HomeMy WebLinkAboutHotties Pizza (PA2002-172)CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 2
January 9, 2002
TO:- PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: William Cunningham, Contract Planner
(949) 644 -3200
SUBJECT: Hotties Pizza (PA2002 -172)
325 Old Newport Boulevard
APPLICANT NAME: Dennis D'Alessio
325 Old Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 92663
ISSUE:
Should the Planning Commission approve an amendment to Use Permit No. 3622 to
expand the hours of operation from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. seven days a week and allow
the sale of alcoholic beverages (Type 41 beer & wine) for on -site and off -site consumption
pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Outlet Ordinance (ABO) at an existing eating and
drinking establishment?
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No._ approving the requested amendment to Use Permit No. 3622
(PA2002 -172) with conditions.
DISCUSSION:
Site /Project Overview:
The existing eating and drinking establishment is a small coffee shop with outdoor
dining located on a triangular- shaped parcel between Old Newport Boulevard and
Newport Boulevard. Currently, the coffee shop occupies approximately 650 square feet
within a building with other retail and office uses. There is an existing 228 square -foot
dining patio, and seating is limited under the current use permit to a maximum of 20
seats in the interior and 8 seats on the patio. The applicant proposes to retain the
restaurant size and maximum seating as presently authorized, but requests an
amendment to the original use permit to allow the sale of beer and wine for on- and off -
site consumption (Type 41 license), and to expand the hours of operation from 6:00
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a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily. The applicant proposes to have food and beverage delivery,
including the delivery of alcoholic beverages, as an ancillary use to the business. The
delivery of food and non - alcoholic beverages is a permitted use and not subject to
obtaining this use permit.
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Development:
Existing restaurant (coffee shop).
To the north:
Retail and service commercial.
To the east:
Retail and service commercial across Old Newport Boulevard.
To the south:
Parkin lot located in public right-of-way).
To the west:
Hoag Hospital across Newport Boulevard.
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Background:
Use Permit No. 3622 (Billo's Cafe) was approved by the Planning Commission on
March 19, 1998. The approval was for a full - service, small -scale eating and drinking
establishment (coffee shop) as previously described. Included in the original application
was a request for a parking waiver. Subsequently, Outdoor Dining Permit No. 52 was
administratively approved allowing the outdoor dining in a patio area adjacent to the
main entrance on the south side of the building. Use Permit No. 3622 contained the
following conditions:
Condition No. 5: No alcoholic beverages shall be sold or served on the project
site;
Condition No. 6: The hours of operation shall be limited to 6:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. and any increase in the hours of operation shall be
subject to the approval of an amendment.to this use permit.
Analysis:
The applicant now proposes to modify the operational characteristics of the business
from that of a coffee shop with breakfast and lunch service, to a pizza parlor with on -site
dining as well as delivery service (the applicant proposes to continue the breakfast
service). To that end, the applicant is requesting an amendment of the existing use
permit to expand the hours of operation to 2:00 a.m. seven days a week. In addition,
applicant is requesting permission to sell beer and wine for on -site consumption as well
as for off -site consumption. The applicant proposes to sell beer and wine to customers
to take off -site, as well as to deliver beer and wine in conjunction with food delivery.
Staff has contacted the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and a Type 41
license would permit the on- and off -site alcoholic beverage sales as well as delivery
sales as proposed by the applicant.
General Plan
The City's General Plan designates the site as Retail and Service Commercial. Eating
and drinking establishments are a permitted use within the RSC General Plan land use
category. Therefore, the applicant's request is consistent with the General Plan.
Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance (ABO)
In accordance with Section 20.89.030A of the ABO, a use permit shall be required for
any new alcoholic beverage outlet. Therefore, this staff analysis is required in
conjunction with the ABO. The purpose of the ABO Ordinance is to preserve a healthy
environment for residents and businesses by establishing a set of consistent standards
for the safe operation of alcoholic beverage outlets, while preventing alcohol - related
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problems. The ABO requires the Planning Commission to consider the following
factors:
1. Whether the use serves public convenience or necessity.
2. The crime rate in the reporting district and adjacent reporting districts as
compared to other areas in the City.
