Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Special Use topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Council committee approves Dirty Nellies rooftop music with conditions on amplification and end time
Summary
The Police Policy & Code Services Committee approved a minor special-use amendment to allow live acoustic music or a DJ on Dirty Nellies' rooftop deck (18 N Smith St.) with a trial period through Labor Day 2016 and a 10 p.m. cutoff; committee members flagged concerns about DJ amplification and asked staff to enforce restrictions.
The Police Policy & Code Services Committee voted to approve a minor amendment allowing outdoor music on the rooftop deck at Dirty Nellies (18 North Smith Street, District 6) for the summer months. Planning staff described the petitioner s seeking family-friendly acoustic performers or a DJ, with music to cease no later than 10 p.m.; staff noted that if complaints arise the village could revoke the privilege or restrict DJs.
Council members voiced concern that a DJ could produce loud amplification even when live acoustic performers would not. "But we're gonna allow a DJ, which can play anything — so what's the difference?" said Councilman Kozlowski in questioning the distinction; staff and the petitioner said they expect family-friendly music and will work with nearby condominium owners to address issues. The committee approved the amendment and placed it on the consent agenda for council approval.
