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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
JULY 1, 2014
TITLE:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014 -10 TO
ALLOW A TYPE 47 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
CONTROL LICENSE AT THE MARKE LOCATED
AT 100 EAST MACARTHUR BOULEVARD -
CYNTHIA EPPELDAUER, APPLICANT
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
❑ As Recommended
❑ As Amended
❑ Ordinance on 1" Reading
❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading
❑ Implementing Resolution
❑ Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -10 as conditioned.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
On June 9, 2014, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2014 -10 as conditioned by a vote of 7:0 which approved a Type 47 Alcoholic
Beverage Control licenses in order to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits for on- premise
consumption at The Marke apartment complex located at 100 East MacArthur Boulevard located
in the Specific Development No. 76 /MacArthur Place South Mixed Use (SD -76) zoning district.
The Planning Commission made no changes to the recommended conditions of approval
outlined in the attached staff report (Exhibit A).
DISCUSSION
The owners of The Marke have requested a Type 47 ABC license to allow the sale of beer, wine
and distilled spirits at a recently opened apartment community. The sale of alcoholic beverages
will occur at the commercial kitchen, which is located on the project's upper level recreation
deck. Alcohol sales and consumption may also occur within the two ground level courtyards of
the new apartment community, depending on the events held at The Marke. The sale of
alcoholic beverages is intended to be an added amenity to the complex and to the surrounding
businesses and tenants of the MacArthur Place South development area. The approval of the
CUP would allow for the sale and service of beer, wine and distilled spirits in conjunction with
food sales. Full sized site plans are available for public viewing in the Clerk of the Council Office,
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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
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Planning & Building Agency
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Exhibit: A. Planning Commission Staff Report
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REQUEST FOR
Planning Commission Action
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE:
JUNE 9, 2014
TITLE:
PUBLIC HEARING — FILED BY CYNTHIA EPPELDAUER
FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014-10
TO ALLOW A TYPE 47 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
CONTROL LICENSE AT THE MARKE LOCATED
AT 100 EAST MACARTHUR BOULEVARD
Prepared by Vince Fregoso
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Interim Executive Di ctor
RECOMMENDED ACTION
PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY
APPROVED
• As Recommended
• As Amended
• Set Public Hearing For
DENIED
❑ Applicant's Request
❑ Staff Recommendation
CONTINUED TO
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Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -10 as conditioned.
Request of Applicant
Cynthia Eppeldauer, representing The Marke at South Coast Metro, is requesting approval of a
conditional use permit for a Type 47 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for the on- premise
sale and consumption of beer, wine and distilled spirits within a new apartment complex located at
100 East MacArthur Boulevard. Establishments that sell alcoholic beverages require a conditional
use permit (CUP) pursuant to Section 41 -196 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC).
Project Location and Site Description
The subject property is located at 100 -140 East MacArthur Boulevard and is situated on the
southeast corner of Main Street and MacArthur Boulevard. The site is approximately 4.15 acres in
size and is rectangular in shape. The site is located within the 43 -acre MacArthur Place South
master planned development, a mixed -use development located on the south side of MacArthur
Boulevard between Main Street and the Newport-Costa Mesa (SR -55) Freeway. The subject parcel
is developed with The Marke, a 300 -unit apartment complex with one level of subterranean parking
and five levels of above grade parking that has recently opened for residential occupancy. Also
within MacArthur Place South are two high rise residential towers, six office buildings, a food /retail
building, a DoubleTree Club hotel, a Courtyard by Marriott Hotel and four parking structures.
The site is surrounded by a combination of commercial and multi- family residential uses to the north;
office and industrial uses to the south, multi - family residential, office and hotel uses to the east; and
commercial, single- family and multi - family residential uses to the west (Exhibits 1, 2 and 3).
