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March 3, 2011
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
March 3, 2011
Agenda Item 5
SUBJECT: Malarky's Irish Pub - (PA2010 -172)
3011 Newport Boulevard
• Conditional Use Permit No. UP2010 -039
• Comprehensive Sign Program No. CS2011 -002
APPLICANT: Malarky's Irish Pub Inc.
PLANNER: Jaime Murillo, Associate Planner
(949) 644 -3209, jmurillo @newportbeachca.gov
PROJECT SUMMARY
The application consists of a conditional use permit request to expand an existing eating
and drinking establishment and to allow for the use of off -site parking. The application
also includes a request for a comprehensive sign program to allow more than 3 signs on
a single- tenant building.
RECOMMENDATION
1) Conduct a public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. _ approving Use Permit No. UP2010 -039 and
Comprehensive Sign Program No. CS2011 -003 (Attachment No. PC1).
INTRODUCTION
Project Setting
The subject property is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Newport
Boulevard and 30th Street on the Balboa Peninsula. Surrounding land uses include The
Landing shopping center to the north and west, Mama D's restaurant and an office
building to the east across Newport Boulevard, and a 35 -space municipal parking lot to
the south. Beyond the loading dock of the shopping center to the west are several
single -unit and two -unit residential dwellings on 30th Street.
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CURRENT USE
ON -SITE
Neighborhood
Commercial
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Commercial CN
Nei hborhood CN
NORTH
CN
CN
I Shopping center
SOUTH
Public Facilities PF
Public Facilities PF
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EAST
Visitor Serving
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Shopping center and residential
Residential (RT)
Residential R-2
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The subject property consists of three parcels and 20- foot -wide easement for pedestrian
and vehicular access and vehicular parking (see Vicinity Map). The restaurant/pub
building itself and a portion of the required parking are located on the large, central
parcel fronting Newport Boulevard. The balance of the required parking is located off -
site on the 20- foot -wide easement to the north of the building and on the small parcel to
the west. The applicant has also recently constructed a new parking lot on the former
vacant lot south of the building in anticipation of the increased parking demand
associated with this subject application.
The building consists of 4,966 square feet of gross floor area, of which only 1,150
square feet is considered Net Public Area (NPA)'. The remaining floor area is used for
office space, kitchen, food preparation, food storage, and restrooms. The existing
furniture layout consists of a large, central bar and five bar tops located around the
perimeter of the establishment. Sit -down dining is limited and consists of one booth and
four tables.
Project Description
The applicant took ownership of the establishment in April of 2010 and is proposing to
remodel and expand the establishment as follows:
1. Remodel- To more efficiently utilize the floor area within the existing building, the
applicant is proposing to remodel the existing floor plan to include a new dining
room, enlarged restrooms that are handicapped accessible, a new waiter service
station, and a reduction of office space and food storage. As required by Building
Code, the remodel will include the installation of fire sprinklers and a grease
interceptor.
2. Interior Dining Room Expansion- To allow for increased food service, the
applicant is proposing to add approximately 565 square feet of sit -down dining
area. The dining area will consist of three new booths and approximately 11 new
tables. The total interior NPA of the facility will increase to 1,715 square feet.
3. Outdoor Dining Patio— A new 782 - square -foot outdoor dining patio is proposed
to be constructed on the north side of the building. The applicant is proposing to
provide only one exit from the patio, which will limit the maximum occupant load
to a total of 49 persons. A 9- foot -8- inch -high glass barrier will be used to
surround the patio and will provide for sound - attenuation from the vehicular noise
from Newport Boulevard.
Area, Net Public. The total area used to serve customers, including customer sales and display areas, customer
seating areas, service counters, and service queue and waiting areas, but excluding restrooms and offices, kitchens,
storage and utility areas, and similar areas used by the employees of the establishment.
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4. Facade Improvements - The applicant is proposing to improve the exterior
appearance of the building by removing the changeable sign marquee and
painted signs, and add new foam cornices, decorative metal trim and an antique
clock, new signage, new awnings, and a new entry canopy. The applicant is
proposing an architectural theme of a traditional Irish Pub.
Proposed plans have been included as Attachment No. PC2. The total NPA of the
establishment, including the interior dining room expansion and outdoor dining patio will
be 2,497 square feet. No changes to the existing hours of operation are proposed (7:00
a.m. to 2:00 a.m., daily). During the day, the applicant intends to promote food service
and operate as a restaurant establishment. In the late evening, the applicant intends to
conclude food service and continue operating primarily as a bar. To address the
increased parking demands of the establishment when operating as a bar and to
minimize impacts to the residential uses in the vicinity, the applicant is proposing to
close the outdoor dining patio at 11:00 p.m. No live entertainment or dancing is
proposed; however, amplified music will be provided through a digital music jukebox.
Background
On May 20, 1976, the Planning Commission approved Use Permit No. 1792, which
established Marlarky's Irish Pub, and accepted an off -site parking agreement for a
portion of the required parking (see Off -Site Parking section for details).The use permit
specifically permitted the establishment of a restaurant facility with on -sale alcoholic
beverages. The hours of operation were limited to between 5:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. on
weekdays and between 12:00 noon and 2:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays. On
September 18, 1997, the Planning Commission approved an amendment to Use Permit
No. 1792, allowing a change in the hours of operation to between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00
a.m., daily. A condition of approval was also added clarifying that the approval is for the
continuation of a bar /lounge type facility as defined by Title 20 of the Municipal Code,
with the principal purpose for the sale and service of alcoholic beverages with incidental
food service.
