06-1: Golf CUP Presentation — original pdf
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Austin Parks and Recreation Department Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer and Morris Williams Golf Courses Conditional Use Permit Presenters: Reynaldo Hernandez, PLA, PMP, Park Development Division Steve Hammond, Golf Division Manager September 29, 2025 WHO WHAT AND WHY WHO, WHAT AND WHY WHO is involved: City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, Golf Division manages the golf courses. Vendors Stag & Finch Scottish Alehouse operate at Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer golf course and Fairways Cantina operates at Morris Williams golf course. Compliance with City Code to permit consumption of alcohol in designated areas at Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer and Morris Williams Golf Courses WHY are we here: To request support for new zoning in alignment with City of WHAT is the purpose: Austin Land Development Code for the sale of alcohol on premises. Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer and Morris Williams Conditional User Permit Presentation OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND WHO WHAT AND WHY Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer Golf Course • Opened in 1974, renovations 2007, 2025. Roy Kizer added to complex in 1994 creating a 36 hole public complex. • Stag and & Finch Scottish Alehouse received a Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission (TABC) permit and began the sale of wine and beer in October 2016. Morris Williams Golf Course • Opened in 1964 – as Austin’s 3rd public course. Named after Morris Williams Jr. one of the best golfers ever developed in Austin. • Fairways Café is the current vendor and received a Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission (TABC) permit for the sale of wine and beer in December 2021. The CUP does not apply to special events. Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer and Morris Williams Conditional User Permit Presentation OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND cont. WHO WHAT AND WHY Conditional Use Permit (CUP) • CUP is required by Austin City Code of Ordinances for the sale of alcohol, Section 25-2-625(4) • CUP changes the zoning of the property from “PUBLIC” to “PARK AND RECREATION SERVICES (P-SPECIAL)” which will permit the sale of alcohol on parkland The CUP does not apply to special events. Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer and Morris Williams Conditional User Permit Presentation TEXAS ALCOHOL BEVERAGE COMMISSION (TABC) • State commission governing the sale of wine and beer on- premises and in designated areas. • TABC license issued for a 2-year duration permitting the sale of wine and beer (not liquor) and is renewable. • Austin Police Department can issue citations for consumption of alcohol outside of defined boundaries or in violation of other state laws. • No one under the age of 18 can sell alcohol. No one under the age of 21 can consume alcohol. • Stag & Finch Scottish Alehouse TABC expires October 2026 • Fairway Cantina TABC expires December 2025. The CUP does not apply to special events. Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer and Morris Williams Conditional User Permit Presentation OPERATIONAL PLAN WHO WHAT AND WHY Stag & Finch Scottish Alehouse • Gourmet menu created by parent company corporate chefs • Operating hours: • Monday – Sunday 8 am to 4 pm • Winter Hours: Closed Mon – Wed Fairways Cantina • Menu focus on signature tacos, grab and go fare and breakfast items. • Operating hours: Open Daily • Open Daily 7 am to 9 pm (winter till 7 pm) • Closed the second Monday of every month. Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer and Morris Williams Conditional User Permit Presentation CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AREA Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer WHO WHAT AND WHY • Total CUP use area: 218 acres Does not include parking lots and Austin Parks and Recreation maintenance buildings and service areas. Signage will be provided for visitor awareness. Club House and parking area North Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer and Morris Williams Conditional User Permit Presentation CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AREA Morris Williams WHO WHAT AND WHY • Total CUP use area: 108 acres Does not include parking lots and Austin Parks and Recreation maintenance buildings and service areas. Signage will be provided for visitor attention. Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer and Morris Williams Conditional User Permit Presentation CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AREA Signage WHO WHAT AND WHY Signage will be located at exit points from allowable alcohol consumption areas primarily access to the pro-shop, restrooms, and Austin Park and Recreation employee areas including maintenance and service areas. Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer and Morris Williams Conditional User Permit Presentation Department Request The Department respectfully requests a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve the Conditional Use Permits for the Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer and Morris Williams Golf Courses for the sale of alcohol and bring the sites into compliance with the Land Development Code. Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer and Morris Williams Conditional User Permit Presentation Questions Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer and Morris Williams Conditional User Permit Presentation CUP PROCESS PREPARATION OF DRAWINGS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Parks Board FORMAL SUBMITTAL FOR CUP THROUGH ZONNING COMMISSION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT START COMPLETE Mid 2025 Late 2025 Late 2025 Early 2026 Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer and Morris Williams Conditional User Permit Presentation