HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC2020-010 - APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. UP2019-050 TO ALLOW A CHANGE IN THE HOURS OF OPERATION, HAPPY HOUR, THE SALE OF ALCOHOL FOR OFF-SITE CONSUMPTION, AND LIVERESOLUTION NO. PC2020-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. UP2019-050 TO ALLOW A
CHANGE IN THE HOURS OF OPERATION, HAPPY HOUR, THE
SALE OF ALCOHOL FOR OFF-SITE CONSUMPTION, AND LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT FOR AN EXISTING RESTAURANT LOCATED
AT 111 21sr PLACE (PA2019-162)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. An application was filed by ii Farro Gaffe & Restaurant, Inc. dba ii Farro Restaurant
("Applicant"), with respect to property located at 111 21 st Place, and legally described as
Lot 17 and a Portion of the Abandoned Street in Block 21 of Tract No. 512 ("Property"),
requesting approval of a conditional use permit.
2. The Applicant requests to amend the currently effective Use Permit No. UP3690 and
Outdoor Permit No. OD0032 in order to change operational restrictions for an existing
restaurant. The Applicant specifically requests the following: (1) to change the allowed
hours of operation to 6 a.m. to 1 :30 a.m., daily, with alcohol service not beginning until 11
a.m.; (2) to allow a happy hour prior to 9 p.m.; (3) to allow the sale of alcohol for off-site
consumption on a limited basis with a Type 21 Alcoholic Beverage Control ("ABC")
License; and (4) to allow limited live entertainment ("Project").
The Property is designated by the City of Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element
and Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code ("NBMC") as
Mixed Use Water Related (MU-W2).
3. The Property is located within the coastal zone. The City of Newport Beach Local Coastal
Program Coastal Land Use Plan category is Mixed-Use Water Related (MU-W) and it is
within the Mixed-Use Water Related (MU-W2) Coastal Zoning District under Title 21 (Local
Coastal Program Implementation Plan) of the NBMC. The present use of the Property is a
restaurant. There is no physical expansion proposed as part of the Project nor is there any
change proposed that is anticipated to significantly change the intensity of the existing use;
therefore, a coastal development permit is not required.
4. A public hearing was held on April 23, 2020, in the Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center
Drive, Newport Beach. A notice of time, place and purpose of the public hearing was
given in accordance with California Government Code Section 54950 et seq. ("Ralph M.
Brown Act"), Chapter 20.62 of the NBMC. Evidence, both written and oral, was
presented to, and considered by, the Planning Commission at this public hearing.
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SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
1. This Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to
Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code
of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a
significant effect on the environment.
2. The Class 1 exemption includes the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing,
licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical
equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use. The
Project is limited to operational changes and aesthetic upgrades to the interior of the
existing restaurant space.
SECTION 3. REQUIRED FINDINGS.
Conditional Use Permit Findings
In accordance with Section 20.52.020(F) (Use Permit, Required Findings) of the NBMC, the
following findings and facts in support of such findings are set forth:
Finding:
A. The use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The General Plan land use designation for the Property is MU-W2. The MU-W2
designation applies to waterfront properties in which marine-related uses may be
intermixed with general commercial, visitor-serving commercial, and residential dwelling
units on the upper floors. The eating and drinking establishment is consistent with this
land use designation. Eating and drinking establishment uses can be expected to be
found in this area and similar locations and are complementary to the surrounding
commercial and residential uses.
2. Inasmuch as the proposed application will not result in an increase in the floor area ratio,
the project is consistent with the Land Use Element development limitations.
3. The Project is consistent with General Plan Land Use Policy LU6.8.2 (Component
Districts), which emphasizes that McFadden Square should be utilized as one of the
primary activity centers within the City. Changing the operational characteristics of the
existing eating and drinking establishment to allow an earlier opening hour for coffee and
breakfast service and to allow limited alcohol sales for off-site consumption help to diversify
the use and provide an additional visitor-and local-serving convenience.
4. Eating and drinking establishments are common in the vicinity along the Balboa
Peninsula and are frequented by visitors and residents. The establishment is compatible
with the land uses permitted within the surrounding neighborhood.
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5. The Property is not part of a specific plan area.
Finding:
B. The use is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with all other
applicable provisions of the Zoning Code and the Municipal Code.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The Property is located in the MU-W2 Zoning District. The MU-W2 applies to waterfront
properties in which marine-related uses may be intermixed with general commercial,
visitor-serving commercial and residential dwelling units on the upper floors. Food
service uses are permitted subject to the approval of either a minor or a conditional use
permit.
