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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZA2019-070 - APPROVING MINOR USE PERMIT NO. UP2019-046 TO ALLOW A NEW FOOD SERVICE, EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT WITH NO LATE HOURS LOCATED AT 2001 WESTCLIFF DRIVE, SUITE 104 RESOLUTION NO. ZA2019-070 A RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING MINOR USE PERMIT NO. UP2019-046 TO ALLOW A NEW FOOD SERVICE, EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT WITH NO LATE HOURS LOCATED AT 2001 WESTCLIFF DRIVE, SUITE 104 (PA2019-169) THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS. 1. An application was filed by Beam ing/S u perfoods, LLC with respect to property located at 2001 Westcliff Drive, Suite 104, and legally described as Parcel 1 of Lot Merger No. 2013- 005 requesting approval of a minor use permit. 2. The applicant proposes a minor use permit to allow a newfood service, eating and drinking establishment in the form of a juice bar within a newly constructed commercial building. The juice bar will provide juice, smoothies and prepackaged food. The proposed juice bar will include 15 interior seats within a 456-square-foot customer area; no late hours and no alcohol service. The required parking is provided through the existing on-site shared parking lot and parking structure for The Walk commercial center. 3. The subject property is designated General Commercial (CG)within the Land Use Element of the General Plan with a Commercial General (CG) Zoning District designation. 4. The subject property is not located within the coastal zone. 5. A public hearing was held on November 14, 2019 in the Corona del Mar Conference Room (Bay E-1st Floor) at 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach. A notice of time, place and purpose of the hearing was given in accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the Zoning Administrator at this hearing. 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, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment. 2. The proposed project involves minor interior improvements to an existing commercial space and involves no expansion in floor area. Zoning Administrator Resolution No. ZA2019-070 Page 2of9 SECTION 3. REQUIRED FINDINGS. In accordance with Section 20.52.020.F (Findings and Decision) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, the following findings and facts in support of the findings for a minor use permit 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 designates the site as General Commercial (CG) and is intended to provide a wide variety of commercial activities oriented primarily to serve citywide or regional needs. 2. The proposed juice bar use is consistent with the CG designation as it is intended to provide a service not only to visitors, but also to residents within the immediate neighborhood and surrounding area. 3. The proposed juice bar is within an existing commercial space in The Walk commercial center. The Walk includes various commercial retail and office uses including eating and drinking establishments, which are complementary to the surrounding commercial and residential neighborhood. 4. The subject 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 this Zoning Code and the Municipal Code; Facts in Support of Finding 1. The property is located in the Commercial General (CG) Zoning District. The proposed food service, eating and drinking establishment in the form of a juice bar is a permitted use subject to the approval of a minor use permit pursuant to Newport Beach Municipal Code Section 20.22.020 (Commercial Zoning Districts Land Uses and Permit Requirements). 2. The parking requirement for a food service eating and drinking establishment is one space per 30 to 50 square feet of net public area (NPA). Staff recommends a parking requirement of one space per 40 square feet of NPA (456/40 = 11.4), which results in a requirement of 12 spaces. The existing parking for the commercial space is one space per 250 square feet of gross floor area (997/250 = 4), so the proposed establishment results in a parking requirement increase of eight spaces. The one 01-25-19 Zoning Administrator Resolution No. ZA2019-070 Page 3 of 9 space per 40 square feet of NPA rate is appropriate for this type of use based on several physical design and operational characteristics. For example, there are only 15 seats included on the floor plan and the net public area is only 456 square feet. The operation includes take-out service and tables with seating. There will only be three employees per shift. The project does not include outdoor dining and does not have opportunities for future outdoor dining. Lastly, the project does not propose live entertainment and dancing with no late hours or alcohol service. 3. Required parking is adequately provided within the on-site shared parking structure and surface parking for The Walk, which provides a total of 404 spaces. The total parking requirements for the center based on the various existing and planned on- site uses, including the 12-space requirement for the proposed juice bar, results in a total need of 396 spaces and a surplus of eight spaces. 4. As conditioned, the proposed project will comply with Zoning Code standards for eating and drinking establishments. 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 establishment will consist of 456 square feet of customer area with 15 seats, kitchen facilities, indoor storage and washing areas, a restroom, and a dedicated wash-down area that will drain directly into the sewer system. 2. The operation of the restaurant will be restricted to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., daily. These hours are consistent with the business hours of other restaurants and uses in the commercial area. 3. The restaurant is located within The Walk commercial centerwith access from Westcliff Drive and Irvine Avenue. The existing commercial space is entered from a walkway off the existing surface parking lot, which provides convenient access to motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. 4. The Walk provides Code-required covered and enclosed trash enclosures for all of the commercial tenants including the proposed Beaming Juice. 5. The surrounding area contains various retail, business office and visitor-serving commercial uses including restaurants and take-out eating establishments. The existing restaurant is compatible with the existing and permitted uses within the area. 6. The operational conditions of approval prohibit alcohol sales, dancing or live entertainment unless an amendment to this use permit or a new use permit is 01-25-19 Zoning Administrator Resolution No. ZA2019-070 Page 4of9 approved. This will help ensure compatibility with the surrounding uses unless further analysis and review is performed. 7. The design of The Walk provides a large parking structure behind the commercial buildings along Sherington Place. This acts as a buffer between the commercial uses and the residential uses across Sherington Place. 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; and Facts in Support of Finding 1. The Walk commercial center is currently in operation with various retail, offices and food services and restaurants. The design of The Walk was intended for these various service uses. 2. Original site plan approvals for The Walk included a review to ensure adequate public and emergency vehicle access, and that public services and utilities are provided. The plans for the buildings with spec commercial suites were reviewed for compliance with applicable building and fire codes. Finding 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, and 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 food service, eating and drinking establishment will serve the surrounding community in a commercial area designed for such uses. 3. The operational conditions of approval prohibit alcohol sales, dancing and live entertainment, and there are no late hours of operation. 