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Commission approves conditional‑use permit for outdoor music at The Wharf with sound‑governor condition and owner‑specific limit
Summary
After extended public comment and debate about enforcement, the City Commission approved a conditional‑use permit allowing amplified outdoor music at The Wharf (2001 Pass‑a‑Grille Way) with a requirement for sound‑governing equipment and a condition that the approval is specific to the current owner/operator.
The City Commission on June 10 granted a conditional‑use permit (CUP 25057) for outdoor amplified music at The Wharf, 2001 Pass‑a‑Grille Way, subject to conditions the city adopted to limit hours, speaker orientation and volume controls.
Planner Bridal Berry presented the staff report and described the request as limited to a small existing stage and patio area for visiting musicians on Wednesday through Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Berry told commissioners the stage "is about 250 feet from the nearest residential property" and that the applicants proposed to use temporary equipment rather than permanently installed, high‑powered amplifiers.
The application drew extended public comment from residents who said music from nearby restaurants and bars has been audible in homes and asked the commission to adopt enforceable controls. Michael Khan, who lives on First Avenue Pass‑a‑Grille, said the sound has sometimes required him to raise…
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