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May 11, 2015

Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals
601 Lakeside Avenue
Room 516
Cleveland, OH 44114-1071
RE: Calendar No. 15-023, Aragon Ballroom, 3179 West 25th Street
Dear Board of Zoning Appeals:
After months of community meetings and outreach, the owners of the Aragon Ballroom have agreed to
the following conditions:
1. The Aragon Ballroom will obtain liquor license or licenses that will allow the sale of beer, wine,
and spirits until 1:00 AM, 7 days a week. The owner will not obtain a liquor license or licenses
that permit the sale after 1:00 AM on any day of the week.
2. The Capacity of the Aragon Ballroom will be 800 guests.
3. The Aragon Ballroom will provide parking at Lincoln West High School and, in the future, at
other locations along West 25th Street. Free valet will be provided for all parking facilities that
are farther than 500 feet from the front entrance of the Aragon.
4. The Aragon Ballroom will not be leased to third-party operators. All event at the Aragon will be
managed by the Aragon Ballroom
5. Events on Sunday through Wednesday will end by 1:00 AM. Events on Thursday through
Saturday will end by 2:30 AM. No alcohol will be served after 1:00 AM on any day of the week.
6. The Aragon Ballroom will provide security for any event with more than 150 guests and all
events where alcohol is being served. Security will be provided inside the facility, outside the
facility, and in parking lots.
7. The Aragon Ballroom will only hold events when 1 parking space for every 3 expected guests is
secured through leases with parking lot owners. These parking spaces will be located no farther
than one quarter mile from the front door of the Ballroom
We request that these conditions be included in the variance.
Sincerely,

Adam Stalder
Economic Development Director