HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0_Chronic Tacos_PA2009-050CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
June 18, 2009
Agenda Item No. 2
SUBJECT: Chronic Tacos
4525 B W Coast Hwy - PA2009 -050
• Use Permit UP2009 -012 (Eating and Drinking Establishment)
• Use Permit UP2009 -020 (Parking Waiver)
APPLICANT: Daniel A. Biello
PLANNERS: Russell Bunim, Assistant Planner
(949) 644 - 3233, rbunim @city.newport- beach.ca.us
PROJECT SUMMARY
A Use Permit for an eating and drinking establishment that would supersede an existing
Use Permit (UP2001 -041) and allow for the following:
• A change in operational characteristics and land use classification from a take -out
service, limited to a full - service, high turnover eating and drinking establishment.
• A 1,500- gross- square -foot expansion (including 1,065 square feet of net public area)
for the purpose of providing an additional dining and bar area.
• Introduction of a new alcoholic beverage outlet with a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage
Control (ABC) license.
A Use Permit for a parking waiver that would supersede existing Use Permits (UP3139
and UP1798) to allow for the following:
• A parking waiver for the 18 additional spaces required for the proposed eating and
drinking establishment expansion.
• A 40 -space parking waiver encompasses all of the eating and drinking
establishments for the total site, including the proposed project.
RECOMMENDATION
1) Conduct a public hearing; and
2) Adopt Use Permit Nos. UP2009 -012 and UP2009 -020 with the attached resolutions
(Attachment Nos. PC 1 and PC 2)
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LOCATION
GENERAL PLAN
ZONING
CURRENT USE
ON -SITE
Neighborhood Commercial
Retail Service Commercial
RSC
Retail
NORTH
Parks and Recreation
Open Space OS
Open space
SOUTH
Two -Unit Residential
Two-Family Residential
R -2
Residential
EAST
Multi -Unit Residential
Multi-Family Residential
MFR
Residential
WEST
Sin le -Unit Residential
Single-Family Residential
R -1
Residential
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Project Setting
The project is located at the southeast comer of West Coast Highway and Balboa
Boulevard. The existing eating and drinking establishment is situated in a multi- tenant,
retail center that includes restaurants, convenient stores, and shops.
Project Description
The existing restaurant is a take -out service, limited eating and drinking establishment
consisting of 660 gross square feet including approximately 100 square feet of net
public area. The existing restaurant consists of a counter where customers order food.
Seating is not provided, so all food is to-go.
The applicant proposes to expand the existing restaurant into an adjacent 1,500 -
square -foot tenant space. The overall gross floor area of the proposed restaurant would
be a total of 2,160 gross square feet. The overall net public area for the proposed
restaurant would be approximately 1,065 square feet.
The restaurant will function with two sections: dining and take -out. The proposed hours
of operation for the take -out section of the restaurant are 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. The
proposed hours of operation for the dining section of the restaurant are 7:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m. Alcohol will only be served in the dining section of the restaurant and will not
be served after 10:00 p.m.
The operational characteristics of the dining section are similar to those of a sports bar.
The business plan of the applicant is to provide an eating and drinking establishment
where patrons can eat and drink while viewing sporting events. As shown on the floor
plans (Attachment No. PC 3), 15 flat- screen televisions will be displayed on the walls in
the seating area. The take -out section will continue to operate the same as the existing
establishment.
The existing establishment has a "Coming Soon" sign painted on a wall that advertises
a 1,500- square -foot expansion with pool tables and restrooms. Per Chapter 20.60.85 of
the Zoning Code, establishments with one or more pool tables are classified as
Commercial Recreational and Entertainment and require City Manager approval.
However, the applicant has communicated to staff that pool tables are not part of this
application.
In conjunction with the expansion of the restaurant, the applicant is requesting a new
alcoholic beverage outlet with a Type 41 ABC License (On -Sale Beer and Wine) for
consumption on the premises.
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The application also includes an off -site parking waiver in order to allow for the
restaurant expansion. Use Permit No. UP2009 -020 would update and cover the total
site (See a list of parking waiver approvals in Attachment No. PC 4).
Background
Existing Eating and Drinking Establishment
A use permit for the existing take -out service, limited establishment was approved by
the Planning Director on December 21, 2001. The existing establishment does not have
seating or restrooms for customers and the sale of alcohol is not permitted.
DISCUSSION
Analysis
Off - Street Parking Requirement
The parking required for the existing take -out service, limited establishment is based on
a ratio of one space per 250 gross square feet. The 660- square -foot tenant space
requires three parking spaces. The off - street parking required for the existing retail use
in the proposed tenant space is also based on a ratio of one space per 250 gross
square feet. The 1,500- square -foot tenant space requires six parking spaces. Nine total
parking spaces would be provided for the proposed expanded eating and drinking
establishment.
