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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15- Planning & Building Services CITY OF SAN BERNA� JINO - REQUEST FOR .:OUNCIL ACTION From: Al Boughey, Director Subject: Conditional Use Permit No. 95-15 Appeal of Planning Commission Dept: Planning & Building Services denial. Located at 1120 E. Highland Avenue, Suite #3. Date: November 21, 1995 NOV 22',95 PM 2:17 MCC Date: December 4, 1995 Synopsis of Previous Council Action: The Mayor and Common Council voted to uphold the applicant's appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of CUP 95-15. Recommended Motion: Staff recommends that the Mayor and Common Council adopt the Findings of Fact (Exhibit 1) in support of approval of the project, subject to the Conditions of Approval (Exhibit 2) and Standard Requirements (Exhibit 3). Staff also recommends that the Mayor and Common Council authorize the Director of Planning and Building Services to issue a letter to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control stating that issuance of the proposed Type 40 license will serve the public convenience or necessity. Contact person: Al Boughey Phone: 384-5357 Supporting data attached: Staff Report Ward: 7 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A Source: (Acct. No.) (Acct. Description) Finance: Council Notes: /a s Agenda Item No. CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Stag Report SUBJECT: APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-15 MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 4, 1995 Owner: Applicant: Kinney Shoe Corporation Ade Boentaran 233 Broadway 22999 Deberry St. New York, NY 10729 Grand Terrace, CA 92324 REQUEST/LOCATION The appellant, Rafael Ramos, represented by John Lightburn, appealed the Planning Commission action denying a conditional use permit to serve beer at a beverage bar in an existing billiard room located at 1120 E. Highland Avenue, Suite ##3, in the CG-1, Commercial General, land use district. BACKGROUND At the meeting of November 20, 1995, the Mayor and Common Council upheld the applicant's appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of CUP 95-15. Staff was directed to return to the December 4, 1995, Mayor and Common Council meeting with findings of fact in support of the project and conditions of approval. RECOM VENDATION Staff recommends that the Mayor and Common Council adopt the Findings of Fact in support of approval of the project, subject to the Conditions of Approval and Standard Requirements. Staff also recommends that the Mayor and Common Council authorize the Director of Planning and Building Services to issue a letter to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control stating that issuance of the proposed Type 40 license will serve the public convenience or necessity. Prepared by: Conal McNamara, Assistant Planner for Al Boughey, Director of Planning and Building Services Exhibit 1 Findings of Fact Exhibit 2 Conditions of Approval Exhibit 3 Standard Requirements f EXHIBIT 1 FINDINGS OF FACT Conditional Use Permit No. 95-15 1. The proposed use is conditionally permitted within, and will not impair the integrity and character of the CG-1, Commercial General, Land Use District, and complies with all of the applicable provisions of the Development Code. 2. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan in that it meets all applicable goals, objectives and policies that are set forth, and specifically implements Policies 1.7.1 and 1.19.10 in that the use will accommodate a new development and promote a community serving entertainment and commercial use. 3. The approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 95-15 is in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and Section 19.20.030 of the Development Code, in that the reuse of the existing structure with no intensification of the use is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. 4. There will be no potentially significant negative impacts upon environmental quality and the natural resources that could not be properly mitigated and monitored, in that this project was determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. 5. The location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed use are compatible with the existing uses within the general area in which the proposed use is to be located. As such, the proposed use will not adversely impact the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City. r 6. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and density/intensity of use being proposed, in that its design, site configuration and use complies with the requirements of the CG-1 Land Use District, and there are no physical characteristics or constraints applicable to the site which would prevent the location of the proposed use on the site. 7. There are adequate provisions for public access, water, sanitation, and public utilities and services to ensure that the proposed use would not be detrimental to public health and safety, in that the proposed use will be located in an existing building that is presently serviced by utilities. 9 1 EXHIBIT 2 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-15 Planning Division 1. Within two years of approval, an Alcohol Beverage Control license shall be obtained for the project site or the approval shall become null and void. Project: Conditional Use Permit No. 95-15 Expiration Date: December 4, 1997 2. The review authority may, upon application being filed 30 days prior to the expiration date and for good cause, grant a one-time extension not to exceed 12 months. The review authority shall ensure that the project complies with all current Development Code provisions. 3. In the event that this approval is legally challenged, the City will promptly notify the applicant of any claim or action and will cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. Once notified, the applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of San Bernardino. The applicant further agrees to reimburse the City of any costs and attorney's fees which the City may be required by the court to pay as a result of such action, but such participation shall not relieve the applicant of his obligation under this condition. 4. The approval of CUP 95-15 does not constitute approval for any signs related to the use proposed. Construction of signs will require the approval of a separate Sign Permit. 5. The sale of alcohol shall be limited to beer. 6. No sale of beer shall occur until the applicant has obtained an Alcohol Beverage Control License for the project site. The sale of beer shall be in compliance with all of the requirements and provisions of the applicable Alcohol and Beverage Control License. 7. The granting of Conditional Use Permit 95-15 does not grant the applicant the right to operate a bar, lounge, or night club. Should, in the future, the applicant desire to change the use from a billiards club to a bar, lounge, or night club, a new conditional use permit shall be required. 8. Exterior lighting shall be sufficiently and properly maintained to illuminate all areas of the exterior of the building and property for easy detection of suspicious and criminal activity. a a a 9. If, in the opinion of the Chief of Police, a security guard becomes necessary, it shall be the responsibility of the licensee to provide the security at the hours listed by the Chief of Police.* 10. The licensee shall be responsible for posting of signs prohibiting littering and loitering, with management enforcing this and maintaining the area free of litter and graffiti.* 11. The licensee shall be responsible for checking identification to ensure that there is no violation of San Bernardino Municipal Code 9.68 (Curfew).* 12. No alcoholic beverages shall be consumed on any property adjacent to the licensed premises under the control of the licensee.* 13. The business shall close by 12:00 midnight Sunday through Thursday, the business shall close by 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.* 14. This permit or approval is subject to the attached conditions or requirements of the following City Departments: a. The Water Department * Denotes Police Department Condition of Approval APB 2-4L SAN BE.-.ARDINO MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTS„.ENT STANDARD REQUIREMENTS Review of Plans: Conditional Use Permit No. 95-15 Date Compiled: A041)$7- 8 95 Owner/Developer: Ade Boentaran & Rafael V. Ramos Compiled By: ri Type of Project: To operate a billiard room Number of Units: Location: 1120 E. Highland Ave. , Suite 3 WATER DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING: Contact: I�AU L Le<5oO Phone: GJ'tj Fax: 1 f7�r232_ Note: All Water Services are Subject to the Rules & Regulations of the Water Department. • Size of Main Adjacent the Project: Zz it 5-166L Ial !-1 ILL H LA,Jb AVGJL)i5 'NTCf:I�`� • Approximate Water Pressure: 56 F"jI Elevation of Water Storage:/ 1 FT_ Hydrant Flow @ 20 psi:>/5 6 PM • Type, Size, Location, and Distance to Nearest Fire Hydrant: 4”_Jp,.k e, r I-1, A04=_5,C FPM Mum i SI'TE O,.