Marsh Shapiro was incredulous when he read the June 25 letter. The Madison Fire Department wants him to hire an architect to produce floor plans of his restaurant, the Nitty Gritty, so the city can determine the capacities for individual areas: first floor, second floor and patio.
“To me, that’s nothing more than a harassment tactic,” Shapiro says. “I don’t believe it’s a safety issue. I don’t see where anybody’s safety has been jeopardized.”