DISCUSSION
Analysis
Use Classification
As stated above, when Use Permit No. 1792 was amended in 1997, a condition of
approval was added clarifying that the approval is for the continuation of a bar /lounge
type facility as defined by Title 20 of the Municipal Code. However, when the Zoning
Code was updated in October of 2010, the definition of Bar, Lounge, and Nightclub
changed and is now defined as an establishment that sells or serves alcoholic
beverages for consumption on the premises and is holding or applying for a public
premise license from the California State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
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(ABC)... Persons under 21 years of age are not allowed to enter and remain on the
premises. The applicant holds a Type 47 (On -Sale General- Eating Place) ABC license,
which is not considered a public premise license; however, the applicant intends to
continue operating as a bar in the late hours and as part of his security plan will not
allow persons under 21 years of age within the establishment. The applicant also
intends to operate the establishment as a restaurant during the day and intends to
significantly expand breakfast, lunch, and dinner food service for persons of all ages.
Therefore, the establishment's use classification will fall under the definition of Food
Service, Late Hours2.
Required Parking
A total of 47 parking spaces are proposed on -site and within the adjacent off -site
parking spaces. Pursuant to Section 20.40.060 of the Zoning Code, Food Service uses
are required to provide off - street parking within a range of one space for each 30 to 50
square feet of NPA, depending on the physical design, operational characteristics, and
location of the establishment. Use Permit No. 1792 (amended) established a parking
ratio of one space per 44 square feet of NPA during daytime hours when the
establishment operates as a restaurant, and a higher parking ratio of one space per 40
square feet of NPA during the evening when the establishment operates as a bar . Staff
believes continuing to require the same variable parking ratios is appropriate for the
following reasons:
During the day, the intensity of the operation as a restaurant is substantially less
than its nighttime operation as bar.
The additional sit -down dining opportunities provided with the new interior dining
room and outdoor dining patio are intended to expand food service, enhancing
the restaurant operation during the day.
The table and seating configuration will remain unchanged during the nighttime
operation when the establishment operates as a bar, maintaining a lower
occupant load in the sit -down dining areas.
2 Food Service, Late Hours. An establishment that sells food and beverages, including alcoholic beverages,
prepared for primary on -site consumption, and that has all of the following characteristics: 1) Establishment does
have late hours; 2) Customers order food and beverages from individual menus; 3) Food and beverages are served
at a fixed location (i.e., booth, counter, or table); and 4) Customers pay for food and beverages after service and /or
consumption.
Late Hour Operations. Facilities that provide service after 11:00 p.m.
3 The rationale behind the split parking ratio was also related to the fact that the previous operator of Malarky's Irish
Pub also owned and operated the Cannery Restaurant. The offices and storage space were jointly utilized to support
Malarky's Irish Pub and the Cannery restaurant operations, and therefore, additional parking (3 spaces) was required
during the day when the office space was in use. In the evening, the offices were not in use and the additional
parking could be utilized exclusively for Malarky's Irish Pub.
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• The outdoor dining patio is proposed to close at 11:00 p.m., reducing the
capacity of the establishment when it operates primary as a bar.
The location of the establishment on the Balboa Peninsula affords the
opportunity for significant walk -in and bike -in trade.
• A 35 -space municipal parking lot is located directly across 30`h Street and
provides convenient parking should parking within the establishment's parking lot
be full. Parking is also free of charge after 6:00 p.m. within the municipal lot and
is in lower demand in the evenings when the intensity of the establishment is
likely to increase.
Section 20.40.040 of the Zoning Code also includes a provision that excludes a portion
of outdoor dining area (equal to 25 percent of the interior NPA) from required parking
calculations. Based on the proposed interior NPA of 1,715 square feet, 429 square feet
of outdoor dining is excluded from the parking calculations (1,715 sf x 0.25 = 428.75 sf).
Therefore, a total of 2,068 square feet of NPA (1,715 sf of interior NPA + 353 sf of
remaining outdoor dining) is utilized for the purposes of calculating required parking.
Based on the variable parking ratios discussed above, a total of 47 parking spaces will
be required during the day when the establishment operates as a restaurant and a total
of 43 spaces will be required during late hours (after 11:00 p.m.) when the
establishment operates as a bar. Table 1 below provides a parking breakdown and
comparison with the existing approval.
Table 1 — Parking Requirements and Comparison
Approved Project
Proposed Project
Total Net Public
1,150 sf
2,497 sf
Area
includes 782 sf outdoor dining)
Net Public Area for
1,150 sf
2,068 sf
Parking Purposes
includes 353 sf of outdoor dining)
Hours
Entire Facility
Bar and Dining Area
7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., daily
7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., daily
Outdoor Dining Area
7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., daily
Parking Required
Day -1 per 44 sf
Day -1 per 44 sf
(1150/44 =26 spaces)
(2068/44 =47 spaces)
Late Night- 1 per 40 sf
Late Night- 1 per 40 sf
1150/40 =29 spaces)
1715/40 =43 spaces)
Parking Provided
29 spaces
47 spaces (including proposed off -site
parking)
Parking
0
Day - 0 spaces
Surplus /Deficit
Late Night - 4 space surplus
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Off -Site Parking
Use Permit No. 1792 authorized the existing establishment to utilize off -site parking on
the 20- foot -wide easement to the north of the building and on the small parcel to the
west. A reciprocal easement agreement provides the establishment with exclusive
rights to the parking spaces located within the 20- foot -wide easement in perpetuity. The
small parcel to the west is owned by the same property owner of subject property,
William J. Cagney Trust, but was never merged into one parcel, thereby requiring an
off -site parking approval. The new parking lot located south of the building is also
owned by the same property owner; however, because the property owner has not
merged the parcels into one lot, the formal approval of off -site parking is required to
formally utilize the new parking lot. Pursuant to Section 20.40.100 of the Zoning Code,
off - street parking on a separate lot from the project site may be approved with a
conditional use permit. In addition the standard conditional use permit findings, the
Planning Commission must make the following findings below:
1. The parking facility is located within a convenient distance to the use it is intended to
serve;
2. On- street parking is not being counted towards meeting parking requirements:
3. Use of the parking facility will not create undue traffic hazards or impacts in the
surrounding area; and
4. The parking facility will be permanently available, marked, and maintained for the
use it is intended to serve.
