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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/14/2001 - STAFF REPORTS RESOLUTION OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY - Cs. 5. 0857 CUP Jason Kelleher Eddie Cinque Michele Cinque ME) ;.a )�I :37 C 'RR 1 February 9, 2001 Honorable Mayor and City Coucil Members, We would first like to introduce ourselves to you; we are Michele Cinque, Eddie Cinque, and Jason Kelleher, and it is our hope and dream to open our business in the City of Palm Springs . The following description will hopefully give you a good idea of what our Tiki Lounge is about. Toucan' s Tiki Lounge is going to be a unique visual and environ- mental experience. We have worked in the food and beverage business for a collective total of over 25 years. We intend to combine the best of what we have seen and learned with our own dreams and ingenuity to make the ultimate intimate lounge. Our purpose is not to create another nightclub or bar, but to offer an alternative to the valley' s local establishments. This project will transform the existing vacant shell into a kitschy Polynesian paradise complete with a bamboo piano bar, pallapsed dance floor, thatched ceiling and a waterfall fountain leading to a viewing deck. The total concept was inspired by Walt Disney' s "Enchanted Tiki Room" at Disneyland, and the old fachioned fun and elegance of the original Bamboo Lounge at the Pacquet Club of Palm Springs. We have arranged for the talents of local entertainers and musicians to perform in this intimate lounge setting and hope to compliment business in the North end of town. Entertainment types will have standing bass, piano, drum trios, steelrim drum bands and lounge style soloists. In compliance with the conditions set forth by the Planning Commission, the Police Department, and the Alcohol Beverage Control we intend to make all necessary changes to the parking lot lighting, proposed patio, and interior-exterior windows to meet sound re- quirements, for both convenience and safety. This is going to be an owner operated family business. One year ago we purchased the commercial building known as 650 E Sunny Dunes Rd. with the intention of opening Toucan' s in the end 3000 sq. ft. and phase II of our project, a bakery/coffee house in the remaining 2000 sq. ft. However, after having been told by the Planning Dept. Staff that our project was being recommened for approval given an extensive list of conditions, we were told that a zoning ordinance had been overlooked that restricts cocktail lounges from existing within 300 ' of a residence. There is a commercial lot behind this property that has a non-conforming residence gradfathered onto it and we would have to abandon our project. After retaining coucil from the offices of Selzer, Ealy, Hemphill & Blasdell, we chose not to proceed with legal action but to pursue our dream and seek solutions to our dilema by working with the City rather than against. After meeting with Doug Evans and accepting his apologies for the City' s mistake we met with Cathy Van Horn and our real estate agent to seek out locations 2 for Toucan' s. Doug suggested going North after repeated failed attempts at locations in the Downtown area cAue to over concetration issues. At this time we chose to continue with our porperty improvements on Sunny Dunes in spite of the financial repercutions to our total budget for Toucan' s Tike Lounge. After painting the building, lighting the parking lot, and cleaning up the landscaping we began to seek replacement tenants for ones we were forced to evict due to our earlier Toucan' s project. These spaces were required to be empty by the City prior to any approvals of our initial CUP request. However, it turned out to be beneficial in the long run to evict the 99(V Store as this was not consistent with the inproving neighborhood. We believe we share the City' s desire to see this area improved and we feel we have begun a trend towards this goal. As such we have rejected tenancy offer offers from two private after-hours men' s clubs, additional 99(� Stores and other such uses which although permitted, are in our opinion not a direction we wish to see. We presently are negotiating the signing of an Art Gallery, and The Atrium of Rancho Mirage ' s Classic Chic to the Sunny Dunes location. And we share this to show you our commitment to excellence and quality in our community and city. And this may prove to be a good thing for us after all. While all this was being brought to completion we continued to seek a site for Toucan' s that would meet both city conditions and ABC requirements . We found the 2100 Center on N. Palm Canyon and Via Escuela to be ideally suited for all these requirements and meet our desires for design, patio and parking. We have presented our design and project to the Police Chief, Uptown Group, the local community and residences in the vicinity, the City Attorney, the ABC, and local business owners and have met with only positive feedback and a few concerned questions answered by conditions listed in the CUP ranging from proper signage to maintaing allowable sound levels. The property is surrounded by hotels; vacant land zoned for hotels, Riccio' s Italian Restaurant and Bar, Billy Reads Restaurant and Bar, Sweetwater Saloon and Pub, Sorentino' s Restaurant, and we know that Toucan' s will compliment the area well. We believe our project to be a benefit and an asset to both the local commerce and neighborhoods around the property. Wh believe in our Toucan' s wholeheartedly, and know that it will be a sense of pride for ourselves, and most importantly, the City of Palm Springs. We would like to give our thanks for your time in reading this, and ask that you would vote in favor of the legislative action before you and grant us a Letter of Convenience and Necessity for Toucan' s Tike Lounge. " ' f -V)� C Y z 0 j1 Thank you, G''L� � LGt?!L�,f' � r� ��..A�..^-/� I W - -tom ; fog I *' 1 � </ .-• __.may. - 3.�r Go F Gkla.. I �x i i✓�iz�5 � Gov�r2 iNE; rP - a M �y c Y` Xts7iNC� S i'13c�= ( Ex� snty ) Z iF l'T C- ),IS i 16167 r � + tit. ��.�,• .� .',�i �, ��. N f. St y - I ,. 0) 41it �•`-t Ji l IN 11 T P 40� f 1,pi Dean a. Carlson 13 February 2001 Palm Springs Council members City of Palm Springs Re: Cs.5.0857 CUP Pear Council member's I am writing on behalf of the proposed "Toucan Lounge'to be located at the Intersections of North Palm Canyon and Via Escuela. I was surprised that this proposal was not approved at the last council meeting. I attended the planning commission meeting and heard comments and conditions for the location and then it was approved by all members on the commission. I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with both Jason Kelleher and Eddie Cinque over the recent past and find them to be responsible people, business property owners and very supportive of Palm Springs and want to provide a service to the city that is both needed and unique in style to this area. (This building has been vacant for years.) I purchased a home and property last year 3 blocks from this location and plan on living here for many years to come. We have great restaurants In this area, nice hotels where friends and family May, however,this area does not have a place to go the likes that Jason and Eddie are proposing. A neighborhood lounge that we can walk too. A local place to bring our guests, and a place to go after dinner for some entertainment. I also believe tt will clean up the area with a new business on the comer. I urge you to restudy the last vote and see that we in the north end of town will benefit by this lounge and will bring more business to this area. 7Si you rs can A. C`Carison r I 2137 N. Oirasol Avenue Palm Springs, California 92262 tot. 760.778.1652 Tax.760.778.6240 PROOF OF PUBLICATION This Is space for County Clerk's Filing Stamp (2015.5.C.C.P) STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Riverside -_- - - _ - -- -- ------ — - ----------- lam a citizen of the United States and a resident of Proof of Publication of the Comity aforesaid;I am over the age of eighteen No 7005 _-TY OF-PALM SPRINGS - - - -- years,and not a party to or interested in the NOTICE I F PLANNING COMMISSION above-entitled matter.I am the clerk of a MEETING principal Case No. 5.0a57-Conditional Use Permit printer of the,DESERT SUN PUBLISHING Jason Kelleher, Eddie Cinque, Michele Cinque COMPANY a newspaper of general circulation, 2100 North Palm Canyon Drive Unit A-100 printed and published in the city of Palm Springs, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Countyof Riverside,and which newspaper has been Commission of the City of Palm Springs Calif me, will hold a public hearing at its meeting of adjudged a newspaper of general circulation b the .January 24, 2001. The Planning Commission I gg Y meeting begins at 1 30 p an (Public Heanngs be- Superior Court of the County of Riverside,State of gin at 2 00 g m.) in the City Council Chamber at rtp Hall, 3 00 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm California under the date of March 24, 1988.Case springs, California The purpose of the hearing is to consider a Con- Number 191236;that the notice,of which the I ditional use Permit for a cocktail lounge with live annexed is a printed co set in a not smaller entertainment The proposed cocktail lounge will p PY type offer full bar services, music, Sending, a pool ta- than non pariel,has been published in each regular I Music c will suppliedbeaft r by disc Jockey,joke ds and mielleous video �oxeor and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any live entertainment Hours of operation will be 10 a m. to 2 a.m dolly This proposal is located at supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: 2100 North Palm Canyon Urve, unit A-100, C-1 zone, Section 3. Jana ary 12th ---------------- ----------------------------------------------'--------' All in the year 2001 e I certify(or declare)under penalty of perjury that the -2, s foregoing is true and correct. 12th - _— Dated at Palm Springs,California this--------------day January G TY F�, PAU��SPRINGS of------------ --------------------- 2001 '.. �;�a �„_^7 This prof eot is categoncelly exempt from the Call- form Environmental Quality Act pursuant to v Sec- Son S (New Contrucbon and Conversion on of Smalll StrutrU ctures). ----------`-----------------------------------"---`------------ If any individual or group challenges the action in Signature court, issues raised may be limited to only those sues raised at the public hearings described In this notice or in written correspondence at or pri- or to the Commission meeting. Notice of Public Hearing is bemq sent to all prop- erty owners within four hundred (400)feet of the subject property. An opportunity will be given at se. hearm9s far all interested persons to be heard Questions regarding this case may be do- ,acted to Tina Shun a, Department of Planning & Building, 760/323-8245 PLANNING COMMISSION la/Douglas R.Evans Elf -of Planning & ' ling RESOLUTION NO. 19991 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH A COCKTAIL LOUNGE WITH A TYPE 48 LICENSE(ON-SALE GENERAL PUBLIC PREMISES)FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2100 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, A-100, C-1 ZONE, SECTION 3. WHEREAS, Jason Kelleher, Eddie Cinque and Michele Cinque, (the "Applicants") are requesting the adoption of Resolution of Convenience and Necessityin order to establish a cocktail lounge to be located at2100 North Palm Canyon Drive,A-100,C-1 zone,Section 3; 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 thestaff report,and the recommendation of the Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the City Council herebyadopts a Resolution of Convenience and Necessity subject to those conditions set forth in the attached Exhibit A, which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. ADOPTED this 14thday of February 2001. AYES: Members Hodges, Jones, and Oden NOES: Members Reller—Spurgin and Mayor &leindienst ABSENT: None ABSTENTIONS: None ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA By City Clerk City Manager REVIEWED &APPROVED AS TO FORM i Resolution 19991 Page 2 EXHIBIT A 2100 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, A-100 CASE NO. 5.0857-CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Before final acceptance of the project,all conditions listed below shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer,the Directorof Planning,the Chiefof Police,the Fire Chief or their 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. PLANNING 1. The proposed development of the premises shall conform to all applicable regulations of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code,or anyotherCity Codes,ordinances and resolutions which supplement the zoning district regulations. la. The ownershall 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 5.0857-CUP.The City of Palm Springs will promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding againstthe Cityof Palm Springs and the applicantwill either undertake defense of the matterand paythe City's associated legal costs orwill advancefunds to payfor 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 Cityshall waive further indemnification hereunder, except, the City's decision to settle or abandon a matter following an adversejudgmentorfailureto appeal,shall not cause awaiverofthe indemnification rights herein. 3. Hours forthe sale of beershall be limited tothose hours permitted bythe Bureau of Alcohol and Beverage Control. 4. All conditions of Conditional Use Permit 5.0857 application be met. See attached Conditions of Approval. BUILDING DEPARTMENT: 5. Prior to any construction on-site, all appropriate permits must be secured. I AdZ Resolution 19991 Page 3 EXHIBIT A CASE 5.0857-CUP TOUCAN'S CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL January 24, 2001 Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer,the Directorof Planning,the Chief of Police,the Fire Chief or their 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. PLANNING DEPARTMENT: 1. The proposed development of the premises shall conform to all applicable regulations of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code,oranyotherCity Codes,ordinances and resolutions which supplement the zoning district regulations. 1a. 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 5.0857-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 applicantwill either undertake defense of the matterand paythe City's associated legal costs orwill advancefunds to payfor 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, orhold harmless the Cityof 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 adversejudgment or failure to appeal,shall notcauseawaiverofthe indemnification rights herein. 2. Non-compliance with any of the conditions of this approval, or with City codes and ordinances,State laws;anyvalid citizen complaints or policing and safetyproblems (not limited to excessive alcohol consumption, noise, disturbances, signs, etc) regarding the operation of the establishment; as determined bythe Chief of Police or the Director of Planning and Building, may result in commencement of proceedings to revoke the Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 9402.001 of the Zoning Ordinance. In addition, violations of City Codes and Ordinances will result in enforcement actions which may include citations, arrest, temporary business closure, or revocation of this permit in accordance with law. r Resolution 19991 Page 4 3. Conditional Use Permit approval shall be valid for a period of two (2) years. Extensions of time may be granted by the Planning Commission upon demonstration of good cause. 