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REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
PROJECT: Beverages & More! (PA2002 -006)
401 Newport Center Drive, #A100
March 21, 2002
4
Bill Cunningham
644 -3212
14 days after final
action
SUMMARY: Request for a Use Permit to authorize the opening of retail liquor establishment
called Beverages & More! within the Atrium Court portion of Fashion Island
under the Alcohol Beverage Outlets Ordinance.
RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Approve Use Permit No. 2002 -001 (PA2002 -006) by adopting resolution
entitled, "A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Newport
Beach Approving Use Permit No. 2002 -001 (PA2002 -006) for Property
Located at 401 Newport Center Drive, #A100"
APPLICANT: Beverages & More, hie.
1470 Enea Circle, #1600
Concord, CA 94520
PROPERTY
OWNER: The Irvine Company
550 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
LOCATION: 401 Newport Center Drive, #AI00 (Atrium Court portion of Fashion Island)
LEGAL
DESCRIPTION: Parcel of PM 221- 30 /APN 442- 021 -29
GENERAL PLAN: Retail & Service Commercial
ZONING
DISTRICT: Fashion Island Planned Community (PC -35)
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Introduction & Background
The applicant, Beverages & More, Inc., is seeking approval of a Use Permit to allow the opening
of a retail shop to sell alcoholic beverages, including wines, beers and spirits, gourmet foods and
related retail items. In addition, the new use will include some minor ancillary on -site wine
tasting. The site is located on the lower level of the Atrium Court in Fashion Island, and had been
previously occupied by Bristol Farms, a specialty food market that also sold beer, wine and
distilled spirits. The amount of retail space in the new facility devoted to the We of alcohol is
expanding by more than 25 %. Therefore, in accordance with the City's Alcohol Beverage Outlets
Ordinance (Chapter 20.89 of the Zoning Code), a Use Permit must be processed.
Site Overview
The project site is located on the lower level of the Atrium Court in Fashion Island, 401 Newport
Center Drive, Suite #A100. The retail space has interior access to the lower level of the Atrium
Court and has no exterior access.
Proiect Overview
The applicant is proposing to open a retail facility specializing in the sale of fine wines, beers,
spirits, food items and other related retail items such as glassware and bar- related items. The new
use is similar to the previous use m that Bristol Farms also sold alcoholic beverages; however,
Bristol Farms placed its emphasis on food sales and alcohol sales was secondary. The new user
will occupy approximately 9,900 square feet of floor area (Bristol Farms occupied approximately
15,000 square feet). Of the floor area proposed to be used by Beverages and More!, 8,050
square feet is for retail sales, 1,262 for stock and storage, and the balance 591 square feet is for
office, restrooms and employee areas.
Included within the new use will be a small area (approximately 11 square feet) for on -site wine
tasting. The wine tasting is proposed to be a minor ancillary use, primarily for "wine education"
and will be used on occasion (usually on Saturdays) to sample small quantities of beer and wine
(the tasting of hard spirits is prohibited), usually in conjunction with a special promotion. In order
to comply with California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) requirements, a fee
is charged for the wine tasting.
Ana sis
The applicant is requesting a new off -sale Type 21 alcoholic beverage license to permit the sales
of beer, wine and spirits. In addition, a Type 42, On -sale General license is requested in order to
permit the on -site wine tasting. The previously- existing Bristol Farms had a Type 21 off -site beer
and wine license. The expansion of the license to include hard spirits and the on -site wine tasting
are deemed an expansion of the alcoholic sales. In accordance with Section 20.89.030A. La. of
the Alcoholic Beverage Outlets (ABO) Ordinance, a new Use Permit is required if "The alcoholic
beverage outlet changes its type of retail liquor license with the Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control " Therefore, this staff analysis is required in conjunction with the findings and
requirements of the ABO.
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General Plan
The City's General Plan designates the site as Retail and Service Commercial. The applicant's
request is consistent with this designation in that retail sale of alcoholic beverages and food items
are permitted uses within the Retail and Service Commercial designation.
Parking
Parking for the proposed facility is within the existing parking facilities for Fashion Island. While
an expansion in the alcohol license is requested, the use classification remains unchanged and
parking demand is not anticipated to increase over that of previous retail users of the site.
Hours of Operation
The hours of operation are proposed to be from 10:00am to 9:00pm, Monday through Friday;
9:O0am to 9:00pm on Saturdays; and 10:00am to 7:O0pm on Sundays. The hours will be
expanded to 10:00am to 10:00pm, seven days a week during the Christmas holiday season (mid -
November to January 1). The use of the wine tasting area is proposed to be available during the
normal operating hours, however, as noted above, the use is ancillary to the main use and is
anticipated to be used only on very limited occasions, usually on Saturdays and in conjunction
with a special promotion. The hours of operation of the previously- existing Bristol Farms was
10:00am to 10:00pm seven days a week. These hours are similar to those of Fashion Island
generally, and the Police Department is not opposed to the proposed new operating hours.
Alcoholic Beverage Outlets Ordinance
On June 8, 1998, the City Council adopted the Alcoholic Beverage Outlets (ABO) Ordinance
(Chapter 20.89 of the Municipal Code). The purpose of the ordinance is to preserve a healthy
environment for residents and businesses by establishing a set of consistent standards for the safe
operation of alcoholic beverage retail outlets, while preventing alcohol- related problems. The
ABO requires a Use Permit for new alcoholic beverage outlets and revisions to existing alcoholic
beverage licenses. In addition, the ABO requires the Planning Commission to consider the
following:
1. Whether the use serves public convenience or necessity.
2. The crime rate in the reporting district and adjacent reporting districts as
compared to other areas in the City.
3. The number of alcohol licenses per capita in the reporting district and in adjacent
reporting districts as compared to the county -wide average.
4. The numbers of alcohol - related calls for service, crimes or arrests in the
reporting district and in adjacent reporting districts.
5. The proximity of the alcoholic beverage outlet to residential districts, day care
centers, park and recreation facilities, places of religious assembly, and schools.
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In accordance with the foregoing, and in order to provide the Planning Commission with the
necessary data and analysis to make the required findings, each of the foregoing is discussed as
follows:
1. Public Convenience or Necessity. Current City Council policy is applicable to bars,
cocktail lounges cabarets and nightclubs. The retail sale of alcoholic beverages for off -site
consumption, especially in conjunction with the sale of other food and retail items, can be argued
as promoting public convenience or necessity. As noted above, on -site consumption is proposed
as part of this application in the form of wine tasting. However, the use is minor in nature, limited
to only rare occasions, usually in conjunction with a special promotion. The overall use
characteristic of the proposed new use is a retail distribution of wine, beer, spirits and limited
related food and retail items such as gourmet food, barware and glassware. The proposed new
user is located in an area previously used by a similar retail user and has been intended for that
type of use in the original building design.
2. Crime Rate. Citywide, there were 6,742 crimes reported citywide during calendar year
2000, of which 2,349 were Part One Crimes (serious offenses). The remaining 4,393 were Part
Two Crimes that include alcohol related arrests. The project site, located within the Atrium
Court of Fashion Island, is located within Police Reporting District No. 39. During 2000, the
number of Part One Crimes in RD No.39 were 338 and the number of Part Two Crimes were
284. Adjacent Reporting Districts are Nos. 37 and 41. RD No. 37 had 37 Part One and 44 Part
Two Crimes; and RD No. 41 had 74 Part One and 85 Part Two Crimes. While the number of
total crimes reporting is higher within the RD of the subject project site as compared to
surrounding RD's, the Police Department noted that the actual amount of crimes in the area is not
considered significant due to the high concentration of commercial uses within RD No. 39.