2. A restaurant has been operating at the Property since 1991. The proposed changes will
diversify the use by allowing the opportunity for the Applicant to serve coffee and
breakfast and to allow patrons to purchase wine for off-site consumption with their
meals.
3. The Property does not provide on-site parking, but the proposed changes are not
anticipated to change the parking demand significantly. The McFadden Square area is
adequately served by the two adjacent municipal lots throughout most of the year and
the close proximity to multiple commercial uses and coastal resources will result in
shared trips to the project site and surrounding area.
Finding:
C. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the use are compatible with
the allowed uses in the vicinity.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1 . The operation of the eating and drinking establishment will be restricted to the hours
between 6 a.m. to 1 :30 a.m., daily, with alcohol sales and service not commencing until 11
a.m., daily. The hours are compatible with other late night eating and drinking
establishments in the area.
2. A restaurant has been operating in this location since 1991. The design of the restaurant
space, its operation, and the location have all proven to be compatible with the vibrant
McFadden Square entertainment area.
3. The Project includes conditions of approval to ensure that potential conflicts are
minimized to the greatest extent possible. Although the eating and drinking
establishment is located approximately 10 feet from residential units across the alley to
the north, the building is oriented toward the adjacent multi-tenant commercial structure
and the parking lot, away from the nearby mixed-use structures. The existing outdoor
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dining area is bounded by a wrought iron guardrail. Activity from the establishment will
be buffered from the residential uses across 22 nd Street. The Applicant is also required
to control trash and litter around the Property.
4. The restrictions on the proposed live entertainment to only allow acoustic sets and to
cease any live entertainment by 11 p.m. are intended to help ensure there are no noise
impacts to any surrounding sensitive land uses.
5. The operational conditions of approval recommended by the Newport Beach Police
Department relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages, including an Operator License,
will help ensure compatibility with the surrounding uses and minimize alcohol related
impacts. The project has been conditioned to ensure the welfare of the surrounding
community.
6. The Property is located in a relatively dense area with multiple uses within a short
distance of each other. The McFadden Square area is conducive to a significant amount
of walk-in patrons. The area experiences parking shortages in the day time during the
summer months, but parking is typically available during the rest of the year. Two (2)
municipal parking lots and on-street parking are available in the area to accommodate the
proposed use in the off-season months.
7. The Project is not expected to noticeably change the parking demand in the McFadden
Square area.
Finding:
D. 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.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The Project is located within an existing commercial building. The existing tenant space
is designed and developed for an eating and drinking establishment. The design, size,
location, and operating characteristics of the use are compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood.
2. Adequate public and emergency vehicle access, public services, and utilities are
provided to the Property. The proposed operational changes to the restaurant would
not impact public services or utilities.
3. The Public Works Department and Life Safety Services (Fire) Division have reviewed
the application and have no concerns regarding the operation.
4. Any tenant improvements to the Project will comply with all Building, Public Works, and
Fire Codes. All ordinances of the City and all conditions of approval will be complied
with.
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Finding:
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E. 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.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The Project has been reviewed and includes conditions of approval to ensure that potential
conflicts with the surrounding land uses are minimized to the greatest extent possible. 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 subject property and adjacent properties during business hours, if directly related to
the patrons of the establishment.
2. The establishment will provide an expanded offering of coffee and breakfast items, as
well as the sale of alcoholic beverages as a public convenience to the surrounding
neighborhood and visitors to the area. This will help continue to revitalize the project site
and provide an economic opportunity for the property owner to update the retail tenant
and service, which best serve the quality of life for the surrounding visitor-and local-
serving community.
3. The Project is located in a district that is subject to a captive market, which results in
shared trips, different peak periods for a variety of land uses, and a high level of
pedestrian and bicycle activity. These characteristics reduce the demand of the
expanded eating and drinking establishment and the number of parking spaces required
to serve the proposed use. Adequate parking is provided in the nearby municipal lots in
the off-season months and summer weekdays to accommodate the proposed use.
4. The existing outdoor dining area is facing southeastward towards the adjacent multi-
tenant commercial building and the public parking lot.
Alcohol Sales Finding
In accordance with Section 20.48.030 (Alcohol Sales) of the NBMC, the Planning Commission
must make the following finding for approval of a new alcoholic beverage license:
Finding:
F. The use is consistent with the purpose and intent of Section 20.48. 030 (Alcohol Sales) of
the Zoning Code.