4. The appeal period fora Conditional Use Permit application is 15 calendar days from the date of project approval. Permits will not be issued until the appeal period has concluded. 5. Final landscaping,irrigation and exterior lighting specifications including patio lighting, shall be submitted for approval bythe Departmentof Planning and Building priorto issuance of a building permit. 6. The light fixtures on the east and north sides of the building are not permitted. These light fixtures shall be removed prior to issuance of a building permit. 7. Separate architectural approval and permits shall be required for all signs. A detailed sign program shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Commission prior to issuance of building permits. 8. All roof mounted mechanical equipmentshall be screened from all possiblevantage points both existing and future per Section 9303.00 of the Zoning Ordinance. The screening shall be considered as an element of the overall design and must blend with the architectural design of the building. The exterior elevations and roof plans of the buildings shall indicate any fixtures or equipment to be located on the roof of the building, the equipment heights, and type of screening. Screening shall be at least 6" above the equipment. 9. The street address numbering/lettering shall not exceed eight inches in height. 10. An exterior lighting plan in accordancewith the lighting ordinance in effect atthe time shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Planning and Building prior to issuance of building permits. A photometric study and manufacturer's cut sheets of all exterior light fixtures shall be submitted with the lighting plan. 11. Illumination levels in the parking area shall be in accordance with Section 9321.00 of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance. 12. Parking lot lightfixtures shall align with stall striping and shall be located two to three feet from curb face. Indicate the locations of the new fixtures on the site plan. 13. No sirens,outside paging, m usic speaker system oranytype of signalization will be permitted, except approved alarm systems. 14. No outside storage ofanykind shall be permitted exceptas approved asapartofthe proposed plan. 15. Parking stalls shall be delineated with 4to 6 inch double stripe-hairpin orelongated "U"design. Individual wheel stops shall be prohibited;a continuous 6"barrier curb shall be provide wheel stops. 16. Handicapped accessibility shall be indicated on the site plan to include the location of handicapped parking spaces,the main entrance to the proposed structure and the path of travel to the main entrance. Consideration shall be given to potential __ Resolution 19991 Page 5 difficulties with the handicapped access!bi I ity to the building due to the future grading plans for the property. 17. This use shall comply with the provisions of Section 11.74 Noise Ordinance of the Palm Springs Municipal Code. Violations may result in revocation of this Conditional Use Permit. 18. Amplified music (recorded and live) is permitted within the building with the understanding that the intent of the music is to be background music. The music sound level will be such thatin theopinion of the enforcement officer(as designated by the Director of Planning and Building)those sitting in the area designated "bar dining" can hold a conversation without needing to shout above the music. 19. If criteria in condition number"18"above is exceeded,all exterior doors and windows shall be closed during times when live entertainment is offered or recorded music is being played at a sound level which exceeds the criteria until such time as agreement has been reached with the Director of Planning and Building to assure the noise condition will be corrected. Live entertainment is permitted in the location shown on the approved floor plan only. If complaints are received, all exterior doors and windows shall be closed immediately upon request of the enforcement officer. A limited bar service window may remain open for the indoor/outdoor bar service. 20. The applicant shall be required to maintain the opening hours as stated on the Conditional Use Permit application. Hours of operation will befroml0a.m.to2a.m. daily. Any future modifications to the hours of operation shall require prior approval by the Planning Commission and the City reserves the right to modify or restrict the business hours based upon documented operational circumstances. 21. The applicant shall be limited tothetotal numberof seatsasfollows:a maximum of 40 seats inside(including bar stools), and 20 seats within an outdoor patio area.Any deviation from these numbers shall require prior approval by the Director of Planning and Building. To accommodate fire exiting purposes from the front(main)entrance into the building,the applicant shall maintain the minimum clearance as specified by the Fire Department between the front entrance and the outdoor tables and chairs. The approved floor plan shall not be altered without review and approval of the Director of Planning and Building. This includes games, pool tables, and other amenities. 