Cleveland Strip Clubs: Private poker club opens in Berea
Representatives of the club’s ownership attended a Planning Commission meeting seeking a conditional use permit. During the meeting several commission members asked questions and the club’s representatives responded openly to them.
Matt Madzy, board chairman, said members reviewed the request. They looked at the seven points they are required to consider. He said the commission looked at the general use in that location. Members agreed that it was a permitted conditional use.
Madzy added activities at the site would be in compliance with the state gambling laws. If not, someone would then look into the issue. And the conditional use permit would be revoked.
The commission approved the conditional use permit as long as the club conforms with the state and city’s gambling laws, Berea’s signage laws and the mechanical amusement licensing section of the zoning code. It also added the club would not operate as a strip club and alcohol was prohibited.