Facts in Support of Finding:
In finding that the proposed use is consistent with NBMC Section 20.48.030 of the Zoning
Code, the following criteria must be considered:
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i. The crime rate in the reporting district and adjacent reporting districts as compared to other
areas in the City.
1. The Property is located in Reporting District (RD) 15, which includes most of the
commercial establishments for the Balboa Peninsula south of Coast Highway and 20 th
Street. The Police Department is required to report offenses of Part One Crimes
combined with all arrests for other crimes, both felonies and misdemeanors (except
traffic citations) to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Part One Crimes are
the eight (8) most serious crimes defined by the FBI Uniform Crime Report: criminal
homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny-theft, auto theft, and
arson. RD 15 is considered a higher crime area, as compared to other reporting districts
in the City. The RD 15 crime count is 614, which is 357 percent over the Citywide crime
count average of 140. The higher crime rate within this reporting district is largely due
to the number of visitors to the Balboa Peninsula, the high concentration of restaurants,
visitor-serving uses, and the high ratio of nonresidential to residential uses in RD 15. In
comparison, RD 13 is 23 percent over the Citywide average, RD 12 is 9 percent over
the Citywide average, and RD 16 is 91 percent over the Citywide average.
2. While the proposed project is located in an area that has a high concentration of alcohol
licenses, staff feels it is acceptable to allow the proposed expansion of the privileges of
the current establishment. The expanded privileges would provide enhanced
opportunities for customers and could improve the viability of the business. The Police
Department does not object to this project as conditioned and the business would be
required to obtain an Operator License.
ii. The numbers of alcohol-related calls for service, crimes, or arrests in the reporting district
and in adjacent reporting districts.
1. RD 15 had a higher percentage of alcohol-related crimes in 2019, compared to all
adjacent reporting districts; however, this is to be expected given that this figure includes
driving under the influence (DUI), public intoxication, and liquor law violations, and the
area is highly concentrated with commercial establishments. From January 1, 2019,
through December 31, 2019, the Police Department reported no Part One Crime
incidents and one Part Two Crime incident. None of the calls received were a result of
over-service of alcohol or neglect in responsibility by the applicant.
iii. The proximity of the establishment to residential zoning districts, day care centers,
hospitals, park and recreation facilities, places of worship, schools, other similar uses, and
any uses that attract minors.
1. The Project site is located in a mixed-use zoning district, which allows for residential
uses when intermixed with nonresidential uses. Although not a residential use, there is
a boutique hotel (Doryman's Inn) immediately across 21 st Place, above Rockin' Baja
Lobster and 21 Oceanfront restaurants. The nearest residential district is located
approximately 350 feet east of the project site, halfway down Court Avenue. The nearest
residential units are located 10 feet across the rear alley to the northeast of the subject
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property in a mixed-use building. The existing restaurant is separated from nearby
residences due to the orientation of the tenant space, which faces the adjoining
commercial buildings across the 21 st Place right-of-way and the public parking lot. The
nearest recreational facilities, the beach and the Newport Pier, are located
approximately 260 feet to the southwest of the subject property. The nearest church,
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, is located approximately 0.5 miles to the east of the
subject property along West Balboa Boulevard. The nearest school, Newport
Elementary School, is located 0.7 miles to the east of the subject property along West
Balboa Boulevard. The nearest day care center, Children's Center by the Sea, is
approximately 0.6 miles to the east along West Balboa Boulevard. The proposed use is
surrounded by other commercial, retail, and office uses on the ground level.
iv. The proximity to other establishments selling alcoholic beverages for either off-site or on-
site consumption.
1. The location of the establishment is in close proximity to several establishments with
alcohol licenses on the Balboa Peninsula including the Stag Bar, Rockin' Baja Lobster,
21 Oceanfront Restaurant, The Blue Beet, and Baja Sharkeez, among others. All of
these establishments have late-night and early-morning hours, and most are also are
open for breakfast. The RD 15 statistics indicate an over-concentration of alcohol
licenses within this statistical area.
2. The per capita ratio of one license for every 63 residents is higher than all adjacent
census tracts and the average citywide ratio. This is due to the higher concentration of
commercial land uses, many of them visitor-serving, and lower number of residential
properties in the RD 15 area. While the proposed establishment is located in close
proximity to other establishments selling alcoholic beverages, staff believes the physical
and operational characteristics of the proposed establishment would make the
continuation of alcoholic beverage sales appropriate at this location. Staff, including the
Police Department, believes the expanded privileges requested, subject to the included
conditions of approval, should not prove detrimental to the area considering the number
and proximity of nearby establishments that serve alcohol.
v. Whether or not the proposed amendment will resolve any current objectionable conditions.
