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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA <br />JANUARY 8, 2001 <br />CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS <br />22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA <br />SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA <br />ROLL CALL 7:00 p.m. <br />' PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG <br />PROCEDURAL RULES <br />PUBLIC HEARINGS <br />1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.96-39 '~ <br />Filed by EI Tapatio to modify the conditions of approval to allow after hour operations; <br />public dancing; and music at an existing restaurant located at 3700 West Warner <br />Avenue, Suite B. <br />(Continued by the Planning Commission December 11, 2000 to January 8, 2001) <br />PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: November 3, 2000 <br />PUBLICLY NOTICED: October 29, 2000 <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Deny the request to modify the conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 96- <br />39. <br />Mr. Bill Apple, Associate Planner, provided an overview of the applicant's request and <br />presented the staff report. <br />Mr. Thomas Childress, representing the applicant, submitted a petition in support of the <br />project; provided an overview of restaurant operations; discussed the applicant's <br />perspective concerning the police incidents noted in the staff report; and requested <br />approval of the proposal for modification to the conditions of approval. <br />Commissioner Verino questioned the guest policies for attending private parties at the <br />restaurant and asked if contracts or agreements were established for events. <br />Mr. Michael Perez, Owner of EI Tapatio, commented that the security guard requested <br />invitations at the private parties, however, at times guests forget to bring their invitations <br />to the events; and that contracts were established but invitations had not been an issue <br />until recently. <br />Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. <br />The following public member spoke in support of the request: <br />Ray Cecades <br />Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. <br />Commissioner Leo asked if staff could continue working with the applicant to address <br />concerns and commented that it appeared that the applicant was trying to improve its <br />business operations. <br />Mr. Mike McCoy, Police Department indicated that it was at the discretion of the Police <br />Chief to change their position on supporting the applicant's request and he emphasized <br />4 <br />