HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-107 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 01-107
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENTERTAINMENT
PERMIT DRC2001-00705, A REQUEST TO INCLUDE A DISC JOCKEY,
DANCING, AND LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN
EXISTING BAR AND NIGHT CLUB WITHIN A LEASED SPACE OF 2,000
SQUARE FEET IN THE VIRGINIA DARE BUSINESS CENTER IN THE
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 8034 HAVEN
AVENUE, SUITE B, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
APN:1077-661-02.
A. Recitals.
1. On May 21, 1986, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga adopted
Ordinance No. 290 providing for the regulation of entertainment.
2. Robert Lang filed an application for the issuance of Entertainment Permit
DRC2001-00705, 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 12th day of December 2001, 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 substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on December 12, 2001, 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 8034 Haven Avenue, Suite B,
which is within the Virginia Dare Business Center at the northwest comer of Foothill Boulevard
and Haven Avenue; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is developed with a shopping
center, the property to the south consists of vacant land with a proposed mixed-use project, the
property to the east is developed with the Terra Vista Shopping Center, and the property to the
west is developed with a shopping center; and
C. The proposed entertainment activities are permitted in the General Commercial
district subject to review and approval of an Entertainment Permit; and
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EP DRC2001-00705— ROBERT LANG
December 12, 2001
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d. The inclusion of a disc jockey, dancing, and live acoustic music, with a bar and
night club is consistent with the General Commercial District and the Commercial designation of
the General Plan; and
e. The application, with the attached conditions of approval, will comply with all
applicable standards of 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. That 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. That the premises or establishment is not likely to be operated in an illegal,
improper, or disorderly manner; and
C. That the applicant, or any person associated with the applicant, 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. That granting of the application would not create a public nuisance; and
e. That the normal operation of the premises would not interfere with the peace
and quiet of the surrounding commercial center; and
f. That 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 hereunder, 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:
Planning Division
1) This approval is for a disc jockey, dancing, and live acoustic music
only. Any change of intensity or type of entertainment shall require a
modification to this permit.
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EP DRC2001-00705— ROBERT LANG
December 12, 2001
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2) The days and hours of operation for the entertainment shall be
limited to between 12:00 noon to 1:00 a.m. Tuesday through
Sunday. Any expansion of days and/or hours shall require
modification to this permit.
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 65dB during the hours of
7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and 60dB 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 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) All signs shall be consistent with the City's Sign Ordinance and the
Uniform Sign Program for the Virginia Dare Business Center. All
non-conforming signs shall be removed within 30 days.
Fire District/Buildina & 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.
2) The applicant shall apply for and seek approval of a public assembly
permit, prior to initiation of the entertainment activities requested
herein.
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EP DRC2001-00705— ROBERT LANG
December 12, 2001
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6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2001.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: A r
arty Mc il, Chairman
ATTEST:
rad Buller 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 12th day of December 2001, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE