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Proposal for Permanent Outdoor Café at Bert’s Marketplace Theatre

Original title: Status of Planning and Development Department submitting report relative to Petition of Bert Dearing, Jr. (#1385), request to obtain a permanent outdoor café in the parking spaces provided in front of Bert’s Marketplace Theatre located at 2727-2739 Russell St. Detroit Michigan 48207. (The Outdoor Café area will be located in the parking spaces front of the establishment in the public right-of-way along Russell St. This request is being made to add an amenity to the existing establishment and the newly updated Historic Eastern Market.) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-16-17)

Record date · March 30, 2017

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What This Bill Does

The Detroit Planning and Development Department is reviewing a petition from Bert Dearing, Jr. to convert public parking spaces into a permanent outdoor café area. The proposed café would be located in the in front of Bert’s Marketplace Theatre at 2727-2739 Russell Street.

Why it matters

If approved, this petition would permanently remove public parking spaces on Russell Street to create a private outdoor dining area for a local business.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Bert Dearing, Jr.

The petitioner is seeking authorization to utilize public right-of-way for private business use.

Directly affected

Eastern Market visitors

The availability of public parking on Russell Street would be reduced if the petition is granted.

Key Facts

The petition (File #15-5695, Petition #1385) requests a permanent outdoor café in public parking spaces.
The proposed location is in the public right-of-way in front of 2727-2739 Russell St.
The project is intended to add an amenity to the existing business and the Historic Eastern Market area.
The item was brought back for consideration as directed on March 16, 2017.

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The petition was introduced to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee on April 27, 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I still be able to park in front of Bert’s Marketplace Theatre?

If the petition is approved, the parking spaces currently in front of the theatre would be converted into a permanent outdoor café and would no longer be available for public parking.

What is the status of this request?

The request is currently listed as '' under the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee.

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Delayed Consideration

The petition was brought back for review on 3-16-17, indicating a delay or a request for further information before the formal introduction on 4-27-17.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

Connected Entities

Bert’s Marketplace Theatre, Bert Dearing, Jr., Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee and 1 more

locationBert’s Marketplace Theatre“The establishment requesting the outdoor café space.”Map →

PersonBert Dearing, Jr.“Petitioner requesting the outdoor café permit.”Map →

OrganizationPlanning and Economic Development Standing Committee“The committee overseeing the petition.”Map →

location2727-2739 Russell St. Detroit Michigan 48207“The physical address of the proposed café.”Map →

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