Staff believes sufficient facts exist in support of each finding. The proposed off -site
parking lot is located adjacent to the subject property and the parking lot has been
designed as an extension of the existing parking lot for the establishment. The required
47 parking spaces are provided entirely within the parking lot. The Traffic Engineer has
reviewed and approved the configuration of the new parking lot extension and proposed
changes to the existing parking lot, and has determined that the parking lot design will
not create an undue traffic hazard in the surrounding area. The northerly driveway will
be modified for one -way ingress and the southerly driveway will provided for both
ingress and egress circulation. The applicant has entered into a 10 -year lease, with an
option to renew for an additional 5 years, for use of the three parcels and 20- foot -wide
easement (Attachment No. PC3- Basic Lease Provisions). Given that the William J.
Cagney Trust owns the subject building and associated off -site parking lots, and has
entered into a long -term lease with the applicant, staff believes the parking facility will
be remain available, marked, and maintained for the use of the subject establishment. A
condition of approval has also been added requiring the 47 spaces to be permanently
provided on -site or within the adjoining off -site lots.
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Late -Hour Operations
Pursuant to Section 20.48.090 of the Zoning Code, the Planning Commission must
consider the following potential impacts upon adjacent or nearby uses when reviewing
an application to allow late -hour operations:
1. Noise from music, dancing, and voices associated with allowed outdoor uses and
activities;
2. High levels of lighting and illumination;
3. Increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic activity during late and early morning
hours;
4. Increased trash and recycling collection activities;
5. Occupancy loads of the use; and
6. Any other factors that may affect adjacent or nearby uses.
The nearest residential uses are located to the west on 30th Street, across from the
loading dock of the adjacent shopping center. The nearest dwelling is located
approximately 130 feet from the closest extent of the new parking lot boundaries and
approximately 220 feet from the building itself. The adjacent shopping center building
and an 8- foot -high block wall provides a screening and noise buffer from the project
site. The applicant has also planted a row of bamboo trees along the block wall to help
visually screen the establishment.
The applicant is not proposing any live entertainment or dancing; however, amplified
music through the use of a jukebox is currently used. A condition of approval has been
included requiring the exterior doors and windows to be maintained in the closed
position at all times, except for the ingress and egress purposes. Significant noise
impacts from the proposed outdoor dining patio are not anticipated given its location on
the north side of the building, its distance of approximately 300 feet from the nearest
residential dwelling, and the shielding by the existing shopping center building. The
outdoor dining patio is also surrounded by a 9- foot -8- inch -high glass barrier that should
help attenuate sound and will be completely closed by 11:00 p.m. No new lighting is
proposed with the exception of illumination for the new signage and the outdoor patio.
Existing exterior lighting exists only to illuminate the parking lot.
Malarky's Irish Pub is an existing establishment that currently operates as a bar until
2:00 a.m. Although the outdoor dining patio is proposed to close at 11:00 p.m., the
interior dining expansion is expected to double the existing interior occupant load of 91
persons. The proposed plans indicate an interior occupant load of 198 persons;
however, preliminary review by the Building Department reveals that the figure will likely
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be reduced by approximately 20 -30 persons after the plans are reviewed for Code
compliance during building plan check. Given the increased occupancy, increased
pedestrian and vehicular activity is expected during late and early morning hours. This
is a primary concern for the residential neighbors on 30th Street due to the potential for
patrons to loiter in the parking lot and adjacent streets, intoxicated patrons leaving the
establishment, and noise from patrons walking home. The applicant has submitted a
detailed security plan for consideration that outlines their plan for minimizing alcohol -
related problems and crowd management (Attachment No. PC4). Should the Planning
Commission approve all or any part of the conditional use permit request, the applicant
will be required to obtain an Operator License from the Police Department. The
Operator License will provide for enhanced control of noise, loitering, litter, disorderly
conduct, parking /circulation, and other potential disturbances resulting from the
establishment, and will provide the Police Department with means to modify, suspend,
or revoke the operator's ability to maintain late -hour operations.
A temporary increase in traffic during late and early morning hours on weekends is also
expected on 30th Street when the establishment closes. Left -turn movements out of the
parking lot and northbound on Newport Boulevard are prohibited, and u -turns from the
southbound left turn pocket on Newport Boulevard are also prohibited; therefore,
patrons leaving the establishment and wanting to travel northbound out of the Peninsula
are expected to either: 1) travel south on Newport Boulevard to 28th Street, where they
can make two quick left -turns onto northbound Newport Boulevard; or 2) travel down
30th Street and make a right turn northbound on Balboa Boulevard. Traffic noise
associated with the later option may be audible to the residents on 30th Street.
Unfortunately, after discussing the concern with Traffic Engineering and reviewing the
roadway geometrics, modifying the striping within Newport Boulevard to allow the left -
turn movement will not be possible.
The trash enclosure is not currently provided on -site; however, the applicant is
proposing to construct a new enclosure in the northwest corner of the parking lot. The
design and area of the enclosure is proposed to comply with the design requirements of
the Zoning Code.
Police Department Concerns
The Newport Beach Police Department provided staff a memorandum expressing
concerns with the applicant's request (Attachment No. PC5). The Police Department is
concerned that the increased occupant load of the establishment will result in an
increase in police related activities and calls for police services. The resources required
to address these potential events would detract from their ability to provide police
services to other areas of the community. The project is located in a Police Reporting
District (RD15) that is the most concentrated for retail alcohol establishments in the City
and has a crime rate of 483.95 percent above the Citywide RD average. For these
reasons, the Police Department is recommending that the outdoor dining area close at
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10:00 p.m. and that the Planning Commission deny the applicant's request for the
interior expansion.
Should the Planning Commission approve the applicant's request, the Police
Department has recommended several conditions of approval to regulate and control
potential nuisances that the establishment may create. The Police Department has also
indicated that they would issue the initial Operator License based on the decision of the
Planning Commission.
Conditional Use Permit Findings
Pursuant to Section 20.52.020.E of the Zoning Code, the Planning Commission must
make the following findings in order to approve a conditional use permit:
1. The use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable Specific Plan;
2. The use is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with all other
applicable provisions of this Zoning Code and the Municipal Code;
3. The design, location, size, operating characteristics of the use are compatible with
the allowed uses in the vicinity;
4. The site is physically suitable in terms of design, location, shape, size, operating
characteristics, and the provision of public and emergency vehicle (e.g., fire and
medical) access and public services and utilities; and
5. Operation of the use at the location proposed would not be detrimental to the
harmonious and orderly growth of the City, or endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise
constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general
welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use.
Staff believes sufficient facts exist in support of each finding. The operation of a Food
Service, Late Hours use, with alcoholic beverages, is consistent with the purpose and
intent of the Neighborhood Commercial (CN) land use designation of the General Plan
and Commercial Neighborhood (CN) Zoning District. The CN designation and district
are intended to provide for a limited range of retail and service uses developed in one or
more distinct centers oriented primarily to serve the needs and maintain compatibility
with the residential uses in the area. Food Service uses can be expected to be found in
this area and similar locations and are complementary to the surrounding commercial
and residential uses.
As conditioned, the proposed project will comply with Zoning Code standards for eating
and drinking establishments and solid waste storage, including the installation of a
grease interceptor. The recent parking lots improvements and proposed facade
improvements will have a positive impact on the overall aesthetics and economic health
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of the community, and will hopefully promote further revitalization of the other
commercial properties located along Newport Boulevard.
The project has been reviewed and conditioned to ensure that potential conflicts with
the surrounding land uses are minimized to the extent possible to maintain a healthy
environment for both residents and businesses. Adequate parking will be provided for
the proposed operation at all times of the day, with a surplus of parking provided during
late hours. The proposed outdoor dining patio will close by 11:00 p.m., once full meal
service has concluded. The location and design of the outdoor dining patio should buffer
the nearby residential uses from any potential noise disturbances when the outdoor
patio is operational. To ensure that the interior expansion of the establishment does not
create a detrimental impact during late hours, the operator will be required to secure an
Operator License and will be required to take reasonable steps to discourage and
correct objectionable conditions that constitute a nuisance to areas surrounding the
establishment and adjacent properties during business hours. Should the operator be
unable to abide by the conditions of approval or prevent objectionable conditions from
occurring, the Police Department will have the authority to modify, suspend, or revoke
the operator's ability to maintain late -hour operations.
Comprehensive Sign Program
The applicant is proposing a total of five walls signs, eight awning signs, and one
projecting sign. Pursuant to Section 20.42.120 of the Zoning Code, approval of a
Comprehensive Sign Program is required whenever 3 or more signs are proposed for a
single- tenant development. The purpose of a sign program is to integrate all of a
project's signs, including a project identification sign, with the overall site design and the
structure's design into a unified architectural statement. It is also intended to provide
flexibility in the application of the City's sign regulations to projects that have multiple
signs when it can be shown that the proposed program achieves the purposes of the
City's sign ordinance.
The applicant is proposing to renovate the exterior appearance of the building in the
architectural theme of a traditional Irish pub (Attachment No. PC6- Examples). The
applicant's proposed plans include a Comprehensive Sign Program that defines the
size, number, and design of all signage for the development (Attachment No. PC2 —
Sheets A3.1 and A3.2). Staff has also prepared a Sign Program Matrix to supplement
the plans and to specifically define the permitted sign standards for this project (Exhibit
B of Attachment No. PC1). The Sign Program proposes the following deviations from
the City's sign code regulations:
Number of Signs — Maximum of one sign allowed per primary and secondary
building frontage. The proposed signage includes three wall signs, four awning
signs, and one projecting sign on the primary frontage. The secondary frontages
include one wall sign and two awnings signs.
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Wall Signs (Separation) — Signs located on adjacent walls on the same building
shall be separated by a minimum of 30 feet measured along the exterior walls of
the building. The proposed wall signs maintain a separation as close as 18.5
feet.
Wall Signs (Centering) - Signs shall be located within the middle 50 percent of
the building frontage. The proposed wall signs on the primary frontage are
equally spaced from each other and are located within the middle 75 percent of
the building frontage. The signs on the secondary frontages are located towards
the front corner of the building closest to Newport Boulevard.
The sign code normally allows one wall sign up to 75 square feet in area on the primary
frontage; however, due to the existing tower element on the building that divides the
front facade, one large wall sign cannot be achieved. Breaking up the signage into three
separate smaller wall signs allows for a more aesthetically pleasing orientation of
signage and achieves the applicant's design theme of a traditional Irish pub. The
projecting sign and awning signs are minor and incidental the wall signage. Combined,
the proposed signage does not exceed the allowable sign area for each frontage. Also,
given the orientation of the building, staff believes the deviations in the wall signs
separation and centering are merited to allow the applicant more effective sign
placement. Allowing the signs on the on the secondary frontages to be located towards
the front corner of the building allows for increased sign visibility for motorists driving
along Newport Boulevard.
Pursuant to Section 20.42.120.E, a Comprehensive Sign Program shall comply with a
number of standards. Staff believes sufficient facts exist in support each standard and
has included such facts in the attached draft resolution.
Correspondence
The applicant has provided various letters in support of the project. The letters have
been included at Attachment No. PC7.
Environmental Review
The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines - Class 1 (Existing Facilities). This
exemption authorizes additions to existing structures of up to 10,000 square feet. The
proposed project consists of a 565- square -foot interior dining room expansion and the
construction of a new 782 - square -foot outdoor dining patio, and therefore, qualifies
under this exemption.
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Public Notice
Notice of this hearing was published in the Daily Pilot, mailed to all 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 posted at City Hall and on the City website.
Alternatives
1. The Planning Commission may suggest specific project modifications or
operational changes that are necessary to alleviate concerns. If the changes are
substantial, the item should be continued to a future meeting to allow redesign of
the project.
2. If the Planning Commission believes that there are insufficient facts to support
the findings for approval, the Planning Commission should deny the application
requests.
Prepared by:
aime Murillo, Associate Planner
Submitted by:
Patrick J. Alford, Planning Manager
ATTACHMENTS
PG 2 Pfejeet Plans
PC 3 Basic Lease Provisions
PC 4 Security and Crowd Management Plan
PC 5 Police Department Memorandum
PC 6 Design Examples
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Attachment N®. PC 3
Basic Lease Provisions
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BASIC LEASE PROVISIONS
Effective Date of Lease: the 1" day of January, 2010
Landlord: Theresa C. Morrison, Trustee of the
William J. Cagney Trust dated April 17, 1987
Landlord's Notice Address: William J. Cagney Trust
Theresa Cagney Morrison, Trustee
c/o CE Property Management Services
1953 San Elijo Avenue, Suite 202
Cardiff, California 92007
ATTN: Judy Lehnhoff, Director of Property Management
AND
P. O. Box 549
Cardiff, California 92007
Additional Notice Address: William J. Cagney Trust
Attn: Theresa C. Morrison, Trustee
1953 San Elijo Avenue, Suite 202
Cardiff, California 92007
Address for
Payment of rent: Same as above for Landlord's notice
Tenant: MARIO MAROVIC AND ASHLEA ESPARZA MAROVIC,
Husband and Wife
Tenant's Notice Address:
Premises Street Address : 3011 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, California 92663 -3809
Premises Floor Area:
and 047 - 060 -06) collectively contain approximately 14,180 square feet
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Base Term:
Option(s):
Date of Delivery:
First Twelve Month's
Minimum Annual Rent:
Security Deposit:
First Month's Prepaid Rent:
Percentage Rent Rate:
Tenant's Trade Name:
Permitted Use:
Broker:
EXHIBITS:
of land area (within which there exists a building of approximately
5.134 sauare feet).
Ten (I0) years
One (1) option of five (5) years
with Minimum Annual Rent as set forth in Exhibit C, Options
Subject first to the provisions of Section 27.e) contained herein,
Landlord will deliver the Premises to Tenant within 3 days following
condition as of the date of delivery.
Cyndi Ybarra (for Landlord)
"A" Site Plan
"B" Work Letter
"C" Options
"C -I" Acknowledgment of Commencement of Term
"D" Rent Schedule
"G" Tenant's Estoppel Certificate
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Security and Crowd Management Plan
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SECURITY PERSONNEL
All security personnel will be directly employed by the Malarky's Irish Pub and as such will be subject to
all Malarky's Irish Pub procedures and policies. Including but not limited to having a current guard card
for the duration of employment, fulfilling Malarky's training course and being L.E.A.D certified. All
records will be kept on file and accessible to the manager on duty.
Malarky's security personnel responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Verifying that guests are of appropriate age and posses current up to date California acceptable
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• Greeting Customers
• Enforcing dress code:
o No tank tops
o No bandanas
o No club affiliation(gang attire)
o No sports jerseys
o No UFC affiliated attire (tapout)
o California casual attire
Maintaining a clear and safe environment both inside and outside the business
• Observing for over intoxicated guest
o Not allowing any such person entrance to the business
i Being proactive by watching for aggressive or confrontational guests
• Intervening before a verbal altercation before it becomes a problem
• Helping to keep order and clear passage for both guests and personnel alike
• Keeping an accurate count of guests and employed personnel in the building
• Helping to ensure that no minors are being served alcohol
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Two security members will be inside with pre- designated posts to help prevent congestion. They will
also be responsible for helping to maintain a safe environment by observing for over intoxicated guests
and potentially violent guests or situations
We will have a security staff member at each door from 9PM till close.
