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Plan Commission OKs limited outdoor amplification, hours for Friends Applaud on Gilson Street
Summary
The Madison Plan Commission on April 13 approved a conditional use allowing outdoor dining and limited amplified sound at Friends Applaud, a new restaurant at 1602 Gilson Street, subject to staff conditions limiting hours, requiring sound mitigation and a one‑year trial period for the outdoor area.
The Madison Plan Commission voted on April 13 to approve a conditional use for Friends Applaud, a restaurant at 1602 Gilson Street, allowing outdoor dining and limited outdoor amplified sound subject to staff‑recommended conditions.
Planner Colin Punt told the commission staff believe the conditional‑use standards could be met with conditions that include a limited outdoor hours schedule, submission of a speaker‑placement and noise mitigation plan, and a one‑year limited approval for the outdoor eating area while the restaurant conditional‑use would not sunset. Staff recommended limiting amplified outdoor music to constrained hours during the outdoor season and retaining continuing jurisdiction so the commission can act on complaints.
Applicant Adam Benedetto, who said he represents Friends Applaud, told the commission the venue has already opened as a coffee shop and that…
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