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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 4City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Minutes April 8, 1999 morals, comfort and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood or be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City the following reasons: • The use of the structure for other than storage use will a,x create undue traffic hazards along Bayside Drive. • Tft, conversion of the storage area to living area will adversely effect the use the subject property and those in the s wounding neighborhood. • Improverhents to the storage area have been completedK,without the necessary approvals and permits. • The addition of liv Pg area within the front yard setback on Bayside Drive NN etrimental to the neighborhood due to the more int&Rse utilization of the area along Bayside Drive. " • Additional living area ca„ be accommodated within the buildable area of the lot °a, Additional Condition for Modification No. 4538 The use of the area above the garage shall be limiTV exclusively to storage only, and that the area shall be returned t and remain "unfinished, non - habitable" storage area only, and shall noe used for living purposes, and the storage area above the garage shall b returned to an "unfinished, non - habitable" condition within 90 days of the eeting which a final decision was made. INDEX FILE COPY SUBJECT: Galeos Cafe (Andrei Leontieff, contact person) Item No. 2 930 West Coast Highway UP No. 3649 • Use Permit No. 3649 Request to convert an existing specialty food service establishment (Specialty Approved Food Service Permit No. 61) to a full- service, small -scale eating and drinking establishmentwith alcoholic beverage service. The application also includes a request to establish a new alcoholic beverage service outlet pursuant to Chapter20.89 of the Municipal Code. Public comment opened. 5A City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Minutes April 8, 1999 INDEX Andr6 and Gordana Samardzic owners of the caf6 stated that they are just about breaking even with the service of breakfast and lunch. They hope that by applying for alcoholic beverage service they can generate business during the evening. Public comment was closed. Motion was made by Commissioner Gifford to approve Use Permit No. 3649 pursuant to the findings and conditions set forth in Exhibit A attached. Ayes: Fuller, Ashley, Selich, Gifford, Kranzley and Hoglund Noes: None Absent: Tucker Abstain: None EXHIBIT "A" FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR Use Permit No. 3649 Findings: The Land Use Element of the General Plan designates the site for "Retail and Service Commercial" use. A restaurant use with alcoholic beverage service is considered a permitted use within this designation and is consistentwith the General Plan. 2. The project has been reviewed, and it has been determined that it is categorically exempt under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. 3. The waiver of restaurant development standards as they pertain to the site, off- street parking, landscaping and walls surrounding the restaurant site will not be detrimental to surrounding properties. The project meets the purpose and intent of the development standards of the Municipal Code for restaurants (full- service, small scale eating and drinking establishment) and will not be achieved to any greater extent by strict compliance with those requirements if the Planning Director approves this application,for the following reasons: The existing physical characteristics of the site are not proposed to be altered. Walls would adversely impact existing traffic circulation on the subject property from West Coast Highway. The some purpose or intent of the required walls surrounding the property to control noise can be achieved by the recommended limitation on the hours of operation which should g� City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Minutes April 8, 1999 INDEX prevent potential noise problems. • The change to the restaurant facility from Specialty Food does not constitute a significant change which warrants an increase in landscape area. 4. The proposed project is consistent with the purpose and intent of Chapter 20.89 of the Zoning Code (Alcoholic Beverage Outlets) for the following reasons: • The convenience of the public can arguably be served by the sale of desired beverages in a restaurant setting. • The project is in an area where the crime rate is less than the citywide average. • The percentage of alcohol - related arrests in the police reporting district in which the project is proposed is less than the percentage citywide, and the adjacent reporting districts are slightly higher than the citywide percentages due to more commercial land uses in these reporting districts. • There are no day care centers, schools, or park and recreation facilities in the vicinity of the project site, though there are residential uses located on the bluff overlooking the property. However, the project is not expected to be a problem since it is oriented so that the activity is directed away from the residential uses. 5. Approval of Use Permit No. 3649 to permit a full- service small -scale restaurant with service of on -sale alcoholic beverages will not, under the circumstances of the case be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood or be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City and is consistent with the legislative intent of Title 20 of this Code for the following reasons: • The restaurant use is compatible with the surrounding commercial uses since restaurant uses are typically allowed in commercial districts. • Conditions of approval have been included which should prevent problems associated with the service of alcoholic beverages and noise. • Adequate on -site parking is available for the existing and proposed uses. • The proposed use is a continuation of the existing food service use which serves the residential and commercial uses and 5� City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Minutes April 8, 1999 INDEX visiting tourists in the area. • The alcoholic beverage service is incidental to the primary use of the facility as a restaurant. • The establishment will provide regular food service from the full menu at all times the facility is open. • Because the restaurant does not have a bar area specifically designed for the service of alcoholic beverages, the potential number of Police and Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control problems in the area should be minimized. • A finding of public convenience and necessity can be made based on the public's desire for a variety of beverage choices in a restaurant setting. • The design of the proposed improvements will not conflict with any easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use of propertywithin the proposed development. Conditions: The development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved site plan, floor plan and elevations, except as noted below. 2. All applicable conditions of approval of Specialty Food Service Permit No. 61 shall no longer remain in effect. 3. The interior dining area shall be limited to 20 seats maximum as delineated on the approved floor plans. 