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Royal Oak approves temporary 'Club Christmas' pop-up; owners plan to reopen as Rock & Brews after renovations
Summary
The commission approved a city resolution recommending a temporary plan of operation for Pink Tiger Enterprises LLC to open 'Club Christmas' at 208 W. 5th St. for the holiday season; the police department raised no objection and owners said they will close for renovations after the pop-up and later seek approval for a new concept, Rock & Brews.
The Royal Oak City Commission voted Nov. 24 to approve a resolution recommending city support for a temporary plan of operation from Pink Tiger Enterprises LLC to operate a holiday-themed pop-up called Club Christmas at 208 West 5th Street (the former Pastel building).
Police Chief Moore told the commission the department reviewed the plan and ‘‘is not opposed’’ to the request. The applicants, Tony and Danny Yezbek, described Club Christmas as a seasonal, Christmas-themed concept that will use the building’s second and third floors for table service, a limited snack menu, occasional DJs and live music, and a small dance area. The applicants said the first floor will remain closed for the pop-up and that there will be no structural changes. Proposed hours listed in the application run from morning weekend hours through late-night weekend hours; the applicants said the operation will be limited to the holiday period and that they plan to close for renovation in early January and return with a new plan of operation to reopen as Rock & Brews.
Commissioners asked about security, staff training and past enforcement history at the operators’ other venues. Chief Moore said the applicants had been ‘‘extremely responsive’’ to the department in the past and that the police had worked collaboratively with them on prior incidents. The applicants said they would use a mix of existing experienced staff and some new hires for the pop-up and would maintain protocols for managing intoxicated patrons, arranging rideshares and coordinating with police when necessary.
Mayor Fournier called the resolution to a vote after public review and discussion; the motion passed on a voice vote. The applicants noted that final Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) approval remained an administrative step outside the city’s approval timeline and said they expected to appear before the MLCC for formal licensing soon.
