Case 6-26 Mid City Ballroom rezoning

Co-owner said the rezoning just matches how the venue already operates, with self-imposed limits on hours and noise; she argued nearby property values haven't fallen at similar zoned sites.

Owner said selling is not planned, the venue supports local music, and alcohol sales mainly help private events like weddings.

Acadian resident across the street said the venue brings welcome street activity to a stretch with vacant buildings.

Said traffic, not the ballroom, is the noise source on Acadian and he has had no problems with the venue.

Business partner since 2019 said alcohol sales are key to the venue's continued success.

Local musician said BYOB bans are squeezing small venues and hurting musicians' ability to earn a living.

Ogden Park musician noted only about 15-20% of the neighborhood signed the opposition petition and warned the venue could go dark without alcohol sales.

Said the venue's soundproofing is excellent and a liquor license would actually allow better regulation of alcohol than BYOB.

Former downtown cafe owner planning jazz acts at the ballroom said the venue keeps live music alive for younger audiences.

The Fogles' daughter said her parents have deep roots in the neighborhood and would never harm it.

Backyard abuts the parking lot; cited noise complaints requiring police calls, trash, trespassing, a shooting incident and worries the bar zoning follows the property.

Owner of ten Acadian properties recounted a fatal drunk-driving decapitation nearby and opposed alcohol sales outright.

32-year Ogden Park homeowner said the residential neighborhood isn't an entertainment corridor and cited parking, litter and the owner's dismissive response to complaints.

Longtime area property owner noted no CAB-2 exists in the immediate area and warned of long-term effects of the zoning following the land.

Lifelong resident said the former church building sits 20 feet from bedroom windows, recalled a terrifying 2019 parking-lot shootout, and noted CAB-2 would end all-ages shows.

Said the building sits too far back and too close to homes, parking overflows onto neighbors, and the owners have been unaccountable.

Next-door owner said noise keeps him from sleeping in his master bedroom, patrons park in his yard, and the whole block of Beverly Drive opposes.

Longtime civic association leader described Ogden Park's hard-won revitalization and said enough liquor licenses already exist.

30-year resident and rehabber of a dozen homes said C1 zoning protects the residential perimeter and asked for denial.

Mugged in her own driveway, she said she fears worsening crime and contrasted the venue with Radio Bar, a neighbor who came to residents first.