1. Expanding the privileges of the existing establishment will allow the restaurant to diversify
its offerings as a convenience to its patrons. There are no current objectionable conditions
to resolve through approval of this Conditional Use Permit.
Additional Considerations
In accordance with 20.48.090 (Eating and Drinking Establishments), the review authority shall
make the following considerations when reviewing an application to allow an eating or drinking
place to sell, serve, or give away alcohol:
i. Evaluate the potential impacts upon adjacent uses outlined in subsection (F)(3)(a) of
this section (Late-Hour Operations). For the purposes of this subsection, "adjacent uses"
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shall mean those uses within one hundred (100) feet of the proposed use, as measured
between the nearest lot lines;
1. See facts in support of Finding F.
ii. Consider the proximity to other establishments selling alcoholic beverages for either off-
site or on-site consumption;
1. See facts in support of Finding F.iii.
iii. Make the findings in Section 20.48.030(C)(3) (Alcohol Sales-Off-Sale).
1. See facts in support of Finding F.
SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby finds this project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section
15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of
Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a significant
effect on the environment.
2. The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby approves Conditional Use
Permit No. UP2019-050, subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit "A," which is attached
hereto and incorporated by reference.
3. This action shall become final and effective 14 days following the date this Resolution
was adopted unless within such time an appeal is filed with the City Clerk in accordance
with the provisions of NBMC Title 20 Planning and Zoning.
4. This Resolution supersedes Use Permit No. UP3690 and Outdoor Dining Permit No.
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OD0032, which upon vesting of the rights authorized by this Conditional Use Permit,
shall become null and void. However, the vested rights granted by Use Permit No.
UP3690 and Outdoor Dining Permit No. OD0032 shall continue and are incorporated
into this Conditional Use Permit.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 2JRD DAY OF APRIL, 2020.
AYES : Ellmore, Klaustermeier, Kleiman, Koetting, Lowrey , Rosene , and Weigand .
NOES:
ABSTAIN :
ABSENT:
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
(Project-specific conditions are in italics)
1. The development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved site plan, floor
plans and building elevations stamped and dated with the date of this approval. (Except as
modified by applicable conditions of approval.)
2. Conditional Use Permit No. UP2019-050 shall expire unless exercised within 24 months
from the date of approval as specified in Section 20.54.060 of the NBMC, unless an
extension is otherwise granted.
3. The Project is subject to all applicable City ordinances, policies, and standards, unless
specifically waived or modified by the conditions of approval.
4. The Applicant shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws. Material violation of
any of those laws in connection with the use may be cause for revocation of this
Conditional Use Permit.
5. This Conditional Use Permit may be modified or revoked by the City Council or Planning
Commission should they determine that the proposed 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.
6. Any change in operational characteristics, expansion in area, or other modification to
the approved plans, may require an amendment to this Conditional Use Permit or the
processing of a new Conditional Use Permit.
7. Should the Property be sold or otherwise come under different ownership, any future
owners or assignees shall be notified of the conditions of this approval by either the
current business owner, Property owner or the leasing agent.
8. Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the Applicant shall pay any unpaid
administrative costs associated with the processing of this application to the Planning
Division.
9. A copy of this approval letter shall be incorporated into the Building Division and field
sets of plans prior to issuance of the building permits.
10. Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the Applicant shall submit to the Planning
Division an additional copy of the approved architectural plans for inclusion in the
Conditional Use Permit file. The plans shall be identical to those approved by all City
departments for building permit issuance. The approved copy shall include architectural
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sheets only and shall be reduced in size to 11 inches by 17 inches. The plans shall
accurately depict the elements approved by this Conditional Use Permit and shall
highlight the approved elements such that they are readily discernible from other
elements of the plans.
11. The accessory outdoor dining area shall be used in conjunction with the related adjacent
food establishment and shall be limited to a maximum of 179 square feet.
12. The seating within the accessory dining area shall be in substantial conformance with
the approved outdoor dining plan entitled "Outdoor Dining Permit No. 32, Detail Seating
Plan." The approved outdoor dining area shall be located on a solid surface in
accordance with this approved seating plan.
13. The use of umbrellas only for sunshade purposes shall be permitted; however, awnings
or other covering over the dining area shall be prohibited, unless otherwise approved by
an amendment to this Conditional Use Permit and may also be subject to the approval
of the Public Works Department.
14. There shall be no use of the accessory outdoor dining area separate from the interior of
the restaurant.
