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Commissioner Oliver moved to approve Variance No. 96-03. The motion was <br />nunnnAcA Yw !`nmmiaa.nnnr Rrmm~. <br />Commissioner Oliver moved to approve Variance No. 96-03. The motion was <br />seconded by Commissioner Brown. <br />AYES: Brown, Nalle, Oliver, Doughty, Pedroza and Segura <br />NOES: None <br />ABSENT: Nalle and Mondo <br />3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-29 <br />(Thomas Childress) <br />Filed by SSY Enterprises to allow live entertainment with cover charge and <br />after hour operations at 226 South Harbor Boulevard in the SP-2 zoning <br />district. <br /> LEGAL NOTICED: September 13, 1996 <br /> PUBLIC NOTICED: September 12, 1996 <br /> RECOlMENDATION: <br /> Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 96-29 as conditioned and adopt the <br /> findings as submitted by staff. <br /> Mr. Tom Childress, Associate Planner, provided an overview of the applicant's <br /> request to allow indoor entertainment with cover charge and after hour <br /> operations at the former Kona Hawaii site. The proposed project would <br /> consist of a nightclub, restaurant, and banquet facility called Caramba. The <br /> existing building of 25,992 would undergo extensive improvements to <br /> accommodate the proposed facility. <br /> Mr. Childress further indicated that this proposal was the first major <br /> entertainment oriented project in the Entertainment District on Harbor <br /> Boulevard and staff recommends approval of the request. <br /> Commissioner Pedroza asked if the roofing of the facility would undergo <br /> improvements. <br /> Mr. Childress responded that the roof would receive rehabilitation. <br /> Madam Chair Brown asked what the capacity limit would be. <br /> Mr. Childress indicated that he did not have the capacity limit information <br /> but that determination was made by the Fire Department. <br /> Mr. Randall Yamauchi, applicant, indicated that he was creating a restaurant <br /> and facility for the local community and requested approval of the project. <br />' Mr. Greg Watkins, indicated that when he first met with staff, staff had <br /> suggested that he meet with the Neighborhood Association to ensure support <br /> and guidance for the desired project. Staff had also requested a strong food <br /> component for the facility. Mr. Watkins further indicated that he was <br /> satisfied with staff's concerns and was pleased that he had met with the <br /> Neighborhood Association and expressed his appreciation for the support of <br /> the project. <br />Mr. Scott Kamalaki, Feasel International, described the layout of the <br />facility and indicated that he felt the nightclub portion of the facility <br />would be an important asset. In addition, he requested modifications to the <br />conditions of approval regarding extending the hours of operation until 1:00 <br />a.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday nights and an extension until 2:00 <br />a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and the word nightclub remain on the sign. <br />The catering aspect of the project would operate under functions. <br />Madam Chair Brown asked the capacity of the facility. <br />Mr. Kamalaki responded that the facility would seat approximately 400 in the <br />banquet area and seating for the facility would accommodate approximately <br />1,200 people. <br />Commissioner Oliver asked Mr. Kamalaki if he was familiar with the noise <br />ordinance; if he had any objections to the conditions and/or requirements; <br />and if he had the knowledge to accomplish these requirements. <br />Mr. Kamalaki stated that he was familiar with the noise ordinance and he <br />agreed with the conditions of approval and requirements. <br />' Commissioner Pedroza asked who would operate the nightclub. <br />_ Mr. Kamalaki responded that SSY would operate the nightclub and an <br />entertainment coordinator would be in charge of the nightclub operations and <br />events. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 SEPTEMBER 23, 1996 <br />