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Commission approves Special Occasions banquet hall, sets noise, parking and alcohol conditions
Summary
The planning commission approved a renewed special land‑use for Special Occasions to operate a banquet hall and event venue (indoor occupancy up to 208) at 840/846 (aka 852) Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, approving a parking waiver with conditions including a shared‑parking agreement, alcohol‑management plan and noise controls.
The Grand Rapids City Planning Commission on July 10 approved a renewed special land‑use and site plan for Special Occasions to operate a banquet hall and event venue at 840 and 846 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue SW (listed in materials as 852 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW), including alcohol service, live entertainment and outdoor seating, subject to detailed conditions.
Staff said the project previously received a special land‑use approval in 2022 and a 15‑space parking waiver at that time but that the earlier approval expired when the project did not proceed. The current application increases maximum occupancy from the prior approval to a proposed indoor occupancy of up to 208 people and includes about 1,500 square feet of building additions for catering and restrooms and…
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