15. No furniture, tables, or chairs shall extend more than 10 feet from the face of the building
into the public right-of-way.
16. A minimum 10-foot clear pedestrian pathway shall be provided between any vertical
obstructions (i.e., light standards, parking meters, walls, furniture or chairs), unless
otherwise approved by the Public Works Department. Umbrellas may not encroach
beyond the dining area into the public right-of-way.
17. The hours of operation for the eating and drinking establishment shall be limited to the
hours between 6 a.m. and 1:30 a.m., daily. All customers shall vacate the establishment
no later than 30 minutes following this closing time. Alcohol sales and service shall not
commence prior to 11 a.m., daily.
18. The use of elevated counters, tables, and barstools are prohibited in the outdoor patio
area.
19. Alcoholic beverage sales from drive-up or walk-up service windows are prohibited.
20. The removal or relocation of tables, chairs, stools, or other furniture to accommodate an
area for standing or dancing shall be prohibited.
21. This approval is for a food service, eating and drinking establishment (i.e., a restaurant).
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The off-sale alcohol component authorized by a Type 21 (Off-Sale General) ABC license
shall be limited to beer and wine only and shall remain incidental to the restaurant
operation. There shall be no retail display of alcohol allowed that is visible from outside
the restaurant.
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22. There shall be no reduced price alcoholic beverage promotions affer 9:00 p.m.
23. Food sales from the walk-up service windows shall be prohibited affer restaurant
closing.
24. 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.
25. All proposed signs shall be in conformance with applicable provisions of NBMC Chapter
20.42 (Signs).
26. All lighting shall conform with the standards of Section 20.30.070 (Outdoor Lighting) of
the NBMC. The Community Development Director may order the dimming of light
sources or other remediation upon finding that the site is excessively illuminated. If
outdoor lighting is proposed, the Applicant shall submit a photometric survey as part of
the plan check to verify illumination complies with the Zoning Code standards.
27. The operator of the facility shall be responsible for the control of noise generated by the
subject facility including, but not limited to, noise generated by patrons, food service
operations, and mechanical equipment. All noise generated by the proposed use shall
comply with the provisions of Chapter 10.26 of the NBMC. Pre-recorded music may be
played in the tenant space, provided exterior noise levels outlined below are not
exceeded. The noise generated by the proposed use shall comply with the provisions
of Chapter 10.26 of the NBMC. The maximum noise shall be limited to no more than
depicted below for the specified time period unless the ambient noise level is higher:
Between the hours of Between the hours of
7 a.m. and 10 P.m. 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
interior exterior interior exterior
Measured at the property line of
commercially zoned property: N/A 65 dBA N/A 60 dBA
Measured at the property line of
residentially zoned property: N/A 60 dBA N/A 50 dBA
Residential property: 45 dBA 55 dBA 40dBA 50 dBA
28. That no outdoor sound system, loudspeakers, or paging system shall be permitted in
conjunction with the facility.
29. Construction activities shall comply with Section 10.28.040 of the NBMC, which restricts
hours of noise-generating construction activities that produce noise to between the
hours of 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on
Saturday. Noise-generating construction activities are not allowed on Saturdays,
Sundays or Holidays.
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30. The Applicant shall ensure that the trash dumpsters and/or receptacles are maintained
to control odors. This may include the provision of either fully self-contained dumpsters
or periodic steam cleaning of the dumpsters, if deemed necessary by the Planning
Division. Cleaning and maintenance of trash dumpsters shall be done in compliance
with the provisions of Title 14, including all future amendments (including Water Quality
related requirements).
31. The exterior of the business shall be maintained free of litter and graffiti at all times. The
owner or operator shall provide for daily removal of trash, litter debris, and graffiti from the
premises and on all abutting sidewalks within 20 feet of the premises. Graffiti shall be
removed within 48 hours of written notice from the City.
32. Prior to final of the building permits, the Applicant shall prepare and submit a practical
program for controlling litter, spills, and stains resulting from the use on the site and
adjacent areas to the Planning Division for review. The building permit shall not be
finaled and use cannot be implemented until that program is approved. The program
shall include a detailed time frame for the policing and cleanup of the public sidewalk
and right-of-way in front of the subject property as well as the adjacent public right-of-
way (25 feet north and south of the subject property) not just in front of the subject tenant
space. Failure to comply with that program shall be considered a violation of the use
permit and shall be subject to administrative remedy in accordance with Chapter 1.05
of the NBMC that includes issuance of a citation of violation and monetary fines.
