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Council approves Woodstone at The Flats conditional use permit for live events with ownership, conditions
Summary
Council approved a conditional use permit allowing live entertainment events at the Woodstone at The Flats site with conditions limiting hours (8 a.m.–10 p.m.), maximum attendance (200), and a requirement that the CUP remain tied to the current ownership (Piedra Familia LLC); planning staff said parking and other site conditions meet city requirements.
The City Council approved CUP‑2025‑11, allowing 'live entertainment events' at the Woodstone at The Flats site on Highway 16 after a public hearing and staff presentation. Planning staff told the council the applicant proposed limits on hours (8 a.m.–10 p.m.) and maximum event attendance of 200, and that the site features 153 proposed parking spaces (151 required by code). Rick Butler, planning staff, said the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with site‑specific conditions.
Architect Jim Marsh and owners Steve and Bobby Cooper (Piedra Familia LLC) described a program of restaurants, pop‑up retail 'woodsheds' and community‑oriented entertainment rather than large concerts. Owner Bobby Cooper said the project will emphasize community and wellness, with locally sourced food and smaller scale live music: "This new project of ours, is going to be a little elevated version of Goodwood," he told the council. After discussion about buffering, site layout and how conditions from P&Z would be applied, Councilmember Merrill (motion) moved approval with the additional condition that the CUP be valid for the current ownership and require re‑review if the property changes hands; the motion passed on roll call.
Staff will follow up on design review, parking and landscape buffer details through the city's subsequent review processes. The CUP approval allows the owners to proceed with design review and event planning under the council‑approved conditions.