► 14%4iAL Add AIOJtJC ❑ Pressure Regulator Required on Customer's Side on the Meter. • Off-site Water Facilities Required. • Area Not Served by San Bernardino Municipal Water Department. • Comments: WATER QUALITY CONTROL: Contact: _� iCEvEp✓ Phone: -7941—SD n Fax: R.P.P. Backflow Device Required at Service Connection. ❑ Double Check Backflow Device Required at Service Connection. • Air Gap Required at Service Connection. • No Backflow Device Required at This Time. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL/INDUSTRIAL WASTE: Contact: y) 1 M Iotl�ff 5 0,� Phone: 3 84 S15o 7 Fax: ` 'j 2`j Note: No Regenerative Water Softeners May be Installed. ❑ Industrial Waste Permit Required. I O^0' ,AC IJ .� V\IA�Te S U� 13 Grease Trap Required. ❑ Pre-treatment Required. A CPL i cA -T I oJ rte?v SEWER CAPACITY INFORMATION: Contact: Phone: 094-59g3 Fax - ►s NZo: roof of Payment Must be Submitted to the Building& Safety Department Prior to Issuance of the Building Permit. Sewer Capacity Fee Applicable at This Time. ❑ Sewer Capacity Fee Must Be Paid to the Water Department for Gallons Per Day, Equivalent Dwelling Units: ❑ Subject to Recalculation of Fee Prior to the Issuance of Building Permit. Breakdown of Estimated Gallons Per Day: 6X/SYNGUrL1IlNU— SrDREQUI2.FRM(4144) CITY OF SAN BERNA_ JINO - REQUEST FOI COUNCIL ACTION From: Al Boughey, Director Subject: Conditional Use Permit No. 95-15 Appeal of Planning Commission r Planning & Building Services denial. Located at 1120 E. Highland Avenue, Suite #3. Date: November 1, 1995 MCC Date: November 20, 1995 Synopsis of Previous Council Action: None Recommended Motion: That the hearing be closed and that the Mayor and Common Council deny the appeal based on the Findings of Fact and uphold the Planning Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit No. 95-15. J oug ey Contact person: Al Boughey Phone: 384-5357 Supporting data attached: _Staff Report Ward: 7 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A Source: (Acct. No.) (Acct. Description) Finance: Council Notes: Agenda Item No._ �`�� CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCII, ACTION Staff Report SUBJECT: APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-15 MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1995 REQUEST/LOCATION The appellant, Rafael afael Ramos, represented by John Lightburn, is appealing the Planning Commission action denying a conditional use permit to serve beer at a beverage bar in an existing billiard room located at 1120 E. Highland Avenue, Suite #3, in the CG-1, Commercial General, land use district. See Notice of Appeal, Exhibit 3. BACKGROUND Under Table 06.01 of the Development Code, a billiard room is considered "Miscellaneous Indoor Entertainment" and, as such, is permitted in the CG-1 land use district subject to a Development Permit. Entitlement was granted for The Player's Billiard Room through a Zoning Consistency Review form at the Planning and Building Services front counter in February of 1994. On January 1, 1995, the Business and Professions Code was amended to require that jurisdictions provide a determination that "public convenience or necessity" will be met when approving certain alcohol licenses. The need for the determination is based upon the number of existing alcohol establishments versus the number of permitted alcohol establishments within a given census tract and the type of license requested. If more exist than are permitted, the area is considered "over concentrated" and the determination is required. Due to the fact that the law requires the governing body render the determination, the Mayor and Common Council must make the determination if the Planning Commission approves the conditional use permit. This project was heard by the City's Development/Environmental Review Committee on August 17, 1995, and cleared to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission, after hearing testimony from the applicant and the Police Department and reviewing letters from neighboring property owners, denied the application. KEY ISSUES The key issues are as follows (Please refer to the Planning Commission staff report, Attachment 2, for a complete discussion): 0 According to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, there are 28 on-sale premises and 11 off-sale premises within the subject site's census tract. Eight on-sale facilities and six off-sale facilities are permitted. This overconcentration and the requested Type 40 License trigger the need for a city generated determination that public convenience or necessity will be served. 0 The Police Department, after reviewing the request, recommended against approval of the conditional use permit due to the fact that there have been 70 crimes in the past six months within the subject location's reporting district and a total of 580 calls for service. 