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35 Round Rock officials have limited the number of bars in the downtown district, illustrated on the map, to a maximum of 11. Zone of limitation SOURCE: CITY OF ROUND ROCK/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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Updated ordinance limits number of bars in downtown Round Rock
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in a full-blown commercial kitchen as defined by the International Building Code, they’re no longer considered a bar; they’re considered a restaurant,” said Brad Wiseman, planning and development services director for Round Rock. “If anybody new comes forward, same deal.” There are eight establishments operating downtown—11 under the specifications of the ordinance—with one establishment on a waiting list. Wiseman said the amendment would not preclude the potential establishment on the waitlist from operating as a bar if an application for a mixed beverage permit were filed with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, or a building permit with the city, by a date later in June. By limiting the number of bars in its downtown, this adjustment of the city’s design standards is intended to encourage a greater variety of com- mercial uses, city documents state.
ROUND ROCK City officials approved an amendment to an
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ordinance that effectively reduces the number of permitted bars in down- town Round Rock to 11. City Council approved the measure unanimously during a June 9 meet- ing, with Place 1 Council Member Michelle Ly abstaining because she owns three businesses in the down- town area. Previously, a total of 12 bars were allowed in the bar district that covers much of the downtown area. Bars are defined as establish- ments that serve alcoholic drinks for on-site consumption but do not have a commercial kitchen or otherwise meet requirements to be designated as a restaurant-bar. Each establishment with a facade longer than 100 feet counts as two bars under this ordinance. “If any of those establishments put
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Tornado damage repairs continue at Clay Madsen Recreation Center in Round Rock
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The total cost of the shade replace- ment is $103,489.62 and will be paid through the general fund, although the city expects the expense to be reimbursable from insurance. In April, officials approved $299,400 to replace light poles damaged by the tornado.
ROUND ROCK The parks and recreation department is continuing ongoing repairs at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center after a March tornado damaged the city facility. Council approved the purchase of a shade structure at a June 23 meeting. Parks and Recreation Director Rick Atkins said more of the center’s amenities are coming back online as repairs progress. The fabric shade will cover the center’s tennis courts, which were damaged in the storm.
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