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Newton council denies special-use permit for proposed 905 E. First St. event venue
Summary
The Newton City Council unanimously denied a special-use permit for a proposed wedding and event center at 905 E. First St., citing lack of evidence the proposal met four statutory standards, and neighbor complaints about late-night noise and narrow site access.
The Newton City Council on July 12 unanimously denied Special Use Permit 2022-01, refusing a proposal to operate a wedding and event center at 905 E. First St.
Assistant Planner Alex Fulbright told council the applicant, Jorge Alonso-Acevedo, seeks to use an existing picnic shelter and adjacent open area (recorded as 23.37 acres, Catawba County PIN 3740-14-44-2119) for weddings and outdoor events. The Planning Commission recommended denial after nearby residents raised concerns about loud music, lack of sound barriers and the facility—s hours of operation.
Neighbors told council the site has produced loud music late into the night. "The proposed venue is a…
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