3. The number of alcohol licenses per capita in the reporting district and in
adjacent reporting districts as compared to the county -wide average.
4. The numbers of alcohol- related calls for service, crimes or arrests in the
reporting district and in adjacent reporting districts.
5. The proximity of the alcoholic beverage outlet to residential districts, day care
centers, park and recreation facilities, places of religious assembly, and
schools.
In accordance with the foregoing, and in order to provide the Planning Commission with
the necessary data and analysis to make the required findings, each of the factors is
discussed as follows:
1. Public Convenience or Necessity. The Police Chief is designated by Council
Policy K -7 to be responsible for making an official finding of Public Convenience and
Necessity on behalf of the City. The Police Department's report (included as Exhibit No.
2) states that while they "have no serious concerns in regards to the proposed
operation," they do have concerns relative to the existing concentration of ABC licenses
in the area. Therefore, the Police Department report includes a number of
recommended conditions relative to the hours of operation (see discussion below), age
of employees including those delivering food and beverage items, sale of alcoholic
beverages only in conjunction with food sales, prohibition on entertainment and
dancing, and restriction of alcohol consumption to the interior of the building. The
Police Department recommendations have been incorporated as Conditions in the draft
Resolution of Approval that is included as Exhibit No. 2.
Even though the specific operating characteristics of the business are changing, there is
no change in the floor area or maximum number of seats and the business will continue
to operate as an eating and drinking establishment. The sale of beer and wine in
conjunction with food, particularly pizza and similar food items, is typical for that type of
establishment and is ancillary to the restaurant use. In addition, while off -site alcoholic
sales, including the delivery of beer and wine, can be viewed as ancillary to the food
use particularly given the conditions requiring proof of age of customers, age of delivery
employees and the requirement that any beverage sales and delivery be permitted only
in conjunction with food sales. Therefore, in staff's opinion, the Pubic Convenience or
Necessity finding can be made for this amendment request.
2. Crime Rate. Citywide, there were 6,955 crimes reported during calendar year
2001, of which 2,852 were Part One Crimes (serious offenses). The remaining 4,103
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were Part Two Crimes that include alcohol related arrests. The project site, located
within the Old Newport Boulevard area, is located within Police Reporting District No.
25. During 2001, the number of Part One Crimes in RD No.25 was 142 and the number
of Part Two Crimes was 273. Adjacent Reporting Districts are Nos. 26 and 15. RD No.
26 had 141 Part One and 162 Part Two Crimes; and RD No. 15 had 367 Part One and
912 Part Two Crimes. A map of the Reporting Districts is included in Exhibit No. 2. As
noted in the Police Department report, the crimes within the reporting district of the
project site are slightly higher than RD No. 26 and are considerably lower than RD No.
15, and are significantly higher than the City -wide average. The reported crimes within
RD No. 25 are approximately 97% above the City -wide reporting district average. The
business will continue to operate primarily as an eating and drinking establishment with
ancillary on -site alcoholic beverage consumption. In addition, a number of conditions
have been incorporated in the draft Resolution to ensure that the business not operate
as a bar or cocktail lounge. Therefore, in staff's opinion, the finding can be made that
the business will not result in an increase in crime rate within the area.
3. Over Concentration.The request will result in one additional on -site alcohol
beverage (Type 41) license within RD No. 25. There are a total of 24 active ABC
licenses within RD No. 25. The census tract within which the business is located has a
higher ratio of liquor licenses (1 license per every 208 persons) when compared with the
average ratio for Orange County (1 license per every 590 persons). However, the new
Type 41 license will be issued as an ancillary use to the food service, and is typical of
the proposed restaurant use and the business will remain small -scale in terms of floor
area and maximum number of seats.
