Liquor License Approved for Great Lakes Pickleball Club
The Plainfield Township Board has approved a new liquor license for the Great Lakes Pickleball Club, a new facility at 4180 Jupiter Avenue NE. The applicant stated the license is an important component for the project's long-term viability and to create a 'play & stay' environment. The board approved the license unanimously at its May 11, 2026 meeting.
The Township Board approved the developmental liquor license for Great Lakes Pickleball Club by a 6-0 vote on May 11, 2026.
Minutes record: I recommend approval of a developmental liquor license for Great Lakes Pickleball Club as presented. Motion by Kathey Batey Second by Robert Reminga Roll Call: Ayes: McKellar, Hagedorn, Batey, Morrow, Reminga, Coleman Nays: 0 Motion approved
Timeline
- Agenda posted from agenda · published May 7, 2026
- Agenda posted from agenda · published May 11, 2026
- Approved Final from minutes · published Jun 10, 2026
Key facts
- The Great Lakes Pickleball Club requested a 'new On-Premises Development District Class C Liquor License' for its facility at 4180 Jupiter Avenue NE.
- The applicant stated the license is important for the project's 'long-term viability' and to create a 'play & stay' environment.
- The facility plans to include four indoor pickleball courts, golf simulators, food and beverage concessions, and an outdoor patio.
- The Township Superintendent recommended approval of the license.
- The Township Board approved the license with a 6-0 vote on May 11, 2026.
Discretion or exceptions
- This is a 'Development District' liquor license, which is specifically available for projects within designated areas like the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement District.
Who could be affected
- The owners and future patrons of the Great Lakes Pickleball Club
- Residents and businesses in the Plainfield Avenue corridor
What could change
- The Great Lakes Pickleball Club can proceed with obtaining state approval to serve alcohol, which the applicant described as an 'important component in ensuring the long-term viability of our project'.
- The license allows the business to offer food and beverages to support its goal of being a 'destination landmark' where guests can socialize before or after playing pickleball or attending an event.
- The Township Superintendent supported the application, noting that the business represents an 'extensive investment in an underused property' and that it fits the township's vision for the corridor.
Supporting records
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Consider approving a developmental liquor license for Great Lakes Pickleball Club I recommend approval of a developmental liquor license for Great Lakes Pickleball Club as presented. Motion by Kathey Batey Second by Robert Reminga Roll Call: Ayes: McKellar, Hagedorn, Batey, Morrow, Reminga, Coleman Nays: 0 Motion approved
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Dear Trustees: I am writing to formally request approval for a new On-Premises Development District Class C Liquor License for the Great Lakes Pickleball Club at 4180 Jupiter Avenue NE within the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement District. We were recently approved to operate our new facility, and this license is an important component in ensuring the long-term viability of our project. It will allow us to enha…
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Memorandum Sincerely, To: Plainfield Township Board From: Cameron L. Van Wyngarden, Township Superintendent Date: 5/6/2026 Re: Recommendation to approve developmental liquor license
Meeting history
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The item appeared on the Board of Trustees Meeting agenda: Consider approving a developmental liquor license for Great Lakes Pickleball Club Consider approving a developmental liquor license for Great Lakes Pickleball Club
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