3. Over Concentration. Due to the request for the on -site consumption (i.e., for the wine
tasting), there is a net increase of one license within RD No. 39. There are a total of 40 active
ABC licenses within RD No. 39. An analysis undertaken in 2000 in conjunction with the Use
Permit for the Bristol Farms market located in the same space as the proposed Beverages &
More! indicated that the census tract had a higher ratio of liquor licenses when compared with the
average ratio for Orange County. However, as noted in that analysis, the area includes Fashion
Island that has a high number of eating and drinking establishments. Those licenses are, for the
most part, for on -site consumption. Even though on -site wine tasting is proposed as an ancillary
use, the use is very minor, and a very large portion of the proposed business will result in
alcoholic sales that will be consumed in a home setting. Therefore, it is not anticipated that the
use, including the on -site wine tasting, is likely to contribute to alcohol- related problems or to be
considered an over concentration of alcoholic use within the area.
4. Alcohol Related Crimes. There were 30 driving under the influence arrests and 43 plain
drunk arrests within RD No. 39 in 2000. The number of alcohol related arrests within RD No. 39
is 11.7% of all arrests made. City-wide, alcohol related arrests are 24.6% of total arrests. The
73 total alcohol related arrests within RD No. 39 amounts to 4.55% of the DUI/Drunk arrests
made in the entire City (there were 1,657 alcohol related arrests made City- wide). Therefore, the
alcohol related arrests within the area of the proposed use is considerably below the city -wide
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rate. As noted in the section on Crime Rate above, the greatest bulk of the sales in the proposed
Beverages & More! are intended for off - premise consumption and, therefore, are not likely to
contribute to alcohol related problems within the area. The on -site consumption is associated
with wine tasting, and will not operate as a bar. This fact also supports the finding that no
increase in alcohol- rclated crime is anticipated
5. Adjacent Uses. The site is located within Fashion Island and is not adjacent to sensitive
land uses. There are no residences, day care centers, schools, or park and recreation facilities in
the vicinity of the project site.
The project site will occupy space previously occupied by an off - premise alcohol retailer. Even
though the new retailer proposes to expand the area for alcohol sales, the alcoholic beverages are
intended for off -site consumption and it is not anticipated that the additional license is rely to
result in alcohol related problems. The on -site wine tasting is minor in nature, restricted to a
small area and will entail consumption of very small amounts of alcohol. Nevertheless, a
condition has been included in the draft Resohution requiring that the wine tasting remain a small
ancillary use only. In accordance with the ABO Ordinance, the Police Department has reviewed
the Use Permit application and feels that no additional conditions related to design and security
are necessary.
Environmental Review
This project has been reviewed, and it has been determined that it is categorically exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act under Class I (Minor alteration of existing
structures). While the proposal involves a conversion of tbe Alcoholic Beverage license to inchule the
addition of off -sale liquor and on -site wine tasting, the changes are not significant over what existed
previously and involve alterations contained entirely within the interior of the existing building.
Conclusion
Staff believes that the findings for approval of the Use Permit can be made. The site is conducive
to the retail sales of alcoholic beverages and other related retail items, and has historically been
used for essentially the same type of use. The site is served by ample parking and the proposed
new use does not change the use in a manner to increase parking demand. In addition, staff
believes that the required findings of the ABO can be met.
The Commission has the option to approve the request as proposed. Should the Commission wish
to do this, Resolution No. 2002 - has been prepared for adoption and is included as Exhibit
No. 2.
The Commission could approve a modified project. The Commission would adopt the resolution
with revised conditions identified at the meeting.
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Submitted by:
PATRICIA L. TEMPLE
Planning Director
Exhibits
Prepared by:
W1I LIAM CUNNINGHAM
Contract Planner
1. Letter and project description from applicant
2. Resolution No. 2002 -_; findings and conditions of approval
3. Police Department Report
4. Site Plans
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EXHIBIT 1
Applicant's Letter and Project Description
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Beverages & morel
wine . beer . spirits . & more
REQUEST FOR LETTER OF
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY
We are requesting that the governing body of the City of Newport Beach issue a letter to
the State of California, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, stating that public
convenience or necessity would be met by allowing the issuing of both licenses for which
we are applying. (21 Off -Sale and 42 On -Sale Beer & Wine, Public Premises. The 42
license is used for educational wine tasting.)