The Municipal Code parking requirement for a full - service, high turnover eating and
drinking establishment ranges from one space per 30 square feet to 50 square feet of
net public area. Typically, one space per 40 square feet of net public area is assigned.
The number of spaces required to allow for 1,065 square feet of net public area would
be 27 parking spaces with a parking ratio of one per 40 square feet. However, there are
no additional parking spaces available on -site to meet the number of spaces required
for the expansion. Nine spaces are allocated from the previous retail uses in the tenant
spaces. Therefore, a use permit for the waiver of 18 parking spaces is requested by the
applicant.
Section 20.66.100 (Modification or Waiver of Off- Street Parking Requirements) of the
Municipal Code provides that the Planning Commission may approve a use permit to
waive the number of required off - street parking spaces if one or more of the following
conditions are met:
1. R municipal parking facility is so located as to be useful in connection with the
proposed use or uses on the site or sites.
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2. The site is subject to two or more uses and the maximum parking requirements
for such uses do not occur simultaneously.
3. A parking management plan for the site has been approved by the Planning
Commission pursuant to Section 20.66. 100 (B).
4. The Planning Commission makes the following findings:
a. The parking demand will be less than the requirement in Section
20.66.030.
b. The probable long -term occupancy of the building or structure, based on
its design, will not generate additional parking demand.
In this case, the first three conditions cannot be met. There is no municipal parking lot
located in the vicinity of the project site, the existing uses on the project site occur
simultaneously and the hours and days of operation coincide with each other during the
day. No parking management plan has been proposed with this application. However,
the Planning Commission can make the findings in the fourth item, based on the
following:
a. In order to determine the parking demand, the City retained the services of a
consultant to conduct a parking survey of the site. The survey was conducted by
Transportation Studies Inc. (Attachment No. PC 4) over a four -day period from
Wednesday, April 29 to Saturday, May 2, 2009. The survey was conducted to
determine the daily usage of the parking lot at various hours throughout the day.
Based on the parking survey, peak parking lot utilization occurred on Wednesday
at 7:30 p.m. at which time 47 of the 1621 (29 percent) parking spaces were
available. The Public Works Department has reviewed the results of the parking
survey and concluded that the proposed additional parking requirements, could
be accommodated by the existing parking lot.
b. The project site includes seven eating and drinking establishments (one take -out
service, three full - service and three take -out service, limited), two food and
beverage stores, a salon, and three shops. Parking waivers have been approved
for this site for the eating and drinking establishments. Any changes in use that
would generate additional parking would require approval by the Planning
Commission to amend the parking waiver use permit included in this application.
'The survey incorrectly states 150 parking spaces on -site. The numbers quoted in this staff report have
been adjusted to reflect the correct number of 162 spaces on -site. The survey does not account for the 10
parking spaces allotted in the Jack in the Box drive through and the 2 near the service area at River
Avenue.
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A parking summary is provided in the tables below of all the parking waivers on
site.
Overall Pa ing Summary
4501 - 4625 W. Coast Hwy.
Required Parking:
202
Provided Parking:
162'
Proposed Parking Waiver:
40
"The original site layout approved 164 spaces, however, two spaces were removed in the back of the
commercial strip at River Avenue to provide for a service area. An attempt by the applicant to reconfigure
the non - conforming parking design in this area was not approved by the Public Works Department.
Alcoholic Beverage Outlet Ordinance
In conjunction with the proposed expansion, the applicant is requesting to introduce a
new Type 41 ABC license, which allows for the service of beer and wine only. Pursuant
to Chapter 20.89 of the Municipal Code, a use permit is required for any new alcoholic
beverage outlet. In order to approve a use permit, the Planning Commission shall
consider the following:
1. Whether the use serves public convenience or necessity.
The applicant requests a Type 41 ABC license to allow the service of beer and, wine
which is common on the subject site for full - service, high turnover eating and drinking
establishments. This would be the fourth eating and drinking establishment in the retail
center that serves alcohol which would serve as a public convenience.
2. The crime rate in the reporting district and adjacent reporting districts as
compared to other areas in the City.
The project site is located in Reporting District (RD) 16, which is located south of West
Coast Highway between 54th Street and 37th Street and north of the Pacific Ocean. See
Attachment No. PC 5 for a map of all Reporting Districts in the City including the
location of RD 16 and the two adjacent reporting districts RD 13 and RD 15 that
comprise similar commercial and residential uses, and are used for a comparison within
this report.
