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HomeMy WebLinkAbout31C - CUP - 204 W 4TH STREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 TITLE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014 -25 TO ALLOW A TYPE 47 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014 -26 TO ALLOW AFTER -HOURS OPERATION AT SPURGEON SOCIAL LOCATED AT 204 WEST FOURTH STREET — EVAN WHITE, APPLICANT CITY/111-V MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on t ° Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2n° Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -25 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -26 as conditioned. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION On August 11, 2014, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2014 -25 to allow a Type 47 Alcoholic Beverage Control license in order to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits for on- premise consumption by a vote of 5:0 ( Nalle and Yrarrazaval absent); and adopted a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -26 as conditioned to allow after -hours operation by a vote of 4:1 (Mill opposed, Nalle and Yrarrazaval absent) at Spurgeon Social, a new full - service restaurant to be located at 204 West Fourth Street in the Transit Zoning- Downtown (SD -84) zoning district. The Planning Commission added a condition to CUP No. 2014 -26 that allowed the restaurant to remain open until 4:00 a.m. (Exhibit A). Spurgeon Social proposes to occupy a portion of the ground floor and two separate basement areas within the Spurgeon Building with a full - service restaurant. The total square footage of the project is 4,183. The building has traditionally contained a mixture of commercial uses, including retail, office, and service uses. Other tenants will continue to occupy other spaces on all levels, including the ground floor. The ground floor of the subject project's location, containing 3,590 square feet, will be configured with a waiting area, dining room and alcohol service area, a private room for special or more intimate gatherings, and kitchen areas. The two basement areas, containing 289 and 304 square feet, respectively, will be used for general storage, with alcohol storage proposed in one of the basements. Full -sized plans are available for public viewing in the Clerk of the Council Office. 31 C -1 CUP Nos. 2014 -25 & 2014 -26 September 2, 2014 Page 2 STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 3 Economic Development, Objective No. 2 (create new opportunities for business /job growth and encourage private development through new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies). FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. _ K-6l t 9A& l� Karen Haluza Interim Executive Director Planning & Building Agency AP: rb aftepodsZtaff Reports for MCUP74 -25828 Spurgeon Social Type 47 8 AHR.cc Exhibit: A. Planning Commission Staff Report 31 C -2 REQUEST FOR Planning Commission Action PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: AUGUST 11, 2014 TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING — FILED BY EVAN WHITE FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014-25 TO ALLOW A TYPE 47 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014 -26 TO ALLOW AFTER -HOURS OPERATION AT SPURGEON SOCIAL LOCATED AT 204 WEST FOURTH STREET Prepared by Ali Pezeshkpour Interim Executiv irector PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY APPROVED • As Recommended • As Amended • Set Public Hearing For DENIED • Applicant's Request • Staff Recommendation CONTINUED TO Acting ann g Mart RECOMMENDED ACTIONS 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -25. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -26 as conditioned. Request of Applicant Evan White, representing West Fourth Hospitality, LLC, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit (CUP) for a Type 47 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license to allow the on- premise sale and consumption of beer, wine, and distilled spirits at a new restaurant, Spurgeon Social, to be located at 204 West Fourth Street. In addition, the applicant is requesting approval of a separate conditional use permit that would allow the restaurant to operate until 4:00 a.m. Establishments that sell alcoholic beverages and that wish to operate between 12:00 midnight and 7:00 a.m. require respective conditional use permits pursuant to Section 41 -2007 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC). Proiect Location and Site Description The applicant is in the process of obtaining necessary permits for tenant improvements to operate the Spurgeon Social restaurant within the historic Spurgeon Building, an existing 42,000- square foot, multi -level commercial structure that contains a basement and four above - ground levels, located at the southwest corner of Sycamore and Fourth Streets. These improvements will result in the tenant occupying approximately 4,183 square fleet distributed between a portion of the ground floor and two separate basement areas. No work is proposed in the remaining levels of the building at this time. Parking is provided in multiple parking structures, surface lots, and metered street parking throughout Downtown. The site is surrounded by commercial uses to the west, north and east, and a multi -level parking structure to the south (Exhibits 1, 2 and 3). EXHIBIT A 31 C -3 CUP Nos. 2014 -25 & 2014 -26 August 11, 2014 Page 2 The proposed use will occupy a portion of the Spurgeon Building, located in the Downtown National Register District. Constructed in 1913, the building is individually listed on the Santa Register of Historical Properties as "Landmark" due to its distinctive architectural style and quality and is characteristic of a significant period in the history of the City of Santa Ana and is a contributor on the National Register and California Register. Although overconcentration criteria are not applicable to on -sale ABC licenses, a review of the project vicinity indicates that there are currently 12 ABC licenses located within 500 feet of the project site in addition to the proposed license. These 12 ABC licenses include: three Type 41 licenses (on -sale beer and wine only), six Type 47 licenses (on -sale beer, wine and distilled spirits), one Type 42 license (public premise beer and wine only), one Type 48 license (public premise beer, wine and distilled spirits), and one Type 23 license (brewery). However, this information does not affect the analysis or recommendation contained in this report. Project Description Spurgeon Social proposes to occupy a portion of the ground and two separate basement areas within the Spurgeon Building with a full- service restaurant. The total square footage of the project is 4,183. The building has traditionally contained a mixture of commercial uses, including retail, office, and service uses. The retail use that previously occupied the subject tenant space vacated in early 2014; however, other tenants will continue to occupy other spaces on all levels, including the ground floor. The ground floor, containing 3,590 square feet, will be configured with a waiting area, dining room and alcohol service area, a private room for special or more intimate gatherings, and kitchen areas. The two basement areas, containing 289 and 304 square feet, respectively, will be used for general storage, with alcohol storage proposed in one of the basements. In conjunction with the new restaurant, the applicant is requesting approval of a Type 47 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license to allow the on- premise consumption of beer, wine and distilled spirits to patrons at the restaurant. The restaurant will be a full service, sit -down eating establishment that will hold approximately 76 seats within its dining room. No outdoor seating is proposed at this time, The on- premise sale of alcoholic beverages to customers, which requires a CUP, is intended to provide a service ancillary to the primary restaurant use. Overall alcohol storage and display areas will contain approximately 157 square feet, which is less than five percent of the floor area and is consistent with the SAMC requirement of maintaining five percent or less of the gross floor area of the restaurant for alcohol storage and display (Exhibits 4 and 5). The proposed hours of operation for the restaurant are Sunday to Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. Operations past 12:00 midnight in the Transit Zoning Code (SD -84) require approval of a separate CUP. 31 C -4 CUP Nos. 2014 -25 & 2014 -26 August 11, 2014 Page 3 Project Backaround Since its completion in 1913, the Spurgeon Building has contained a variety of uses. As one of the most architecturally prominent and tallest buildings in Downtown, the site attracted professional tenants including doctors and lawyers. The corner retail tenant space was for many years occupied by the White Cross Drugstore, taken over by Walgreens in the 1930s. The building itself was constructed by William Spurgeon, the founder of Santa Ana, who was ultimately elected to the State Legislature and was one of the prime proponents of the movement to establish Orange County. Spurgeon later served on the new county's Board of Supervisors. The building is renowned for its individual glass bays, straightforward Commercial Style that was refined most notably in Chicago, as well as its Second Empire -style clock tower, an emblem of Santa Ana, The tower was largely restored in 1999 to repair the function of the clock, The current proposed tenant, Spurgeon Social, is co -owned by an experienced chef and restaurant owner with another location in neighboring Irvine. Spurgeon Social proposes a specialized dining experience that will feature seasonal, locally- sourced ingredients. The dining room is proposed to feature turn -of- the- century style designed to complement the architecture of the exterior as well as the styles of some of the earliest tenants of the Spurgeon Building. Other than minor features such as signage, the applicant proposes no exterior upgrades to the building in order to comply with the Secretary of the Interior's standards for historically - registered buildings. General Flan and Zoning Consistency The General Plan land use designation for the site Is District Center (DC). District Center land -use districts provide highly visible and accessible commercial development along the City's arterial transportation corridors and provide important neighborhood facilities and services. The Downtown District portion of the District Center serves as one of the County's major employment and governmental operations centers complemented with a mix of residential, commercial, and services uses to enhance its urban vibrancy. The project site and the proposed Spurgeon Social restaurant are consistent with this General Plan land use designation. The parcel is located within the Transit Zoning Code (SD -84) zoning district in the Downtown (DT) sub -zone. The SD -84 zoning district allows for retail and service uses such as eating establishments, making Spurgeon' Social's 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. 31 C -5 CUP Nos. 2014 -25 & 2014 -26 August 11, 2014 Page 4 • 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. 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 these conditional use permit requests, staff believes that the following findings of fact warrant approval of the conditional use permits. Tvpe 47 Alcoholic Beverage Control License (CUP No. 2014 -25) SAMC Section 41 -196 requires a CUP for establishments selling alcohol for on -site or off -site consumption. The proposed ABC will allow the proposed restaurant to offer an additional amenity and dining experience for its patrons that is consistent with other eating establishments in the Downtown area. Moreover, operational standards will mitigate potential impacts from Type 47 ABC license (Exhibit 6). The following findings of fact form the foundation for staffs recommendation of approval for the CUP to allow a Type 47 ABC license. The proposed Type 47 ABC license will provide an ancillary service to the restaurant's customers by allowing them the ability to purchase a variety of alcoholic beverages with their food. This will thereby benefit the community by providing a restaurant with an additional and complementary food - related amenity. Standards are applicable to 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 Type 47 ABC license for the on -sale consumption of beer, wine and distilled spirits at this location will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity because operational standards to the alcoholic beverage control license will mitigate any potential negative or adverse impacts created by the use. This is primarily a restaurant use and the addition of alcohol will be ancillary to the main use. In addition, the use will occur within the interior of the premises, mitigating any potential impacts to the surrounding neighborhood. Finally, the sale of alcohol in the restaurant is intended to be incidental to the primary use as an eating establishment. 31 C -6 CUP Nos. 2014 -25 & 2014 -26 August 11, 2014 Page 5 The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area, but will instead allow the restaurant to compete with other nearby restaurants in Downtown and citywide that also offer a full selection of alcoholic beverages for sale to their guests and other visitors. Moreover, the offering of alcoholic beverages will allow Spurgeon Social, a small business, to remain economically viable and contributes to the overall success of the Downtown Santa Ana commercial district, helping to decrease the number of vacant spaces that may affect the economic viability of the area The proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on a restaurant selling beer, wine and distilled spirits pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The facility will be maintained as a full - service, bona -fide eating establishment, having suitable kitchen facilities and supplying an assortment of foods commonly ordered at various hours of the day. Additionally, the restaurant will utilize less than five percent of the gross floor area for the display and storage of alcoholic beverages, which is below the maximum threshold established by the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan. The granting of this conditional use permit supports several policies contained in the General Plan. Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. Providing a variety of full - service restaurants that feature alcoholic beverages on their menus offers additional dining options for Santa Ana residents and visitors, especially those to Downtown, which continues to develop as a dining and retail destination with regional significance. Furthermore, Policy 2.8 of the Land Use Element promotes the rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourages increased levels of capital investment. Spurgeon Social's tenancy will include significant tenant improvements. Further, Policy 2.9 of the Land Use Element supports developments that create a business environment that is safe and attractive. Operational standards for the proposed Type 47 ABC license will maintain a safe and attractive environment in Downtown Santa Ana. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. Spurgeon Social will be located in a commercial area and its operations will be compatible with the surrounding commercial businesses. After - Hours - Operations (CUP No. 2014 -26) The proposed after -hours conditional use permit will allow the proposed restaurant to remain open past 12:00 a.m. The proposed use's location in a predominantly commercial area surrounded by offices, retail stores, service uses, and similar restaurants minimizes the possibility of concerns that are typically associated with after -hours operations where there is potential for noise or safety impacts to residential uses. Conditions of approval have been placed upon the use in order to mitigate these potential concerns. The following findings support the recommendation of approval for after -hours operations. 31 C -7 CUP Nos. 2014 -25 & 2014 -26 August 11, 2014 Page 6 • The proposed after -hours operations will provide an ancillary service to individuals that wish to have a late night meal. This will thereby benefit the community by providing a food - related amenity offering service past 12:00 midnight, which is consistent with that of other restaurants in Downtown. Conditions have been placed on this operation to mitigate any potential problems created by the after -hours operation to ensure that service past 12:00 midnight will not negatively impact the surrounding community, such as requiring the establishment to maintain a complete food menu past midnight, disallowing outdoor restaurant activity, and limiting amplified sound to within the building past midnight. • The proposed after -hours operations will not be detrimental to those living or working in the area because conditions have been placed to mitigate any negative impacts on the community. These conditions are consistent with other eating establishments that have similar hours of operation and similar operational conditions. Further, the building's location in the heart of the Fourth Street commercial corridor mitigates several possible impacts from late -night operations; the location is located away from sensitive residential uses and is surrounded by other commercial uses and public facilities. The project site is situated along a commercial corridor that is appropriate for the proposed commercial use. The establishment of this restaurant within a vacant tenant space promotes a balance of land uses that enhances the City's economic and fiscal viability. Providing a variety of land uses in the area strengthens the economic base of the City and the Downtown area and affects the economic stability of the area in a positive manner. • As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on an eating establishment operating after hours pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code and the Transit Zoning Code (SD84) zoning provisions. The establishment will contain the necessary equipment to quality as an eating establishment, and operational standards applicable to the proposed ABC license will prevent or mitigate any impacts from the restaurant onto adjacent properties. The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan. The granting of this conditional use permit supports several policies contained in the General Plan. Policy 2,2 of the Land Use Element encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. Providing a variety of full - service restaurants with extended hours of operation offers additional dining options for Santa Ana residents and visitors. Furthermore, Policy 2.8 of the Land Use Element promotes the rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourages increased levels of capital investment. Spurgeon Social's tenancy will include significant tenant improvements. Further, Policy 2.9 of the Land Use Element supports developments that create a business environment that is safe and attractive. Conditions of approval have been placed on this conditional use permit that will maintain a safe and 31 C -8 CUP Nos. 2014 -25 & 2014 -26 August 11, 2014 Page 7 attractive environment in Downtown Santa Ana. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. The Spurgeon Social restaurant will be located in a commercial area and its operations will be compatible with the surrounding commercial businesses. Police Department Analvsls The Police 'Department reviews conditional use permit applications for the sale and service of alcoholic beverages and after - hours operation in order to ensure that the potential crime and nuisance behaviors associated with alcohol consumption are mitigated to the greatest extent possible. For on -sale licenses the Police Department analyzes the crime rate in the area using the standards and definitions contained in the Business and Professions Code Section 23948.4(c)(2), which also are utilized by the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). This section defines "reported crimes" as criminal homicide, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny theft, and motor vehicle theft, combined with all arrests for other crimes, both felonies and misdemeanors, except traffic citations. The Police Department then compares the number of such crimes in the reporting district as compared to the number of crimes in other reporting districts. In keeping with the standard used by State ABC and Business and Professions Code, should the Police Department determine that the reporting district has a 20 percent greater number of reported crimes than the average number found in all reporting districts, the Police Department will consider this information in making its recommendation. The project at 204 West Fourth Street is located in Reporting District No. 165. This reporting district is 20 percent higher than the average number of reported crimes in all reporting districts. Although the crime rate is 20 percent higher, the Police Department contends that the operational standards and proposed conditions of approval will mitigate any