EXHIBIT A
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Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -10
June 9, 2014
Page 2
Protect Description
The applicant Is proposing to obtain a Type 47 ABC license to provide food and alcoholic beverage
service at The Marke as part of the operation of the roof top recreation deck. The Type 47 ABC license
requires the applicant to maintain a kitchen facility, operate as a restaurant and be in compliance with
City and State standards for restaurants possessing an ABC license. The applicant intends to obtain
an ABC license in order to provide an additional amenity to the residents and their guests of the
complex. The alcohol sales is intended to be an added amenity; as a result, residents and their
guests will have the option to either purchase alcoholic beverages from The Marke or bring their
own to the recreation deck or other common areas for consumption.
Alcohol sales will take place within the 5,600 square foot Recreation Building, which is located on the
roof top recreation deck. As a Type 47 license requires food sales in addition to the sale of alcohol,
one of the amenities within the Recreation Building will be a 450 square foot, full - service - commercial
kitchen. The recreation deck will also include amenities such as a fitness center, bowling alley, heated
pool, spa, outdoor seating areas and cabanas, an outdoor theater and a clubhouse. These amenities
are intended to promote a "resort living" type of environment that would typically be found at a resort
hotel. Although the sale of food and alcohol will occur on the recreation deck, approval of the ABC
license will also allow residents and guests the ability to consume purchased alcohol within the two
ground floor courtyards provided for the project. The north courtyard, which is approximately 9,700
square feet in size, will contain amenities such as a water element, a fire pit, a barbeque, outdoor
seating and an enhanced landscaped pallet. The south courtyard, approximately 6,900 square feet in
size, will contain amenities similar to those found in the north courtyard. The proposed ABC license is
a unique concept that will be a "first -of- its - kind" in Santa Ana as well as the county.
The applicant is requesting approval to allow the on- premise sale of alcoholic beverages to
customers between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight and seven days per week. Although
the actual sale of food and alcohol are expected to occur up to four days per week, the applicant
has requested approval to allow sales to occur every day, with the actual hours and days of sales
depending on the type of events held at The Marke. The events expected could include beer and /or
wine tastings, poolside food and beverage service and other similar social events that are intended
to bring the residents together in a social setting.
The storage area for alcoholic beverages will be located on a display shelf and locked liquor storage
cabinet, both located in the commercial kitchen. The alcohol display shelf and locked cabinet total 33
square feet in size, which is 0.4 percent of the floor area of the Recreation Building. This percentage of
alcohol storage area is below the Santa Ana Municipal Code's maximum of five percent of the gross
floor area of the establishment serving alcohol (Exhibits 4 and 5).
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ProiectBackaround
The subject site is part of a 9.8 -acre, three parcel development that is located within the former Hutton
Center development that was entitled in 2005. The entitlements allowed three 25 -story high -rise
towers, a six -story mid -rise residential /office building, and 14,000 square feet of retail and restaurant
uses that was modified in 2009 to allow a Courtyard by Marriott hotel. Two of the high- rise towers, the
349 -unit Skyline Towers at 9 and 15 MacArthur Place, were completed in October 2008, The
development formerly approved on this site, The Montage by Integral Development, was purchased by
Lyon Communities and re- entitled in 2011. Occupancy of the first 70 units of The Marke began in May,
2014. The remaining 230 units were recently released for occupancy, with move -ins scheduled to
begin shortly.
General Plan and Zonina Consistencv
The General Plan land use designation for the site is District Center (DC), which allows for major
development sites such as the mufti - family residential development and ancillary uses such as
alcoholic sales licenses. District Centers are designed to serve as anchors to the City's commercial
corridors, and to accommodate major development activity. The project site and proposed use is
consistent with this General Plan land use designation.
The zoning for the site is Specific Development No. 76 /MacArthur Place South Mixed Use District
(SD -76). The SD -76 designation is a mixed use zone that allows office, restaurant, retail, hotel and
residential land uses. The zoning designation also allows uses such as alcoholic sales licenses,
making the proposed use consistent with the zoning designation.
Project Analysis
Conditional Use Permit requests are governed by Section 41 -638 of the SAMC. Conditional Use
Permit requests may be granted when it can be shown that the following can be established:
• That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well
being of the neighborhood or community.
• That the proposed use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to
the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity.
• That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic
development of properties surrounding the area.
