HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 2016-26_2620 S Hotel Terrace Dr (Clarion Inn)LS 6.13.16
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2016-23 TO ALLOW THE ON -PREMISE
SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2620 SOUTH HOTEL TERRACE DRIVE
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. Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-23 to
allow the on -premise sale of alcoholic beverages at the property located at
2620 South Hotel Terrace Drive.
B. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-196 requires approval of a
conditional use permit for establishments selling alcoholic beverages for
either on-site or off-site consumption.
C. On June 13, 2016, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-23.
D. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana determines that the
following findings, which must be established in order to grant this
Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)
Section 41-638, have been established for Conditional Use Permit No.
2016-23 to allow the on -premise sale of alcoholic beverages:
1. That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will
contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or the
community.
The proposed on -sale Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC)
license will provide an additional service and convenience to
guests of the hotel by offering them the ability to purchase
alcoholic beverages in conjunction with food, without having
the need to leave the hotel property. The ABC license will
not negatively affect the surrounding community as
operational standards are applicable to the license that will
reduce potential impacts and avoid potential for an attractive
nuisance being established. By adding alcoholic beverages
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to other items of the cafe, hotel guests are provided an
added amenity without having to leave the premises.
2. That the proposed use under the circumstances of the particular
case will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare
of persons residing or working in the vicinity.
The proposed ABC license will not be detrimental to the
health, safety, and welfare of persons residing or working in
the vicinity as operational standards will ensure that the use
will not create any negative or adverse impacts. Clarion Inn
& Suites is an established hotel business with years of
service to the community and visitors of the City of Santa
Ana. The cafe and proposed alcoholic beverage service will
provide a hotel amenity that would normally require hotel
patrons to leave the premises. All health codes and
regulations will be followed, in addition to employee training
programs focused on security, alcohol responsibility, and
preventing the sale of alcoholic beverages to minors, which
ensure that the alcohol sales are handled in a responsible
manner.
3. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present
economic stability or future economic development of properties
surrounding the area.
The proposed ABC license will not adversely affect the
present economic stability or future economic development
of the properties surrounding the area. Conversely, the ABC
license will enhance the economic viability of the area and
create a more attractive tourist opportunity for visitors and
residents in the community. The cafe and alcoholic beverage
service will allow the hotel to remain competitive with
neighboring hotels in the hotel terrace area that already offer
alcoholic beverages with food as part of the hotel operations.
4. That the proposed use shall comply with the regulations and
conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use.
The proposed alcohol license will be in compliance with all
applicable regulations and operational standards found in
Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, including
alcohol storage and display area set forth in Section 41-
196(c). Operational standards will ensure the premise
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.
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5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan or
any specific plan of the City.
The proposed ABC license will not adversely affect the
General Plan. Hotels that offer food and alcoholic beverages
are permitted within the General Commercial (GC) General
Plan land use designation. The project is consistent with
several goals and policies of the General Plan, including
Goal 2 of the Land Use Element, which promotes land uses
that enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability and that
mitigate any potential impacts such as loitering, disturbing
the peace, graffiti and other crimes that impact surrounding
businesses. Furthermore, the project is consistent with
Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element, which encourages land
uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and
services. The granting of this application is also consistent
with Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan,
which encourages projects that are compatible with and
supporting of surrounding land uses. The use is located
within an area that provides similar services and amenities,
and is compatible with the hotel uses in the hotel terrace
area.
E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the
recommended action is exempt from CEQA per Section 15061(b)(3), which
is a general rule exemption applying to projects that have no possibility of
having significant impacts on the environment. General Rule Exemption
Environmental Review No. 2016-62 will be filed for this project.
Section 2. The applicant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the
City of Santa Ana, its officials, officers, agents, and employees, from any and all liability,
claims, actions or proceedings that may be brought arising out of its approval of this
project, and any approvals associated with the project, including, without limitation, any
environmental review or approval, except to the extent caused by the sole negligence of
the City of Santa Ana.
Section 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting
the public hearing hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-23 for the project
located at 2620 South Hotel Terrace Drive. This decision is based upon the evidence
submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for
Planning Commission Action dated June 13, 2016, and exhibits attached thereto; and
the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
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ADOPTED this 13th day of June, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Alderete, Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner, McLoughlin, Verino (6)
NOES:
Commissioners:
None (0)
ABSENT:
Commissioners:
Mill (1)
ABSTENTIONS:
Commissioners:
None (0)
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Ch ' man
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:
Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, ROSA BARELA, Acting Recording Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Resolution No. 2016-26 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Santa Ana on June 13, 2016.
Date: /l.3 q,4 -a- /%l/��
Acting Recording Secretary
City of Santa Ana
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