potential negative impacts to the surrounding community. As a result, conditions of approval are included as required by the SAMC that will address any concerns. Public Notification The project is located within the boundaries of the Downtown Neighborhood Association. Staff contacted the presidents of the Downtown and the nearby Lacy Neighborhood Associations to ensure that they were notified of this project and to identify any areas of concern. The project site was also 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 this printing, one correspondence from a member of the public opposing allowing operations until 4:00 a.m. had been received (Exhibit 7), 31 C -9 CUP Nos. 2014 -25 & 2014 -26 August 11, 2014 Page '8 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 operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, or leasing of existing structures. The project proposes to operate a full - service restaurant within an existing structure. No expansion of square footage or interior reconfigurations of square footages are proposed as part of the project. In addition, the structure is already served by municipal services, such as roadways, utilities, and parking in a variety of forms. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2014- 57 will be filed for this project. Conclusion Based on the analysis ,provided within this report, staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -25 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -26 as conditioned. 4z- Ali Pezeshkpour Assistant Planner I AP:jm apVeporIMStaff Reports for PMCUP14.26 06 Spurgeon Social Type 47 & AHR.pc Attachments: Exhibit —Vicinity Map Exhibit 2 — Location Map Exhibit — Site Photo Exhibit 4 — Site Plan Exhibit 5 — Floor Plan Exhibit 6 — Operational Standards for On -Sale Establishments Exhibit 7 — Correspondence from the Public 31 C -10 SBMNTEEN'ni t4 C7 y RGT .., CJ X pie R1 - Rl W°- py1 ' ill C sT, Ci C1 C5 Sp -3 ..¢ R3- R3- RY fl ,wr 1 Hbll Nbll Ptlll [NR1- Ny, 511 Y IWO !mN �nN .I. 1 9P3 SEVENTEENTH ILJ -- °si SP sP c1 c! c!^ ci 4jL •- -. 'T ns AsA ns & SP -3 1 0 ASP SP SP H3 NJ PI - AY R.] .➢ ] MI la A Rl RT RT m. ft1 Rl 62 R3- ^ R3- q n61u OM Hnn nnu D R& SP lmll '3 Sy SYP 5� Aq flY A3 Q. 5m . S�1 R� HA AY `SP3 _ _. 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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. 1 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. 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. 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. EXHIBIT 6 1 of 4 31 C -16 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. 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. 2of4 31 C -17 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 II, 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: 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. Procedures for calling the police regarding observed or reported criminal activity. g. Procedures for management of queuing lines. The location and description of any video games proposed to be on the premises. 3of4 31 C -18 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, 4of4 31 C -19 From: Yvonne Flores <YFlores @socal.rr.com> Sent: Saturday, august 02, 2014 6:27 AM To: Pezeshkpour, Ali Subject: I oppose the approval of Conditional Use Permit Nos 2014 -25 and 2014 -26 for property at 204 W. Fourth St. Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Hello, I would like to express my concerns and oppositions regarding Conditional Use Permit Nos 2014 -25 and 2014 -26 for the property at 204 W. Fourth St, Santa Ana. I am a neighbor who resides in the Santa Ana Lofts at 211 N. Sycamore Street, Santa Ana, 92701 and will be adversely affected should the conditional use permits be approved. At present time, all the neighboring businesses close their doors at2pm. For us as neighbors, that means we hear all of the patrons exiting the bars and restaurants starting at 1 :30am through about 2:30am. They do not exit quietly, and they hoot, howl, laugh, giggle, and yell while they are exiting the bars and headed towards any number of parking areas. Now, with the local taco trucks camping out on 3rd Street and Sycamore Street, these patrons are staying in DTSA, outside of bars /restaurants, and hanging out at the taco trucks until 3am. Code enforcement does not work at 3am and the police do not shuffle the taco trucks off, so we as residents endure the sounds, trash, and overall effects of the patrons of the local business even after the 2am closing of the businesses. Again, they are not quiet, as they have been drinking and having a good time, and as residents, we can hear them and our sleep is often affected by their presence. We can hear their conversations almost word for word, we can hear their fights as boyfriends and girlfriends quarrel, and we can hear them throwing up and urinating just outside our doors. Mind you, this is all between 1:30am to 3am. We hear the conversations of the drunks who can't find their cars because they are so drunk they can't remember where they parked, and we hear the cries of the broken hearted as they cry their hearts out for the ones they just lost or got away inside the bar. We knew this would occur when we decided to buy and live in DTSA but we never thought this would occur through 4am or 4:30am. What city would allow a bar /restaurant /establishment to operate through 4am? It's kind of crazy, especially with residential homes less than 100 yards away, Allowing the conditional use permit nos 2014.25 and 2014 -26 to operate until 4am would exasperate the problems here in the Artists Village and as a resident who lives here, our peace and quiet in the wee hours of the morning and Our sleep would be adversely impacted. The patrons of 204 W. fourth St. would surely be parking on the streets, in the flat parking lot behind chapter One and Proof, in the parking structure on P Street, and even in the parking lot behind the Santa Ana Lofts. Should the conditional use permits be approved, the residents ofthe Santa Ana Lofts will hear the sounds from the parking structure, the sounds of the car alarms incessantly going off, the beep beep as car alarms are turned on /off, and the usual sounds of cars speeding past our front door and all of our front facing windows. My particular unit has 53 windows total and yes, we can hear the sounds of the cars and people as they drive past our unit. To make matters worse, we have a metal door /latch /sewer cover on Sycamore Street, almost in front of the electrical box, that we can hear every time a car drives Over it. Dunk, dunk Dunk, dunk — is what we hear as the cars exit the parking structure on 3`d /Sycamore and drive past our home to get to First Street. Dunk, dunk. Dunk, dunk. Imagine hearing that sound, through at least 4:30am, how would anyone get sound sleep? We contended with PayanX doing their unpermitted workouts on the top floor of the parking structure for one full year. During that time, we had in excess of 100 people flash mobbing the parking structure at 4am and Sam to work 3'IiO T out, on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays. We could hear every sound from their voices, to their cars, and our sleep was always disturbed every time they showed up. We could hear the "happy birthday" song, we could hear the speakers as they blazed their music for their workouts, and we could hear them counting cadence "1, 2, 3, 4 ". While PayanX was being touted as agreat, free community service by our Counciimembers Michelle Martinez and David Benavidez, we as neighbors suffered and our sleep patterns suffered. Shoot, I even remember being woken up at 4:15am because Counciimember Benavidez was doing leg squats just outside my windows, along with other members of PayanX, and my dog was barking at them at 4:15 am in the morning. Even my dog knew that 4:15am was too early for people to be out on the streets in front of our home. Councilmember Benavidez looked up at me, standing there at my window on the 3rd floor and he probably just thought I was checking them out. No. I was being disturbed by their sound and presence at 4:15am and PayanX's presence on the streets. Sound has a funny way of traveling here in DTSA amongst all the buildings and walls, and we can hear more than one would imagine. The same would be true if this conditional use permit were to be approved; Our sleep would be adversely affected as we would have to endure more sounds, foot traffic, and car traffic at an hour of the morning when most people are normally sleeping. I have no problem with allowing a liquor license for the location so long as it has a reasonable time limit of tam. I want DTSA to prosper and for new businesses to set up, I want the Artist Village to thrive just as so many other people do. I do have a problem of approving the conditional use permit through 4am in the morning and strongly oppose it, For these reasons, I ask that the conditional use permit not be approved or that it be revised to normal operating hours until tam. We are great neighbors to the local businesses but we ask that the businesses keep business hours to not exceed past 2anm. (And if someone could get code enforcement to do something about the taco trucks here until 3am, well that would be great too. ) Thank you for considering the residents of the Santa Ana Lofts and the small amount of quiet hours that we actually have to sleep,. Respectfully; Yvonne Flores 211 N. Sycamore St. Santa Ana, CA 92701 31 C -21 ROH - 08/11/14 RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -28 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014 -25 TO ALLOW A TYPE 47 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014-26 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW AFTER -HOURS OPERATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 204 WEST FOURTH STREET 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. Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -25 to allow a Type 47 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license and Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -26 to allow after -hours operations for the property located at 204 West Fourth Street. B. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41 -2007 requires a conditional use permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on -site consumption and for businesses operating between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. C. On August 11, 2014, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -25 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -26. D. The Planning Commission determines that the following findings, which must be established in order to grant this Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41 -638, have been established for Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -25 to allow for a Type 47 ABC license: 1. Will the proposed use provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or the community? The proposed Type 47 ABC license will provide an ancillary service to the restaurant's customers by allowing them the ability to purchase a variety of alcoholic beverages with their food. This will thereby benefit the community by providing a restaurant with an additional and complementary food - related amenity. Standards are applicable to the alcoholic Resolution No. 2014 -28 Page 1 of 7 31 C -22 3. 9 beverage control license which impacts created by the use and negatively affect the surrounding will mitigate any potential ensure that the use will not community. 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 Type 47 ABC license for the on -sale consumption of beer, wine and distilled spirits at this location will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity because operational standards to the alcoholic beverage control license will mitigate any potential negative or adverse impacts created by the use. This is primarily a restaurant use and the addition of alcohol will be ancillary to the main use. In addition, the use will occur within the interior of the premises, mitigating any potential impacts to the surrounding neighborhood. Finally, the sale of alcohol in the restaurant is intended to be incidental to the primary use as an eating establishment. 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 allow the restaurant to compete with other nearby restaurants in Downtown and citywide that also offer a full selection of alcoholic beverages for sale to their guests and other visitors. Moreover, the offering of alcoholic beverages will allow Spurgeon Social, a small business, to remain economically viable and contributes to the overall success of the Downtown Santa Ana commercial district, helping to decrease the number of vacant spaces that may affect the economic viability of the area. 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 eating establishment pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code and the Transit Zoning Code (SD84) zoning provisions. The establishment will contain the necessary equipment to quality as an eating establishment, and operational standards applicable to the proposed ABC license will prevent or mitigate any impacts from the restaurant onto adjacent properties. 31 C -23 Resolution No. 2014 -28 Page 2 of 7 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 General Plan. The granting of this conditional use permit supports several policies contained in the General Plan. Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. Providing a variety of full- service restaurants that feature alcoholic beverages on their menus offers additional dining options for Santa Ana residents and visitors, especially those to Downtown, which continues to develop as a dining and retail destination with regional significance. Furthermore, Policy 2.8 of the Land Use Element promotes the rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourages increased levels of capital investment. Spurgeon Social's tenancy will include significant tenant improvements. Further, Policy 2.9 of the Land Use Element supports developments that create a business environment that is safe and attractive. Operational standards for the proposed Type 47 ABC license will maintain a safe and attractive environment in Downtown Santa Ana. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. Spurgeon Social will be located in a commercial area and its operations will be compatible with the surrounding commercial businesses. E. The Planning Commission determines that the following findings, which must be established in order to grant this Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41 -638, have been established for Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -26 to allow for after hours operation: 1. Will the proposed use provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or the community? The proposed after -hours operations will provide an ancillary service to individuals that wish to have a late night meal. This will thereby benefit the community by providing a food - related amenity offering service past 12:00 midnight, which is consistent with that of other restaurants in Downtown. Conditions have been placed on this operation to mitigate any potential problems created by the after -hours operation to ensure that service past 12:00 midnight will not negatively impact the surrounding community, such as requiring the establishment to maintain a complete food menu past Resolution No. 2014 -28 Page 3 of 7 31 C -24 midnight, disallowing outdoor restaurant activity, and limiting amplified sound to within the building past midnight. 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 after -hours operations will not be detrimental to those living or working in the area because conditions have been placed to mitigate any negative impacts on the community. These conditions are consistent with other eating establishments that have similar hours of operation and similar operational conditions. Further, the building's location in the heart of the Fourth Street commercial corridor mitigates several possible impacts from late -night operations; the location is located away from sensitive residential uses and is surrounded by other commercial uses and public facilities. 3. Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area? The project site is situated along a commercial corridor that is appropriate for the proposed commercial use. The establishment of this restaurant within a vacant tenant space promotes a balance of land uses that enhances the City's economic and fiscal viability. Providing a variety of land uses in the area strengthens the economic base of the City and the Downtown area and affects the economic stability of the area in a positive manner. 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 operating after hours pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code and the Transit Zoning Code (SD84) zoning provisions. The establishment will contain the necessary equipment to ensure the security of patrons and compliance with State and local laws for curfew, prevention of illegal gaming, noise abatement, and other potential impacts. 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 General Plan. The granting of this conditional use permit supports several policies contained in the General Plan. Policy 2.2 of the Resolution No. 2014 -28 Page 4 of 7 31 C -25 Land Use Element encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. Providing a variety of full- service restaurants with extended hours of operation offers additional dining options for Santa Ana residents and visitors. Furthermore, Policy 2.8 of the Land Use Element promotes the rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourages increased levels of capital investment. Spurgeon Social's tenancy will include significant tenant improvements. Further, Policy 2.9 of the Land Use Element supports developments that create a business environment that is safe and attractive. Conditions of approval have been placed on this conditional use permit that will maintain a safe and attractive environment in Downtown Santa Ana. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. The Spurgeon Social restaurant will be located in a commercial area and its operations will be compatible with the surrounding commercial businesses. 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 operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, or leasing of existing structures. The project proposes to operate a full - service restaurant within an existing structure. No expansion of square footage or interior reconfigurations of square footages are proposed as part of the project. In addition, the structure is already served by municipal services, such as roadways, utilities, and parking in a variety of forms. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2014 -57 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -25 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -26 as conditioned in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated as though fully set forth herein. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated August 11, 2014, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 11th day of August. 2014 by the following vote as it pertains to Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -25: AYES: Commissioners: Alderete, Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner, Mill, (5) NOES: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0) Nalle, Yrarrazaval (2) None (0) 31 C -26 Resolution No. 2014 -28 Page 5 of 7 ADOPTED this 11th day of August, 2014 by the following vote as it pertains to Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -26 as conditioned: AYES: Commissioners: Alderete, Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner (4) NOES: Commissioners: Mill (1) ABSENT: Commissioners: Nalle, Yrarrazaval (2) ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0) Eric Alderete Chairman APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: Ryan O. Hodge Assistant City Attorney CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, KAREN GERARDO, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2014 -28 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on August 11, 2014. Date: Planning Commission Secretary City of Santa Ana 31 C -27 Resolution No. 2014 -28 Page 6 of 7 EXHIBIT A Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -26 for after -hours operations 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 rip or 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. 2. There will be no outdoor restaurant activity after midnight. 3. Any and all existing or new lighting on the building's exterior must be maintained in working order. 4. All exterior lighting will be directed towards the restaurant and /or sidewalk and not towards other properties. 5. There shall be no amplified sound used outside the building. 6. Live Entertainment, including but not limited to, amplified music, karaoke, performers and dancing, is subject to compliance with Santa Ana Municipal Code ( "SAMC ") Chapter 11 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. 7. The hours of operation shall be limited to between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. (Added by the Planning Commission August 11, 2014.) Resolution No. 2014 -28 Page 7 of 7 31 C -28