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Norfolk City Council removes Planning Commission condition limiting amplified outdoor music at Frank and Patty's, staff says
Summary
Staff told the Planning Commission that City Council directed removal of a commission‑added condition that would have limited amplified outdoor music at Frank and Patty's; the venue's amplified music will instead be governed by the city's general noise ordinance.
Staff reported that, at the direction of City Council, a Planning Commission condition limiting outdoor amplified music at Frank and Patty's has been removed. The change means amplified music at the site will be governed by the city's general noise ordinance rather than a site‑specific restriction imposed by the commission.
Staff said the restaurant is not directly adjacent to residential property, so the practical limit for amplified music will be whatever the noise ordinance allows and effectively runs until the establishment closes. The staff presentation noted that Council reviewed and removed the commission condition during its recent meeting.
Staff also discussed a separate request from a Black Eyed Peas location to allow a DJ; according to staff, council and the restaurant removed the DJ request amid concern that allowing DJs (interpreted by staff as a dancefloor/disc jockey setup) can convert a restaurant into a nightclub. Staff framed continued regulation as a precaution while regional issues around nightlife and related enforcement are addressed.
No formal action was taken by the Planning Commission at the briefing; the staff briefing reported Council's direction and described how the noise ordinance will apply going forward.