• That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for
such use,
• That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan of the city or any specific plan
applicable to the area of the proposed use.
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If these findings can be made, then it is appropriate to grant the conditional use permit. Conversely,
the inability to make these findings would result in a denial. Using this information staff has prepared
the following analysis, which, in turn forms the basis for the recommendation contained in this report.
In analyzing the conditional use permit request, staff believes that the following findings of fact
warrant approval of the conditional use permit.
• The proposed alcohol beverage license will provide an ancillary service to the residents and guests
of The Marke, a 300 -unit apartment community. The proposed ABC license will allow residents and
guests the ability to purchase beer, wine and distilled spirits with their food purchase and consume
their food and beverages on the recreation deck or within the north and south courtyards.
Additionally, conditions have been placed on the alcoholic beverage control license which will
mitigate any potential impacts created by the use and ensure that the use will not negatively affect
the surrounding community.
• The proposed license for the on -sale consumption of beer, wine and distilled spirits at this location
will not be detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity
because conditions have been placed on the alcoholic beverage control license that will mitigate
any potential negative or adverse impacts created by the use. In addition, the sale of alcoholic
beverages will occur within the internal open spaces of The Marke and is incidental to the primary
residential use.
• The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area, but will instead benefit
the economic development of the property. The allowance of an ABC license within The Marke will
allow it to provide a unique amenity that is not normally found at apartment projects but are
common at a full service hotel or resort where food and alcohol sales are provided as an amenity.
Further, the ABC license will add another unique amenity to the development that will assist The
Marke in attracting residents to the newly constructed apartment complex.
• As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and
conditions imposed on an establishment selling beer, wine and distilled spirits pursuant to Chapter
41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code: The Marke has the kitchen equipment necessary to obtain a
restaurant related alcoholic beverage control license. Additionally, the facility will utilize only 0.4
percent of the gross floor area for the display and storage of alcoholic beverages, which is below
the maximum threshold established by the SAMC.
• The proposed use will not adversely affect the City's General Plan. Policy 2.2 of the Land Use
Element encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. The
proposed ABC license, which will be an ancillary use at The Marke, will provide an additional
service to the residents and their guests. Further, ancillary uses such as the on- premise sale of
alcoholic beverages are permitted within the District Center (DC) land use designation. The
proposed project is not located in a specific plan area in the City. Further, Policy 2.9 of the Land
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Use Element supports developments that create a business environment that is safe and attractive.
The sale of alcoholic beverages will be located within the commercial kitchen that is located on the
recreation deck, with the consumption of alcohol to occur on the recreation deck as well as the
north and south courtyards of the project, which are physically separated from the public right -of-
way, This will ensure that any impacts associated with the sale of alcoholic beverages will occur
within the physical boundaries of the project. Conditions of approval will ensure that the sale of
alcoholic beverages will not result in crime or other unsafe conditions.
Police Department Analysis
The Police Department reviews conditional use permit applications for the sale of alcoholic
beverages because there is a strong correlation between the availability of alcohol and crime.
Studies have shown that alcohol is a contributing factor in crimes, such as drunk driving, fatal traffic
collisions, homicide, assaults, rape, domestic violence, drunk in public and other nuisance type of
offenses.
The Police Department considered two factors when reviewing this type of application: crime rate
and sensitive land uses. it has been determined that 100 East MacArthur is located in an area that
has an average number of reported crimes when compared against all crime reporting districts and
is considered average in police- related incidents based on standards established under Business
and Professions Code Section 23958.4. The site is located in Reporting District No. 191, which
ranks 83rd out of 102 reporting districts in the number of police related calls for service. This
reporting district is 60 percent below the 20 percent threshold established by the State for high
crime. The Police Department has evaluated the applicant's request and believes that the proposed
ABC license will not adversely affect the surrounding community. Conditions of approval are
included as required by the SAMC that are intended to address any concerns related to the ABC
License.
Public Notification
The project site is not located within the boundaries of any Neighborhood Association. However,
the President of the adjacent Sandpointe Neighborhood Association and the property manager for
the MacArthur Place South association were contacted by staff to discuss the proposed project.
