HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-54 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO.10-54
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT
DRC2010-00729, A REQUEST TO INCLUDE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SUCH AS
ACOUSTIC MUSIC IN CONJUNCTION WITH A 7,200 SQUARE FOOT
RESTAURANT AND BAR IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT, LOCATED ON
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND
MILLIKEN AVENUE AT 8106 MILLIKEN AVENUE - APN: 0229-012-57; AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
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. Elias Medina, on behalf of Zendejas Mexican Grill and Spirits #2, filed an application for the
issuance of Entertainment Permit DRC2010-00729, 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 10th day of November, 2010, 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 November 10, 2010, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony,
this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to the property located at 8106 Milliken Avenue, with a street
frontage of approximately 204 feet along Foothill Boulevard and 292 feet along Milliken Avenue, and a lot
depth of approximately 202 feet and which is presently improved with an existing restaurant pad building,
parking areas, and landscaping; and
b. The property to the north is zoned Mixed Use Financial and is vacant; the property to the
south is zoned Industrial Park and is improved with an office building; the properties to the east and west are
zoned Industrial Park and are improved with commercial centers; and
C. The conduct of the establishment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or
welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity as conditions have been imposed
to require on-site security during the hours of entertainment and ensure proper service of alcohol to patrons,
and the building complies with all applicable Fire and Building Codes; and
d. The premises or establishment is not likely to be operated in an illegal, improper or disorderly
manner, as sufficient conditions have been imposed to ensure that security provisions are in place to regulate
the conduct of patrons to prevent incidents resulting in calls for service; and
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e. The normal operation of the premises would not interfere with the peace and quiet of the
surrounding commercial center and adjacent residential development as conditions have been imposed to
ensure that the establishment will comply with the Performance Standards set forth in Section 17.10.050 of
the Development Code and will not create adverse impacts upon adjacent uses; and
f. The granting of this application will not create a public nuisance as sufficient conditions have
been imposed to ensure that the establishment will operate in an orderly manner and will prevent incidents
resulting in calls for service.
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 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. That granting 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 adjacent residential development; and
f. That the applicant has not made any false, misleading, or fraudulent statement of material
fact in the required application.
4. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The
project qualifies under the Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section15301-Existing Facilities
because the project does not result in any major interior or exterior alterations. In addition, there is no
substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning
Commission has reviewed the Planning Department's determination of exemption, and based on its own
independent judgment, concurs in the staffs determination of exemption.
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 and in the
attached Standard Conditions incorporated herein by this reference:
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Planning Department
1) Approval is hereby granted to Elias Medina, owner, for an Entertainment Permit
which includes live entertainment such as acoustical music groups in
conjunction with a 7,200 square foot restaurant and bar in the Industrial Park
District, located at the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Milliken
Avenue -APN: 0229-012-57.
2) This approval is only for acoustic music groups. Any change of intensity or type
of entertainment shall require a modification to this permit.
3) The days and hours of operation for the entertainment shall be limited to
Tuesday between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays between
7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and Sunday between 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Any
expansion of days and/or hours shall require modification to this permit.
4) Per Section 5.12 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, Entertainment
Permits are not transferrable between owners. Should the business be sold or
ownership transferred, the new owner must apply for a new Entertainment
Permit for review and approval by the Planning Commission.
5) No adult entertainment, as defined in the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code,
Section 17.04.090, shall be permitted.
6) There shall be no flashing lights, disco lights, or similar lighting during the hours
of entertainment that prevents the ability to clearly distinguish and identify
patrons, security personnel, or other individuals in the restaurant in order to
ensure the safety of patrons.
7) Entertainment shall be conducted inside the building.
8) When entertainment is being conducted,doors and windows shall remain closed
for noise attenuation purposes.
9) 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.
10) Access to the 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."
11) 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.
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12) 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.
13) This permit shall be renewed annually by the applicant per Municipal Code
Section 5.12.115.
Security:
14) Except in case of emergency, the licensee shall not permit its patrons to enter or
exit the licensed premises through any entrance/exit other than the primary
entrance/exit, excluding entrances/exits from patio areas. Steps shall be taken
by the licensee to discourage unauthorized exiting.
15) Any patron who (1) fights or challenges another person to fight, (2) maliciously
and willfully disturbs another person by loud or unreasoned noise, or (3) uses
offensive words which are inherently likely to provoke an immediate violent
reaction shall be removed from the premises.
16) An incident log shall be maintained at the licensed premises on a continual basis
with at least one year of entries and be readily available for inspection by a law
enforcement representative. The log is for recording any physical altercations,
injuries, and objectionable conditions that constitute a nuisance occurring in, on,
or at the licensed premises, including the immediately adjacent area that is
owned, leased, or rented by the licensee. The log will indicate date, time,
description of the incident, and the action taken. "Objectionable conditions that
constitute a nuisance" means disturbance of the peace, public drunkenness,
drinking in public, harassment of passersby, gambling, prostitution, loitering,
public urination, lewd conduct, drug trafficking, or excessive loud noise.
17) The owner or manager of the licensed premises shall maintain on the premises
a written security policy and procedures manual addressing at a minimum the
following items: Handling obviously intoxicated persons; establishing a
reasonable ratio of employees to patrons, based upon activity level, in order to
monitor beverage sales and patron behavior; handling patrons involved in
fighting or arguing; handling loitering about the building and in the immediate
adjacent area that is owned, leased, rented, or used under agreement by the
Licensee(s); verifying age/checking identification of patrons; warning patrons of
reaching their drinking limit/potential intoxication and refusing to serve; calling
the police regarding observed or reported criminal activity.
18) Contract security services shall be familiar with the establishment's written
security policy and procedures; by reviewing them and signing that they have
read and understood the policy. The signed acknowledgement shall be kept in a
file relating to the security manual.
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19) Prior to utilizing a contract security guard company,the establishment shall verify
that the security company has a current business license with the City of
Rancho Cucamonga.
20) The owners and employees of this business shall at all times cooperate with law
enforcement representatives in the performance of their duties.
Fire District/Building and Safety Department
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.
2) Upon CUP approval, if any modifications are made to the building, plans must
be submitted for review. To submit plans call (909) 477-2710 for more
information. ,
3) If the entertainment activity includes dancing or modifications of the seating
arrangement, the business owner, upon approval, must apply for a new Fire
Code Assembly Permit. Please contact Fire Construction Services at(909)477-
2710 to obtain a permit application and details of the floor plan requirements
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 1 OTH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2010.
PLANNING COMM ION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: —
Luis Munoz, Jr., Chairman
ATTEST:
Jam V
R. Troyer, AICP, Secrefary
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10-54
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November 10, 2010
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I, James R. Troyer, AICP, 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 10th day of November 2010, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: WIMBERLY
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: DRC2010-00729
SUBJECT: ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT
APPLICANT: ELIAS MEDINA ON BEHALF OF ZENDEJAS MEXICAN GRILL & SPIRITS #2
LOCATION: 8106 MILLIKEN AVENUE
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its
agents, officers,or employees, because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative,to
relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or
employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole
discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation
shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. The applicant shall be required to pay any applicable Fish and Game fees as shown below. The
project planner will confirm which fees apply to this project. All checks are to be made payable to
the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to
the Planning Commission or Planning Director hearing:
a) Notice of Exemption - $50 X
B. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping,sign program,and
grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, and the
Development Code regulations.
2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions
of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
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3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to
occupancy.
4. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code,all
other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the
time of building permit issuance.
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