0 Two letters of opposition were received by residents immediately adjacent to the subject site. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION The project has been determined to be categorically exempt form the requirements of CEQA (Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION The Planning Commission, at their regularly scheduled meeting of September 19, 1995, denied the subject application with Commissioners Cole, Hamilton, Schuiling, Stone, Strimpel, Thrasher, and Traver voting for denial and Commissioner Gonzales abstaining. OPTIONS The Mayor and Common Council may: 1. Deny the appeal, based on the Findings of Fact (Attachment D of Exhibit 2), upholding the Planning Commission's denial of CUP 95-15; or 2. Uphold the appeal, continue the application for two weeks for preparation of Findings of Fact to support approval of CUP 95-15, and determine that public convenience or necessity will be served by the issuance of the license. It should be noted that if the Mayor and Common Council desires to approve the subject application, the determination of public convenience or necessity must be made and staff has no findings or grounds with which to make the determination. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Mayor and Common Council deny the appeal based on the Findings of Fact (Attachment D of Exhibit 2) and uphold the Planning Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit No. 95-15. Prepared by: Conal McNamara, Assistant Planner for Al Boughey, Director of Planning and Building Services Exhibit 1 Location Map Exhibit 2 Planning Commission Staff Report A. Location Map B. Site Plan/Floor Plan C. Police Department Findings/Recommendation D. Findings of Fact Exhibit 3 Notice of Appeal I : a am • • i wl Mill F AV- r rilr i I EXHIBIT 2 SUMMARY CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING DIVISION ----------------------- CASE: Conditional Use Permit No. 95-15 AGENDA ITEM: 2 HEARING DATE: 9-19-95 WARD: 7 APPLICANT: Ade Boentaran OWNER: Kinney Shoe Corporation 22999 Deberry St. 233 Broadway Grand Terrace, CA 92324 New York, NY 10729 REQUEST / LOCATION - A request to serve beer at a beverage bar in an existing billiard room, located at 1120 E. Highland Avenue, Suite #/3, in the CG-1, Commercial General, land use district. EXISTING LAND USE PROPERTY LAND USE DESIGNATION SUBJECT Multi-Tenant Center CG-1, Commercial General NORTH Residential RS, Residential Suburban SOUTH Existing Commercial CG-1, Commercial General EAST Existing Commercial CG-1, Commercial General WEST Existing Commercial CG-1, Commercial General GEOLOGIC/SEISMIC Y [FLOOD HAZARD YES ❑ SEWERS: YES ■ HAZARD ZONE: NONE: NO ■ NO ❑ HIGH FIRE HAZARD YES ❑ AIRPORT YES ❑ REDEVELOPMENT YES ❑ ZONE: NO ■ NOISE/CRASH NO ■ PROJECT AREA: NO ■ ZONE: ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: ❑ Not Applicable ❑ E.I.R. w/ Significant ❑ APPROVAL ■ Exempt Effects ❑ No Significant ❑ CONDITIONS Effects ❑ Significant Effects, ❑ Potential Effects, See Attached E.R.C. ■ DENIAL Mitigating Minutes Measures, ❑ CONTINUANCE No E.I.R. TO: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-15 AGENDA ITEM: 2 HEARING DATE: September 19, 199 Page 2 REQUEST The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 95-15 (CUP 95-15) for the on-site sale of beer (a Type 40 license) at the existing The Players Billiard Room. This request would allow beer to be served on-site within the existing building and does not involve an expansion of building floor area, exterior modifications, or changes in parking, circulation, or landscaping. LOCATION The subject site consists of Assessor's Parcel Number 155-242-04, which is a .66 acre parcel containing a multi-tenant center. The site is located at 1120 E. Highland Avenue, on the north side of Highland Avenue, west of Newport Avenue in the Commercial General, CG-1, land use district (see Attachment A, Location Map). The billiard room is located within Suite #3 of the center. DEVELOPMENT CODE AND GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE CUP 95-15 has been reviewed and found to be in conformance with the provisions of the Development Code and consistent with the General Plan. The CUP specifically implements the following General Plan Policies. 1.6.2 Control the location and number of alcohol sales, adult bookstores and businesses, game arcades and other community-sensitive uses, based on proximity to residences, schools, religious facilities, and parks in accordance with legislative and legal requirements. 