HomeMy WebLinkAbout97-64 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 97-64
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 97-38, A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A BAR IN CONJUNCTION
WITH A RESTAURANT THAT OFFERS ENTERTAINMENT WITHIN THE
THOMAS WINERY PLAZA, IN THE SPECIAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT,
SUBAREA 2, OF THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED
AT 8916 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF - APN: 208-101-23.
A. Recitals.
1. Ron Bozarth has filed an application for the issuance of Conditional Use Permit
No. 97-38, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Conditional Use Permit request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 10th day of December 1997, 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.
3. 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 December 10, 1997, 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 8916 Foothill Boulevard, on the
northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue which is improved with a commercial
center.
b. The property to the north is developed with a commercial center and is part of the
Thomas Winery Plaza, the properties to the south are developed with a gas station, liquor store, and
fast food restaurant, the property to the east is developed with a commercial center, and the property
to the west is vacant but approved for a commercial center.
c. The proposed use, a bar for the serving of alcoholic drinks in conjunction with a
restaurant, is consistent with the Special Commercial District of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan.
d. The commercial center has sufficient parking spaces to accommodate the proposed
use based on a Parking Study prepared by a traffic engineer consultant.
e. The proposed use would be compatible with the surrounding uses.
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:
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a. The proposed use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Development Code and the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, and the purposes of the district in which
the site is located.
b. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
c. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code and the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan.
4. The Planning 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.
Planning Division
1) Approval is for a 5,300 square foot bar and restaurant with
entertainment (EP 97-04). Expansion or intensification of the bar facility
shall require a modification to the Conditional Use Permit.
2) Approval shall expire, unless extended by the Planning Commission, if
building permits are not issued or the approved use has not
commenced within 24 months of this date.
3) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections
of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, State Fire Marshal's regulations,
Uniform Building Code, or any other City Ordinances.
4) If operation of the facility causes adverse effects upon adjacent
businesses or operations, the Conditional Use Permit shall be brought
before the Planning Commission for consideration and possible
termination of the use.
5) The facility shall be operated in conformance with the performance
standards as defined in the Development Code including, but not
limited to noise levels.
6) Any signs proposed for the facility shall be designed in conformance
with the City Sign's Ordinance and the Uniform Sign program for the
Thomas Winery Plaza and shall require review and approval by the City
Planner prior to installation.
7) The hours of operation for the bar shall be from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m.,
Tuesday through Saturday and 3 p.m. until 2 a.m. on Sunday.
8) A separate Conditional Use Permit is required if there are more than
three coin-operated amusement devices on the premises.
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9) Any historic artifacts such as the conveyor belt and the stairs shall be
maintained in place and kept in good condition.
10) The food and drinks menu shall include a short history of the Thomas
Winery. The written history shall be submitted for City Planner review
and approval prior to publication.
11) Private parties with or without bar service and entertainment may be
allowed during the day and must end before the regular bar and
entertainment begins.
Building and Fire Safety Division
1) Occupancy of the facility shall not commerce until such time as all
Uniform Building Code and State Fire Marshal's regulations have been
complied with. Detailed plans shall be submitted to the Rancho
Cucamonga Fire District and the Building and Safety Division for review
and approval prior to issuance of building permits. The building shall
be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy.
2) Any modification to the approved plans after occupancy of the building
may require additional review and/or permits from the Fire District and
the Building and Safety Division.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF DECEMBER 1997.
PLANNING a •r, SIONilpTHE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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ATTEST: S iilLlAe_
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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 10th day of December 1997, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BARKER, BETHEL, MACIAS, MCNIEL, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE