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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZA PACKET 03-09-2011 If you need special assistance to participate in this Zoning Administrator meeting, please contact Ellen Smiley, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647-5340. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.102] Members of the public are allowed three (3) minutes to speak on each agenda item, but when any group desires to address the committee, the committee may request that its members agree on a spokesperson to make the presentation. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR PUBLIC HEARING MARCH 9, 2011 City Hall Ross Annex Second Floor Conference Room 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 CALL TO ORDER: 9:00 a.m. Zoning Administrator: Sergio Klotz Recording Secretary: Jocelyn Magalona 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2011-04 (Verny Carvajal) Filed by Michael Cho requesting a Type 21 ABC license (off-sale general) at the El Super supermarket located at 2445 South Bristol Street in the General Commercial (C2) zoning district. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: February 25, 2011 PUBLICLY NOTICED: February 25, 2011 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution denying Conditional Use Permit No. 2011-04. 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2011-01 (Lucy Linnaus) Filed by Deok Jae Lee to allow a Type 41 ABC license at the Wasabi Japanese Grill (on- premise sale of beer and wine for bona fide eating place) at 2 East Hutton Centre Drive, Unit 201 located in the Specific Development No. 76 (SD-76) zoning district. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: February 23, 2011 PUBLICLY NOTICED: February 23, 2011 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2011-01 as conditioned 3. Public Comments Adjournment Resolution No. 2011-XX Page 1 of 4 ROH – 03/09/11 RESOLUTION NO. 2011-XX A RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2011-04 FOR A TYPE 21 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2445 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2011-04 for a Type 21 Alcoholic Beverage Control license, which allows the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for off-premise consumption, for the property located at 2445 South Bristol Street. B. Conditional Use Permit No. 2011-04 came before the Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on March 9, 2011. C. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-196 requires a conditional use permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages. D. The Zoning Administrator determines that the following findings, which must be established in order to grant a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638, have not been established: 1. Will the proposed use provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or community? The proposed project will not provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the community. This area has been identified as being above-average in police-related incidents, which constitutes an area of high crime. State law provides that the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) shall deny an application for a license if the issuance of that license would either create a law Resolution No. 2011-XX Page 2 of 4 enforcement problem or result in or add to an undue concentration of licenses, unless a determination is made that public convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance of that license. The City has been designated to make determinations of public convenience or necessity in certain circumstances if the proposed license is located in an area of high crime, such as this one. The City, therefore, is required to prepare this letter and provide it to the applicant who must in turn submit it to ABC prior to issuance of the requested alcohol sales license. This letter would have to find that there exists a need for additional liquor sales establishments in order to serve the public convenience and necessity. Such findings would have to state that the area is not already adequately served by establishments selling alcohol. However, there currently exist two off-sale liquor establishments within the census tract (Census Tract 740.05), as well as a bar (Type 42), which is within 250 feet of the premises. 2. Will the proposed use 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 alcoholic beverage control license would be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The Police Department has determined that the proposed market is located in an area that is above average in police-related incidents and is located within Reporting District No.149, which ranks 22nd out of 102 citywide districts in total number of police-related incidents. Studies have shown that alcohol is a contributing factor in crimes, such as drunk driving, fatal traffic collisions, homicide, assaults, rape, domestic violence, drunk in public and other nuisance type of offenses. The addition of another alcohol sales establishment would further contribute to the already high crime rate in the area. 3. Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area? The proposed use would adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area. The approval of a Resolution No. 2011-XX Page 3 of 4 license in an area deemed to be high in crime will affect the quality of life and need for police resources in the area, and further aggravate existing conditions. This would result in increased costs to the City for police services, while high crime rates could reduce property values. 4. Will the proposed use comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 of the S.A.M.C. for such use? The proposed use will not comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for the issuance of Conditional Use Permits for alcohol sales. Although the El Super is proposed to be located within the C2 – General Commercial zone, which allows for grocery stores, the alcohol sales component is regulated as a separate use which requires a CUP (SAMC Sec. 41- 196). Due to the fact that the findings necessary for ABC to issue a PC&N Letter cannot be made, the applicant would not be able to obtain an ABC license at this location and would, therefore, not be able to obtain a CUP. 5. Will the proposed use adversely affect the General Plan or any specific plan of the City? The proposed alcohol license will adversely affect the General Plan in several ways. The new alcohol license will be inconsistent with Policy 2.9 of the Land Use Element which supports developments that create a business environment that is safe and attractive. The addition of an alcohol license increases the potential for nuisance crimes such as loitering, disturbing the peace, graffiti and other crimes that impact surrounding businesses and residential neighborhoods. The granting of this application is also inconsistent with Policies 5.1 and 5.5 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan which discourages projects that are not compatible with surrounding land uses and have the potential to negatively impact their quality of life. E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15270. The statutory exemption states that CEQA does not apply to projects that a public agency rejects or disapproves. Statutory Resolution No. 2011-XX Page 4 of 4 Exemption Environmental Review No. 2010-148 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby denies Conditional Use Permit No. 2011-04. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearings, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Zoning Administrator Action dated March 9, 2011, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 9th day of March, 2011. _______________________ Sergio Klotz Zoning Administrator APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph Straka, City Attorney By:________________________ Ryan O. Hodge Assistant City Attorney CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, JOCELYN MAGALONA, Clerk of the Zoning Administrator, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2011-XX to be the original resolution adopted by the Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana on _______________. Date: ________________ ____________________________________ Clerk of the Zoning Administrator City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2011-XX Page 1 of 6 ROH – 03/09/11 RESOLUTION NO. 2011-XX A RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2011-01 TO ALLOW A TYPE 41 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2 HUTTON CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 201 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2011- 01 for a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license to allow the on- premise consumption of beer and wine at the restaurant located at 2 Hutton Center Drive, Suite 201. B. Conditional Use Permit No. 2011-01 came before the Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on March 9, 2011. C. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-196 requires a conditional use permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption. D. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638 authorizes the Zoning Administrator to approve a conditional use permit upon making certain findings: 1. Will the proposed use provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or community? The proposed alcohol beverage license will provide an ancillary service to the restaurant customers by allowing them the ability to purchase beer and wine with their food. This will thereby benefit the community by providing a restaurant with an additional and complementary food- related amenity. Conditions have been placed on the alcoholic beverage control license which will mitigate any potential impacts created by the use and ensure that the use will not negatively affect the surrounding community. Resolution No. 2011-XX Page 2 of 6 2. Will the proposed use 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 license for the on-sale consumption of beer and wine at this location will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity because conditions have been placed on the alcoholic beverage control license that will mitigate any potential negative or adverse impacts created by the use. In addition, the use will occur within the premises and is incidental to the restaurant use. 3. Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area? The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area, but will instead allow the restaurant to compete with other restaurants in the area that also offer alcoholic beverages for sale to their guests and other visitors. 4. Will the proposed use comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use? As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on a restaurant selling beer and wine pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code and the guidelines established by the Planning Commission for restaurants selling alcohol with their meal. The facility has the kitchen equipment necessary to be considered a bona fide restaurant use and is eligible to obtain a restaurant related alcoholic beverage control license. Additionally, the restaurant will utilize less than five percent of the gross floor area for the storage of alcoholic beverages, which is below the maximum threshold established by the Planning Commission. 5. Will the proposed use adversely affect the General Plan or any specific plan of the City? The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan. Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element encourages land uses that accommodate the City’s needs for goods and services. A restaurant with an ancillary alcohol license provides a dining service to the residents of Santa Ana. E. This project was reviewed in accordance with the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. The recommendation is exempt Resolution No. 2011-XX Page 3 of 6 from further review pursuant to Section 15301. This Class 1 exemption applies to a project that involves the licensing of an existing structure with little or no expansion of the existing use. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2010-141 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2011-01 as conditioned in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Zoning Administrator Action dated March 9, 2011, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 9th day of March, 2011. _______________________ Sergio Klotz Zoning Administrator APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph Straka, City Attorney By:________________________ Ryan O. Hodge Assistant City Attorney CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, JOCELYN MAGALONA, Clerk of the Zoning Administrator, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2011-xx to be the original resolution adopted by the Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana on _______________. Date: ________________ ____________________________________ Clerk of the Zoning Administrator City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2011-XX Page 4 of 6 Conditions for Conditional Use Permit No. 2011-01 Conditional Use Permit No. 2011-01 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 Administrative Code, the California Building Standards Code and all other applicable regulations. The applicant must comply in full with each and every condition listed below prior to exercising the rights conferred by this conditional use permit. The applicant must 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. A. Planning Division 1. All proposed site improvements must conform to the Site Plan Review approval of DP No. 2010-49. 2. Any amendment to this conditional use permit must be submitted to the Planning Division and Police Department for review. At that time, staff will determine if administrative relief is available or the conditional use permit must be amended. 3. The restaurant must be maintained as a bona fide eating establishment. An eating establishment as defined by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and the Planning Commission must include the following items: a. One conventional range/oven b. An automatic dishwasher c. A double sink d. A 25 cubic foot refrigerator e. A four-foot by six-foot food preparation area 4. The alcoholic beverage storage and display area may not exceed five percent of the restaurant’s gross floor area. B. Police Department 1. 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. Exhibit A Resolution No. 2011-XX Page 5 of 6 2. Alcoholic beverages may not be sold through self-service dispensers, which is the open display of alcoholic beverages accessible to the public without the assistance of a clerk. 3. At all times when the premises is open for business the sale of alcoholic beverages shall be made only in conjunction with the sale of food to the person ordering the beverage. 4. The quarterly gross sales of alcoholic beverages shall not exceed the gross sales of food during the same period. These records are to be kept no less frequently than on a quarterly basis and shall be made available to the City, if requested. 5. The premises shall be maintained as a bona fide eating establishment and shall provide a menu containing an assortment of foods normally offered in restaurants. 6. The sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises is strictly prohibited. 7. There shall be no exterior advertising of any kind or type, including advertising directed to the exterior from within, promoting or indicating 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. 8. 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(s). 9. The applicant(s) shall be responsible for maintaining free of litter the area adjacent to the premises under the control of the licensee. 10. 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. 11. 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 72 hours of being applied. 12. There shall be no pool tables, amusement machines or video games maintained on the premises at any time. Resolution No. 2011-XX Page 6 of 6 13. There shall be no live entertainment, amplified music or dancing on the premises. 14. Ambient noise/music shall not be audible beyond 20 feet from the exterior of the premises in any direction. 15. The sales, service, and consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be permitted only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. 16. This land use authorization is only for a Type 41 on-sale beer & wine, public eating-place, any other license use at this location will require a new land use clearance. 17. 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. 18. The premises shall not be operated as an adult entertainment business as such term is defined in Santa Ana Municipal Code section 41-1701.6. 19. This Conditional Use Permit shall be reviewed at six months, at one year and then annually thereafter by the Police Department for any modification to the conditions of approval.