4. Alcohol Related Crimes. The Police Department has provided statistics for
driving under the influence and plain drunk arrests. There were 71 driving under the
influence arrests and 61 plain drunk arrests within RD No. 25 in 2001. The percentage
of alcohol related arrests within RD No. 25 is 68.8 %. City -wide, alcohol related arrests
account for 48.8% of all arrests made. The alcohol - related arrest rate in the two
adjacent reporting districts is 58.5% for RD No. 26 and 68.7% for RD No. 15. (A map of
the reporting districts is included in Exhibit No. 2.) The rate within RD No. 25, within
which the project is located, is higher than the city -wide average and also higher than
the adjacent RD No.26, but is about the same as the adjacent RD No. 15. However, the
use classification is not being changed, and the business will continue to operate as an
eating and drinking establishment. Given the conditions recommended to be placed on
the approval as well as the limited nature of the business in terms of floor area and
maximum seating and the fact that the business is not a bar or cocktail lounge and no
hard alcohol is served, it is staff's opinion that the requested ABO is not likely to result in
additional alcohol - related crimes in the area.
5. Adjacent Uses. The site is located within the Old Newport Boulevard area that is
predominantly commercial. The project site is not adjacent to sensitive land uses, and
there are no day care centers, schools, or park and recreation facilities in the vicinity of
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the project site. The nearest residential uses are located approximately 200 feet to the
east across Old Newport Boulevard and behind the commercial buildings located on the
east side of that street. Hoag Hospital is located to the west, but is separated by the
180 -foot wide Newport Boulevard right -of -way as well as an extensive slope
embankment. The location of the use is not likely to create any land use conflicts.
Hours of Operation
The applicant's request includes an amendment to the operating hours. The existing
conditions for the use permit include the hours of operation limited to 6:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. daily. Applicant is proposing to change the type of restaurant from a coffee shop to
a pizza parlor, and is therefore requesting that the hours be expanded to 2:00 a.m.
seven days a week. However, the Police Department has recommended that the hours
of operation be limited to 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, and that the patio be closed at
10:00 p.m.; a condition (No. 14) relating to operating hours has been included in
accordance with the Police Department recommendation.
Parking
The original approval of Use Permit No. 3622 included a parking waiver. The site is
nonconforming in that the number of off - street parking spaces for the entire commercial
building (a total of 12 spaces are provided) does not meet the current Code
requirements. The parking waiver was granted for the original use permit on the basis
that a public parking lot is provided adjacent to the property to the south, and an
encroachment permit has been executed between the property owner and the City for
the use of parking spaces within that lot. This tenant is allocated 4 parking spaces.
Even though the applicant is proposing to change the nature of the restaurant use and
the hours of operation, the size of the use in terms of floor area and maximum seating is
not changing, and the required parking does not increase. Therefore, in staff's opinion,
the parking waiver as originally granted under UP No. 3622 is acceptable, and the
public parking provided in the adjacent parking lot should remain adequate to serve the
use.
Outdoor Dining
An Outdoor Dining Permit (No. 52) was administratively approved by staff on December
22, 1998. That permit limits the outdoor dining to eight seats in an area of
approximately 228 square feet located at the south end of the building and adjacent to
the main entrance. The applicant has requested that the sale of beer and wine for on-
site consumption be allowed in the patio area, and he proposes to modify the site to
have the main entrance to the east side of the building, and to provide the necessary
barricades around the patio as required by ABC. The Police Department report has
expressed concern relative to the patio's proximity to the parking lot and the hours of
operation. Therefore, the Police Department recommends that alcoholic beverage
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consumption be limited to the interior of the building only, and that the patio dining be
closed at 10:00 p.m. Conditions (Nos. 13 and 14 respectively) have been included in the
draft Resolution in accordance with the Police Department recommendations.
Age Restrictions
The Police Department and ABC have expressed a concern relative to the minimum
age of employees serving alcohol as well as employees delivering alcoholic beverages
in conjunction with the food deliveries. In addition, there was a concern expressed by
both agencies relative to the need for customers having alcoholic beverages delivered
to off -site locations to prove that they are at least 21 years of age. The applicant has
stated an intent to only hire employees that are 21 years and older. Conditions (Nos. 30
and 31) have been included in the draft Resolution requiring that all employees be a
minimum of 21 years of age, and requiring proof of age by customers for off -site
deliveries of any alcoholic beverages.
Environmental Review:
This project has been reviewed, and it has been determined that it is categorically exempt
from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 1 (Minor
Alteration of Existing Structures).