Beverages & morel is a specialty retailer selling beer, wine, spirits, gourmet food and
related items, such as glassware, accessories, etc., which are not easily found elsewhere.
We offer over 3000 brands of premium wines, 1000 different gourmet food items, 600
brands of specialty beers and 1200 brands of specialty spirits.
Beverages & more! will employ local residents and will contribute significant tax
revenues to the City of Newport Beach.
Beverages & more! currently operates 23 stores in California. The Newport Beach
location will be our 26th store. We opened our newest store in Orange, CA on December
1 s'.
That Beverages & more! is committed to the responsible marketing of alcoholic beverage
products is demonstrated by: (1) hours of operation being limited to 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
(unlike like most grocery stores), except for a brief time during the holiday period; (2)
store policy prohibitions against selling cigarettes and products of abuse (such as 40 oz.
of malt liquor, low- priced, screw -top (Ripple, MD20 /20) fortified wines and pints or half -
pints of spirits) (again, unlike some grocery stores); and (3) store policy prohibitions
against video or pinball games, sales of pornographic videos and magazines, pay
telephones, lottery tickets, newspaper stands and other items that would encourage
loitering or minors patronizing the store (unlike some convenience stores).
1470 Enea Circle, Suite 1600 • Concord, California 94520 • (925) 609 -6000 . www.bevmo.com
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EXHIBIT 2
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING USE PERMIT NO.
2002 -001 (PA2002 -006) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401
NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, #AI00
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS,
RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. An application was filed by Beverages & More, Inc., with respect to property
located at 401 Newport Center Drive, #A100 and legally described as Parcel 2 of PM 221 -30, requesting
approval of Use Permit No. 2002 -001 to open a retail alcohol sales establishment with on -site wine
tasting, within the Atrium Court portion of Fashion Island.
Section 2. A public hearing was held on March 21, 2002 in the City Hall Council Chambers,
3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place and purpose of the
aforesaid 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.
Section 3. The Planning Commission finds as follows:
The proposed location of the alcoholic retail sales establishment needing this use permit, and
the proposed conditions under which it would be operated or maintained, is 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 use permit pertains to an
alcoholic retail sales with ancillary on -site wine tasting establishment to be opened in a
building that is designated and zoned for this activity. The use has been conditioned in such a
manner to minimize the impacts associated with sale of alcoholic beverages. The plans, as
conditioned, meet the design and development standards for alcoholic sales. The applicant does
not propose a use that would change the operational characteristics of the site and could result
in additional parking demand.
2. The operational characteristics of the proposed use, including the hours of operation, are consistent
with Municipal Code requirements. Any change in the operational characteristics, including a
change in the lours of operation, would require an amendment to the Use Permit, reviewed by the
Planning Commission.
3. The proposed project is consistent with the purpose and intent of Chapter 20.89 of the Municipal
Code (Alcoholic Beverage Outlets Ordinance) for the following reasons:
a. The convenience of the public can be served by the sale of desired beverages in a retail
market setting.
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b. The crime rate in the police reporting district and adjacent reporting districts is not likely to
increase as a result of the proposed use.
C. The number of alcohol licenses within the report districts and adjacent reporting districts is
not significantly high given the nature of the land uses in the district and when compared
with County -wide data
d. The percentage of alcohol- related arrests in the police reporting district in which the project
is proposed is lower than the percentage citywide. Retail sales and minor on -site consump-
tion (wine tasting) is not expected to increase alcoholic related crime.
e. There are no residences, day care centers, schools, or park and recreation facilities in the
vicinity of the ofthe project site.
4. The project has been reviewed, and it qualifies for a categorical exemption pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act under Class 1 (Minor alteration of existing structures).
