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City Attorney, Community Events, Community Development and Council Office report back regarding alcohol sales at the Sandy Amphitheater.
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Presenter:
Bob Thompson
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Description/Background:
On March 12 the City Council directed staff to develop an ordinance allowing alcohol sales at the Sandy Amphitheater. The amendment envisioned was an addition to the parks ordinance that would retain a prohibition on the sale or consumption of alcohol in City parks, "unless authorized in writing by the Utah Department of Alcohol Beverage Control."
Subsequent to the Council's direction it was determined that in addition to the changes in the parks ordinance, a land use code amendment will be required to allow alcohol sales in the Special Use District zone. The City Attorney has also suggested that the parks ordinance specify that certain City facilities including the Sandy Amphitheater, golf course, plazas, or promenade are not City parks. Drafts of those amendments are included with this item for the Council's review.
Due to the need for the land use changes, the Council Office recommend that the City Council formally direct the Community Development Department to initiate the required code amendments to Title 15 of the Sandy City Municipal Code.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
Further action to be taken:
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the land use amendment and make a recommendation to the City Council. The Council will also need to conduct a public hearing. The corollary amendment to the parks ordinance will be scheduled at the same time.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
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Motion to direct the Community Development Department to initiate land use code amendments allowing for the sale of alcohol at the Sandy Amphitheater.