City of Cedar Park denies request for noise ordinance exception

Council Member Kristyne Bollier and Mayor Matt Powell said they went to a nearby home at the request of the resident, who was complaining about the level of noise coming from Lone Star Grille during a concert.

“The noise exists,” Bollier said. “I was standing on the sidewalk and could feel the [vibration] … of the band. … I don’t want to dismiss citizens’ concerns.”

The Lone Star Grille property was zoned for a music venue prior to Redmond opening his business, he said.

Powell said the city could look into possible solutions to help Redmond mitigate the noise, such as acoustical fencing.

“I think we’d all like to find a solution,” Powell said. “The city is interested in helping your facility succeed.”

City of Cedar Park engineers have visited Lone Star Grille to test the sound, and Redmond said the restaurant has complied with the engineers’ recommendations.

“I’m not trying to be a hardship for anyone, obviously,” Redmond said. “I feel like I’ve been in compliance since day one.”

Council Member Jon Lux acknowledged that Redmond is within the allowed decibel limits. However, he said he can “still hear the noise,” and a solution should be reached.

“We do want live entertainment in this city,” Lux said.

Council voted against Redmond’s request, which Powell said can be resubmitted if Redmond chooses to do so.