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Aubrey Vineyard granted 10‑year special‑use permit for events and tasting; temporary tent allowed under SUP
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a 10‑year special‑use permit for Aubrey Vineyard to continue commercial vineyard operations, events and tasting rooms, including permission under the SUP to keep a temporary 1,800‑square‑foot tent on site up to six months per year without separate special‑event permits.
The Planning Commission approved SUP‑2025‑1 for Aubrey Vineyard at 16350 Kenneth Road, granting a 10‑year special‑use permit that allows continued commercial vineyard operations, tasting rooms and event facilities subject to stipulations A–J.
Staff noted the property underlying zoning (RURJ) allows agricultural uses but requires a special‑use permit for commercial tasting rooms and events. The approved SUP incorporates an amended master plan that adds or expands event spaces, terraces, private tasting areas and an outdoor games area; staff said lighting was designed to limit impacts on nearby residences and that parking (170 spaces provided) had been reviewed against operations submitted by the applicant.
The SUP explicitly allows a temporary 1,800‑square‑foot event tent (Building D) to be used for up to six months in a calendar year as part of the SUP rather than requiring separate special‑event permits each time; fire‑department limits on tent durations remain in effect. Staff advised that future phases connecting to sewer (currently on septic) could trigger additional review.
The commission voted 11–0 to approve the permit; the item goes to City Council on June 2 for final action.
Ending: The vineyard will proceed under the 10‑year permit with the site improvements and event controls noted in staff stipulations.
