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Resolution No. 2024-08
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 2023-05, THEREBY REPLACING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2008-08, AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE ON-
PREMISE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES (TYPE 47 – BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED
SPIRITS) AT LAS BRISAS RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 719 E.
FIRST STREET, UNIT A.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds,
determines, and declares as follows:
A. Rudy Lopez & Raul Cueva Jr, representing Las Brisas Restaurant, on behalf
of Liquor License Agents (Applicant), is requesting approval of Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) No. 2023-05 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-
premise consumption (Type 47- Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits) at an existing
eating establishment located at 719 East First Street, Suite A.
B. Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Section 41-196 requires approval of a
CUP for establishments wishing to sell alcoholic beverages for on- premise
consumption.
C. The eating establishment will meet all required standards specified by Section
41-196 of the SAMC and the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
(ABC) for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption by
containing a full kitchen and a menu of hot and cold food items for purchase.
D. On June 9, 2008, the City of Santa Ana Planning Commission held a public
hearing for the proposal of an on-premise sale of alcoholic beverages. The
Planning Commission unanimously approved CUP No. 2008-8 to allow a Type
41 (Beer and Wine) Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license.
E. On June 10, 2024, the Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public hearing
on CUP No. 2023-05.
F. The Planning Commission determines that the following findings, which must
be established in order to grant a CUP pursuant to SAMC Section 41-638, have
been established for CUP No. 2023-05 to allow the on-premise sale and
consumption of alcoholic beverages at an existing eating establishment located
at 719 E. First Street, Unit A.
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1. That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will
contribute to the general wellbeing of the neighborhood or community.
The restaurant is seeking to expand its current operations by
proposing to sell distilled spirits in addition to beer and wine,
through a Type 47 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license
upgrade. The addition of distilled spirits for on-premise
consumption at this location will provide an ancillary service to the
eating establishment’s customers by allowing them to purchase
a variety of alcoholic beverages with their meal. This will thereby
benefit the community by providing an eating establishment with
an additional and complementary food related amenity.
Operational standards applicable to the ABC license and
conditions of approval will mitigate any potential impacts
created by the use and will ensure that the use will not
negatively affect the surrounding community.
2. 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.
The proposed sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premise
consumption at this location will not be detrimental to the health,
safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the
vicinity because the operational standards applicable to the
alcoholic beverage control license and conditions of approval will
address any potential negative or adverse impacts created by
the use. The site is located adjacent to single-family residences
within the Lacy Neighborhood, and located across the street
from the Pacific Park Neighborhood along First Street. The site
is located approximately 245 linear feet to the north from the
nearest establishment selling off-sale alcoholic beverages
(Hickory Liquour Inc.), 750 linear feet to the east from the
nearest private charter school (Edward B. Cole Academy), and
900 linear feet to the south from the nearest public school
(Garfield Elementary). Las Brisas Restaurant is an established
bona-fide restaurant which already contains a Type 41 ABC
license since 2008. The upgrade to a Type 47 license will still be
an ancillary use to the main restaurant use.
Additionally, several conditions of approval have been included
to mitigate potential detrimental effects from the approval of an
upgrade to a Type 47 license. These include limiting alcohol
serving hours from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through
Wednesday, and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Thursday through
Sunday. Any future modification of alcohol servicing hours shall
take into consideration any Code Enforcement violations at the
time of the request and require Police Department review of the
site for service calls/reports. Moreover, modification of alcohol
servicing hours outside of the current proposed hours, and until
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12:00 a.m., shall be subject to administrative review of the
Planning Manager and/or their designee. This review shall not
apply towards the regular operation of food service. Should the
applicant request to expand food operational or alcohol serving
hours beyond 12:00 a.m., a separate CUP shall be required.
Additional conditions shall require that all alcohol sales be
served and consumed indoors within the eating establishment,
and that all alcoholic beverages be dispensed and consumed
onsite in separate containers provided by the business operator.