On any given night we will have one security person for every 50 persons in the building. In addition to
having security staff on duty we will also have a 16 camera video surveillance system that cover most
parts of the interior and some of the exterior including queuing and designated smoking areas. In a case
where our surveillance can be helpful we will be more than willing to turn over any video footage we
may have to Newport Police department.
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday
1 -2 Security Staff members at 913M, an additional 1 to 2 at 1oPM amount may vary depending
on the number of guests
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
2 Security staff members at 913M, an additional 2 to 3 at 10PM
We will increase security staff to accommodate and account for any national holidays, long weekends,
etc. As we understand that those particular days increase business.
SECURITY PERSONNEL UNIFORMS
All security personnel will be required to wear a Malarky's security uniform. The Malarky's Irish Pub will
provide the following items to complete the uniforms.
An identifying tag with SECURITY etched into it to help identify them as security personnel
Flashlights, digital counters, black lights for the doors, current ID books, 30x Magnifying loop, Kenwood
2 way radios with Pryme noise reduction acoustic ear pieces
In addition, Security personnel will be required to carry current guard cards and ID on them at all times.
CONTROL AND CLEARANCE OF PARKING LOT /SIDEWARLD /QUEUING AREA
When the first two security personnel have clocked in one will be instructed to do a physical count to
establish our current head count. Once the first security member has completed a count they are to set
both counters to our current head count. From this point anyone entering or exiting will be accounted
for by communicating via radio.
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Once we have reached capacity and there is need for a queue, all guests will be asked from the front
entrance only. The line will form on the front side of the property and run in line with our property as to
not encroach on the public sidewalk. Anyone who wishes to smoke will be asked to smoke on the South
side of building at which time the South side door will be for exit only and smoking. When a guest steps
outside to smoke they receive a stamp and will still be included into capacity count. If a person leaves
from the South side of the building, the security member stationed at that door will radio to the person
stationed on the Front door the amount of people exiting. The security staff member on the Front door
will do the same and also radio the amount of people entering to help insure an accurate count at both
doors. Security personnel will be in constant communication with each other and managers throughout
the night.
Malarky's Irish Pub Security personnel will be required to perform periodic patrols of the immediate
parking lot to ensure no loitering littering, graffiti or illegal consumption of alcohol or narcotics. If any
persons are observed partaking in any illegal activities they will be asked to cease and desist and the
manager on duty will be notified and in turn will notify the Newport police department.
Upon closing, 3 of the Malarky's security personnel will patrol the parking lot in our immediate area to
ensure safe departure of Malarky's guest and pedestrians. Once the parking lot is clear a member of the
Malarky's security staff will be required to sweep the immediate area of the business to make it is free
of trash cigarette butts and debris that any have accumulated due to business operations.
INCIDENTS INVOLVING FORCE
Malarky's Irish Pub has a strict no hands on policy. We have instructed all personnel to avoid aggressive
or forceful confrontation with a potentially aggressive guest. We encourage a verbal and diplomatic
resolution to a problem guest. We only condone reasonable force to subdue an aggressive guest if
they're a direct threat to themselves, another guest or other member of Malarky's personnel.
If force is required in any way security personnel are required to follow the strict procedures that have
been set forth and signed by each security staff member established by the Malarky's Irish Pub. These
procedures include notifying Newport Police Department as soon as it is safe or situation allows
INTOXICATED PERSONS
Once an over intoxicated guest has been identified, the security member will notify the manager. At that
point all serving staff will be notified that the person in question will no longer be served alcohol. If the
person in question is with a group of people the manager and a member of the security staff will
approach one of his /her sober friends to possible assist in getting the person in question an alternative
form of transportation home. As according to California law it is illegal to serve or have a person who is
obviously intoxicated in your establishment.
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If the person in question is alone a manager accompanied by a security staff member will approach the
guest and inform them that we will no longer by law be allowed to serve them alcohol. At which point
the manager will offer an alternative mean of transportation i.e. Taxi or a friend to pick them up. If the
person refuses and insists on driving the security staff member will then keep the person in a question
engaged conversation while the Malarky's manager on duty will call Newport Police Department and
no them of the situation providing them with any pertinent information.
It is Malarky's policy to assist an intoxicated person in finding an alternate means of transportation
home other than driving.
VERIFYING AGE /CHECKING IDENTIFICATION
When greeting customers, Security personnel will be responsible for making sure that the guest entering
is of age, has a current California accepted bona -feed ID. The ID should be current and offer a physical
description, have a photo and show date of birth to be 21yrs of age or older. If the security member
greeting has any questions about the ID they will be instructed to consult our most current California
acceptable ID book provided by one of our local distributors. Malarky's enforces the F.L.A.G. procedure.
Feel — Feel the ID for any inconsistencies. Cracking, Peeling, Texture
Look — Look at the ID to make sure all information is correct and current and make sure the
person on the ID is the person presenting it.
live?
Ask — Ask questions. For example. Are you 21 or older? What is your birthday? Where do you
Give Back — Once they have determined that the person possessing the ID is 21 years of age or
older, they will give the ID back to the person and allow them the enter
If determined that the ID presented is not real or is another person than the one presenting it. The
greeting security member will notify the manager on duty, confiscate the ID and provide the person with
a receipt and instructions that it will be turned over to the Newport Police Department within 24 hours
and can be claimed there.