1.6.3 Require Police Department review of uses which may be characterized historically by high levels of noise, nighttime patronage, and/or rates of crime; providing for the conditioning or control of use to prevent adverse impacts on adjacent residences, schools, religious facilities, and similar "sensitive" uses. 1.7.1 Accommodate new development, adaptive reuse, and renovation in accordance with the Land Use Map. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-15 AGENDA ITEM: 2 HEARING DATE: September 19, 199 Page 3 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) STATUS This project has been determined to be categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA (Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities). BACKGROUND Under Table 06.01 of the Development Code, a billiard room is considered "Miscellaneous Indoor Entertainment" and, as such, is permitted in the CG-1 land use district subject to a Development Permit. Entitlement was granted for The Player's Billiard Room through a Zoning Consistency Review form at the Planning and Building Services front counter in February of 1994. On January 1, 1995, the Business and Professions Code was amended to require that jurisdictions provide a determination that "public convenience or necessity" will be met when approving certain alcohol licenses. The need for the determination is based upon the number of existing alcohol establishments versus the number of permitted alcohol establishments within a given census tract. If more exist than are permitted, the area is considered "over concentrated" and the determination is required. Due to the fact that the law requires the governing body render the determination, the Mayor and Common Council are the approval body. This project was heard by the City's Development/Environmental Review Committee on August 17, 1995, and cleared to the Planning Commission. ANALYSIS Land Use The center contains three suites. One is currently occupied with the remainder being vacant. The center has parldng in front along Highland Avenue and parking in the rear. The area to the immediate north is residential along 23rd Street backing-up to the site. The addition of alcohol sales to the existing use will not alter the interior configuration of the billiard room or the scope of its activities. It will allow the billiard room to serve beer on-site. The proposed beer sales would be dispensed from a bar to the rear of the suite, which would occupy a small portion of the floor area in the suite. Therefore, should the application be approved, the use will become a billiard room with alcohol. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-15 AGENDA ITEM: 2 HEARING DATE: September 19, 199 Page 4 The area is currently home to various commercial uses along both sides of Highland Avenue, including the existing billiards room. The nearest premise which sells alcohol for consumption on-site (on-sale) is the Spirit Ballpark, which is located approximately 70 feet from the existing billiard room. As the Commercial General (CG-1)land use designation is intended to provide for the continued use, enhancement, and new development of retail, personal service, entertainment, office, and related commercial uses along major transportation corridors, 'the proposed addition of alcohol to the existing billiard room is not incompatible with the surrounding commercial uses. However, the Police Department, in a memorandum dated September 11, 1995, has indicated that they believe the proposed use to be incompatible with the surrounding area (please see discussion under Police Department Issues). Staff was originally considering recommending approval of the proposal until receiving the memorandum in which the Police Department is recommending denial. Staff does not disagree with the Police Department's assessment of the situation and the potential impact on the surrounding residential community. Currently there are no provisions precluding the business from allowing minors in the establishment. With a Type 40 license, 18-21 year-olds would still be permitted in the business. Parking As the Development Code does not specify parking requirements for a pool room, the standard of 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area is applicatrle. This yields-the need for 15 parking spaces to be devoted to this use. Given that the center provides 34 spaces on-site, sufficient parking spaces exist to accommodate this use as well as future uses within the center. Police Department Issues The Police Department has reviewed CUP 95-15 and has recommended against approval of the proposed addition of beer sales on-site (See Attachment Q. The memorandum indicates that there have been 70 crimes in the past six months within the subject location's reporting district and a total of 580 calls for service. The memorandum indicates that, according to the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control, there are 28 on-sale premises and 11 off-sale premises within the census tract and that eight on-sale facilities and six off-sale facilities are permissible. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-15 AGENDA ITEM: 2 HEARING DATE: September 19, 199 Page 5 The nearest school is located .8 miles from the existing billiard room, the nearest church is .3 miles from the existing billiard room, and the nearest residences are directly north of the site's northern property line. The Police Department memorandum has indicated that certain residents to the north of the billiard room have indicated their opposition to the proposed addition of alcohol sales on-site due to noise and beer cans being found in one resident's back yard. Research by the Police Department has yielded numerous calls for service in the reporting area within the past six months, several on-sale beer/wine licenses in the immediate area, and complaints by the adjacent residents. As such, the Police Department is recommending denial of the subject application. ABC Issues The California State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is the agency responsible for authorizing licenses to sell alcohol. Prior to issuance of liquor licenses, the ABC must coordinate with Planning and Police Department staff to ensure that entitlement has been granted and that issuance would not create a law enforcement problem. In this situation, entitlement is granted through approval of a conditional use permit. The applicant is requesting approval of a Type 40 license from the ABC in an area that has an over concentration of alcohol permits and a determination by the City is required indicating that public convenience or necessity is served prior to issuance of the license. Staff believes that an argument for not finding that public convenience or necessity will be met can be made in that the site is currently functioning independently as a billiard hall without alcohol. COMMENTS RECEIVED Other than the comments received by the City's D/ERC, which have been incorporated into the conditions of approval, and the concerns on the part of the Police Department, no comments have been received as of the writing of this staff report. CONCLUSION The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. i CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-15 AGENDA ITEM: 2 HEARING DATE: September 19, 199 Page 6 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission deny Conditional Use Permit No. 95-15, based on the Findings of Fact (Attachment "D"). Respectfully submitted, /GLC /z at MICHAEL E. HAYS Assistant Director t?/-- 4� I�VAPIA ` CONAL MCNAMARA Assistant Planner ATTACHMENTS: A. Location Map B. Site Plan/Floor Plan C. Police Department Findings/Recommendation D. Findings of Fact i 1 . a J T..T��... .� mini " ^•iiaaaiiii -i aPro -T" L i �W� . Tats- 1 r ATTACHMENT "B" Qw, ,s'N/GN AWZr.>WOOD FE//GE 4',yiC�,+ PEJwGt�p II' 1 p, P• ,uoZrt/ —: ,41 wid[ L_ ¢ I ��- fEI✓C WC OD =EA•CI II STEEL ,84.4?/GRS �7YP.) N' y i KIAIIVES' ' I (�� ti `OOr LOCKER Kl""&r ' TENANT 3462 6Q FT. 1244A 34 Fr I�1 3004 s4 FT `—-- is' --�--X16- T X2344 30!0" ' 44�2�� i) I: 12 Mix• 9 0 1 s sg 6WOC It f:a�j i l � I I'U�:nf 2•�, I HG. 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Highland Ave . #3 San Bernardino, CA 92404 ` INVESTIGATION• ''"^ The business is located within reporting district SC630 . For the past six months there have been 70 crimes . Seven were crimes against person and 61 were crimes against property. There were a total of 580 calls for service . The business is located within ABC census tract 62 . According to ABC (as of 1982) there are 28 on-sale licensed premises with eight allowed and 11 off-sale licensed premises with six allowed. The nearest on-sale licensed premise is the Spirit Ballpark which is located about 70' from the business. The nearest off-sale licensed premise is Jug & Jigger Liquor which is located .4 Mi . from the business . The nearest school is Pacific High School which is located at 1020 E. Pacific Ave . and is . 8 Mi . from the business . The nearest church is Golden Avenue Church which is located at 2404 N. Golden Ave . and is . 3 Mi from the business. The nearest residences are directly north and property line to property line from the business . The addresses for these residences are 1127, 1133, 1139 and 1145 E. 23rd St . COMMENTS FROM AREA RESIDENTS • Resident of 1133 3 . 