No consumption of alcohol shall be permitted outside the dining
area of the eating establishment. Moreover, to ensure that the
approval of the applicant’s request for an ABC license upgrade
will not be detrimental to the local community, staff has
recommended a condition of approval requiring the Planning
Division to review the CUP after a six-month review period, to
review of the effects of the ABC license upgrade. During this
period, the applicant’s operations may not demonstrate a
consistent increase in the number of service calls and/or police
reports.
Lastly, the Applicant shall be responsible for monitoring both
patron and employee conduct on the premises and within the
parking areas under his/her control to assure such conduct does
adversely affect or detract from the quality of life for adjoining
residents, property owners, and businesses. There are no
reported incidences of violent crimes, as indicated in the Police
Department Analysis on the staff report. All of the operational
standards identified in SAMC Section 41-196 will apply to this
establishment. Therefore, the granting of the CUP will not
negatively impact any sensitive land uses that may be nearby.
3. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic
stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the
area.
The proposed CUP modification will not adversely affect the
economic stability of the area, but will instead allow the eating
establishment to compete with other nearby eating
establishments that offer a full selection of alcoholic beverages
for sale to their customers. The alcohol license for on-premise
sale and consumption will benefit the surrounding area, as the
reinvestment on the commercial site will increase economic
activity during additional business hours. Moreover, including the
sale of distilled spirits will allow the eating establishment to
remain economically viable and competitive, thereby
contributing to the overall success of the City.
4. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions
specified in Chapter 41 for such use.
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The proposed conditional use permit will be in compliance with
all applicable regulations and operational standards imposed on
an eating establishment selling alcoholic beverages for on-
premise consumption pursuant to Chapter 41 of the SAMC. The
facility will be maintained as a bona-fide eating establishment,
having suitable kitchen facilities and supplying an assortment of
foods. Additionally, the eating establishment will utilize less than
five percent (5%) of the gross floor area for display and storage
of alcoholic beverages, which is the maximum threshold
established by the SAMC. Two conditions have been included to
address non-compliance with landscaping and sign standards.
These conditions include: (1) The applicant shall remove window
signage to no more than 25% of the window area and remove
window tinting on the building; and (2) Install and maintain
landscaping along the western plant buffer to the satisfaction of
the Planning Division. The operational standards will ensure the
project remains in compliance with all applicable codes and
regulations related to alcohol sales to ensure that the use does
not impact neighboring properties or create an attractive
nuisance.
5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan of the
city or any specific plan applicable to the area of the proposed use.
Approval of this application will be consistent with several goals
and policies of the General Plan, specifically Goals 2, 3, 4. The
project is located in the Urban Neighborhood – Medium (UN-40)
General Plan land use designation, which allows for the
development of semi urban villages that are well connected to
schools, parks, and shopping centers. These areas are accessible
by multiple modes of transportation, have lively and pedestrian-
friendly streetscapes, and are designed to foster community
interaction. Goal 2 of the Land Use Element (LU) encourages a
balance of land uses that meet Santa Ana’s diverse needs.
Approval of upgrade to Type 47 ABC license is consistent with
Policy 2.2 of the LU as it encourages a range of commercial uses
to capture a greater share of local spending and offer a range of
employment opportunities. Policy 2.7 of the LU supports land use
decisions that encourage the creation, development, and retention
of business in Santa Ana, in which Las Brisas Restaurant proposes
to achieve with a Type 47 ABC license. The inclusion of a property
maintenance agreement, addition of conditions of approval, and
ongoing efforts to upgrade the site as indicated on the staff report
have proven consistent with the following goals and policies of the
LU. Goal 3 of the LU encourages the preservation and
improvement of the character and integrity of the existing
neighborhoods and districts. Policy 3.7 of the LU supports the
promotion of a clean, safe, and creative environment for Santa
Ana’s residents, workers, and visitors. Goal 4 supports a
sustainable Santa Ana through improvements to the built
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environment. Lastly, Policy 4.1 of the LU encourages the
promotion of complete neighborhoods by encouraging a mix of
complementary uses, community services, and people places
within a walkable area. The granting of the CUP will provide an
additional service to Santa Ana residents and visitors, thereby
positively contributing to the economic viability of the area by
promoting local spending, offering employment opportunities, and
providing a safe workplace. In addition, the eating establishment is
located within an existing commercial area and its operations will
be compatible with the surrounding commercial businesses.
Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the project is categorically exempt from further review per Section
15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities). Class 1 exemption applies to the operation, repair,
maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private
structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible
or no expansion of existing or former use. The project proposes to allow the operation of an
alcoholic beverage control license to sell alcoholic beverages at an existing bona-fide eating
establishment, with negligible or no expansion of the existing use proposed. As such, a
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2023-14, will be filed for this project.
Section 3. The Applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold the City and/or
any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, authorized
volunteers, and instrumentalities thereof, harmless from any and all claims, demands,
lawsuits, writs of mandamus, referendum, and other proceedings (whether legal, equitable,
declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature), and alternative dispute resolution
procedures (including, but not limited to arbitrations, mediations, and such other procedures),
judgments, orders, and decisions (collectively “Actions”), brought against the City and/or any
of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities
thereof, that challenge, attack, or seek to modify, set aside, void, or annul, any action of, or
any permit or approval issued by the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees,
agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof (including actions approved by
the voters of the City) for or concerning the project, whether such Actions are brought under
the Ralph M. Brown Act, California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning and Zoning Law,
the Subdivision Map Act, Code of Civil Procedure sections 1085 or 1094.5, or any other
federal, state or local constitution, statute, law, ordinance, charter, rule, regulation, or any
decision of a court of competent jurisdiction. It is expressly agreed that the City shall have the
right to approve the legal counsel providing the City’s defense, and that Applicant shall
reimburse the City for any costs and expenses directly and necessarily incurred by the City
in the course of the defense. City shall promptly notify the Applicant of any Action brought
and City shall cooperate with Applicant in the defense of the Action.
Section 4. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting the
public hearing, hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-05, as conditioned in
Exhibit A, and in Exhibit B, Operational Standards for On-sale Establishments, attached
hereto and incorporated herein, for the project located at 719 E. First Street, Unit A.
Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-05 will replace Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-08. This
decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above-referenced hearing, including
but not limited to: The Request for Planning Commission Action dated June 10, 2024, and
exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, written and oral, all of which are
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incorporated herein by this reference.
ADOPTED this 10th day of June 2024 by the following vote.
AYES: Commissioners: Carl Benninger, Manuel J. Escamilla, Chris Leo, Bao
Pham, Alan Woo (5)
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, Isuri Ramos (2)
ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners:
Bao Pham
Chairperson
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:
Jose Montoya
Assistant City Attorney
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2024-08 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of
the City of Santa Ana on June 10, 2024.
Date:
Nuvia Ocampo
Recording Secretary
City of Santa Ana
8/8/2024
EXHIBIT A
Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-05
Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-05 allowing the on-premise consumption of alcoholic
beverages is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning
Manager, with all applicable sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the California Building
Standards Code, and all other applicable regulations:
The Applicant/Licensee (hereinafter, “Applicant”) shall comply with each and every condition
listed below in order to exercise the rights conferred by this conditional use permit.
The Applicant shall remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the life
of the conditional use permit. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in
the revocation of the conditional use permit.
1. Any amendment to this conditional use permit must be submitted to the Planning
Division for review. At that time, staff will determine if administrative relief is available
or if the conditional use permit must be amended.
2. Prior to the issuance of a Type-47 ABC license, the applicant shall remove window
signage to no more than 25-percent of the window area and remove window tinting on the
building, pursuant to all applicable Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) requirements.
3. Prior to the issuance of a Type-47 ABC License, the Applicant shall install and
maintain landscaping in the landscape planter along the western property line to the
satisfaction of the Planning Division.
4. The sale, service, and consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be limited from 8:00
a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Thursday
through Sunday. Any modification of alcohol servicing hours shall take into
consideration any Code Enforcement violations at the time of the request and require
Police Department review of the site for service calls/reports. Modification of alcohol
servicing hours outside of the proposed hours until 12:00 a.m., shall be subject to
administrative review of the Planning Manager and/or their designee. Staff notes that
this does not apply towards the regular operation of food service.