22. No disposable tableware may be utilized to serve beverages or food within the outdoor patio area. 23. Daily cleaning and wash down of sidewalksforthe outdoorseating will be required. 24. Trash receptacles shall be strategically located to accommodate the outdoor service area and shall be submitted to the Department of Planning and Building for review and approval prior to installation. All trash receptacles on the subject property shall be emptied and cleaned on a regular basis. 25. Outdoor tables, chairs, trash receptacles and planters shall be designed as an integral part of the business and shall be custom decorative materials. Selection of proposed outdoor furniture shall be subjectto written verification of approval provided by the property owner to the City, and subject to review by the Director of Planning and Building. A46"' Resolution 19991 Page 6 26. The applicant/owner shall notify the Director of Planning and Building in writing 30 days in advance of any changes in the operation of business.Any transference of this Conditional Use Permit upon change of ownership is subject to review and approval by the City. 27. The owner shall monitoroutdoor parking areas,walkways,and adjoining properties and shall take all necessary measures to ensure that customers do not loiter,create noise, litter,or cause any disturbances while on-site. The owner and operator shall ensure that at closing time all customers leave the property promptly and that the property is clean and secure before the owner/operator leaves the premises. The Police Chief, based upon complaints and/or other cause, may require on-site security officers to ensure compliance with all City State, and Federal laws and conditions of approval. Failure to comply with these conditions may result in revocation of this permit, temporary business closure or criminal prosecution. 28. Eliminate the east side outdoor patio area. A distance of 5 feet from curb to wall is required. The new outdoor patio area shall end at the northeast corner of the building. 29. Thewindow located adjacentto the dancefloorshall be treated with opaque surface so that the dance floor is not visible from outside the building. 30. The pass-thru window area shall be designed and installed to have a limited pass- thru area,and shall be used when live or recorded music is being played in a manor which exceeds the noise levels per condition of approval number 18 above. The pass-thru area shall not exceed four square feet. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT: 31. The Engineering Department does not have any requirements forthis project. There is no impact on existing streets nor the rights-of-way adjacent to the property. FIRE DEPARTMENT: 32. Construction Requirements - Construction shall be in accordance with the 1998 California Fire Code, 1998 California Building Code, plus NFPA standards and UL/CSFM listings. 33. Premises Identification -Approved numbers or addresses shall be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property per the 1998 California Building Code. 34. Fencing Required - Construction site fencing required in accordance with City of Palm Springs Ordinance 1570. Fire/Police/Ambulance access gates shall be at least 14' in width and equipped with a frangible chain and padlock. 35. Site Protection - Provide a portable fire extinguisher and domestic water hose equipped with an adjustable spray nozzle for construction site fire protection. 36. Automatic Fire Sprinklers - An automatic Fire Sprinkler System with 24 hour monitoring is required. Installation shall be in accordance with NFPA 13. 1 No Resolution 19991 Page 7 37. C-16 Fire Sprinkler Contractor- Fire sprinkler systems shall only be designed and installed by a state licensed C-16 Fire Sprinkler Contractor. 38. Fire Extinguishers-Portable Fire Extinguishers shall be installed in accordance with the 1998 California Code, Article 10, and Standard 10. 39. Ventilating Hood&Duct Requirements-A ventilating Hood&Duct System shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 17A, 96, and UL-300. 40. Hood&Duct Fire Protection System Coverage-Fire Extinguishing System required in accordance with 1998 California Building code, NFPA 17A, 96 and UL-300. 41. Portable Fire Extinguishers For Food Processing Equipment-In addition to thefixed system,a 2-A:1-B:C:K rated portable fire extinguisher shall be installed nearthe food processing equipment in accordance with UL-300. 42. Fire Alarm Systems - Fire Alarm System required. Installation shall be in accordance with NFPA 71, 72 and 760. 43. All Means of Egress - Exterior Doors and Openings, Exit Doors, Corridors, Assemblies,Gates, Barriers,Stairways and Ramps, plus all othermeans of egress shall be in accordance with 1998 California Building Code Chapter 10. Contact building official. 44. Flame Retardant Treatment and Standards - All flame retardant treatments and standards shall be in accordance with the 1998 California Fire Code and 1998 California Building Code. 45. Floor Plan - Provide this office with an 8 %" x 11" floor plan. 46. Further Comments - Further comments as conditions warrant. 1147