21+ Entertainment License Friends Applaud LLC • dba Friends Applaud Capacity (in/out): 80/500 1602 Gilson St • Agent: Adam Benedetto Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 40% alcohol, 60% food Police Sector 306 (District 13)

This item concerns the application for a 21+ Entertainment License for Friends Applaud LLC, operating as Friends Applaud, located at 1602 Gilson St. The establishment has a proposed indoor capacity of 80 and outdoor capacity of 500. It holds a Class B Combination Liquor & Beer license with 40% alcohol and 60% food sales. The application is in Police Sector 306 (District 13). Neighbors and the local Alder have expressed support for the business, highlighting the owner's experience and community focus. However, some residents have raised concerns regarding the entertainment license, particularly for patio activities, due to potential conflicts with a previous Conditional Use (CU) agreement from 2018. They are seeking clarity on whether a new CU is required and oppose the entertainment license for the patio until the terms are clear, citing differences in proposed capacity, hours, and amplified sound compared to the original agreement. The Zoning Division is investigating the status of the existing CU.

Residents may experience increased noise and activity if the entertainment license is approved, particularly concerning outdoor patio use. There are also concerns about potential impacts on the established neighborhood character and adherence to previous zoning agreements.

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