5. Operating hours after 12:00 a.m. will require the approval of separate conditional use
permit application for after-hours operations pursuant to SAMC Section 41-196(g)(3).
6. All alcohol sales shall be served and consumed indoors within the eating
establishment, and alcoholic beverages must be dispensed and consumed onsite in
separate containers provided by the business operator. No consumption of alcohol is
permitted outside the dining area of the eating establishment. Signage shall be posted
on the premises enforcing these limitations.
7. The business shall comply with all provisions of local, state or federal laws, regulations
or orders, including but not limited to those of the California Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control, California Business and Profession Code Sections 24200, 24200.6,
and 25612.5, as well as any condition imposed on any permits issued pursuant to
applicable laws, regulations or orders. This includes compliance with the City’s
business license annual renewal.
8. The premises shall not be exclusively used for private parties, including promotional
events, in which the public is excluded.
9. The Applicant shall be responsible for monitoring both patron and employee conduct
on the premises and within the parking areas under his/her control to assure such
conduct does adversely affect or detract from the quality of life for adjoining residents,
property owners, and businesses.
10. At least one on-duty manager with authority over the activities within the facility shall
be on the premises during business hours. The on-duty manager’s contact information
shall be posted in a conspicuous location at the restaurant’s front entry. The on-duty
manager’s responsibilities shall include the monitoring of the premises to ensure
compliance with all applicable State laws, Municipal Code requirements and the
conditions imposed by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and the
conditional use herein. Every effort shall be undertaken in managing the subject
premises and the facility to discourage illegal and criminal activities and any exterior
area over which the building owner exercises control.
11. Kitchen food service shall be provided during all business-operating hours.
12. Violations of the Conditional Use Permit as contained in Section 41-647.5 of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code will be grounds for permit suspension and/or revocation as
described in Section 41-651 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
13. The Applicant shall maintain the site as necessary, including but not limited to: the
repair and upkeep of the property; cleanup of trash and debris; repair and upkeep of
any damaged and/or weathered components of the building; repair and upkeep of
exterior paint; parking striping, lighting and irrigation fixtures; landscaping and related
landscape, furnishing, and hardscape improvements.
14. Within six (6) months of the issuance of an ABC Type 47 License, the Applicant’s
operations may not demonstrate a consistent increase in the number of service calls
and/or police reports. Such increase in police activity shall trigger a second review of
the CUP application by the Planning Division. Additionally, all Code Enforcement
violations must be resolved and closed.
15. Within 90 days of adoption of this resolution, a Property Maintenance Agreement shall
be recorded against the property. The agreement will be subject to review and
applicability by the Planning and Building Agency, the Community Development
Agency, the Public Works Agency, and the City Attorney to ensure that the property
and all improvements located thereupon are properly maintained. Applicant (and the
owner of the property upon which the authorized use and/or authorized improvements
are located if different from the Applicant) shall execute a maintenance agreement
with the City of Santa Ana which shall be recorded against the property and which
shall be in a form reasonably satisfactory to the City Attorney. The maintenance
agreement shall contain covenants, conditions and restrictions relating to the
following:
a) Compliance with operational conditions applicable during any period(s) of
construction or major repair (e.g., proper screening and securing of the
construction site; implementation of proper erosion control, dust control and
noise mitigation measure; adherence to approved project phasing etc.);
b) Compliance with ongoing operational conditions, requirements and restrictions,
as applicable (including but not limited to hours of operation, security
requirements, the proper storage and disposal of trash and debris,
enforcement of the parking management plan, and/or restrictions on certain
uses);
c) Ongoing compliance with approved design and construction parameters,
signage parameters and restrictions as well as landscape designs, as
applicable;
d) Ongoing maintenance, repair and upkeep of the property and all improvements
located thereupon (including but not limited to controls on the proliferation of
trash and debris on or about the property; the proper and timely removal of
graffiti; the timely maintenance, repair and upkeep of damaged, vandalized
and/or weathered buildings, structures and/or improvements; the timely
maintenance, repair and upkeep of exterior paint, parking striping, lighting and
irrigation fixtures, walls and fencing, publicly accessible bathrooms and
