HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2A - PresentationAppeal: Fuego NightclubAgenda Item #2ACase #5.1544 CUPMay 12, 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 considered by Council on 4/21/22 and continued to 5/12/22 to allow additional evaluation by the Police DepartmentDEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENT
Police Review•Applicant met with PD to discuss project•Reviewed security plan and measures to mitigate impacts to Police ServicesDEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENT
Police Review•Parking – concern with adequacy of parking based on-site and jaywalking from parking across street if utilized. Shuttle and/or crosswalk may address issue•Noise – past noise complaints have occurred and sound mitigation improvements should be completed•Crime – concern that adding additional venue of this size may increase crime, DUIs during times when there’s elevated demandDEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENT
Appeal: Fuego NightclubAgenda Item #2ACase #5.1544 CUPMay 12, 2022DEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENT
Presentation slides from 4/21/22 hearing are available beyond this slide#2A
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, 34 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