Neither the association president nor MacArthur Place South property manager raised any issues
during the telephone discussions. The project site was posted with a notice advertising this public
hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter and mailed notices were sent to all
property owners and tenants within 500 feet of the project site. At the time of printing of this report,
no areas of concern were raised, nor had any correspondence, either written or electronic, been
received from any members of the public.
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CEQA Compliance
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt for
further review per Section 15301, The Class 1 exemption allows the operating, permitting and
licensing of existing private structures with negligible or no expansion of the existing use. The
proposed application is to approve an alcoholic beverage control license and allow the sale of beer
and wine within an existing commercial building. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No.
2014 -44 will be filed for this project.
Goncluslon
Based on the analysis provided within this report, staff recommends that the Planning Commission
approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -10 as conditioned.
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Exhibit 4 — Site Plan
Exhibit 5 — Floor Plan
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RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -19
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2014 -10 TO ALLOW A TYPE 47
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 100 EAST MACARTHUR
BOULEVARD
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds,
determines and declares as follows:
A. The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2014-
10 for a Type 47 (on -sale general) Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)
license to allow the sales of beer, wine and distilled spirits for the property
located at 100 East MacArthur Boulevard.
B. Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -10 came before the Planning
Commission of the City of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on
June 9, 2014.
C. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41 -196 requires a conditional use
permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on -site consumption.
D. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41 -638 authorizes the Planning
Commission to approve a conditional use permit upon making certain
findings:
1. Will the proposed use provide a service or facility which will
contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or
community?
The proposed alcohol beverage license will provide an
ancillary service to the residents and guests of The Marke, a
300 -unit apartment community. The proposed ABC license
will allow residents and guests the ability to purchase beer,
wine and distilled spirits with their food purchase and
consume their food and beverages on the recreation deck or
within the north and south courtyards. Additionally,
conditions have been placed on the alcoholic beverage
control license which will mitigate any potential impacts
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created by the use and ensure that the use will not
negatively affect the surrounding community.
2. Will the proposed use under the circumstances of the particular
case be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of
persons residing or working in the vicinity?
The proposed license for the on -sale consumption of beer,
wine and distilled spirits at this location will not be
detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of persons
residing or working in the vicinity because conditions have
been placed on the alcoholic beverage control license that
will mitigate any potential negative or adverse impacts
created by the use. In addition, the sale of alcoholic
beverages will occur within the internal open spaces of The
Marke and is incidental to the primary residential use.
3. Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic
stability or future economic development of properties surrounding
the area?
The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic
stability of the area, but will instead benefit the economic
development of the property. The allowance of an ABC
license within The Marke will allow it to provide a unique
amenity that is not normally found at apartment projects but
are common at a full service hotel or resort where food and
alcohol sales are provided as an amenity. Further, the ABC
license will add another unique amenity to the development
that will assist The Marke in attracting residents to the newly
constructed apartment complex.
4. Will the proposed use comply with the regulations and conditions
specified in Chapter 41 for such use?
As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance
with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on an
establishment selling beer, wine and distilled spirits pursuant
to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The Marke
has the kitchen equipment necessary to obtain a restaurant
related alcoholic beverage control license. Additionally, the
facility will utilize only 0.4 percent of the gross floor area for
the display and storage of alcoholic beverages, which is
below the maximum threshold established by the SAMC.
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5. Will the proposed use adversely affect the General Plan or any
specific plan of the City?
The proposed use will not adversely affect the City's General
Plan. Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element encourages land
uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and
services. The proposed ABC license, which will be an
ancillary use at The Marke, will provide an additional service
to the residents and their guests. Further, ancillary uses
such as the on- premise sale of alcoholic beverages are
permitted within the District Center (DC) land use
designation. The proposed project is not located in a
specific plan area in the City. Further, Policy 2.9 of the Land
Use Element supports developments that create a business
environment that is safe and attractive. The sale of alcoholic
beverages will be located within the commercial kitchen that
is located on the recreation deck, with the consumption of
alcohol to occur on the recreation deck as well as the north
and south courtyards of the project, which are physically
separated from the public right -of -way. This will ensure that
any impacts associated with the sale of alcoholic beverages
will occur within the physical boundaries of the project.