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During the 2008 Calendar Year, there were 6,779 crimes reported citywide. 'RD 26 had
a total of 329 reported crimes as compared to the citywide average for reporting districts
of 178 reported crimes. This equates to 151 crimes more, or 54.10 percent above the
citywide reporting district average. The project site is located in an area of West Coast
Highway which experiences heavy influx of people on weekends, holidays, and during
the summer months, all of which could contribute to crimes in the area.
The chart below provides data for crimes reported citywide, in RD 16 and the two
adjacent reporting districts, RD 13 and RD 15:
Reporting District
Part One Crimes
Serious Offences
Part Two Crimes
All Other Offences
Part One Crimes
Rate (per 100,000
people)
Newport Beach
2,925
3,712
3,430.38
RD 16
118
108
4,473.09
RD 13
116
116
6,349.21
RD 15
310
278
10,965.69
3. The number of alcohol licenses per capita in the reporting district and in adjacent
reporting districts as compared to the county -wide average.
The chart below provides data for the number of active ABC licenses and per capita
ratio of active licenses for every resident in RD 16 and the two adjacent reporting
districts, RD 13 and RD 15:
Reporting District
No. of Active ABC License
Per Capita Ratio
RD 16
7
377 residents
RD 13
5
365 residents
RD 15
98
29 residents
Orange County
4,805
592 residents
There are 7 active ABC licenses in RD 16, or a per capita ratio of 1 license for every
377 residents. This is lower than RD 15, which includes more commercial property and
less residential. The per capita is slightly higher than RD 13 which has a similar mix of
residential and commercial property. The Orange County average is 1 license for every
592 residents.
4. The number of alcohol - related calls for service, crimes or arrests in the reporting
district and in adjacent reporting districts.
The chart below reflects crime data for the 2008 Calendar Year. There were 25 DUI
arrests and 78 plain drunk arrests (103 total) in RD 16. There were 1,680 arrests for the
entire City. This accounts for 6.13 percent of the DUI /Drunk arrests made in the City.
The Police Department supports an ABC Type 41 license with the proposed hours of
operation.
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Reporting District
DUI/Drunk Arrests
Total Arrests
Calls for Service
RD 16
103
242
3,231
RD 13
67
164
2,996
RD 15
557
946
6,599
Newport Beach
1,471
3,345
68,886
5. The proximity of the alcoholic beverage outlet to residential districts, day care
centers, park and recreation facilities, places of religious assembly, and schools.
There are no schools, day care centers, or places of religious assembly near the project
site. The rear door of the restaurant is located less than 200 feet from Channel Place
Park. There are residential uses adjacent on the south side of River Avenue and on the
west side of Balboa Boulevard. However, the restaurant is oriented toward West Coast
Highway in a manner that activity is shielded by the building from the park and
residential uses in the rear and sides of the commercial strip.
Use Permit Findings:
Pursuant to Section 20.91.035 of the Municipal Code, the Planning Commission must
make certain findings in order to approve a use permit. The findings and facts in
support of such findings are listed and discussed below.
That the proposed location of the use is in accordance with the objectives of this
code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located.
The existing restaurant is located in the Retail and Service Commercial (RSC) Zoning
District, which is intended to provide areas that are predominantly retail in character.
Eating and drinking establishments and sports bars are a retail service use, and are
permitted within this designation subject to the approval of a use permit.
The proposed project consists of changes to operations of an existing eating and
drinking establishment to that of a sports bar, which is consistent with the RSC Zoning
District.
2. That the proposed location of the use permit and the proposed conditions under
which it would be operated or maintained will be consistent with the General Plan
and the purpose of the district in which the site is located, will not be detrimental
to the public health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or welfare of persons
residing or working in or adjacent to the neighborhood of such use; and will not
be detrimental to the properties or improvements in the vicinity or to the general
welfare of the city.
The existing restaurant is consistent with the Neighborhood Commercial land use
designation of the General Plan, which is intended to provide for a limited range of retail
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and service uses developed in one or more distinct centers oriented to primarily serve
the needs of residents in the immediate area.
The proposed expansion would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, peace,
morals, comfort, or welfare of persons residing or working in or adjacent to the
neighborhood; and would not be detrimental to the properties or improvements in the
vicinity or to the general welfare of the City for the following reasons:
• No dancing, live entertainment or pool tables will be permitted or provided on the
premises. These types of uses require City Manager's approval.
• The operational conditions of approval recommended by the Police Department
relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages and the hours of operations ensure
compatibility with the surrounding uses.
3. That the proposed use will comply with the provisions of this code, including any
specific condition required for the proposed use in the district in which it would be
located.
Eating and drinking establishments and sports bars are a permitted use in the RSC
Zoning District, subject to approval of a use permit. The project substantially conforms
to the development standards of the Zoning Code, and the waiver of development
standards as it pertains to site requirements and parking will not be detrimental to the
adjoining properties. The project includes conditions to ensure that potential conflicts
are minimized to the greatest extent possible.
4. If the use is proposed within a Residential District (Chapter 20.10) or in an area
where residential uses are provided for in Planned Community Districts or
Specific Plan Districts, the use is consistent with the purposes specified in
Chapter 20.91A and conforms to all requirements of that Chapter.
The project is not located within a residential district; therefore, this finding does not
apply.
Bike Rack Option
Staff has analyzed the parking survey and conducted site visits at the proposed location
and surrounding area. Staff recommends that two additional parking spaces be waived
to accommodate new bike racks on site based on the following:
The Traffic Engineer has reviewed and supports the removal of one parking
space to accommodate bike racks at. The location of bike racks would need to
be approved by the Traffic Engineer.
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■ The two spaces that would be removed are compact -size space, which are no
longer permitted in the Zoning Code.
• The bike racks would provide cyclists a location to park their bike outside of the
pedestrian walkway adjacent to the building.
This would adjust the total parking spaces in accordance with the following:
Total Site Parking Summary (Bike Rack Option)
"The original site layout approved 164 spaces; however, two spaces were removed in the back of the
commercial strip at River Avenue to provide for a service area. Additionally, one parking space would be
removed to provide an area for bike racks.
Summary
The parking survey that was conducted on site indicates that 47 of the 150 on -site
parking spaces are vacant during the peak utilization of the parking lot. However, 10
spaces located in the Jack in the Box drive through and two spaces at the rear of the
building were not included in the on -site space count. The total number of spaces
provided on site is 162.
Based on the parking ratio of 1 space for every 40 square feet of net public area to
allow for the restaurant expansion (18 -space increase in demand), there would still be
29 vacant spaces during the peak hours. This would allow for an increase in activity on
the site without negatively affecting the available parking.
The proposed Type 41 ABC License has been reviewed pursuant to Chapter 20.89 of
the Municipal Code. Factors relating to public convenience, crime rates,
overconcentration of alcoholic licenses and proximity to sensitive land uses were
considered. The Police Department staff and Planning Department staff have concluded
that a new ABC license would be acceptable subject to the conditions of approval in the
attached resolution.
Alternatives
If the Planning Commission determines that not all the facts in support of the findings
can be made for the applicant's request, the Planning Commission should direct staff to
prepare findings and a resolution denying the request, in part or in full, and return at the
next Planning Commission meeting date with such resolution for adoption. This would
include the following options:
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4501 - 4625 W. Coast Hwy.
Required Parkin demand
202
Provided Parkin
161`"
Proposed Parking Waiver
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"The original site layout approved 164 spaces; however, two spaces were removed in the back of the
commercial strip at River Avenue to provide for a service area. Additionally, one parking space would be
removed to provide an area for bike racks.
Summary
The parking survey that was conducted on site indicates that 47 of the 150 on -site
parking spaces are vacant during the peak utilization of the parking lot. However, 10
spaces located in the Jack in the Box drive through and two spaces at the rear of the
building were not included in the on -site space count. The total number of spaces
provided on site is 162.
Based on the parking ratio of 1 space for every 40 square feet of net public area to
allow for the restaurant expansion (18 -space increase in demand), there would still be
29 vacant spaces during the peak hours. This would allow for an increase in activity on
the site without negatively affecting the available parking.
The proposed Type 41 ABC License has been reviewed pursuant to Chapter 20.89 of
the Municipal Code. Factors relating to public convenience, crime rates,
overconcentration of alcoholic licenses and proximity to sensitive land uses were
considered. The Police Department staff and Planning Department staff have concluded
that a new ABC license would be acceptable subject to the conditions of approval in the
attached resolution.
Alternatives
If the Planning Commission determines that not all the facts in support of the findings
can be made for the applicant's request, the Planning Commission should direct staff to
prepare findings and a resolution denying the request, in part or in full, and return at the
next Planning Commission meeting date with such resolution for adoption. This would
include the following options:
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a) Deny the Type 41 ABC License for alcohol sales and approve the parking waiver
to all for the expansion of the restaurant; or
b) Deny the parking waiver which would preclude the opportunity to expand the
restaurant. Furthermore, an ABC License could not be approved for the existing
restaurant as take -out service, limited eating and drinking establishments are not
permitted to sell alcohol.
Environmental Review
The project qualifies for a categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15303 (New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the California Environmental Quality
Act. The expansion of the existing eating and drinking establishment into an adjacent
1,300 square -foot tenant space is a conversion of an existing small structure from one
use to another, and only minor modifications are being made to the structure.
Public Notice
Notice of this hearing was published in the Daily Pilot, mailed to property owners within
300 feet of the property and posted at the site a minimum of 10 days in advance of this
hearing consistent with the Municipal Code. Additionally, the item appeared upon the
agenda for this meeting, which was posed at City Hall and on the City website.
Prepared by:
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Russell Buni , Assistant Planner
ATTACHMENTS
PC 1.
Resolution for UP2009 -012
PC 2
Resolution for UP2009 -020
PC 3
Project Plans
PC 4
Parking Waiver Approvals
PC 5
Parking Study
PC 6
Reporting Districts Map
Submitted by:
Davi Lepo, Planni irector
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RESOLUTION FOR UP2009 -012
ATTACHMENT No. PC 1
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING USE PERMIT NO.
UP2009 -012 FOR AN EATING AND DRINKING
ESTABLISHMENT WITH A TYPE 41 ABC LICENSE LOCATED
AT 4525 WEST COAST HIGHWAY (PA 2009 -050)
WHEREAS, an application for an eating and drinking establishment was filed by Daniel
A. Biello, with respect to property located at 4525 West Coast Highway and legally described as
a portion of a Banning Ranch Tract No. 6385 of a record of survey map book 27, page 47 and a
portion of Parcel Map 207 -1 as recorded within the County of Orange, at the County Recorders
office within the State of California : and
WHEREAS, the subject property is located within the Retail Service Commercial
Zoning District and is subject to the requirements of Chapter 20.15 (Commercial Districts) of
the Zoning Code, which requires a use permit approved by the Planning Commission for
eating and drinking establishments; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 18, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall
Council Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time,
place and purpose of the meeting was given in accordance with the Municipal Code.
Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the Planning
Commission at this meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds as follows:
1. That the proposed location of the use is in accordance with the objectives of this code
and the purposes of the district in which the site is located.
The existing restaurant is located in the Retail and Service Commercial (RSC) Zoning
District, which is intended to provide areas that are predominantly retail in character. Eating
and drinking establishments and sports bars are a retail service use, and are permitted within
this designation subject to the approval of a use permit.
The proposed project consists of changes to operations of an existing eating and drinking
establishment to that of a sports bar, which is consistent with the RSC Zoning District.
2. That the proposed location of the use permit and the proposed conditions under which
it would be operated or maintained will be consistent with the General Plan and the
purpose of the district in which the site is located; will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or welfare of persons residing or working in or
adjacent to the neighborhood of such use; and will not be detrimental to the properties
or improvements in the vicinity or to the general welfare of the city.
The existing restaurant is consistent with the Neighborhood Commercial land use designation
of the General Plan, which is intended to provide for a limited range of retail and service uses
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developed in one or more distinct centers oriented to primarily serve the needs of residents in
the immediate area.
The proposed expansion would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, peace, morals,
comfort, or welfare of persons residing or working in or adjacent to the neighborhood; and
would not be detrimental to the properties or improvements in the vicinity or to the general
welfare of the City for the following reasons:
• No dancing, live entertainment or pool tables will be permitted or provided on the
premises. These types of uses require City Manager's approval.
• The operational conditions of approval recommended by the Police Department
relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages and the hours of operations ensure
compatibility with the surrounding uses.
3. That the proposed use will comply with the provisions of this code, including any
specific condition required for the proposed use in the district in which it would be
located.
Eating and drinking establishments and sports bars are a permitted use in the RSC Zoning
District, subject to approval of a use permit. The project substantially conforms to the
development standards of the Zoning Code, and the waiver of development standards as it
pertains to site requirements and parking will not be detrimental to the adjoining properties.
The project includes conditions to ensure that potential conflicts are minimized to the greatest
extent possible.
4. If the use is proposed within a Residential District (Chapter 20.10) or in an area where
residential uses are provided for in Planned Community Districts or Specific Plan
Districts, the use is consistent with the purposes specified in Chapter 20.91A and
conforms to all requirements of that Chapter.
The project is not located within a residential district; therefore, this finding does not apply.
WHEREAS, the project has been reviewed and conditioned to ensure that potential
conflicts with surrounding land uses are minimized to the greatest extent possible. Therefore,
the project meets the purpose and intent of Chapter 20.89 of the Municipal Code by
preserving a healthy environment for residents and businesses. The operator is required to
take reasonable steps to discourage and correct objectionable conditions that constitute a
nuisance in parking areas, sidewalks and areas surrounding the alcoholic beverage outlet
and adjacent properties during business hours, if directly related to the patrons of the subject
alcoholic beverage outlet.
WHEREAS, the project qualifies for a categorical exemption pursuant to Section
15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the California Environmental
Quality Act. The expansion of the existing eating and drinking establishment into an adjacent
tenant space is a conversion of an existing small structure from one use to another, and only
minor modifications are being made to the structure.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby approves Use
Permit No. UP2009 -012, subject to the Conditions set forth in Exhibit "A ".
Section 2. This action shall become final and effective fourteen days after the adoption of
this Resolution unless within such time an appeal is filed with the City Clerk in accordance
with the provisions of Title 20 Planning and Zoning, of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18 DAY OF JUNE, 2009.
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EXCUSED:
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Scott Peotter, Chairman
BY:
Barry Eaton, Secretary
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The eating and drinking establishment shall be operated and maintained in substantial
conformance with the site plan and floor plan including the seating arrangements
dated May 20, 2009 (Approved Plans).
2. The approval of this Use Permit supersedes and rescinds Use Permit No. UP2001-
041.
3. The primary use, as depicted on the Approved Plans, is an eating and drinking
(restaurant) establishment as defined in Section 20.05.050.K of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code. Full menu food service shall be available for ordering at all times that
the restaurant establishment is open for business. No "late- night" special menu is
allowed. The operational character of the use shall not be changed to a bar, tavern,
cabaret, nightclub, cocktail lounge or commercial recreational entertainment venue as
a primary use. A bar, tavern, cabaret, nightclub, cocktail lounge or commercial
recreational entertainment venue shall not be an authorized use pursuant to this Use
Permit.
4. The total net public area for the entire restaurant shall not exceed 863 square.
5. Live entertainment, dancing or pool tables shall not be permitted.
6. Strict adherence to maximum occupancy limit of 297 persons in the interior of the
building and 15 persons on the smoking patio is required. The maximum occupancy
limits shall be posted and the location of maximum occupancy postings in sections of
the building and smoking patio shall be inspected and approved by the Building
Department or Fire Department to ensure the location is readily visible to employees,
patrons and public safety personnel.
7. Use Permit No. 2009 -012 shall expire unless exercised within 24 months from the date
of approval as specified in Section 20.91.050 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code,
unless an extension is otherwise granted.
8. The hours of operation for the take -out section of the establishment shall be 7:00 a.m.
to 12:00 a.m. The hours of operation for the dining section shall be 7:00 a.m. to 10:00
p.m.
9. Alcohol service is only permitted on the dining section of the establishment.
10. A minimum of one parking space for each 40 square feet of "net public area" shall be
provided for the subject restaurant. Based on the Approved Plans, a total of 162
parking spaces shall be provided.
11. All owners, managers and employees involved in the selling of alcoholic beverages
shall undergo and successfully complete a certified training program in responsible
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methods and skills for selling alcoholic beverages. The certified program must meet
the standards of the California Coordinating Council on Responsible Beverage Service
or other certifying /licensing body, which the State may designate. All existing owners,
managers and employees involved in the selling of alcoholic beverages shall comply
with the requirements of this section within 90 days of the approval of the Use Permit
and all new owners, managers and employees involved in the selling alcoholic
beverages shall comply with the requirements of this section prior to their involvement
in the selling of alcoholic beverages at the restaurant. Records of each owner's,
manager's and employee's successful completion of the required certified training
program shall be maintained on the premises and shall be presented upon request by
a representative of the City of Newport Beach.
12. Should this business or either alcohol license be sold or otherwise come under
different ownership or control, any future owners, operators or assignees shall be
notified in writing of the conditions of this approval by the current owner /operator.
Future owners, operators or assignees shall submit, within 30 days of transfer or sale
of the business or alcohol license, a letter to the Planning Department acknowledging
their receipt and acceptance of the limitations, restrictions and conditions of approval
of this Use Permit.
13. The Use Permit or any of the conditions of this Use Permit may be modified or revoked
by the City Council or Planning Commission should they determine that the business
is not operated in full compliance with any of the conditions of this Use Permit or any
other required permit, and /or the uses or conditions under which it is being operated
or maintained is detrimental to the public health, welfare or materially injurious to
property or improvements in the vicinity or if the property is operated or maintained so
as to constitute a public nuisance.
14. A grease interceptor of adequate size is required in association with food preparation
activities.
15. The alcoholic beverage outlet operator shall take reasonable steps to discourage and
correct objectionable conditions that constitute a nuisance in parking areas, sidewalks
and areas surrounding the alcoholic beverage outlet and adjacent properties during
business hours, if directly related to the patrons of the subject alcoholic beverage
outlet.
16. The type of alcoholic beverage license issued by the California Board of Alcoholic
Beverage Control shall be a Type "41" On -Sale Beer and Wine license for on -site
consumption only, and only in conjunction with the service of food as the principal use
of the facility. The sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited for off -site consumption.
Any change in the alcoholic beverage license shall be subject to the approval of an
amendment to this application and may require the approval of the Planning
Commission or City Council.
17. The business shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
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18. A maximum of 6 special events (i.e. any event or promotional activity outside the
normal operational characteristics of the restaurant business that would attract large
crowds, involve the sale of alcoholic beverages, include any form of on -site media
broadcast, or any other activities as specified in the Newport Beach Municipal Code
relating to Special Event Permits) shall be permitted each calendar year. Prior to
having a special event, a Special Event Permit shall be obtained in accordance with
the provisions of Chapter 11.03 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Any special
events in excess of 6 special events per calendar year shall require the approval of an
amendment to this Use Permit.
19. Any event or activity staged by an outside promoter or entity, where the restaurant
owner or his /her employees or representatives share in any profits, or pay any
percentage or commission to a promoter or any other person based upon money
collected as a door charge, cover charge or any other form of admission charge,
including minimum drink orders or sale of drinks is prohibited.
20. VIP passes or other passes to enter the establishment, as well as door charges, cover
charges, or any other form of admission charge, including minimum drink order, or
sale of drinks is prohibited.
21. Bottle service shall be prohibited.
22. The operator of the restaurant facility shall be responsible for the control of noise
generated by the subject facility. Noise generated by live entertainment shall comply
with any limitations contained in the Live Entertainment Permit. The noise generated
by the proposed use shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 10.26 of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code.
23. No alcoholic beverages may be consumed at any time on any property adjacent to the
licensed premises under the control of the license.
24. "Happy hour" type of reduced price alcoholic beverage promotions are prohibited.
25. The monthly gross sales of alcoholic to food shall not exceed 50% alcoholic beverages
to 50% food service during the same period. The licensee shall maintain records that
reflect separately the monthly gross sales of food and the gross sales of alcoholic
beverages of the licensed business. Records shall be kept no less frequently than on
a monthly basis and shall be made available to the Planning Department on demand.
26. There shall be no on -site radio, television, video, film, internet or other electronic
media broadcasts, including recordings for the broadcast at a later time, which include
the service of alcoholic beverages, and /or commercial film permit in accordance with
Chapter 5.46 of the Municipal Code without first obtaining an approved Special Event
Permit as issued by the City of Newport Beach.
27. Sales, delivery and consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be restricted to and
within the confines of the building of the premises and sales or delivery of alcoholic
beverages through any pass- through window is prohibited.
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28. There shall be no exterior advertising or signs of any kind or type, including advertising
directed to the exterior from within, promoting or indicating the availability of alcoholic
beverages. Interior displays of alcoholic beverages or signs that are clearly visible to
the exterior shall constitute a violation of this condition.
29. Storage outside of the building in the front, side or at the rear of the building shall be
prohibited, with the exception of the required trash container enclosure.
30. The applicant shall ensure that the trash dumpsters and /or receptacles are maintained
to control odors, which may include the provision of fully self- contained dumpsters or
may include periodic steam cleaning of the dumpsters, if deemed necessary by the
Planning Department. Cleaning and maintenance of trash dumpsters shall be done in
compliance with the provisions of Title 14 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code,
including all future amendments (including Water Quality related requirements).
31. A covered wash -out area for refuse containers and kitchen equipment with minimum
useable area dimensions of 36- inches wide, 36- inches deep and 72- inches high, shall
be provided and the area shall drain directly into the sewer system, unless otherwise
approved in writing by the Building Director and Public Works Director in conjunction
with the approval of an alternative drainage plan.
32. Deliveries and refuse collection for the facility shall be prohibited between the hours of
10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., daily, unless otherwise approved by the Planning Director,
and may require an amendment to this use permit.
33. All trash shall be stored within the building or within dumpsters stored in the trash
enclosure (three walls and a gate), or otherwise screened from view of neighboring
properties except when placed for pick -up by refuse collection agencies. The trash
dumpsters shall have a top which shall remain closed at all times, except when being
loaded or while being collected by the refuse collection agency.