23rd St . said she opposes . She said at times there are people in the rear of the business, which is also the rear of her home. She has found beer cans in her backyard. She THE SBPD 1S COMMITTED TO PROVIDING: PROGRESSIVE QUALITY POLICE SERVICE; A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE; A REDUCTION IN CRIME THROUGH PROBLEM RECOGNITION AND PRDRLFM Rniviur. PAGE TWO cup 95-15 . said selling alcohol would most likely cause problems . Resident of 1139 E . 23rd St . said she would not like alcohol in her backyard. She said the business is directly behind her and at times it does get noisy. She said she would protest if the business were to get a alcohol license . AREA COMMANDER COMMENTS : Lt . Snell opposes approving the CUP. There are already several on- sale premises in the immediate block. A residential area is located directly to the rear of the business . He is concerned with the problems this will cause the residents . POLICE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS • Within the past six months there were 580 calls for service in the reporting district . There are already several on-sale beer/wine licenses in the area. There is a residential area directly to the rear of the business . To alleviate any potential police problems, the police department recommends denial of the CUP. ATTACHMENT D FINDINGS OF FACT Conditional Use Permit No. 95-15 1. The proposed use is conditionally permitted within, and will not impair the integrity and character of the CG-1, Commercial General, Land Use District, and complies with all of the applicable provisions of the Development Code. 2. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan in that it meets all applicable goals, objectives and policies that are set forth, and specifically implements Policies 1.6.1, 1.6.2 and 1.7.1. 3. The approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 95-15 is in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and Section 19.20.030 of the Development Code, in that it is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. 4. There will be no potentially significant negative impacts upon environmental quality and the natural resources that could not be properly mitigated and monitored, in that this project was determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. 5. The location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed use are not compatible with the existing uses within the general area in which the proposed use is to be located and will create significant conditions or situations that may be objectionable or detrimental to the neighboring residences to the north. As such, the proposed use can be considered adverse to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City. 6. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and density/intensity of use being proposed, in that its design, site configuration and use complies with the requirements of the CG-1 Land Use District, and there are no physical characteristics or constraints applicable to the site which would prevent the location of the proposed use on the site. 7. There are adequate provisions for public access, water, sanitation, and public utilities and services to ensure that the proposed use would not be detrimental to public health and safety, in that the proposed use will be located in an existing building that is presently serviced by utilities. i -------------------------- :---------- - OR OFFICE USE ONLY ----------- ------------- EXHIBIT 30 t D//e����papr�tments Receiving Date/Time Stamp: � ca ' , Z 7 P � FRNARp� CY) z manr LU LL _ 7J Al :1 r z u Original to: City Clerk's o e� o ffice Admin. O e tions E i c� o Payment Informatiqmp ° G e` e � Last Updated: 8/22/95 Account 001-000-4303 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - NOTICE OF APPEAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Pursuant to Council Action, all Mayor and Common Council appeals must be filed in the City Clerk's Office accompanied by the appropriate fee. Complete All Information )pellant Name Address: Z( C"Vv%o S � � ��'�r Contact Person J (`� L & Address: �- [ (f (r3` ►fir \ `U C E:f��`-'�.� . Ct v A 2"QD Contact Person Phone Number: Day: Evening: Affected Property r Address & A PN # Type of Appeal - Check One: Appeal to the Mayor & Common Council: Appeals to Other Legislative Bodies: (*Adjusted Annually) V. Planning Commission ($122.00 *) _ Board of Building Commissioners (No Charge) Building Abatement ($75.00) Police Commission (No Charge) _ Weed Abatement ($75.00) Other/Explain: (No Charae) _ Vehicle Abatement ($75.00) Other/Explain: (No Charnel (continue next page) A VALID APPEAL MUST INC—JDE THE FOLLOWING INFORM. :ION (SBMC 2.64): 1. The specific action appealed, and date of that action: ?