Satellite liquor license

Stratford resident excited about the restaurant but frightened by the possibility of a 2 a.m. liquor license precedent if the owners ever leave.

Hazel Park resident and longtime friend of chef Brendan Callanan spoke in support of the Satellite restaurant, describing his community-building character.

Ferndale resident near Livernois enthusiastically supported the restaurant, citing walkability, the food truck, and added tax revenue.

Rust Belt Market owner and the restaurant's newly hired project manager voiced strong support and said sound mitigation would be addressed in the build-out.

Satellite chef/partner described his 30-year hospitality career and his 14 years in Ferndale, pledging to be a good neighbor.

Owner of a tattoo shop at 561 Livernois voiced enthusiastic support for the new restaurant and the Livernois corridor.

Kensington Avenue father of two and hospitality-industry friend of the owners spoke in support.

Lives directly behind the site; reassured after meeting the owners but wants noise/hours commitments in writing.

Livernois building owner and Ferndale Project landlord supported continued corridor development but cautioned about 12:30–2 a.m. activity.

M. Will resident supported the restaurant and suggested getting neighbor commitments in writing.

Initially concerned about the 2 a.m. closing but said the shared parking and 10 p.m. music limit put him at ease; supportive.

West Breckenridge resident said 2 a.m. hours are unacceptable and midnight is unacceptable for the residential neighborhood; worried about Fielding Street traffic and noise.

Satellite co-owner stressed the venue is primarily a restaurant with light ambient music, not a club, and pledged to respect neighbors.