bathroom fixtures, landscaping and related landscape improvements and the
like, as applicable);
e) If Applicant and the owner of the property are different (e.g., if the Applicant is
a tenant or licensee of the property or any portion thereof), both the Applicant
and the owner of the property shall be signatories to the maintenance
agreement and both shall be jointly and severally liable for compliance with its
terms;
f) The maintenance agreement shall further provide that any party responsible
for complying with its terms shall not assign its ownership interest in the
property or any interest in any lease, sublease, license or sublicense, unless
the prospective assignee agrees in writing to assume all of the duties,
obligations and responsibilities set forth under the maintenance agreement;
g) The maintenance agreement shall contain provisions relating to the
enforcement of its conditions by the City and shall also contain provisions
authorizing the City to recover costs and expenses which the City may incur
arising out of any enforcement and/or remediation efforts which the City may
undertake in order to cure any deficiency in maintenance, repair or upkeep or
to enforce any restrictions or conditions upon the use of the property. The
maintenance agreement shall further provide that any unreimbursed costs
and/or expenses incurred by the City to cure a deficiency in maintenance or
to enforce use restrictions shall become a lien upon the property in an amount
equivalent to the actual costs and/or expense incurred by the City; and
h) The execution and recordation of the maintenance agreement shall be a
condition precedent to the issuance of the ABC license.
EXHIBIT B
Operational Standards for Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-05
Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-05 allowing the on-premise consumption of alcoholic
beverages is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning
Manager, with all applicable sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the California Building
Standards Code, and all other applicable regulations:
The Applicant/ Licensee (hereinafter, “Applicant”) shall comply with each and every
operational standard listed below, pursuant to SAMC Section 41-196(g), in order to exercise
the rights conferred by this conditional use permit. Pursuant to SAMC Section 41-196(g), these
SAMC operational standards are reprinted to establish compliance with SAMC requirements for
the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for on-premises alcoholic beverage sales.
The Applicant must remain in compliance with all operational standards listed below
throughout the life of the conditional use permit. Failure to comply with each and every
operational standard may result in the revocation of the conditional use permit.
1. The premises shall at all times be maintained as a bona-fide eating establishment as
defined in Section 23038 of the California Business and Professions Code and shall
provide a menu containing an assortment of foods normally offered. The premises
must have suitable kitchen facilities and supply an assortment of foods commonly
ordered at various hours of the day. Full and complete meals must be served
whenever the privileges of the on-sale license are being exercised.
2. There shall be no fixed bar or lounge area upon the premises maintained for the sole
purpose of sales, service or consumption of alcoholic beverages directly to patrons. A
fixed bar or lounge may be permitted if patrons may order food being offered to the
general patrons of the eating establishment.
3. The sales, service, and consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be permitted only
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. unless otherwise amended by the
granting of a conditional use permit for after-hours operations pursuant to Santa Ana
Municipal Code Chapter 41.
4. It shall be the Applicant's responsibility to ensure that no alcoholic beverages are
consumed on any property adjacent to the licensed premises under the control of the
Applicant, with the exception of any enclosed patio areas.
5. The Applicant or an employee of the licensee must be present to monitor all areas of
the establishment, including outdoor patios, during all times that alcoholic beverages
are being served or consumed.
6. All employees serving alcoholic beverages must complete responsible beverage
service training, or an equivalent approved by the State Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control, prior to being able to serve alcoholic beverages to patrons.
Evidence of the completion of such training must be maintained on the premises and
available for inspection upon request by the city.
7. During those times when patrons are restricted to twenty-one (21) years of age or
older, the Applicant shall at all times utilize an age verification means or device for all
purchases of alcoholic beverages. Such verification of age is not intended to
discriminate against patrons based on race, ethnicity or legal status, but only to comply
with state law restricting the sale of alcohol to those twenty-one (21) and older.
8. Queuing lines shall be managed in an orderly manner and all disruptive and/or
intoxicated patrons shall be denied entry. The business owner, or his designee, shall
be responsible for monitoring the queuing lines at all times.