We also provide our security staff that greets guests with a black light to help identify any black light
sensitive printings and a 30x magnifying loop for Micro printing.
CONCLUSION
We at the Malarky's Irish Pub understand the importance of being proactive when it comes to security
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situations. It is important to be firm and impartial. We also stress to our security staff to stick to the
facts when dealing with a situation. Opinions and personal feeling may not and cannot be a part of
decision making when it comes to the safety and control of the guests. We also stress the importance of
communication between servers security and managers. That is why whenever we have security staffs
on duty all security and managers will be wearing a radio to help aid in communication and
professionalism. We have a managers involved in any security related issue whenever possible. All
security personnel are instructed never to handle a situation by themselves. We take a great pride in
having a knowledgeable friendly and professional security staff.
We at the Malarky's Irish Pub also understand the importance of police involvement in altercations or
other specific security issues. It is important to be willing to work with the Newport Police Department
to help us insure the safety of our guest and pedestrian walking by our establishment. We encourage
notes comments and support of the Newport Police Department.
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Attachment No. PC 5
Police Department Memorandum
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City of Newport Beach
Police Department
Memorandum
December 9, 2010
TO: Jaime Murillo, Associate Planner
FROM: Detective Bryan Moore
SUBJECT: Malarky's Irish Pub, 3011 Newport Boulevard, Use Permit No.
2010 -039, (PA2010 -172).
At your request, the police department has reviewed the project application for
Malarky's Irish Pub, located at 3011 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach. The
applicant requests to expand the existing restaurant and bar. The expansion
includes remodeling the interior of the facility to create a new seating area and to
provide ADA compliant restrooms. The interior net public area (NPA) is
proposed to increase by 649 square feet. A new 796 square foot outdoor patio is
also proposed to be constructed. Overall, the facility will have a total NPA of
2,735 square feet. In addition, the applicant is proposing to renovate the exterior
of the facility including the installation of new signs, awnings and an entry
canopy. Proposed hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
The applicant will be proposing valet parking on the weekends to accommodate
the peak parking demand of 57 spaces. It is also the applicant's intent to utilize
the valet to mitigate noise and prevent loitering in the adjacent parking lot. A
valet parking management plan is currently under preparation.
The applicant currently holds a Type 47 (On Sale General — Eating Place) "
license, in good standing, with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
I have included a report by Crime Analyst Paul Salenko that provides detailed
statistical information related to calls for service in and around the applicant's
place of business. This report indicates that this new location is within an area
where the number of crimes is at least 75% higher than the average of all
reporting districts in the City. This location is also within an RD that is over the
Orange County per capita of ABC licenses.
Applicant History
The applicant, Mario Marovic, is a resident of Corona del Mar and has been the
principle owner /operator of Malarky's Irish Pub since April of 2010.
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The Marovic family has been in the restaurant business since 1973 with Mario
first acquiring ownership in 1998. Mario Marovic also owns several other
residential and commercial properties in Newport Beach, including the District
Lounge and the Landmark Steakhouse.
Morovic intends on maintaining Malarky's as a traditional Irish pub; however, he
proposes several renovations that will aesthetically improve the exterior and
interior of the restaurant. Marovic envisions that the expanded interior / patio will
be utilized for dining where breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served 7 days a
week. Additionally, Marovic plans on providing an upscale menu of traditional
Irish cuisine that will enhance the overall quality of the restaurant.
Marovic also acknowledges that after 10:00 p.m. the establishment will primarily
be utilized as a bar; however, he does wish to make a late night menu available
until close.
Police Activities and Calls for Service Data 1Malarkv's Irish Pub)
The below information represents the time period between December 1, 2009
through December 1, 2010:
TYPE CALLS /INCIDENTS NOTES
Fights /Disturbance Calls
23
Batteries, loud music, keep the peace
B &P Violations
1
Minor in Possession of Alcohol
Alcohol Related Arrests
2
(1 ) DUI and (2) public intoxication
Officer Initiated Activity
29
Bar checks, subject/vehicle stops
Misc
15
Alarm, theft reports, MC violations
*The above table is a cursory look at calls for service. The individual details of
each event have riot been investigated.
Recommendations
The proposed location for Malarky's Irish Pub is located in RD (reporting district)
15 which is the most concentrated area for retail alcohol establishments in
Newport Beach (1 ABC license for every 38 residents). Additionally, this RD had
a total of 946 reported crimes as compared to a City wide reporting district
average of 162 reported crimes (483.95 % above the City wide RD average).
These statistics would tend to indicate that there is a strong correlation between
the over - concentration of ABC establishments and police related activity.
Additionally, Malarky's Irish Pub has traditionally operated primarily as a bar
between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. Per the applicant's proposal, this
will remain the same; however, an outdoor patio will be added and the interior
square footage will increase which will raise the total occupancy of the
establishment. Despite the best operator's intentions, the Police Department
believes that this change will have a significant impact on noise with regard to the
nearby residential areas.
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We are also projecting that the applicant's proposal will result in an increase in
police related activities and calls for police services. The resources required to
address these events would detract from our ability to provide police services to
the other areas of the community; therefore, we are recommending against the
expansion of the interior of Malarky's Irish Pub.
The Police Department is not opposed to the addition of an outdoor patio;
however, we would recommend that the outdoor patio close at 10:00 p.m., daily.
