HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2B - PresentationAppeal: Fuego NightclubAgenda Item #2BCase #5.1544 CUPJune 30, 2022DEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENTItem 2B - 1
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•Council considered appeal on 4/21/22 and continued to 5/12/22 to allow additional evaluation by the Police Department; hearing continued to 6/30/22 to provide further informationDEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENTItem 2B - 2
Previous Use•9/9/15 – CUP issued for 4,000-SF meeting hall•Events consisted of weddings, meetings/banquets, and other assembly-type events•Permitted operational hours 6:00am-2:00am daily•Building occupancy limited to 185•Operation ceased April 2021DEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENTItem 2B - 3
Service Call History 2015-2021Code Enforcement:•1 landscape maintenance •1 illegal signagePolice Department:•2 music disturbances•10 verbal disturbances (shouting)•5 other disturbance-related calls (vehicle related, disruptive/loud noises, etc.)DEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENTItem 2B - 4
Restaurant vs Cocktail Lounge/Nightclub in CBD Zone•Restaurants permitted with LUP approval; requires commercial kitchen with substantial sales of meals under Type 47 liquor license •Cocktail lounges and nightclub permitted with CUP approval; requires a Type 48 liquor license (no food service required)DEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENTItem 2B - 5
Security Concerns•5/12/22 – Applicant met with Police Dept to discuss concerns and security plan•Staff continues to have concerns on operation as it relates to noise impacts and crime to adjacent areas that cannot be addressed under Security PlanDEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENTItem 2B - 6
Pedestrian Safety•Mid-block crossing on Palm Canyon Drive would be acceptable to City Engineer, if warranted•Costs range from $80K-$150K for flashing beacon crossing or $300-$400 for full “hawk” system•Engineering study and design would be requiredDEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENTItem 2B - 7
Added Conditions •Applicant to provide direct telephone number to Police Dept. to quickly respond to complaints•Applicant shall provide parking management plan w/in 3 mos. of opening•Applicant to provide independent Engineering Study for mid-block crossing prior to 6 mo. review. If warranted, applicant shall install w/in 1 yearDEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENTItem 2B - 8
Appeal: Fuego NightclubAgenda Item #2BCase #5.1544 CUPJune 30, 2022DEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENTItem 2B - 9
Presentation slides from 4/21/22 hearing are available beyond this slide if neededItem 2B - 10
Project Site & ContextDEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENTItem 2B - 11
Building Exterior on Palm CanyonDEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENTItem 2B - 12
SITE PLAN:NItem 2B - 13
GROUND FLOOR PLAN:NOperation:Entry, ID Check, Elevator/StairsItem 2B - 14
MAIN/2NDFLOOR PLAN:NOperation: Dance Floor, Bar, Restrooms, VIP Room, Storage, Back of House Operations.Item 2B - 15
MEZZANINE/3RDFLOOR PLAN:NOperation: DJ Booth, 4 VIP Rooms, Staff Break Room, Restrooms, Elevator/Stairs.Item 2B - 16
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 SundayDEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENTItem 2B - 17
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 lightingDEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENTItem 2B - 18
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/welfareDEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENTItem 2B - 19
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 usesDEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENTItem 2B - 20
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