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Home My WebLink AboutPresentation - Item 2A Fuego Appeal 2022-04-21Appeal: Fuego NightclubAgenda Item #2ACase #5.1544 CUPApril 21, 2022DEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENT Appeal – Fuego Nightclub•CUP Application for a 9,504-SF nightclub use•Planning Commission reviewed the project on 3/9/22 and voted 7-0 to deny•Appeal filed by applicant after the Planning Commission hearingDEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENT Project Site & ContextDEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENT Building Exterior on Palm CanyonDEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENT SITE PLAN:N GROUND FLOOR PLAN:NOperation:Entry, ID Check, Elevator/Stairs MAIN/2NDFLOOR PLAN:NOperation: Dance Floor, Bar, Restrooms, VIP Room, Storage, Back of House Operations. MEZZANINE/3RDFLOOR PLAN:NOperation: DJ Booth, 4 VIP Rooms, Staff Break Room, Restrooms, Elevator/Stairs. Proposed Operation•Nightclub/Lounge with occupancy for 327 people•Theme nights with different music genres•Available for special events•Hours from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM, Thursday to SundayDEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENT Operational Considerations•Parking – PSZC requires 28 spaces, 24 spaces provided•Noise – Applicant provided noise study, which was peer reviewed by City’s consultant. Noise attenuation to include new layer of glazing in interior, improve door thresholds, add sealant to door frames, openings and building exterior, and install noise monitoring device•Safety – Security plan reviewed by PS Police and requires staff training, security guards, video surveillance, security patrols of parking lot and maintain adequate lightingDEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENT Required Findings – CUP1. Use applied for at the location allowed by zoning code2. Use is necessary or desirable; in harmony with General Plan; is not detrimental to existing/proposed uses3. Adequacy of site for proposed use4. Adjacent streets/highways will support proposed traffic5. Conditions imposed to protect public health/welfareDEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENT Planning Commission Action•Voted 7 to 0 to deny the application•Could not make finding for criterion #2- Due to potential noise, late-night operation and parking, use is not necessary or desirable in proposed location and will be detrimental to existing usesDEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENT Appeal: Fuego NightclubAgenda Item #2ACase #5.1544 CUPApril 21, 2022DEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENT From:Monique Lomeli To:Jeff Denean Jones; Tiffani Bailey; City Clerk Subject:RE: Item 2A - i got disconnected Date:Thursday, April 21, 2022 7:51:55 PM Mr. Jones – Thank you for your comments. @Tiffani Bailey will include your email in the official record and share your comments with the City Council. From: Jeff Denean Jones <jeffdenean@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2022 7:10 PM To: Tiffani Bailey <Tiffani.Bailey@palmspringsca.gov>; City Clerk <CityClerk@palmspringsca.gov> Subject: Item 2A - i got disconnected NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Hi there. I think i had a bad connection or feedback. Sorry. Here is my public comment on item 2A to city council: Good evening Mayor Middleton and City Council members. My name is Jeff Jones. I reside at 372 South Belardo Rd. In the historic tennis club neighborhood. My comments concerns item 2A regarding a proposed nightclub at 383 South Palm Canyon. My location and the residences at 373 South Palm Canyon together make up the Orleans Apartments property. I was surprised and disappointed to learn the applicant for the Fuego NIghtclub is appealing the Planning Commission’s decision last month denying their application. Though it is completely within in their right to do so, my neighbors and I remain strongly opposed to the idea of creating a nightclub venue in the historic Bank Building at 383 South Palm Canyon. As many of us commented during the commission’s meeting last month, this would devastate our quality of life. The Bank building is not just next door to the Orleans, the structures are literally adjoined on the Palm Canyon side of the property. Photos were sent earlier today for your review. In them, you clearly see the close proximity of these two properties. We remain unconvinced any measures being promised by the applicant would adequately control noise pollution for the residents and the neighborhood. The proposed hours of operation are exclusively in the evening and into the AM. Imagine trying to sleep next door to that. Also, parking, being the issue it is in the area, club goers are going to add to this issue without a doubt. The neighbors I’ve spoken with are not opposed to revitalization in our neighborhood - including for the Bank building - however, a nightclub is the worst idea we can imagine. A nightclub would be a nightmare for us. We’re hopeful you will hear our concerns, consider the consequences of a nightclub carefully,, and deny this appeal. Thank you. Kindest Regards, Jeff Denean Jones, CTA pronouns: they | them | their 760.563.8448 w 760.832.2135 m Donating to Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund will help support much-needed humanitarian assistance in impacted communities in Ukraine and surrounding regions where Ukrainian refugees have fled. Go to GlobalGiving to learn more.