9. The outdoor queuing line shall not block public walkways or obstruct the entry or exit
doors of adjacent businesses. Stanchions or barriers must be used to maintain order
at all times the queue exceeds twenty-five (25) patrons. All stanchions or barriers
located on public property must be approved by the public works agency.
10. Employees and contract security personnel shall not consume any alcoholic
beverages during their work shift, except for product sampling for purposes of
employee education about new products. Under no circumstances may contract
security personnel consume alcoholic beverages during their work shift.
11. There shall be no exterior advertising of any kind or type, including window signs or
other signs visible from outside, that promote or indicate the availability of alcoholic
beverages on the premises. Interior displays of alcoholic beverages or signs, which
are clearly visible to the exterior, shall constitute a violation of this condition.
Permissible window displays must be kept to a minimum for maximum visibility and
shall not exceed twenty-five (25) per cent of window coverage. Floor displays shall not
exceed three (3) feet in height.
12. There shall be no promotions encouraging intoxication or drinking contests or
advertisements indicating "buy one (1) drink, get one (1) free", "two (2) for the price of
one (1)", or "all you can drink for..." or similar language.
13. Any pool tables, amusement machines or video games maintained on the premises at
any time must be reviewed and approved in a security plan submitted to the chief of
police.
14. Live entertainment, including, but not limited to, amplified music, karaoke, performers
and dancing, shall be subject to the issuance of an entertainment permit pursuant to
Santa Ana Municipal Code ("SAMC") Chapter 11 — Entertainment, and shall comply
with all of the standards contained therein. Notwithstanding this requirement,
music/noise shall not be audible beyond twenty (20) feet from the exterior of the
premises in any direction.
15. Neither the Applicant, nor any person or entity operating the premises with the
permission of the Applicant, shall violate the City's adult entertainment ordinance
contained in SAMC Section 12-1 and 12-2.
16. The premises shall not be operated as an adult entertainment business as such term
is defined in SAMC Section 41-1701.6.
17. The Applicant(s) shall be responsible for maintaining free of litter the area adjacent to
the premises under the control of the licensee.
18. There shall be no public telephones located on the exterior of the premises. All interior
pay phones must be designed to allow outgoing calls only.
19. Any graffiti painted or marked upon the premises or on any adjacent area under the
control of the licensee(s) shall be removed or painted within twenty-four (24) hours of
being applied.
20. Existing bona fide eating establishment and required parking must conform to the
provisions of Chapter 8, Article II, Division 3 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Building
Security Ordinance). These code conditions will require that the existing project
lighting, door/window locking devices and addressing be upgraded to current code
standards. Lighting standards cannot be located in required landscape planters. Prior
to issuance of letter of approval to the Alcohol Beverage Control Board, this condition
must be complied with.
21. A timed-access cash controller or drop safe must be installed.
22. Install a silent armed robbery alarm.
23. The owner or manager of the licensed premises shall maintain on the premises a
written security policy and procedures manual, that has been approved by the police
department, addressing at a minimum the following items:
a) Procedures for handling obviously intoxicated persons.
b) The method for establishing a reasonable ratio of employees to patrons, based
upon activity level, in order to ensure adequate staffing levels to monitor
beverage sales and patron behavior.
c) Procedures for handling patrons involved in fighting, arguing or loitering about
the building, and/or in the immediate adjacent area that is owned, leased,
rented or used under agreement by the licensee(s).
d) Procedures for verifying the age of patrons for purposes of alcohol sales.(e)
e) Procedures for ensuring that servers monitor patrons to ensure that their
drinking limit/potential intoxication is not exceeded. This procedure should
include a description of the procedure the server would use to warn, or refuse
to serve, the patron.
f) Procedures for calling the police regarding observed or reported criminal
activity.
g) Procedures for management of queuing lines.
h) The location and description of any video games proposed to be on the
premises.
24. The operator shall be responsible for submitting a detailed outdoor fencing and dining
plan where outdoor dining is proposed as part of the business operation. If the
proposed dining area or fencing is in the public right-of-way, the Applicant must obtain
all required permits and approvals from the Public Works Agency.
25. Combined alcohol storage and display areas shall not exceed five (5) percent of the
gross floor area of the licensed establishment.