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Planning commission backs Outback’s request for off-premises packaged-alcohol (SDM) waiver, sends recommendation to council
Summary
The Livonia Planning Commission voted to recommend city council waive the 500-foot separation rule and approve an SDM (off-premises packaged alcohol) license for Outback Steakhouse at 13010 Middlebelt Road, subject to conditions and city council approval.
The Livonia City Planning Commission voted to recommend city council approve a waiver allowing Outback Steakhouse at 13010 Middlebelt Road to add an SDM liquor license — permitting sale of packaged beer, wine and mixed spirit drinks for off-premises consumption. The motion, made by Mister Long and supported by Missus De Niro, passed on a 4–2 roll call and will be forwarded to city council for final action.
The planning staff’s report said the location is zoned C-2 and that Livonia’s zoning ordinance (section 6.03) requires special land-use approval for SDM licenses and a 500-foot separation from other SDM establishments. Staff read departmental correspondence into the record: the…
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