(ti&14y' "L-� r 2. The specific grounds of appeal: c--t 3 ^� 41- C�e cc �� CC C-4- . e 3. The actions(s) sought from the legislative body: CA-) 4. Any additional information: Nom` f ignature of App%a t: Date: y 2 ' RECEIV17� Mr. Al Boughey, Director '95 OCT -2 Al :18 Planning and Building Services City of San Bernardino 300 North D Street San Bernardino, Co. 92418 October 2, 1995 Reference: CUP 95- 15 Subject: Appeal of Planning Commission Decision, 9- 19-95 Mr. Boughey, By way of this letter we are appealing to the Common Council the Planning Commi ssi on's deci si on to deny Condi ti onal Use Permi t 95- 15 on the grounds that the adverse findings of fact are not rationally based or supported. Enclosed is my clients check,*7O2, in the amount of $122.00. Please advise accordingly. ery Si rely, - John"Lightburn Post'Office Box 16 2 San�Bernardino, Ca. 2402 �-882-7526 cc: R. Ramos, Silver V rev DEC-04-1995 11:33 jL0M0N,SALTSMAN&JAMIES0N 310 822 3512 P.02 1 � ' 1J'VLV1 1V114 � SMAN & JAMIESON 426 CULvsR BLvr). •PLAYA oEL REY,CALrFoRmA 90293•310.822-9848-F kx,310-822.3512 December 4, 1995 I Tom Minor Honorable Mayor of the City of San Bernardino, and to the Honorable Members of the City Council City of San Bernardino Re: Unocal 76, University at Varsity, DCA 95-05 To the Honorable Mayor and Member of the City Council: On December 4, 1995 you will have the opportunity to discuss and vote on certain findings to deny the application for a Development Code Amendment. The public hearing at the City Council took place on November 20, 1995. The Applicant requests that the Council continue the matter from December 4, 1995 to the next available meeting date; or, in the alternative, refuse on December 4 to approve the findings supporting denial. Either way, the applicant is requesting Reconsideration. There are many valid reasons for taking this requested action, It appears that the Council may have been laboring under certain misconceptions at the public hearing. For instance, granting the requested amendment to City code will not change the number of possible service stations on either side of the freeway(only 2 are presernly allowed per Code and it will remain that way); indeed planning staff'advises it will actually clarify the original intent of the drafters of the Code section. The proposed code amendment will further bring existing non-conforming stations into compliance with Code. Moreover, the economic vitality of the area, and the City in general, will be enhanced rather than becoming a cause of urban blight. Remember the only testimony before the Council on this point was from competitors who do not warn to recognize what beneficial effect this proposed amendment will have on this community as a whole. There.are many other issues as well which have been brought up in a separate letter the Applicant has submitted to you. Furthermore, the City reimbursed a previous developer up the street over one hundred thousand dollars for the construction of a storm drain. As previously indicated to this Council, Unocal is ready, able and willing to pay the City $90,000 as its share of the storm drain to try and alleviate DEC-04-1995 11:34 0L0M0N,SALTSMRN&JAMIES0N 310 822 3512 P.03 Tom Minor Page 2 December 4, 1995 that burden This is money the City will not see if this project is denied. The proposed project is a million dollar project on land which Unocal has owned since 1986; which will now lay fallow because Unocal is unable to develop in the manner it intended when the land was purchased. In short, there is no valid factual basis to deny the proposed amendment. The City staff has recommended approval. There were no valid, relevant, factual basis (nor legal basis) developed at the hearing to support the findings presented to you for adoption. Finally, the Applicant maintains its objection that the planning commissioner had an economic interest in a project a few blocks away and he should not have been involved in making a decision on this project. Furthermore, it appears that the City itself also has a economic interest in the project across the street by virtue of, but not limited to, the use of redevelopment funds. All that is asked is the right to bring further evidence and clarification to you before the findings are finalized. We have been meeting with staff to try and address the concerns of the community and Council. We would like to complete that task and present it to you for your consideration. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, S?,cnALTSMAN& JAMIESON llen Jamies on t Law SAJ.js M. Henry Empeno, Dep. City Atty. Matt Fischer Phil Dedge Ray Benboali Barry Hammond I