Public Notice:
Notice of this hearing was published in the Daily Pilot with the agenda, mailed to
property owners within 300 feet of the property and posted at the site a minimum of 10
days in advance of this hearing consistent with the Municipal Code. Additionally, the
item appeared upon the agenda for this meeting, which was posted at City Hall and on
the city website.
Alternatives:
1. The Commission may determine that the requested modifications to the original use
permit would adversely impact the area, in which case, it would be necessary to
deny the amendment.
2. The Commission also has the option to approve a modified project, in which case
staff requests that the Commission offer revised or new findings and conditions.
CONCLUSION:
In summary, staff believes that the changes requested by the applicant will not
adversely impact the site or surrounding areas. The draft resolution has been
conditioned to require that any alcoholic sales, including those for on- and off -site
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consumption as well as any delivery sales, be in conjunction with food sales. If the
Planning Commission agrees with this conclusion, it would be appropriate for the
Planning Commission to adopt the draft resolution of approval.
Prepared by:
WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM
Contract Planner
Submitted by:
PATRICIA L. TEMPLE
Planning Director
Exhibits
1. Resolution No. 2002 -_, findings and conditions of approval
2. Police Department report
3. Applicant's letter of project description
4. Project plans
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EXHIBIT 1
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING AMENDMENT TO
USE PERMIT NO. 3622 (PA2002 -172) FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 325 OLD NEWPORT BOULEVARD
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS,
RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. An application was filed by Dennis D'Alessio with respect to property located at
325 Old Newport Boulevard and legally described as Lot 24 of Tract 27, requesting approval of
Amendment to Use Permit No. 3622 to authorize a Type 41 ABC license for on -site and off -site
consumption of alcoholic beverages pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Outlet Ordinance (ABO),
expansion of hours of operation, and delivery of food and beverages. The site is designated Retail &
Service Commercial by both the General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning Code.
Section 2. A public hearing was held on January 9, 2003 in the City Hall Council Charpbers,
3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place and purpose of the
aforesaid meeting was given. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to and considered by the
Planning Commission at this meeting.
Section 3. The Planning Commission finds as follows:
1. The proposed location of the alcoholic sales establishment needing this use permit, and the
proposed conditions under which it would be operated or maintained, is consistent with the
General Plan and the purpose of the RSC district in which the site is located; will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or welfare of persons residing
or working in or adjacent to the neighborhood of such use; and will not be detrimental to the
properties or improvements in the vicinity or to the general welfare of the city. The amended
use permit pertains to the on -site and off -site consumption of alcoholic beverages in
conjunction with food sales in a building that is designated and zoned for this activity. The use
has been conditioned in such a manner to minimize the impacts associated with the sale of
alcoholic beverages. The plans, as conditioned, meet the design and development standards for
eating and drinking establishments including the accessory sales beer and wine.
2. The operational characteristics of the proposed use, including the hours of operation, are consistent
with Municipal Code requirements. Any change in the operational characteristics, including a
change in the hours of operation, would require an amendment to the Use Permit, reviewed by the
Planning Commission.
3. The proposed project is consistent with the purpose and intent of Chapter 20.89 of the Municipal
Code (Alcoholic Beverage Outlets Ordinance) for the following reasons:
a. The convenience of the public can be served by the sale of desired beverages in
conjunction with a full- service, sit -down restaurant that is complementary to surrounding
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uses within the Old Newport Boulevard area. Alcohol service is typical and expected by
the public in a full- service restaurant setting.
b. The crime rate in the police reporting district and adjacent reporting districts is not likely to
increase as a result of the proposed use provided that the use is operated in accordance
with all conditions of approval as a restaurant as opposed to a bar or nightclub, with the
on -site consumption of alcohol incidental to and subordinate to food sales and that off -site
consumption of alcohol is accessory to the sale of food items to persons of legal drinking
age.