Section 4. Based on the aforementioned findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves
Use Permit No. 2002 -001, subject to the Conditions set forth in Exhibit "A."
Section 5. 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 or this action is called for review
by the City Council in accordance with the provisions of Title 20, Planning and Zoning, of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 21st DAY OF MARCH, 2002.
AYES:
NOES:
BY:
Larry Tucker, Chairman
BY:
Earl McDaniel, Secretary
City of Newport Beach
Planning Commission Resolution No. _
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2002-001
The development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved plot plan, floor plan, and
elevations dated July 13, August 28 and December 11, 2001 respectively.
2. Use Permit No. 2002 -001 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.
3. The applicant is required to obtain all applicable permits from the City Building and Fire
Departments. The construction plans must comply with the most recent, City - adopted version of
the Uniform Building Code. The construction plans must meet all applicable State Disabilities
Access requirements. Adequate access and exiting must be approved by the Building Department,
and approval from the Orange County Health Department is required prior to permit issuance.
4. The wine tasting area shall have adequate barriers as required by the California State Department
of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Wine tasting shall be limited to beer and wine only; the tasting of
hard spirits is prohibited. In addition, the wine tasting area shall not exceed eleven (11) square feet
in area, and total gross receipts related to the wine tasting operation shall at no time exceed ten
(10) percent of the total gross receipts for the business.
5. Hours of operation shall be from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday; from 9:00 AM
to 9:00 PM, on Saturdays; and from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Sundays. With the exception that
the hours may be extended to 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM seven days a week from November 15 to
January 1 each year.
6. All owners, managers and employees selling alcoholic beverages shall undergo and successfully
complete a certified training program in responsible 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. The establishment shall comply with the requirements of this condition within 180
days of the issuance of the certificate of occupancy. 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.
7. That any change in operational characteristics, hours of operation, expansion in area, including
expansion of the wine tasting area or operation characteristics, or other modification to the
floor plan, shall require amendment to this Use Permit or the processing of a new Use Permit.
a. Should this business be sold or otherwise come under different ownership or a change in
operators, any future owners, operators, or tenants shall be notified of the conditions of this
approval by either the current business owner, property owner or the leasing agent.
NEWPORT BEACH
POLICE DEPARTMENT
February 21, 2002
TO: Todd Weber, Planner
FROM: Inv. Tom Voth
SUBJECT: Beverages & More Inc.
At your request, our office has reviewed the project review plan for the Beverages and
More Project located at 401 Newport Center Dr., Suite A101, Newport Beach. The
location is approximately 10,000 sq. ft. and is located on the first floor of the Atrium
Court in Fashion Island.
Location History:
In the past the location was operated as the Farmer's Market, which had an On -Sale Beer
and Wine- Eating establishment license. According to Fashion Island management, the
Farmer's Market area will be divided between Beverages & more and the Atrium Court
Deli. The Atrium Court Deli will attempt to retain that existing Type 41 A.B.C. License.
According to Beverages & more Company Sr. Vice President Steve McLaren, he and his
partners would like to open a specialty beverage store designed for convenience at the
location. They intend to offer domestic and import wines, beers and spirits in addition to
cigars and party items. Their plan is to have an 11 sq. foot area (approximate) separated
by a wall within the store for occasional wine and beer tasting. A.B.C. Investigator Zaidi
told me that the wine tasting area would be restricted to adults with signs posted to that
effect. This is a concept that the company employs to educate its customers. This idea
has been used in all 23 of their store locations over their eight -year company history. Mr
McLaren has applied for a Type 21 (Off -Sale General) and Type 42 (On Sale -Beer and
Wine- Public Premise) Licenses with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control. The forecasted date for opening is July, 2002 and the proposed name of the
business is "Beverages & more!"
For Police services information refer to the attached report by Crime Analyst Paul
Salenko.
Siens:
Mr. McLaren told me that their signs have been configured to comply with the Fashion
Island (The Irvine Co.) Sign Program.
