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Condo owners complain to council about noise, late-night entertainment and drainage near Holiday Inn
Summary
Several residents from C Vista condo complexes told the City Council they have repeatedly complained about loud, late-night music and water draining from an adjacent indoor water-park tunnel that they say has caused pooling and erosion on their property.
Multiple residents from the C Vista condominium complexes spoke during public comment to ask the City Council for help resolving ongoing noise and drainage problems they say are caused by the Holiday Inn Beach Resort and an adjacent former Schlitterbahn property.
Mark Wiese, identified himself as representing CBC to Condos, said his unit overlooks the Holiday Inn’s upper entertainment area and stage and that loud music, foul language and late operating hours (he said the venue had been open until 2 a.m. on some nights) have repeatedly disturbed families in neighboring condos.
The nut graf: Condo board members and owners said the disturbance is long-running, affects family residents and causes health and quality-of-life concerns; they asked the council and staff to review enforcement of local noise and operational ordinances and to follow up after the meeting.
Carol Watson, vice president of the C Vista II board, said she and other owners have been awakened at night by heavy bass and that the noise levels are “very, very loud.” She said the base vibrations and loud music pose a health concern, including hearing impact. Watson also raised drainage problems under the former indoor water park’s walkway, saying pooled water has backed up onto condo property, eroded a retaining wall and created mosquito-breeding conditions. She told council staff she had reported the issue to city code enforcement and was informed inspectors had made a report but could not confirm results or fines.
Doug Watson, who spoke in support of Carol Watson, compared the nonstop bass to nearby cars with stereos and said residents are exposed to prolonged periods of pounding noise.
The council did not take action during the meeting; council members asked the condo representatives to wait after the meeting so staff and a council member could meet with them and review the ordinances and enforcement options. The speaker list also referenced “Mr. Kasim” as the Holiday Inn operator; the speakers said the problems have persisted for several years since the Holiday Inn operation began under him.
The residents referenced specific city ordinances and decibel limits in their prepared materials; council members asked staff to follow up with the condo representatives after the meeting.