C. The number of alcohol licenses within the report district and adjacent reporting districts is
higher than the County-wide average. This is due to the nature of the land uses in the
district and a large number of eating and drinking establishments. The addition of one
Type 41 license will not result in a substantial increase in licenses within the report district.
d. The percentage of alcohol- related arrests in the police reporting district in which the project
is proposed is higher than the percentage citywide. However, on -site consumption is not
expected to increase alcoholic related crime in that the use is incidental to the use of the
site as an eating and drinking establishment.
e. There are no sensitive uses such as residences, day care centers, schools, or park and
recreation facilities in the vicinity of the project site.
4. The project has been reviewed, and it qualifies for a categorical exemption pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act under Class 1 (Minor alteration of existing structures).
Section 4. Based on the aforementioned findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves
Amendment to Use Permit No. 3622, subject to the Conditions set forth in Exhibit "A."
Section 5. This action shall become final and effective fourteen days after the adoption of this
Resolution unless within such time an appeal is filed with the City Clerk or this action is called for review
by the City Council in accordance with the provisions of Title 20, Planning and Zoning, of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9th DAY OF JANUARY 2003.
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Steven Kiser, Chairman
Shant Agajanian, Secretary
AYES:
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
AMENDMENT TO USE PERMIT NO. 3622
1. The development shall be in substantial conformance with the floor plan approved by the Planning
Commission on March 19, 1998.
2. This Amendment to a Use Permit for an alcoholic beverage outlet granted in accordance with
the terms of this chapter (Chapter 20.89 of the 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.
3. Any change in operational characteristics, hours of operation, expansion in area, or operation
characteristics, or other modification to the floor plan, shall require an amendment to this Use
Permit or the processing of a new Use Permit.
4. 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 business
owner, property owner or the leasing agent. Future owners, operators or assignees shall submit,
within 30 days of transfer or sale of the business or alcohol license, a letter to the Planning
Department acknowledging their receipt and acceptance of the limitations and conditions of
approval of this Use Permit.
5. The applicant shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws. Material violation of any of
those laws in connection with the use will be cause for revocation of this permit.
6. This use permit may be reviewed, modified or revoked by the Planning Commission or City
Council 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.
7. Trash generated by the business shall be screened from view from adjoining properties except
when placed for pick -up by refuse collection agencies. Trash receptacles for patrons shall be
conveniently located both inside and outside the proposed facility.
8. No outdoor loudspeaker or paging system shall be permitted in conjunction with the operation.
9. All signs shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 20.67 of the Municipal Code. No temporary
"sandwich" signs or similar temporary signs shall be permitted, either on -site or off -site, to
advertise the restaurant.
10. The alcoholic beverage outlet is defined as an eating and drinking establishment for the sale of
general alcoholic beverages for on -site consumption as the primary and principal use of the project
site. Sales of alcoholic beverages for off -side consumption, including off -site deliveries of any
alcoholic beverages, shall be in conjunction with the sale of food items only. The consumption of
alcoholic beverages shall be accessory and subordinate to the principal food sales and alcoholic
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beverages sales for on -site and off -site consumption shall not exceed 20 percent of gross sales for
the business. The applicant or operator shall maintain adequate records to determine compliance
with this condition and shall provide the City said records when requested. The time period for the
purposes of conducting this review shall be in accordance with Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
standards.
11. Gross receipts shall be reviewed by the City for purposes of compliance with the requirements
of the Zoning Code and Use Permit if the use is believed to be operating in non - compliance. If
the sales percentages review finds that the applicant is not in compliance, this application shall
be brought forward to the Planning Commission for review.
12. Approval does not permit the premises to operate as a bar, tavern, cocktail lounge or night club
as defined by the Municipal Code, unless the Planning Commission first approves a Use
Permit.
13. The interior area authorized for on -site alcoholic beverage consumption in conjunction with a
Type 41 license shall be limited to 650 sq. ft. as delineated on the approved floor plans with a
maximum of 20 seats. On -site consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be prohibited in the
outdoor patio dining area and the total number of seats permitted in the outdoor area shall be
limited to a maximum of eight. Substantial changes to the floor plans shall require prior approval
by the Planning Commission.
14. Hours of operation shall be from 6:00 AM to 12:00 midnight daily, and the patio outside dining
area shall be from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily.