We feel that these recommended hours would limit the effects that noise will
have on the neighboring residential areas.
Should this application approved, the Police Department recommends the
following conditions:
Signs and Displays
Any signs or displays would need to conform to City requirements. 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, which are
clearly visible to the exterior, shall constitute a violation of this condition.
Hours of Operation
The current hours of operation are from 7:30 a.m. until 2:00 a.m.
The Police Department recommends that the outdoor patio close at 10:00 p.m.,
daily.
Security
The applicant shall provide licensed security personnel. A comprehensive
security plan for the permitted uses shall be submitted for review and approval by
the Newport Beach Police Department. 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.
Employee Training
Require all owners, managers, and employees selling alcoholic beverages to
undergo and successfully complete a certified training program in responsible
methods and skills for serving and selling alcoholic beverages.
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Additional Comments
For the purposes of this application, staff may also want to consider establishing
conditions that would require a special event permit. A special event permit may
be required for any event or promotional activity outside the normal operational
characteristics of the proposed operation. For example, events likely to attract
large crowds, events for which an admission fee is charged, events that include
any form of contract promoters, or any other activities as specified in the Newport
Beach Municipal Code to require such permits.
Other Recommended Conditions
In addition, the Police Department has determined that the following conditions
would be appropriate for the conditional use permit for the business:
Approval does not permit the premises to operate as a bar, tavern,
cocktail lounge or nightclub as defined by the Newport Beach Municipal
Code, unless the planning commission first approves a use permit.
2. No alcoholic beverages shall be consumed on any property adjacent the
licensed premises under the control of the licensee.
3. No "happy hour" type of reduced price alcoholic beverage promotion shall
be allowed except when offered in conjunction with food ordered from the
full service menu. There shall be no reduced price alcoholic beverage
promotion after 9 p.m.
4. Petitioner shall not share any profits or pay any percentage or commission
to a promoter or any other person based upon monies collected as a door
charge, cover charge, or any other form of admission charge, including
minimum drink orders or the sale of drinks.
5. The quarterly gross sales of alcoholic beverages shall not exceed the
gross sales of food during the same period. The licensee shall at all times
maintain records, which reflect separately the gross sales of food and the
gross sales of alcoholic beverages of the licensed business. These
records shall be kept no less frequently than on a quarterly basis and shall
be made available to the police department on demand.
6. There shall be no on -site radio, television, video, film or other electronic
media broadcasts, including recordings to be broadcasted at a later time,
which include the service of alcoholic beverages, without first obtaining an
approved special event permit issued by the City of Newport Beach.
7. There shall be no live entertainment allowed on the premises.
8. There shall be no dancing allowed on the premises.
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9. No games or contests requiring or involving the consumption of alcoholic
beverages shall be permitted.
10. Food service from the regular menu must be available to patrons until
close.
11. Strict adherence to maximum occupancy limits is required.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (949) 644 -3725.
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Police Department
Memorandum
December 6, 2010
TO: Makana Nova, Assistant Planner
FROM: Paul Salenko, Crime Analyst
SUBJECT: Alcohol Related Statistics
At your request, our office has reviewed police services data for the Malarky's Irish Pub at
3011 Newport Blvd. This area encompasses our reporting district (RD) number 15 as well as
part of Census Tract 635. This report reflects City of Newport Beach crime data for calendar
year 2009, which is the most current data available.
Calls for Service Information
City wide there were approximately 69,294 calls for police services during this time, of which
6,663 were in RD15. 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 6,194 crimes reported to the Newport Beach Police Department during this
period. Of this total, 2,884 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
3,350 were Part Two crimes. The Part One crime rate for the entire city during this same
period was 3,297.31 per 100,000 people. The national Part One crime rate was 3,667.02* per
100,000 people.
Crimes
RD 15
Newport Beach
California*
National*
Part 1
343
2,884
1,184,073
10,639,369
Part 2
242
3,350
N/A
N/A
Part 1Crime Rate
11,506.43
3,297.31
3,203.52
3,465.52
The number of active ABC licenses in this RD is 79 **
Per capita ratio 1 license for every 38 residents.
This reporting district had a total of 946 reported crimes as compared to a City wide
reporting district average of 162 reported crimes. This reporting district is 784 crimes more
or 483.95% above the Citywide reporting district average. This location is within an RD that
is over the Orange County per capita average of ABC licenses * *.
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Arrest Information
There were 80 DUI arrests and 281 Plain Drunk arrest in this area during this same period as
compared to 1,270 for the entire city. This RD amounts to 28.43% of the DUI /Drunk 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
(DUI /Drunk)
Total Arrests
RD 15
Newport Beach
361
1,270
796
3,595
California* National*
324,442 2,094,731
1,474,004 13,687,241
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 13 and RD 16
Crimes
RD 13
RD 16
Part 1
112
167
Part 2
79
107
Crime Rate
5,812.62
6,003.49
Arrests (DUI /Drunk)
39
110
Total Arrests
161
323
Calls For Service
2,554
3,261
Number of active ABC licenses
6 **
6 **
Per capita ratiol license for every
321* residents
464* residents.
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 86,252.
*These numbers are from the 2009 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. As of June 30, 2009 the Orange County average
of active, retail ABC licenses was 1 license for every 542 residents. (5,589 licenses and a
population of 3,026,786)
If you are in need of any further assistance, please contact me at (949) 644 -3791.
Paul Salenko
Crime Analysis Unit
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