ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Title
CU-2606: Request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Bubble Machine to be operated during special events at 921 S. Ridgewood Avenue.
Body
OWNER/APPLICANT:
921 RIDGEWOOD HOLDINGS LLC - Owner / Robert H. Szymkowski - Applicant
PROPOSED USE:
Bubble Machine (to be operated only during special events)
REQUESTED ACTION(S):
1. To allow a Conditional Use Permit for a Bubble Machine to be operated only during special events. The applicable zoning district and specific use classification have not been established from the submitted application.
PARCEL ID:
7433-01-00-0107
CURRENT LAND USE:
Commercial
FLUM DESIGNATION:
Commercial Car Wash and Laundry
ZONING DISTRICT:
B-3- Highway Commercial
VOTING DISTRICT:
District One - Council Person Charlotte Hope Gillis
Staff Review
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a Bubble Machine to be operated only during special events at 921 S. Ridgewood Avenue (Parcel ID 7433-01-00-0107). The application identifies Ridgewood Holdings LLC as the property owner and Robert Szymkowski as the applicant. The application was received by the City on September 30, 2026 (NL# 26-00800006; Case No. CU-2606). The applicant has clarified that the Bubble Machine would be used only during special events. However, there are no precedence’s for this type of use. After a discussion with staff Planning decided the best options was to place the use in front of Planning and Zoning Board for final approved use. Also, the Planning Department staff recommend a discussion of wind speeds and discussion of the bubbles during a wind storm.
Staff Comments
Fire Comment:
• No Comments or Concerns.
Building Comment:
• No Comments or Concerns
Public Notice
The application bears a City of Edgewater received date of September 30, 2026. The date of any required public notice posting and mailing, within 500 feet, have been provided and mailed on October 28th, 2026.
Staff Recommendation:
Recommended motion: Approve with Conditions. Wind speed limits and location discussion.