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CUP No. 2025-01 – Wendy’s After-Hours CUP (2600 S. Bristol Street) January 27, 2025 Page 4 4 7 5 6 regulating establishments that operate between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. is to set forth operating practices and procedures and to minimize impacts to surrounding areas. Staff has reviewed the Applicant’s request for expanding operating hours, and has determined the proposed project meets the findings in the SAMC and that the CUP will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the community. A CUP is required for after-hours operations in order to ensure preservation of the surrounding community’s characteristics and minimize any potential negative impacts. The subject site abuts commercial uses to the north (across Central Avenue), to the south and to the east (across Bristol Street). To the west, the site abuts a single-family neighborhood (Thornton Park). To minimize potential nuisance impacts to the surrounding uses, staff is recommending conditions of approval that include installation of an alarm system and security cameras around the property, silent armed robbery alarm, adequate lighting measures across the site, and recordation of a Property Maintenance Agreement. These measures will help improve the safety and quality of the project. Moreover, the proposed exterior and interior improvements will enhance the visual aesthetic and experience along the arterial street, and the safety improvements such as site lighting will enhance the site security. The project is designed in a manner that would not result in negative impacts to the surrounding areas during extended hours. The building is located approximately 250 linear feet from the nearest single-family residence and buffered with an existing commercial building located at 2604 South Bristol Street. Additionally, the drive-through speaker boxes face Bristol Street and are located away from residential uses, further reducing any noise impacts in the area. The proposed hours of operation are consistent with similar eating establishments with a drive-through along Bristol Street, such as Raising Cane’s at 1303 N. Bristol Street and In-N-Out at 815 N. Bristol Street. The proposed hours of operation are not anticipated to create any nuisances related to noise and/or lighting due to the site’s physical distance away from sensitive land uses. The proposed drive-through after-hours operations will provide convenient services to patrons who work late night shifts or are early morning commuters. In addition, the request for after-hours promotes a balance of land uses that assist in enhancing the City’s economic and fiscal viability. The enhanced commercial offerings will allow Wendy’s to compete in the local marketplace. Furthermore, the investment in the site will help activate and enhance the area and will generate property and sales tax revenue for the City. General Plan Consistency Approval of this application will be consistent with several goals and policies of the General Plan, specifically Goals 2, 3, 4 of the Land Use element (LU). The project is located in the Urban Neighborhood Medium-Low (UN-30) General Plan land use designation, which allows for development of semi urban villages that are well connected to schools, parks, and shopping centers. Goal 2 of the LU encourages a balance of land