Hours of Operation:
Mr. McLaren said that the intended hours of operation are on Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and during the last six weeks of the year 10
a.m. to 10 p.m.
Preventive Desi¢n:
It should be noted that this company has a policy of not selling single beers or half -pint
size bottles of hard liquor to discourage the element that "hangs out and drinks from a
paper bag." Mr. McLaren also said that his employees are instructed to dissuade under -
aged customers from loitering in the area of their stores and they use an electronic
identification verification system.
Security:
Mr. McLaren stated that they would rely on the 24 -hour security, provided through the
lease by Fashion Island Security. Additionally, Fashion Island Management told me that,
when possible, a security officer would be posted at the location during the hours that this
store is open but the mall is closed.
The Police Department has no objection to the operation as described by Mr.
McLaren. Once the city has approved a use permit, our department will condition the
ABC license as necessary to maintain the health, safety and welfare of the community.
Inv. Tom Voth
Vice and Intelligence Unit
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February 20, 2002
TO: Todd M. Weber, Staff Planner
FROM: Paul Salenko, Crime Analyst
SUBJECT: Alcohol Related Statistics
At your request, our office has reviewed police services data for Beverages & More at
401 Newport Center Drive #A100. This area encompasses our reporting district (RD)
number 39 as well as part of Census Tract 630.08. This report reflects City of Newport
Beach data for calendar year 2000, which is the most current data available.
Calls for Service Information
The calls for police services during this time are unavailable. A "call for service" is, any
contact of the police department by a citizen which results in the dispatching of a unit
or causes the contacted employee to take some sort of action, such as criminal
investigations, alarm responses, traffic accidents, parking problems, and animal control
calls, etc.
Crime Information
There were 6,742 crimes reported to the Newport Beach Police Department during this
period. Of this total, 2,349 were Part One Crimes. Part One crimes are the eight most
serious crimes (Homicide, forcible Rape, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Burglary,
Larceny - theft, Auto Theft and Arson) as defined by the FBI in the Uniform Crime
Reports. The remaining 4,393 were Part Two crimes. The Part One crime rate for the
entire city during this same period was 3,105.29 per 100,000 people. The national Part
One crime rate was 4,124.0 per 100,000 people.
Crimes
RD 39
Newport Beach
California*
National*
Part 1
338
2,349
1,266,714
11,605,751
Part 2
284
4,393
N/A
N/A
Part 1Crime Rate
NA
3,105.29
3,739.7
4,124.0
Number of active ABC licenses in this RD 40 **
Arrest Information
There were 30 DUI arrests and 43 Plain Drunk arrests in this area during this same period
as compared to 1,657 for the entire city. This RD amounts to 4.55 % of the DUUDrunk
arrests made in the entire City. According to a recent national study by the Department of
Justice, more than 36% of adult offenders convicted of crimes in 1996 had been drinking
at the time of their arrest.
Arrests
RD 39
Newport Beach
California*
National*
(DUI/Drunk)
73
1,657
N/A
N/A
All Arrests
N/A
3,447
1,408,904
9,123,428
'(0
Additional Information
The Alcoholic Beverage Outlets ordnance states that the Planning Commission shall
consider the crime rate in the adjacent reporting districts. The two adjacent reporting
districts you requested are RD 37 and RD 41. As you know, RD 39 encompasses all of
Fashion Island, which is primarily commercial in nature.
Crimes
RD 37
RD 41
Part 1
37
74
Part 2
44
85
Crime Rate
N/A
N/A
Arrests (DUI/Drunk)
11
31
Number of active ABC licenses
5
l l * *
Note: It is important to remember that when dealing with small numbers any change
greatly affects any percentage changes.
The population figure used for the Crime Rate was 75,645.
*These numbers are from the 2000 Uniform Crime Reports, which is the most recent
edition.
* *The number of active ABC licenses is the total of all types of licenses known to the
police department as of the date of this document.
If you are in need of any fixrther assistance, please contact me at (949) 644 -3791.
Paul Salenko
Crime Analysis Unit