33. Deliveries and refuse collection for the facility shall be prohibited between the hours of
10 p.m. and 8 a.m., daily, unless otherwise approved by the Community Development
Director, and may require an amendment to this Conditional Use Permit.
34. All doors and windows of the facility shall remain closed after 11 p.m., daily, except for the
ingress and egress of patrons and employees.
35. Storage outside of the building in the front or at the rear of the property shall be
prohibited, with the exception of the trash container on pick-up days.
36. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Applicant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless
City, its City Council, its boards and commissions, officials, officers, employees, and agents
from and against any and all claims, demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of
action, suits, losses, judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including
without limitation, attorney's fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature
whatsoever which may arise from or in any manner relate (directly or indirectly) to City's
approval of the ii Farro Gaffe Trattoria Use Permit Amendment including, but not limited to,
the Conditional Use Permit No. UP2019-050 (PA2019-162). This indemnification shall
include, but not be limited to, damages awarded against the City, if any, costs of suit,
attorneys' fees, and other expenses incurred in connection with such claim, action, causes
of action, suit or proceeding whether incurred by Applicant, City, and/or the parties initiating
or bringing such proceeding. The Applicant shall indemnify the City for all of City's costs,
attorneys' fees, and damages which City incurs in enforcing the indemnification provisions
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set forth in this condition. The Applicant shall pay to the City upon demand any amount
owed to the City pursuant to the indemnification requirements prescribed in this condition.
Police Department
37. The operator of the establishment shall secure and maintain an Operator License pursuant
to NBMC Chapter 5.25.
38. The Operator License required to be obtained pursuant to Chapter 5.25 of the NBMC, may
be subject to additional and/or more restrictive conditions such as a security plan to
regulate and control potential late-hour nuisances associated with the operation of the
establishment.
39. The Applicant shall maintain a security recording system with a 30-day retention and make
those recordings available to the Police Department upon request.
40. A comprehensive security plan for the eating establishment shall be submitted for review
and approval by the Newport Beach Police Department. The procedures included in the
security plan shall be implemented and adhered to for the life of the Conditional Use
Permit.
41. The approval is for the operation of ii Farro Gaffe Trattoria, a food service, eating and
drinking establishment with late hours, outdoor dining, and on-sale and off-sale alcoholic
beverage service. The type of alcoholic beverage licenses issued by the California
Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control shall be a Type 47 (On-Sale General -Eating
Place), a Type 58 (Caterer) and a Type 21 (Off-Sale General) in conjunction with the
restaurant as the principal use of the facility. The off-sale component shall remain
incidental and accessory to the principal use.
42. Approval does not permit the premises to operate as a bar, tavern, cocktail lounge or
nightclub as defined by the NBMC.
43. No alcoholic beverages shall be consumed on any property adjacent to the licensed
premises under the control of the licensee.
44. There shall be no amplified live entertainment allowed on the premise. Live
entertainment shall be limited to acoustic sets only. Any live entertainment shall cease
by 11 p.m., daily.
45. There shall be no dancing allowed on the premises.
46. No games or contests requiring or involving the consumption of alcoholic beverages
shall be allowed.
47. The service and sale of packaged alcoholic beverages (i.e., bottled or canned) on the
outdoor dining area shall be prohibited.
48. Food service from the regular menu shall be made available to patrons until closing.
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49. Management shall maintain an operational log of daily activities related to the sale and
service of alcoholic beverages, as well as any additional security actions. Management
shall make this log available to the Newport Beach Police Department upon request.
50. 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 Newport Beach Police Department on demand.
51. 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.
52. Any event or activity staged by an outside promoter or entity, where the Applicant,
operator, owner or his 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 is
prohibited.
53. There shall be no on-site radio, televisions, 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.
54. A Special Events Permit is required for any event or promotional activity outside the
normal operational characteristics of the approved use, as conditioned, or 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 NBMC to require such
permits.
55. "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 of the sale
of drinks is prohibited (excluding charges for prix fixe meals).
56. 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 section 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.
57. Strict adherence to maximum occupancy limits is required.
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58. The Applicant is required to obtain all applicable permits from the City's Building Division
and Fire Department. A building permit is required to allow the change in use to an eating
and drinking establishment. The construction plans must comply with the most recent, City-
adopted version of the California Building Code. The construction plans must meet all
applicable State Disabilities Access requirements. Complete sets of drawings including
architectural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing plans shall be required at plan check.
59. Approval from the Orange County Health Department is required prior to the issuance of
a building permit.
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