A local hospitality company has withdrawn its appeal after an application to open a 1,400-seat mega-club on 109 Street was denied by the City of Edmonton.
On Aug. 10, the city refused an application from Urban Sparq Hospitality to change the zoning of a space at 10251 – 109 St. – the old Mother’s Music building – from a “flea market use” to be used as a night club and major amusement establishment.
The proposed mega-club would have been 1,757 square metres to accommodate 1,235 occupants.
The appeal was filed Aug. 24.
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board was set to hear Urban Sparq Hospitality’s appeal on Thursday but because it was withdrawn, the hearing will be cancelled.
In a statement to Global News, Urban Sparq said it remains disappointed with the city’s decision but will continue to seek expansion opportunities in Edmonton and throughout North America.
“Edmonton’s downtown is the perfect location for live event venues like those in the central districts of other large, vibrant North American cities. The event centre would have added a live entertainment venue in Edmonton’s downtown core to cater to a wide variety of musical tastes and Edmonton’s growing diversity,” Urban Sparq said.
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This is the second time in less than a month that Urban Sparq Hospitality has dropped an appeal to open a mega-bar in Edmonton.
On Nov. 2, Urban Sparq Hospitality withdrew another appeal fighting the city’s refusal of a permit to open a 400-person mega-bar on 104 Street. That development, along with the proposed mega-club on 109 Street, was highly opposed by the Downtown Edmonton Community League.
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Urban Sparq Hospitality owns bars including The Pint, Knoxville’s and Denizen Hall.
With files from Caley Ramsay, Global News.
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