01-25-19 Zoning Administrator Resolution No. ZA2019-070 Page 5 of 9 SECTION 4. DECISION. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Newport Beach herby finds this Project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities)of the CEQA Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment. 2. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Newport Beach hereby approves Minor Use Permit No. UP2019-046, 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 or call for review is filed with the Community Development Director in accordance with the provisions of Title 20 Planning and Zoning, of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 14th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2019. :)�) L"'-7h�� James Campbell, Zoning Administrator 01-25-19 Zoning Administrator Resolution No. ZA2019-070 Page 6 of 9 EXHIBIT "A" CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL PLANNING 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. 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 Minor Use Permit. 3. The Minor Use Permit may be modified or revoked by the Zoning Administrator if determined that the proposed uses or conditions under which it is being operated or maintained is detrimental to the public health, welfare or is materially injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity or if the property is operated or maintained so as to constitute a public nuisance. 4. Any change in operational characteristics, expansion in net public area beyond 298 square feet, or other modifications to the approved plans, shall require an amendment to the Minor Use Permit or the processing of a new use permit. 5. A copy of the Resolution, including conditions of approval (Exhibit "A") shall be incorporated into the Building Division and field sets of plans prior to issuance of the building permits. 6. Seating for the eating and drinking establishment shall be limited to a maximum of 15 patrons and a maximum net public area of 456 square feet. 7. A minimum of one (1) parking space per 40 square feet of net public area (12 spaces)shall be provided for the juice bar. 8. Alcohol service is prohibited unless an amendment or new use permit is approved. 9. The hours of operation shall be limited to between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. daily. 10. A dedicated wash-out area for refuse containers and kitchen equipment, with minimum useable area dimensions of 36-inches wide, 36-inches deep and 72-inches high, shall be provided, and the area shall drain directly into the sewer system, unless otherwise approved by the Building Director and Public Works Director in conjunction with the approval of an alternate drainage plan. 01-25-19 Zoning Administrator Resolution No. ZA2019-070 Page 7 of 9 11. A valid business license from the City of Newport Beach with a seller's permit shall be required prior to start of business.Any contractors/subcontractors doing work at the subject site shall be required to obtain a valid business license from the City of Newport Beach prior to the commencement of any work on the subject site. 12. Approval from the Orange County Health Department is required prior to the issuance of a building permit. 13. All proposed signs shall conform to Title 20, Chapter 20.42 (Sign Standards) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code regulations or any sign program applicable to the property. 14. All noise generated by the proposed use shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 10.26 and other applicable noise control requirements 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: Between the hours of 7:OOAM Between the hours of and 10:OOPM 10:OOPM and 7:OOAM Location Interior Exterior Interior Exterior Residential Property 45dBA 55dBA 40dBA 50dBA Residential Property located within 45dBA 60dBA 45dBA 5OdBA 100 feet of a commercial property Mixed Use Property 45dBA 60dBA 45dBA 50dBA Commercial Property N/A 65dBA N/A 60dBA 15. 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. 16. The applicant is required to obtain all applicable permits from the City's Building Division and Fire Department. 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. Approval from the Orange County Health Department is required prior to the issuance of a building permit. 17. Construction activities shall comply with Section 10.28.040 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, which restricts hours of noise-generating construction activities to between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Noise-generating construction activities are not allowed onSundays or holidays. 18. Strict adherence to maximum occupancy limits is required. 19. No outside paging system shall be utilized in conjunction with this establishment. 01-25-19 Zoning Administrator Resolution No. ZA2019-070 Page 8 of 9 20. All trash shall be stored within the building orwithin dumpsters stored in the trash enclosure (three [3] walls and a self-latching gate) or otherwise screened from view of neighboring properties, except when placed for pick-up by refuse collection agencies. 21. The applicant is required to provide a trash enclosure with metal gate and decorative solid roof. 22. Trash receptacles for patrons shall be conveniently located both inside and outside of the establishment; however, not located on or within any public property or right-of-way. 23. 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. 24. 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). 25. Deliveries and refuse collection for the facility shall be prohibited between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. daily, unless otherwise approved by the Director of Community Development, and may require an amendment to this Use Permit. 26. Storage outside of the building in the front or at the rear of the property shall be prohibited, with the exception of the required trash container enclosure. 27. 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 Newport Beach Municipal Code to require such permits. 28. This approval shall expire and become void unless exercised within 24 months from the actual date of review authority approval, except where an extension of time is approved in compliance with the provisions of Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. 29. 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 Beaming Juice including, but not limited to, UP2019-046 (PA2019-169). This indemnification shall include, but not be limited to, 01-25-19 Zoning Administrator Resolution No. ZA2019-070 Page 9 of 9 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/orthe 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 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. BUILDING 30. Provide disabled accessible parking spaces and show disabled accessible path of travel from parking to main entrance to Beaming Juice tenant space in accordance with requirements in California Building Code (CBC) Chapter 11B. 31. The construction plans must illustrate detail for construction of existing one-hour fire- resisted rated walls at interior exit stairway and at demising walls between adjacent tenants' spaces. 32. Provide floor maneuvering space pursuant to CBC 11 B-404.2.4 at all doors. 01-25-19