15. Live entertainment and dancing shall be prohibited at all times.
16. A Special Events Permit is required for any event or promotional activity outside the normal
operational characteristics of the business or any other activities as specified in the Newport
Beach Municipal Code to require such special events permit.
17. 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 daily removal of trash, litter debris and graffiti
from the premises and on all abutting sidewalks within 20 feet of the premises.
18. 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. If the operator fails to discourage or
correct nuisances, the Planning Commission may review, modify or revoke this Use Permit in
accordance with Chapter 20.96 of the Zoning Code.
19. Alcoholic beverage sale from drive -up or walk -up windows shall be prohibited.
20. Any event or activity staged by an outside promoter or entity, where the business 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
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any other form of admission charge, including minimum drink orders or sale of drinks is
prohibited.
21. Loitering, open container, and other signs specified by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act shall
be posted as required by the State Department of ABC.
22. 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.
23. The applicant is required to obtain all applicable permits from the City Building and Fire
Departments. The construction plans must comply with the most recent, City - adopted version of
the California Building Code. Adequate access and exiting must be provided in accordance with
the Building Code.
24. The facility and related off -street parking shall conform to the requirements of the Uniform
Building Code. The project shall comply with State Disabled Access requirements.
25. Where grease may be introduced into the drainage systems, grease interceptors shall be installed
on all fixtures as required by the Uniform Plumbing Code, unless otherwise approved by the
Building Department and the Utilities Department.
26. Health Department approval is required for any changes to the kitchen and other portions of the
building that require a Building Permit.
27. Handicapped assessable public restrooms are required either within the restaurant or within the
building complex. The restrooms must be in compliance with the Uniform Plumbing Code and
all applicable Uniform Building Code requirements.
28. Delivery vehicles shall not park within the public right -of -way of Old Newport Boulevard.
29. 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.
30. Age of all employees, including delivery employees shall be a minimum of 21 years.
31. Proof of age of any off -site customer shall be required for any sales of beer and wine and said
customer shall be a minimum of 21 years in age.
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32. The applicant shall continue to maintain an encroachment permit and agreement with the City
providing for a minimum of 4 parking spaces located on the City right -of -way property
contiguous to and south of the property.
33. The operator of the restaurant facility shall be responsible for the control of noise generated by the
subject facility. The noise generated by the proposed use shall comply with the provisions of
Chapter 10.26 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. The maximum noise shall be limited to no
more than depicted below for the specified time periods unless the ambient noise level is higher:
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Between the hours of
7:OOAM and 10:00PM
Between the hours of
10:OOPM and 7:OOAM
Location
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Exterior
Interior
Exterior
Residential Property
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40dBA
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Residential Property located within
100 feet of a commercial
property
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45dBA
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Commercial Property
N/A
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EXHIBIT 2
POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
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City of Newport Beach
Police Department
Memorandum
December 12, 2002
TO: Bill Cunningham, Staff Planner
FROM: CSO Susan Seviane
SUBJECT: Hottie's Pizza
At your request our office has reviewed the project request for Hottie's Pizza, located at 325
Old Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, CA 92663. The applicant is requesting to upgrade the
existing Use Permit to: 1) expand the hours from 3:00 pm to 2:00 am daily; 2) allow food
delivery; and 3) allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for both on -site and off -site
consumption (Type 41 license). The applicant, Ms. Joan Burton, provided the details
concerning the proposed operation. While the main feature is a pizza parlor, they would like
to include beer and wine with the delivery orders and to sell beer and wine with to take out
orders. The applicant indicated her plan is to only utilize employees at least 21 years of age
for such deliveries and related transactions.
Ms. Burton stated they plan on serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Future plans could add
catering services. 'Our understanding is the occupancy is 60 persons (the plan we reviewed
with this application shows 20 seats within the building). No additions or changes to square
footage planned at this time. The applicant wants to provide recorded music inside and out.
While we have no serious concerns in regards to the proposed operation, we believe there is
a greater policy /land use issue involved in the approval process for intensifying the alcohol
usage in this area of the community. As a result, it is difficult for the Police Department to
endorse the proposed intensified Use Permit modification, especially considering the existing
concentration of ABC licenses in the area. Accordingly, we believe the decision more
appropriately should be left to the Planning Commission and /or City Council based on the
said impacts.
