HomeMy WebLinkAbout19159 - RESOLUTIONS - 12/3/1997 RESOLUTION NO. 19159
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A RESOLUTION
OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO ALLOW A
SPORTS BAR/COCKTAIL LOUNGE AT 476 NORTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE, CBD ZONE, SECTION 15.
WHEREAS, Harry Moscatel, (the "Applicant") is requesting the adoption of a Resolution
of Convenience and Necessity to allow a sports bar/cocktail lounge at 476 North Palm
Canyon Drive, CBD Zone, Section 15; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs to consider an application for Conditional Use Permit 5.0758 was issued in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on November 12, 1997, a public hearing on the application for Conditional
Use Permit 5.0758 was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable
law; and
WHEREAS, on November 12, 1997, the Planning Commission approved the request for a
Conditional Use Permit subject to conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is being asked to adopt a Resolution of Convenience and
Necessity pursuant to the requirements of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence
presented in connection with the project, including but not limited to the staff report,
and the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1• Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council finds that this project is categorically
exempt from California Environmental Quality Guidelines (CEQA).
Section 2: Pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 9402.00, the City Council finds that:
a. The use applied for at the location set forth in the application is properly one
for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized by the City's zoning ordinance.
b. The use applied for is necessary or desirable for the development of the
community, and is not detrimental to the existing or future uses specifically
permitted in the zone hi which the proposed use is to be located.
The proposed sports bar/cocktail lounge will have a total of 100 seats (49 indoors,
51 outdoors). No live entertainment or dancing is proposed or approved under this
CUP application. The approved exterior modifications have enhanced the character
of the building and contributed to the ongoing downtown improvement program.
C. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and will complement
existing and proposed uses in the vicinity.
d. The site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate
said use, including yards, setbacks, walls or fences, landscaping and other features
required in order to adjust said use to those existing or permitted future uses of the
land in the neighborhood.
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e. Although the Department.of Alcoholic Beverage Control has determined that
there is a high concentration of liquor licenses within the downtown, this involves
the re-opening of a building that previously operated a cocktail lounge.
f. The conditions to be imposed are deemed necessary to protect the public
health, safety and general welfare, of the existing neighborhood in which this
project is situated. '
NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the City
Council hereby adopts a Resolution of Convenience and Necessity subject to those
conditions set forth in the attached Exhibit A, which are to be satisfied prior to the issuance
of a Certificate of occupancy unless otherwise specified.
ADOPTED this 3rd day of December 1997.
AXES: Members Barnes, Hodges , Oden and Mayor Kleindienst
NOES: Member Spurgin
ABSENT: None
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST: CIT PALM SPRING LIFORNIA
City Clerk City Manager
REVIEWED & APPROVED AS TO FORM �� ,
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EXHIBIT A
CASE 5.0751-CUP
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
REVISED
' Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, the Director of Planning, the Chief of Police, the Fire
Chief or they designee, depending on which department recommended the condition.
Any agreements, easements or covenants required to be entered into shall be in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
1. The proposed development of the premises shall conform to all applicable
regulations of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, or any other
City Codes, ordinances and resolutions which supplement the zoning district
regulations.
Ia. The owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Palm Springs, its
agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the
City of Palm Springs or its agents, officers or employees to attach, set aside, void or
annul, an approval of the City of Palm Springs, its legislative body, advisory
agencies, or administrative officers concerning Case 5.0758-CUP. The City of Palm
Springs will promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding
against the City of Palm Springs and the applicant will either undertake defense of
the matter and pay the City's associated legal costs or will advance funds to pay for
defense of the matter by the City Attorney. If the City of Palm Springs fails to
promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding or fails to
cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not, thereafter, be responsible to
defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City of Palm Springs. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the City retains the right to settle or abandon the matter without the
applicant's consent but should it do so, the City shall waive further indemnification
hereunder, except, the City's decision to settle or abandon a matter following an
adverse judgment or failure to appeal, shall not cause a waiver of the
indemnification rights herein.
2. Separate architectural approval and permits shall be required for all signs. A
detailed sign proposal shall be submitted for review and approval prior to
installation.
3. The street address numbering/lettering shall not exceed eight inches in height.
4. No sirens, outside paging, or any type of signalization will be permitted, except
approved alarm systems.
a. Speakers and amplification devices shall be oriented towards the building at
all times and the location shall be approved by the Director of Planning and
Building.
5. No outside storage of any kind shall be permitted except as approved as a part of the
proposed plan.
6. Trash receptacles shall be strategically located for outdoor service area.
7. Table service and clean-up shall be provided and all areas shall be kept clean
and free of debris and trash.
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8. The applicant shall conform to the following seating arrangement at all times: a
maximum of 49 seats inside, and 51 seats within the outdoor patio area.
9. Outdoor seating layout and furniture shall be submitted to the Downtown
Development Director and Director of Planning and Building for review and
approval.
10. The applicantfownerr shall notify the Director of Planning and Building in writing 30 '
days in advance of any changes in ownership.
11. This use shall comply with the provisions of Section 11.74 Noise Ordinance of
the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
12. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall submit,
execute, and record a lot line adjustment application to combine the building site
with the parking lot.
13. The northeasterly area of the parking lot shall be improved to accommodate for
additional parking spaces. A plan shall be submitted for review and approval
prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy and landscaping completed within
90 days of issuance; of Certificate of Occupancy.
14. That parking lot lighting be provided in accordance with Section 9306.00 of the
Zoning Ordinance. An exterior lighting plan shall be submitted for review and
approval by the Director of ]Planning and Building. A photometric study and
manufacturer's cut sheets of all exterior fixtures shall be submitted with the lighting
plan.
* Illumination levels in the parking area shall comply with the current Zoning ,
Ordinance requirements at the time of the submittal of the lighting plan.
15. Parking lot light fixtures shall align with stall striping and shall be located two to
three feet from curb face.
16. This Conditional Use Permit shall be reviewed at the end of one year or upon
receipt of valid complaints concerning the violation of the conditions of
approval. The Planning Commission reserves the right to adjust or imodify these
conditions of approval at the end of one year.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
17. Developer shall comply with Section Il of Chapter 8.04 of the :Palm Springs
Municipal Code.
WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES:
18. The location of the trash enclosure is acceptable subject to approved construction
details approved by the Director of Planning and Building consistent with approved
City details. '
BUILDING DEPARTMENT:
19. Prior to any construction on-site, 0 appropriate permits must be secured.