HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2013-15 - SUP Union on 8th - 224 E. 8th StORDINANCE NO. Q91 9 m Is
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, granting a
Special Use Permit for an event facility in the Mixed Use Downtown (MU -DT)
zoning district and for office space and an event facility pursuant to Ordinance 92-
4, for Glasscock Addition, Block 9, Lots 1 & 2, located at 224 E. 81h Street, repealing
conflicting ordinances and resolutions; including a severability clause; and
establishing an effective date.
Whereas, an application has been made to the City for the purpose of allowing a special use
of the following described real property ("The Property"):
0.3306 acres, being Glasscock Addition, Block 9, Lots 1 & 2, hereinafter referred to as "The
Property';
Whereas, the City Council has submitted the proposed special use request to allow an Event
Facility in the Mixed Use Downtown (MU -DT) District to the Planning & Zoning Commission for its
consideration in a public hearing and for its recommendation or report; and
Whereas, public 'notice of such hearing was accomplished in accordance with State Law
and the City's Unified Development Code through newspaper publication, signs posted on the
Property, and mailed notice to nearby property owners; and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission, at a meeting on March 5, 2013, held the
required public hearing and submitted a recommendation of approval to the City Council for
the requested use of the Property with conditions; and
Whereas, the City Council, ata meeting on March 26, 2013, held an additional public
hearing prior to taking action on the requested rezoning of the Property.
Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council. of the City of Georgetown, Texas, that.
Section 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this Ordinance are hereby
found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly
made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this .Ordinance
implements the vision, goals, and policies of the Georgetown 2030 Comprehensive Plan and further
finds that the enactment of this Ordinance is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other policies or
provisions of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and the City's Unified Development Code. .
Ordinance Number: 01
Description: Special Use Permit Event Facility
Date Approved: April 9, 2013
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Section 2. The Zoning District for the Property shall remain MU -DT, Mixed Use Downtown
and the Ordinance allowing for the special use of an event facility on the property and for office
space and an event facility pursuant to Ordinance 92-4, is hereby adopted, in accordance with the
attached Exhibit A (Conceptual Site Plan) with the following conditions:
1. Events shall be limited to a maximum of 225 guests;
2. Events shall start no earlier than 9:00 a.m., and shall end by 10:00 p.m. Sunday through
Thursday and by 1.1:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays;
3. Music and entertainment shall discontinue by 9:45 p.m. Sunday through Thursdays and by
10:45 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays;
4. Alcoholic beverages shall not be served after 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10:30
p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays;
5. Events at the facility shall be subject to the sound decibel restrictions established for
residential properties;
6. Any amplification, speaker or music source shall be required to be located entirely within
the building;
7. Noise dampening materials shall be installed inside the structure;
8. An automated sound meter that controls decibel levels shall be utilized by the facility;
9. A facility owner shall be required to be present on-site during all events;
10. A minimum of one security officer shall be required at any event where alcohol is to be
served that exceeds 50 guests, with two required at an event that exceeds 100 guests;
11. Inside dance lighting, such as a strobe light, shall not be visible from outside the building;
12. Events serving alcohol shall require a state -licensed. and certified bartender;
13. No direct retail sales of alcohol to the general public is permitted;
14. Primary entry to the building will be on the north side of the property for guests, vendors,
and office usage;
15. The proposed 30 -foot wide door shall remain closed when there is music or amplification or
may be replaced with a stationary glass wall and a standard width glass door;
16. No parking related to the event or office usage will be allowed on Myrtle Street and the
adjacent residential area;
17. Valet parking is required for events of 75 or more adult guests;
18. A low level landscape buffer shall be planted and maintained along the southern property
line; and
19. The applicant shall acquire a shared parking agreement, as outlined in the UDC, to address
the parking demands of larger events prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
Ordinance Number: Q 1` I S Page 2 of 3
Description: Special Use Permit Eventfacility
Date Approved: April 9, 2013
Section 3. All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and resolutions, in conflict
with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and effect.
Section 4. If any provision of this Ordinance or application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or
application thereof, of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
Section 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this Ordinance and the City Secretary to
attest. This Ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect on the date of final
adoption by City Council.
APPROVED on First Reading on the 2611, Day of March, 2013.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on Second Reading on the 911, Day of April, 2013.
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Acting City Attorney
Ordinance Number: 0+01
Description: Special Use Permit Event Facility
Date Approved: April 9, 2013
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Mayor
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