For police services information refer to the attached report by Crime Analyst Paul Salenko.
Applicant History:
The applicant's business partner, Susan D'Alessio, previously operated a caf6 at the same
location.
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Signs and Displays
There shall be no exterior advertising or signs of any kind or type, including advertising
directed to the exterior from within, promoting or indicating the availability of alcoholic
beverages. Interior displays of alcoholic beverages or signs that are clearly visible to the
exterior shall constitute a violation of this condition.
Hours of Operation:
The recommended hours of operation are 6:00 a.m. to midnight daily. The Police
Department recommends a 10:00 p.m. closing time for the patio in order to minimize
potential noise - related impacts for the adjacent residential area.
Preventive Design:
If an outdoor patio is approved, conditions should be developed to mitigate any potential
noise generated by patrons that could disturb residents in the area. Additionally, ABC will
require some type of fence and signage to delineate any patio areas approved for the
consumption of alcoholic beverages.
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Ms. Burton states there will be an alarm system.
Employee Training:
Require all owners, managers and employees serving, delivering and /or selling alcoholic
beverages to undergo and successfully complete a certified training program in responsible
methods and skills for serving and selling alcoholic beverages.
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, or events for which an
admission fee is charged, those that include any form of party or contract promoters, or any
other activities as specified in the Newport Beach Municipal Code to require such permits. It
may also be appropriate to establish conditions that would address possible future uses in
the event this business evolves towards a traditional bar -type establishment.
In addition the Police Department has determined the following condition would be
appropriate for the Conditional Use Permit for the business:
1. Concerning telephone orders for the delivery of alcoholic beverages- the applicant
shall not deliver alcoholic beverages pursuant to orders received for such alcoholic
beverage by telephone unless, upon delivery, the recipient is able to furnish proof of
age and identity to indicate that he or she is 21 years of age. The applicant shall
maintain records of such transactions.
2. Approval does not permit the premises to operate as a bar, tavern, cocktail lounge or
nightclub as defined by the Municipal Code, unless the Planning Commission first
approves a Use Permit.
3. No alcoholic beverages shall be consumed on any property adjacent to the licensed
premises under the control of the license.
4. No "happy hour" type of reduced price alcoholic beverage promotion shall be allowed
except when served in conjunction with food ordered from the full service menu.
5. The applicant shall not share any profits, or pay any percentage or commission to a
promoter or any other person, based upon moneys collected as a door charge, cover
charge, or any other form of admission charge, including minimum drink orders or
the sale of drinks.
6. The quarterly gross sales of alcoholic beverages shall not exceed the gross sales of food
during the same period. The applicant shall at all time maintain records, which .reflect
separately the gross sale of food and the gross sales of alcoholic beverages of the
licensed business. Said records shall be kept no less frequently than on a quarterly
basis and shall be made available on demand.
7. There shall be no on -site radio, television, video, film or other electronic media
broadcasts, including recordings for the broadcast at a later time, which include the
service of alcoholic beverages, without first obtaining an approved Special Event
Permit as issued by the City of Newport Beach.
8. At all times when the premises is open for business, the sale of alcoholic beverages
shall be made only in conjunction with the sales of food to the person ordering the
beverage.
9. There shall be no dancing allowed on the premises.
10. There shall be no live entertainment of any type on the premises at any time.
11. Sales and consumption of alcoholic beverages will be restricted to and within the
confines of the building portion of the premises and sales or delivery of alcoholic
beverages through any pass -out window is prohibited.
12. Concerning telephone orders for the delivery of alcoholic beverages- such orders for
beer shall be sold in quantities of six per sale in the original packaging.
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13. While state laws permit persons under the age of 21 years to sell, serve and deliver
alcoholic beverages within the course of employment, and since the applicant has
informed the Police Department that she intends to only employ persons 21 years of
age or older to perform such duties, it may be appropriate require that age limit in the
CUP. This may help to prevent potential problems with the sales, service and delivery
of alcoholic beverages.
