Cleveland City Council Objects to Liquor Permit Transfer on Jennings Road

October 24, 2026

Cleveland City Council is moving to block a change in ownership for a liquor permit located at 3995 Jennings Road. Through emergency resolution 1315-2026, the council is formally objecting to the transfer of a D5 Liquor Permit from Cudnik, Inc. to 3995 Jennings, LLC, which does business as Cleats Club Seat Grille.

What's in the file

The resolution, introduced by Council Member Santana, serves as a formal objection to the transfer of Permit No. 01844550-1 to Permit No. 10019237-2 1315-2026-FOR ADOPTION-OBJ-TRFO-3995 Jennings Road-WARD 14. The document outlines several reasons for this objection, stating that:

The area is already saturated with other liquor outlets and is considered a high crime area.
The applicant may not qualify as a permit holder or has previously operated in disregard of state or local laws.
The location has not met building, safety, or health requirements from the city or county.
The physical arrangement of the establishment may prevent reasonable access for law enforcement or the Division of Liquor Control.
The location's relationship to the neighborhood may interfere with public peace, decency, or good order.

Cleats Club Seat Grille is described as a casual sports bar known for its wings and pub fare WanderBoat AI Trip Planner Wanderlog.

Who may be affected

Ward 14 residents: The neighborhood surrounding 3995 Jennings Road.
Division of Liquor Control: The state agency notified of the objection.
Cudnik, Inc. and 3995 Jennings, LLC: The current and proposed permit holders.

Status and timeline

The resolution is currently "Agenda Ready" and follows this timeline:

2026-10-21: The resolution was introduced to the City Council.
2026-10-26: The resolution was scheduled for adoption.

What to watch next

The Clerk of Council is directed to transmit certified copies of the resolution and letters of objection to the Superintendent of Liquor Control, who is requested to set a hearing for the application.

Residents can verify all details in this report by reviewing the official record at the Cleveland Legistar website.

Source record

File: 1315-2026
Type: Emergency Resolution
Status: Agenda Ready
Committee: City Council
Introduced: October 20, 2026

View on Cleveland Legistar

Official documents

1315-2026-FOR ADOPTION-OBJ-TRFO-3995 Jennings Road-WARD 14