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Council holds public hearing on Land Shark special‑use application; defers legal question to city attorney
Summary
Council heard public comment and testimony for a special‑use permit application to expand bar/dining occupancy at the Land Shark (101 E. Grand River). The hearing produced questions about which authority sets occupancy for alcohol service; council requested a written legal opinion from the city attorney and did not vote on the permit.
A public hearing on July 15, 2025 considered a special‑use permit application for the Land Shark at 101 E. Grand River Avenue to expand the bar and dining area and alcohol service. The council heard from the applicant, patrons and neighbors, but delayed any final decision while requesting formal legal guidance.
Why it matters: The application raises a procedural legal question that could affect how the city handles expansions of on‑premises alcohol service elsewhere downtown. The council asked the city attorney for a written opinion clarifying the interplay between building/fire‑code occupancy determinations and the council’s authority over…
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