HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-112 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 00-112
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENTERTAINMENT
PERMIT 00-02, A REQUEST TO ALLOW CONTINUED ENTERTAINMENT
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, D.J. MUSIC, DANCING, SATELLITE
TELEVISION, OCCASSIONAL LIVE ENTERTAINMENT,AND AMUSEMENT
DEVICES (POOL TABLES, DART BOARDS) AND INCREASE HOURS OF
OPERATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN OPERATING SPORTS BARAND
NIGHT CLUB IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION
(SUBAREA 3) OF THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN,
LOCATED AT 10134 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD -APN: 1077-601-07
A. Recitals.
1. On May 21, 1986, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga adopted Ordinance
290 providing for the regulation of entertainment.
2. Robert Lakees filed an application for the issuance of Entertainment Permit 00-02, as
described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Entertainment
Permit request is referred to as "the application."
3. On the September 13, and continued to October 11, 2000, the Planning Commission of
the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and
concluded said hearing on that date.
4. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on September 13, and October 11, 2000, including written and oral staff
reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located at 10134 Foothill Boulevard with a street
frontage of 214 feet on Foothill Boulevard and 220 feet on Hermosa Avenue, and is presently
improved with a motel, convenience market, and restaurant/night club; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is vacant, the property to the south
consists of a restaurant, the property to the east is developed with a residence, and the property to
the west is occupied by a motel and convenience market; and
C. Night clubs serving alcoholic beverages and/or providing entertainment are allowed
in the Community Commercial designation of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan subject to review
and approval of a Conditional Use Permit application; and
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d. The subject property is within a designated Activity Center pursuant to the Foothill
Boulevard Specific Plan; and
e. The development of the night club/sports bar is consistent with the Community
Commercial designation of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan and the Commercial designation of
the General Plan; and
f. The applicant has upgraded the site, including providing additional parking and
landscaping consistent with the requirements of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan and the
Development Code; and
g. The applicant has committed to upgrading the level of on-site maintenance to
ensure that the site remains free of weeds and trash; and
h. The application, with the attached Conditions of Approval, will comply with all
applicable standards of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan and the Development Code.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing, and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The conduct of the establishment and the granting of the application would not be
contrary to the public health, safety, morals or welfare; and
b. The premises or establishment is not likely to be operated in an illegal, improper or
disorderly manner; and
C. The applicant, or any person associated with him as principal or partner or in a
position or capacity involving partial or total control over the conduct of the business for which such
permit is sought to be issued, has not been convicted in any court of competent jurisdiction of any
offense involving the presentation, exhibition, or performance of any obscene show of any kind or of
a felony or of any crime involving moral turpitude or has not had any approval, permit, or license
issued in conjunction with the sale of alcohol or the provisions of entertainment revoked within the
preceding five years; and
d. Granting the application would not create a public nuisance; and
e. The normal operation of the premises would not interfere with the peace and quiet
of the surrounding commercial center and adjacent motel complex; and
f. The applicant has not made any false, misleading, or fraudulent statement of
material fact in the required application.
4. This Commission hereby finds and determines that the project identified in this Resolution
is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as
amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15301 of the State
CEQA Guidelines.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application, subject to each and every condition set forth
below:
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1) This approval is only for D.J. music, dancing, satellite television,
occasional live entertainment, and amusement devices (pool tables,
dart boards) in conjunction with a sports grill and nightclub. Any
change of intensity or type of entertainment shall require a modification
to this permit.
2) The days and hours of operation shall be limited to between 10:00 a.m.
and 2:00 a.m., seven days a week.
3) No adult entertainment, as defined in the Rancho Cucamonga
Municipal Code, Section 17.04.090, shall be permitted.
4) Entertainment shall be conducted inside the building.
5) When entertainment is being conducted, doors and windows shall
remain closed for noise attenuation purposes.
6) Exterior noise levels shall not exceed 65 dB during the hours of
7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and 60 dB during the hours from 10:00 p.m. to
7:00 a.m.
7) Access to the lounge/entertainment area must be from the main
entrance to the primary use and not from a separate exterior entrance.
Other exits shall be for"Fire Exit Only."
8) If operation of this Entertainment Permit causes adverse effects upon
adjacent residences, businesses, or operations including, but not
limited to noise, loitering, parking, or disturbances, the Entertainment
Permit shall be brought before the Planning Commission for
consideration and possible suspension or revocation of the permit.
9) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections of
the Development Code, State Fire Marshal's regulations, Uniform
Building Code, or any other City Ordinances.
10) This permit shall be renewed annually by the applicant per Municipal
Code Section 5.12.115.
11) A minimum of one duly licensed, certified or trained, and regularly
employed security guard from a reputable security firm shall be required
to be on the premises from 8:00 p.m. until the parking lot is cleared
after the conclusion of any entertainment. The guard shall be in"peace
officer" attire and shall remain on duty in the parking area and outside
adjacent areas of the facility to avert problems such as loud noise,
disorderly conduct from patrons or anyone in the parking lot, loitering
activities, and any other nuisances or disturbances.
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Fire DistricUBuildina & Safety Division
1) The maximum number of occupants shall not exceed building and fire
codes. The maximum occupancy for each room shall be posted as
determined by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and/or
the City's Fire Prevention Unit Division.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2000
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: j
Larry OlcNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
rad Bull cretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 11th day of October, 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: MANNERINO