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CUP Nos. 2014 -33, 2014 -34, 2014 -35 & 2014 -42 November 24, 2014 Page 3 To enhance the dining experience and to provide an additional amenity at the restaurant, the applicant is requesting approval to allow two pool tables (approximately 600 square feet) and a stage area for live music and /or DJ's (approximately 225 square feet). Project Background The Pacific Building was constructed in the Classical Revival style in 1925. The building has been occupied by a variety of retail, restaurant and office uses on the upper floor, with Broadway Billiards occupying the basement from 1970 until it vacated in 2010. The Copper Door began occupying the site in 2010 and operated as a bar (Type 40 ABC) with billiards and music. In conjunction with the new restaurant, they would like to maintain the music and pool tables. Replacement of an existing Type 40 ABC license with a Type 47 ABC license is appropriate as a Type 40 ABC license allows for the service of beer without a kitchen facility. A facility that possesses a Type 47 ABC license will be a bona fide eating establishment and is consistent with other downtown businesses. The Copper Door restaurant is an independently owned and operated restaurant that serves lunch and dinner seven days a week. The restaurant features a variety of hamburgers, hot and cold sandwiches, including sliders and flatbreads, and a variety of hot and cold appetizers. The proprietor, Alvin Oh, has been involved with other company start -ups, with this his first restaurant endeavor. General Plan and Zoning Consistency The General Plan land use designation for the site is District Center (DC). District Center areas are designed to serve as anchors for the City's commercial corridors, and to accommodate major development activity. District Centers are to be developed with an urban character including a mix of office, commercial and residential land uses including other restaurants with ABC licenses. The project site is consistent with this General Plan land use designation. The zoning for the site is the Transit Zoning Code /Specific Development No. 84 (SD -84). The SD- 84 zoning 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 will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or community. 31A-5