31B - CUP - VELVET LOUNGE - 416 W FOURTH ST

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Modification to CUP No. 96-30 May 23, 2011 Page 3 These conditions have been applied to all eating establishments requesting alcohol sales. More specifically, all of the establishments within the downtown area have received similar conditions allowing alcohol sales, entertainment, and late night hours of operation. Similar establishments include Bistro 400, Memphis, Gypsy Den, Lola Gaspar, Chapter One, and The Crosby. Some, like Conditional Use Permit No. 1996-30, have conditions limiting their operation merely due to the request submitted with that particular application (Exhibit 4). In 2006 Jason Kordas assumed the lease of the restaurant space and opened Jason's, a full-service restaurant and catering business. In recent years Mr. Kordas has focused more on the catering side of his business using the existing kitchen and dining space, and the public aspect of the restaurant was closed. Mr. Kordas will continue to oversee and run the dining portion of the Velvet Lounge operation. General Plan and Zonina Consistenc The General Plan land use designation for the site is District Center (DC). District Center districts provide highly visible and accessible commercial development within the City's major development areas such as the downtown area and along the City's arterial transportation corridors. These districts also provide important neighborhood facilities and services, such as this restaurant. The project site is consistent with this General Plan land use designation. The zoning for the site is Specific Development No. 84 (SD-84/Transit Zoning Code). The project is further located within the Downtown district. The Downtown district allows for retail and service uses such as restaurants, making the proposed use consistent with the zoning code. Project Analysis Conditional Use Permit requests are governed by Section 41-638 of the SAMC. Conditional Use Permit requests may be granted when it can be shown that the following can be established: • That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or community. • That the proposed use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. • That the proposed use adversely will not affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area. • That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use. 31 B-17