Assuming the issues and recommended conditions identified in this report are addressed by
the CUP, the Police Department has no objection to the operation as described by the
applicant and, upon approval of the CUP, will condition the ABC license as necessary to
maintain the health, safety and welfare of the community
If you may have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (949) 644 -3705.
Susan Seviane, Community Service Officer
Vice and Intelligence Unit
City of Newport Beach
Police Department
Memorandum
November 25, 2002
TO: Bill Cunningham, Staff Planner
FROM: Paul Salenko, Crime Analyst
SUBJECT: Alcohol Related Statistics
At your request, our office has reviewed police services data for the Hotties Pizza at 325 Old
Newport Blvd. This area encompasses our reporting district (RD) number 25 as well as part
of Census Tract 634. This report reflects City of Newport Beach data for calendar year 2001,
which is the most currAit data available.
Calls for Service Information
City wide there were 55,291 calls for police services during this time, of which 2,554 were in
RD 25. 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 6,955 crimes reported to the Newport Beach Police Department during this
period. Of this total, 2,852 were Part One Crimes, Part One crimes are the eight most serious
crimes (Homicide, forcible Rape, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Larceny - theft,
Auto Theft and Arson) as defined by the FBI in the Uniform Crime Reports. The remaining
4,103 were Part Two crimes. The Part One crime rate for the entire city during this same
period was 3,770.24 per 100,000 people. The national Part One crime rate was 4,124.0 per
100,000 people.
Crimes
RD 25
Newport Beach
California*
National*
Part 1
142
2,852
1,266,714
11,605,751
Part 2
273
4,103
N/A
N/A
Part 1Crime Rate
5,130.06
3,770.24
3,739.7
4,124.0
The number of active ABC licenses in this RD is 24 **
This reporting district had a total of 415 reported crimes as compared to a City wide
reporting district average of 211 reported crimes. This reporting district is 204 crimes or
96.91% above the City wide reporting district average. This 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 as outlined in the City Council "K -7" policy.
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Arrest Information
There were 71 DUI arrests and 61 Plain Drunk arrests in this area during this same period as
compared to 1,769 for the entire city. This RD amounts to 7.5 % 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
RD 25
Newport Beach
California*
National`
(DUI /Drunk)
132
1,769
N/A
N/A
All Arrests
192
3,629
1,408,904
9,123,428
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 26 and RD 15.
Crimes
RD 26
RD 15
Part 1
141
367
Part 2
162
912
Crime Rate
5,318.75
12,981.96
Arrests (DUI /Drunk)
69
613
All Arrests
118
892
Calls For Service
2,193
5,658
Number of active ABC licenses
12 **
70 **
Note: It is important to remember that when dealing with small numbers any change greatly
affects any percentage changes.
The population figure used for the Crime Rate was 75,645.
*These numbers are from the 2000 Uniform Crime Reports, which is the most recent edition.
* *The number of active ABC licenses is the total of all types of licenses known to the police
department as of the date of this document.
If you are in need of any further assistance, please contact me at (949) 644 -3791.
Paul Salenko
Crime Analysis Unit
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Reporting Districts
Newport Beach Police Department
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APPLICANT'S LETTER
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Hotties
325 Old Newport Blvd
Newport Beach, CA 92663
November 18, 2002
William Cunningham
City of Newport Beach
RE: Use Permit for Hotties Pizza, 325 Old Newport Blvd, Newport Beach
Dear Mr. Cunningham:
On August 23, 2002, we applied for a use permit for the above named business. We had a previous
use permit numbered 3622. We later received a letter citing 2 items necessary to complete our new
permit application.
The first issue required us to submit revised plans showing the outdoor dining space we intended to
use.
The second issue addressed our request to sell and deliver wine but was stated on the permit request
as follows "liquor delivery & service (potentially) ". You asked for clarification. What we are requesting
is as follows:
On site sales and services of beer & wine only, indoors and on our outside dining patio.
Delivery of beer & wine with delivery of our food.
Sales of beer and wine with take out orders.
All beer and wine sales okayed during all hours that Hotties is open as requested on new permit
application.
We are currently in the process of getting a beer and wine license through the ABC.
If you have any additional questions, please call me at 949/873 -1002 extension 346. Thank you.
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