DCD will monitor construction and final occupancy actions.