Conditions of approval will ensure that the sale of alcoholic
beverages will not result in crime or other unsafe conditions.
E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the
recommended action is exempt for further review per Section 15301. The
Class 1 exemption allows the operating, permitting and licensing of
existing private structures with negligible or no expansion of the existing
use. The proposed application is to approve an alcoholic beverage control
license and allow the sale of beer and wine within an existing commercial
building. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2014 -44 will
be filed for this project.
Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby
approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -10 as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached
hereto and incorporated herein. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at
the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning
Commission Action dated June 9, 2014, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public
testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
Resolution No. 2014 -19
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ADOPTED this 9th day of June, 2014.
AYES: Commissioners: Alderete, Bacerra,
Yrarrazaval (7)
NOES: Commissioners: None (0)
ABSENT: Commissioners: None (0)
ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:
Ryan O. Hodge
Assistant City Attorney
Bauer, Gartner, Mill, Nalle,
Eric Alderete
Chairman
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, ROSA BARELA, Acting Commission Secretary of the Planning Commission, do
hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2014 -19 to be the original
resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on June 9,
2014.
Date:
Acting Commission Secretary of the
Planning Commission
City of Santa Ana
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Resolution No. 2014 -19
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Conditions for Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -10
Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -10 is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable
satisfaction of the Planning Manager, with all applicable sections of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code, the California Administrative Code, the California Building Standards
Code and all other applicable regulations.
The applicant must comply in full with each and every condition listed below Prior to
exercising the rights conferred by this conditional use permit.
The applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the
life of the conditional use permit. Failure to comply with each and every condition may
result in the revocation of the conditional use permit.
1. The premises shall at all times be maintained as a bona -fide eating establishment
as defined in Section 23038 of the California Business and Professions code and
shall provide a menu containing an assortment of foods normally offered. The
premises must have suitable kitchen facilities and supply an assortment of foods
commonly ordered at various hours of the day. Full and complete meals must be
served whenever the privileges of the on -sale license are being exercised.
2. There shall be no fixed bar or lounge area upon the premises maintained for the
sole purpose of sales, service or consumption of alcoholic beverages directly to
patrons. A fixed bar or lounge may be permitted if patrons may order food being
offered to the general patrons of the eating establishment.
3. The sales, service, and consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be permitted
only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. unless otherwise amended by
the granting of a conditional use permit for after -hours operations pursuant to
Santa Ana Municipal Code Chapter 41.
4. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to ensure that no alcoholic beverages are
consumed on any property adjacent to the licensed premises under the control of
the applicant, with the exception of any enclosed patio areas.
5. The applicant or an employee of the licensee must be present to monitor all areas
of the establishment, including outdoor patios, during all times that alcoholic
beverages are being served or consumed.
6. All employees serving alcoholic beverages must complete Responsible Beverage
Service Training, or an equivalent approved by the State Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control, prior to being able to serve alcoholic beverages to patrons.
Evidence of the completion of such training must be maintained on the premises
and available for inspection upon request by the City.
Exhibit A
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7. During those times when patrons are restricted to 21 years of age or older, the
applicant shall at all times utilize an age verification means or device for all
purchases of alcoholic beverages. Such verification of age is not intended to
discriminate against patrons based on race, ethnicity or legal status, but only to
comply with state law restricting the sale of alcohol to those 21 and older.
8. Queuing lines shall be managed in an orderly manner and all disruptive and /or
intoxicated patrons shall be denied entry. The business owner, or his designee,
shall be responsible for monitoring the queuing lines at all times.
9. The outdoor queuing line shall not block public walkways or obstruct the entry or
exit doors of adjacent businesses. Stanchions or barriers must be used to
maintain order at all times the queue exceeds 25 patrons. All stanchions or
barriers located on public property must be approved by the Public Works Agency.