34. The applicant shall submit a comprehensive security plan for the permitted uses for
review and approval by the Newport Beach Police Department within 30 days of approval
of this Use Permit, or prior to opening the business, which ever comes first. The
procedures included in the plan and any recommendations made by the Police
Department shall be implemented and adhered to for the life of the Use Permit.
35. Valet service shall be permitted if the applicant obtains all appropriate approvals from the
adjoining restaurant operators and permits from the City of Newport Beach.
36. Full menu lunch and dinner service shall be provided daily.
37. All deliveries shall be made on -site.
38. The south exit door shall swing outward and have panic hardware.
39. By signing this Use Permit, the permittee acknowledges all of the conditions imposed
and accepts this permit subject to those conditions and with the full awareness of the
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provisions of Chapter 20.82 (Eating and Drinking Establishments) and Chapter 20.89
(Alcohol Beverage Outlets) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
ACKNOWLEDGE OF USE PERMIT CONDITIONS
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING USE PERMIT NO.
UP2009 -0020 FOR A PARKING WAIVER FOR A RETAIL
CENTER AT 4501 -4625 WEST COAST HIGHWAY (PA 2009 -050)
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Daniel A. Biello, with respect to properties
located at 4501 -4625 West Coast Highway; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 18, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall
Council Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time,
place and purpose of the meeting was given in accordance with the Municipal Code.
Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the Planning
Commission at this meeting; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is located within the Retail Service Commercial
zoning district and is subject to the requirements of Chapter 20.66 (Off- Street Parking and
Loading Regulations) of the Zoning Code which requires a use permit approved by the
Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 20.66 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code
the Planning Commission makes the following findings and asserts the respective facts in
Support of such findings:
a. The parking demand will be less than the requirement in Section 20.66.030
In order to determine the parking demand, the City retained the services of a
consultant to conduct a parking survey of the site. The survey was conducted by
Transportation Studies Inc. (Attachment No. PC 4) over a four -day period from
Wednesday, April 29 to Saturday, May 2, 2009. The survey was conducted to
determine the daily usage of the parking lot at various hours throughout the day.
Based on the parking survey, peak parking lot utilization occurred on Wednesday at
7:30 p.m. at which time 47 of the 162 (29 percent) parking spaces were available. The
Public Works Department has reviewed the results of the parking survey and
concluded that the proposed additional parking requirements could be accommodated
by the existing parking lot.
b. The probable long -term occupancy of the building or structure, based on its
design, will not generate additional parking dernand.
The project site includes seven eating and drinking establishments (one take -out
service, three full - service and three take -out service, limited), two food and beverage
stores, a salon, and three shops. Moreover, parking waivers have been approved for
this site for the eating and drinking establishments. Any changes in use that would
generate additional parking would require approval by the Planning Commission to
amend the parking waiver use permit included in this application.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby approves Use
Permit No. UP2009 -020, subject to the Conditions set forth in Exhibit "A ".
Section 2. This action shall become final and effective fourteen days after the adoption of
this Resolution unless within such time an appeal is filed with the City Clerk in accordance
with the provisions of Title 20 Planning and Zoning, of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18 DAY OF JUNE, 2009.
BY:
Scott Peotter, Chairman
Barry Eaton, Secretary
AYES:
EXCUSED:
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Any change to the parking demand would require approval by the Planning
Commission to amend to the parking waiver use permit included in this application.
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Parking Waivers
April 4, 1985
Use Permit No. UP3139 (Jack in the Box)
• 25 percent of the required parking spaces for the combined use of the property
may be compact -size spaces.
• 164 parking spaces (including 10 spaces in the drive -up stacking lane) shall be
provided within the common parking area of the total site.
• Five required parking spaces were waived.
February 20, 1986
Use Permit No. UP1798 (The Alley)
■ Increase of the net public area by 210 square feet from 920 square feet to 1,130
square feet.
• The 210 square feet additional square feet may only be occupied by patrons from
6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
■ Six required parking spaces were waived.
April 20, 2006
Use Permit No. UP2006 -002 (Fuji Yama)
• Change of the retail tenant space use from a shop to a full service, high turnover
eating and drinking establishment with a Type 41 (On -Sale Beer and Wine) ABC
License.
• A nine -space increase in parking demand from seven spaces (1,550 of gross
square feet with a parking ratio of 11250) to 16 spaces (620 square feet of net
public area with a parking ratio of 1140).
Waivers
Use Permit Number
Establishment
Number of spaces
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Demand after
approval
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The Alley
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175
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service area. Therefore, 22 less parking spaces are provided on the site than
required per the Zoning Code. A total of 162 parking spaces are provided on site.
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