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Commissioner Nalle moved to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 96-5. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Segura. AYES: Brown, Nalle, Oliver, Doughty, Mondo, Pedroza and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: None 4. CONDITIONAL VSE PERMIT NO. 96-18 (Jamie Watanabe) Filed by In-N-Out eurgere, Inc. to allow after hour operations at an existing In-N-Out Burger Restaurant located at 815 North Bristol Street in the Specific Plan 1 zoning district. - LiO11L NOTICED: May 3, 1996 PUBLIC NOTICEDs May 3, 1996 Approve Conditional Uae Permit No. 96-18 as conditioned by staff and adopt the findings as submitted by staff. Mr. Jamie Watanabe, Assistant Planner II, provided an overview of the applicant's request to maintain the current after hour operations until 1:00 a.m. on weekdays and 1:30 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Mr. Watanabe indicated that the restaurant had been in operation for more than 20 years. The location was considered average in police related incident a; there had been a minimal amount of incidents mostly auto burglaries. Staff believed there would not be any negative impacts to the area and staff recommends approval of the request. Mr. James Spain, local resident, entered a letter into the record opposing the request. He expressed that the after hour operations had negative impacts to the residential neighborhood and there was a nearby building located at 828 North Bristol with two tenants under investigation by the City and were being operated with illegal uses. One tenant was using the building for alcoholics anonymous and the other tenant was using the building for revival meetings. in addition, Mr. Spain indicated that there had been narcotic activity in the area and complaints made to the Police Department and he felt approval of the request would contribute to the problems in the area. Mr. Fred Encinae, representing In-N-Out, indicated that this restaurant had been in operation for 20 years. Mr. Encinae stated that he did not have any - problems with the conditions but requested clarification regarding the lighting adjustments and the applicant would like to maintain the outdoor dining area after midnight. Commissioner Oliver asked if the restaurant managers were trained to react to loud music from vehicles. Mr. Encinae responded that he had no knowledge of how to react but he felt that the management of the restaurant did know. Madam Chair Brown asked if staff would like to respond to the issues raised regarding the activity at the nearby building located at 828 North Bristol. Mr. Adams responded that he was not aware of any church operations but there was an issue regarding occupancy. Commissioner Nalle moved to delay any action on the project for 30 days and continue Conditional Use Permit No. 96-18 until June 10, 1996. Commissioner Doughty seconded the motion. Commissioner Oliver indicated that he was not assured that the applicant's request had a direct linkage to the problems associated with the nearby building. Commissioner Segura asked Mr. Spain how long he had been living in the area and if he felt the operations of In-N-Out were contributing to problems in the area. Mr. Spain stated that he had been living in the area for 14 years and he felt the after hour operations were contributing to the problems because he had - noticed an increase in activities and loitering. He had made several calls to the police department regarding activities in the area. Mr. Adams added that staff had just informed him that the church had been cited. However, if the Commission chose to continue the case for 30 days, it may require more time due to other agencies responsibilities involving the building. PLANNRI6 COMMISSION M@7U'fPS 5 MAY 13, 1996