4. One parking space for each 3 seats (8 parking spaces) shall be provided on -site. 5. The development standard pertaining to the site, perimeter walls, off - street parking and landscaping shall be waived. 6. No outdoor loudspeaker or paging system shall be permitted in conjunction with the proposed operation. The approval is only for the establishment of a restaurant type facility as defined by Title 20 of the Municipal Code, as the principal purpose for the sale or service of food and beverages. 8. This approval shall not be construed as permission to allow the facility to operate as a bar or tavern use as defined by the Municipal Code, unless a use permit is first approved by the Planning Commission. The type of alcoholic beverage license issued by the California Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control shall be limited to "beer and wine" and 51 i City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Minutes April 8, 1999 81910 only in conjunction with the service of food as the principal use of the facility. Any upgrade in the alcoholic beverage license shall be subject to the approval of an amendment to this application and may require the approval of the Planning Commission. 10. Should this business 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 owner or leasing company. 11. This approval is for on -sale alcoholic beverage service only. The off -sale of alcoholic beverages for off -site consumption is prohibited. 12. Alcoholic beverage service shall be permitted in the outdoor dining area upon approval of the Police Department and the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. 13. Loitering, open container, and other signs specified by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act shall be posted as required by the ABC. 14. The alcoholic beverage outlet operator shall take reasonable steps to discourage and correct objectionable conditions that constitute a nuisance in parking areas, sidewalks and areas surrounding the alcoholic beverage outlet and adjacent properties during business hours, if directly related to the patrons of the subject alcoholic beverage outlet. 15. Alcoholic beverage sales from drive -up or walk -up service windows shall be prohibited. 16. No live entertainment or dancing shall be permitted in conjunction with the permitted use. 17. Upon evidence that noise generated by the project exceeds the noise standards established by Chapter 20.26 (Community Noise Control) of the Municipal Code, the Planning Director may require that the applicant or successor retain a qualified engineer specializing in noise /acoustics to monitor the sound generated by the restaurant facility to develop a set of corrective measures necessary in order to insure compliance. 18. The hours of operation shall be limited between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight, daily. 19. The exterior of the alcoholic beverage outlet shall be maintained free of litter and graffiti at all times. The owner or operator shall provide for 10 5W City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Minutes April 8, 1999 INDEX daily removal of trash, litter debris and graffiti from the premises and on all abutting sidewalks within 20 feet of the premises. 20. Full menu food service items shall be available for ordering at all times the restaurant establishmentis open for business. 21. 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. To qualify to meet the requirements of this section a 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 complywith the requirementsof this section within 180 days of the issuance of the certificate of occupancy. 22. 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. Standard Requirements 1. The project is subject to all applicable City ordinances, policies, and standards, unless specifically waived or modified by the conditions of approval. 2. The on -site parking, vehicular circulation and pedestrian circulation systems be subject io furtherreview by the City Traffic Engineer. 3. All signs shall conform to the provisions of Chapter20.06 of the Municipal Code. 4. The proposed restaurant facility and related off - street parking shall conform to the requirementsof the Uniform Building Code. 5. All improvements shall be constructed as required by Ordinance and the Public Works Department. 6. Public Improvement may be required of a developer per Section 20.91.040 of the Municipal Code. The project shall comply with State Disabled Access requirements. 8. This Use Permit for an alcoholic beverage outlet granted in accordance with the terms of this chapter (Chapter 20.89 of the 0 { City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Minutes April 8, 1999 Newport Beach Municipal Code) shall expire within 12 months from the date of approval unless a license has been issued or transferred by the California State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control prior to the expiration date. The Planning Commission may add to or modify conditions of approval to this Use Permit or recommend to the City Council the revocation of this Use Permit upon a determination that the operation which is the subject of this Use Permit causes injury, or is detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the community. 10. This Use Permit shall expire unless exercised within 24 months from the date of approval as specified in Section 20.80.090A of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Caffe Milano, Inc. (dbo Bistro Le Crilion) 2523 Eastbluff Drive • Use Permit No 3651 INDEX Item No. 3 UP No. 3651 Request to Oblavert an existing specialty food service establishment (Specialty Approved Food Service P it No. 2) to a full- service, small -scale eating and drinking establishment with Icoholic beverage service. The application also includes a request to establish d1kew, on -sale alcoholic beverage service outlet pursuant to Chapter 20.89 of the nicipal Code. Ms. Temple stated that it ca to staff's attention earlier that day that there was some confusion related to t level of alcoholic beverage license that the applicant is pursuing. Parts of his pication refer to beer and wine license only and other parts refer to a full s ice restaurant license. therefore, she consulted with the Police Department i Bards to whether the different type of ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control) license a would create a problem in this particular location. Based on that conversati and particularlythe location in the Eastbluff shopping center and in an area w e there are very few alcohol related problems, it is the opinion of the Police epartment they have no problem allowing this particular application to be roved with full service alcohol. From staff's point of view, we rely on the Police artment'sopinion in this regard and so, if the Planning Commission is comforta with the different type of license requested by the applicant, there would be o changes to Exhibit A for approval. Finding 6, the fifth bullet point would be modified to eliminate the mere to beer and wine Condition 5 would be altered to say, ........shall be limited to restaurant full alcohol beverage service.......:' 12 0 Exhibit No. 5 \,g \