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Home My WebLink About3.0_Five Crowns Temporary Outdoor Dining_Presentation_Applicant_PA2023-0202FIVE CROWNS Limited Term Permit and Coastal Development Permit (PA2023-0202) December 5, 2024 Planning Commission - December 5, 2024 Item No. 3f - Additional Materials Presented at the Meeting Five Crowns Appeal (PA2023-0202) HISTORY OF THE FIVE CROWNS -Corona del Mar’s Oldest Restaurant -First built in the early 1920s by Matilda “Tillie” Lemon MacCulloch and her daughter Marguerite -Building was modeled after the Ye Old Bell in England -First operated as the Hurley Bell and Tail O’ The Cock Planning Commission - December 5, 2024 Item No. 3f - Additional Materials Presented at the Meeting Five Crowns Appeal (PA2023-0202) HOME OF THE STARS -In the 1940s, the location was an inn and restaurant that became a hideaway for Hollywood’s stars, including Howard Hughes, Rita Hayworth, Bette Davis, Ava Gardner, Humphrey Bogart and more…. Planning Commission - December 5, 2024 Item No. 3f - Additional Materials Presented at the Meeting Five Crowns Appeal (PA2023-0202) FRANK AND VAN DE KAMPFAMILIES PURCHASE THE PROPERTY -In 1965, Richard N. Frank took control of the property with the Frank and Van de Kamp families -They were already successful restaurateurs owning Lawry’s The Prime Rib on La Cienega Boulevard in Beverly Hills and the Tam O’Shanter Inn on Los Feliz Boulevard Planning Commission - December 5, 2024 Item No. 3f - Additional Materials Presented at the Meeting Five Crowns Appeal (PA2023-0202) FIVE CROWNS IS BORN -The Five Crowns was opened on April 14,1965 -The Five Crowns has been in continuous operation for almost 60 years,and is still owned and operated by the same family. Planning Commission - December 5, 2024 Item No. 3f - Additional Materials Presented at the Meeting Five Crowns Appeal (PA2023-0202) RYAN WILSON, CEO LAWRY’S RESTAURANTS INC. -Ryan is a trained chef and a fourth-generation member of the founding family -Ryan is CEO of Lawry’s Restaurants Inc., parent company of the Five Crowns -Ryan is a long-time resident of Newport Beach, where he is raising his family -Ryan created the beloved SideDoor in 2009, and formerly lived for 7 years in the home immediately adjacent to the Five Crowns Planning Commission - December 5, 2024 Item No. 3f - Additional Materials Presented at the Meeting Five Crowns Appeal (PA2023-0202) LIMITED TERM PERMIT APPLICATION (PA2023-0202) -On October 31, 2023 the Five Crowns submitted a limited term permit application to the City of Newport Beach -The application sought permission to allow a temporary outdoor dining patio Planning Commission - December 5, 2024 Item No. 3f - Additional Materials Presented at the Meeting Five Crowns Appeal (PA2023-0202) HISTORY OF OUTDOOR PARTIES AND DINING AT THE FIVE CROWNS -Since its founding, the Five Crowns has been using its outdoor area for dining and private events (e.g., weddings, birthdays, retirement parties, etc.) -This photo collage from 1968 shows folks using and enjoying the outdoor space at the Five Crowns Planning Commission - December 5, 2024 Item No. 3f - Additional Materials Presented at the Meeting Five Crowns Appeal (PA2023-0202) RK ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. NOISE ANALYSIS -As part of the LTP Application, the Five Crowns commissioned a noise analysis by RK Engineering Group, Inc. to ensure the temporary outdoor dining area did not impact the surrounding community and neighbors -The Noise Analysis concluded that the proposed outdoor patio area and associated uses will comply with the City’s noise standards with the implementation of design features, including a new sound mitigation wall Planning Commission - December 5, 2024 Item No. 3f - Additional Materials Presented at the Meeting Five Crowns Appeal (PA2023-0202) CITY OF NEWPORT BEACHZONING ADMINISTRATOR -Zoning Administrator Ben Zdeba held two public hearings on the Five Crowns’ LTP Application on July 25, 2024 and August 15, 2024 -Zoning Administrator considered the written record as well as comments from the applicant, neighbors and community -Zoning Administrator approved the LTP Application via Resolution No. ZA2024-045 Planning Commission - December 5, 2024 Item No. 3f - Additional Materials Presented at the Meeting Five Crowns Appeal (PA2023-0202) LTP APPLICATION WAS CORRECTLY DECIDED -Zoning Administrator made the required findings to approve the LTP Application -The restaurant has been in operation since the 1930s, and both the indoor and outdoor areas have been continuously used for dining and private events during its history -The Zoning Administrator conditioned the approval to ensure there would be no negative impacts to neighbors or the community -Ryan is investing approximately $500,000 in noise mitigation measures, and is committed to being a good neighbor -Upholding the Zoning Administrator’s Decision supports local business Planning Commission - December 5, 2024 Item No. 3f - Additional Materials Presented at the Meeting Five Crowns Appeal (PA2023-0202) NEIGHBOR OUTREACH -Ryan has personally knocked on doors, and met with his neighbors to explain this LTP Application and to answer any questions they may have -The Five Crowns has a petition signed by neighbors, community members, and Newport Beach residents supporting this LTP Application Planning Commission - December 5, 2024 Item No. 3f - Additional Materials Presented at the Meeting Five Crowns Appeal (PA2023-0202) WE RESPECTFULLY ASK THAT YOU UPHOLD THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S DECISION Planning Commission - December 5, 2024 Item No. 3f - Additional Materials Presented at the Meeting Five Crowns Appeal (PA2023-0202) QUESTIONS? -Bryan Estrada of RK Engineering, Inc. is here and available to answer any questions that the Planning Commission may have regarding the Noise Analysis Planning Commission - December 5, 2024 Item No. 3f - Additional Materials Presented at the Meeting Five Crowns Appeal (PA2023-0202)