10. Employees and contract security personnel shall not consume any alcoholic
beverages during their work shift, except for product sampling for purposes of
employee education about new products. Under no circumstances may contract
security personnel consume alcoholic beverages during their work shift.
11. There shall be no exterior advertising of any kind or type, including window signs
or other signs visible from outside, that promote or indicate the availability of
alcoholic beverages on the premises. Interior displays of alcoholic beverages or
signs, which are clearly visible to the exterior, shall constitute a violation of this
condition. Permissible window displays must be kept to a minimum for maximum
visibility and shall not exceed 25 percent of window coverage. Floor displays shall
not exceed three feet in height.
12. There shall be no promotions encouraging intoxication or drinking contests or
advertisements indicating "buy one drink, get one free," "two for the price of one,"
or "all you can drink for..." or similar language.
13. Any pool tables, amusement machines or video games maintained on the
premises at any time must be reviewed and approved in a security plan submitted
to the Chief of Police.
14. Live Entertainment, including but not limited to, amplified music, karaoke,
performers and dancing, shall be subject to the issuance of an entertainment
permit pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code ( "SAMC ") Chapter 11 —
Entertainment, and shall comply with all of the standards contained therein.
Notwithstanding this requirement, music /noise shall not be audible beyond 20 feet
from the exterior of the premises in any direction.
15. Neither the applicant, nor any person or entity operating the premises with the
permission of the applicant, shall violate the City's adult entertainment ordinance
contained in SAMC Section 12 -1 and 12 -2.
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16. The premises shall not be operated as an adult entertainment business as such
term is defined in SAMC Section 41- 1701.6.
17. The applicant(s) shall be responsible for maintaining free of litter the area adjacent
to the premises under the control of the licensee.
18. There shall be no public telephones located on the exterior of the premises. All
interior pay phones must be designed to allow outgoing calls only.
19. Any graffiti painted or marked upon the premises or on any adjacent area under
the control of the licensee(s) shall be removed or painted within 24 hours of being
applied.
20. Existing bona fide eating establishment and required parking must conform to the
provisions of Chapter 8, Article Il, Division 3 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(Building Security Ordinance). These code conditions will require that the existing
project lighting, door /window locking devices and addressing be upgraded to
current code standards. Lighting standards cannot be located in required
landscape planters. Prior to issuance of Letter of Approval to the Alcohol
Beverage Control Board, this condition must be complied with.
21. A timed - access cash controller or drop safe must be installed.
22. Install a silent armed robbery alarm.
23. The owner or manager of the licensed premises shall maintain on the premises a
written security policy and procedures manual that has been approved by the
Police Department, addressing at a minimum the following items:
a. Procedures for handling obviously intoxicated persons.
b. The method for establishing a reasonable ratio of employees to patrons,
based upon activity level, in order to ensure adequate staffing levels to
monitor beverage sales and patron behavior.
C. Procedures for handling patrons involved in fighting, arguing or loitering
about the building, and /or in the immediate adjacent area that is owned,
leased, rented or used under agreement by the Licensee(s).
d. Procedures for verifying the age of patrons for purposes of alcohol sales.
e. Procedures for ensuring that servers monitor patrons to ensure that their
drinking limit/potential intoxication is not exceeded. This procedure should
include a description of the procedure the server would use to warn, or
refuse to serve, the patron.
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f. Procedures for calling the police regarding observed or reported criminal
activity.
g. Procedures for management of queuing lines.
h. The location and description of any video games proposed to be on the
premises.
24. The operator shall be responsible for submitting a detailed outdoor fencing and
dining plan where outdoor dining is proposed as part of the business operation. If
the proposed dining area or fencing is in the public right of way, the applicant must
obtain all required permits and approvals from the Public Works Agency.
25. Combined alcohol storage and display areas shall not exceed five percent (5 %) of
the gross floor area of the licensed establishment.
26. Alcoholic beverages in containers of less than 16 oz. cannot be sold by single
containers for off -site consumption, but must be sold in pre - packaged multi -unit
quantities.
Exhibit A
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