SR-8-C (76)
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CITY PLANN~NG DIVISION
Land Use and Transportation Management Department
M E M O R A N D U M
u~-~. ~~y 8, _99~
TO: iha Ho::orable P~annir.g Cammissian
~ ~OM: Plar:n~ng Staff
S~B:~ECT: Conditiona~ ilse Permit 9~-007
Address: 1360 3rd Street Pro~enade
Applicant: JWS Investrnent
SL"MMARY
Action: Application far a Conditiona~ Use Permit to allow the
expansion of an existing restaurant/dance c~ub at 1360 3rd Street
Promenade. The proposal maets all applicable development
standards. •
Recommendati.on:
Denial without Prejudice
Permit Streamlining Expiration Date: September 5, 1991
SIT£ LOCATION AND DESCRIPTZON
The subject property is a 6,600 square foot parcel lacated on the
northwest corner af Santa Monica Boulevard and Third Straet Prom-
enade. Surrounding uses cons~st of a ane story retail building
on ~.he adjacent lat to the ncrth {C3C), a two story retail office
building across Santa Manica Saulavard to the south (C3C}, a four
story mixed use buildinq across Third Street Pramenade to the
east (C3C) and a twelve story office buildinq on the ad~acent lot
to the west (C3C).
Zoning District: C3C
Land Use Distr~ct: Downtown Core
Parcel Area: 60' X 11Q' = 6,E00 square feet
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Proposed is a 2,604 square foot expansion o~ the existinq Golden
Monkey Restaurant. The expanded area would be lccated in the
basement of the bui~ding and would be used as a restaurant/
entertainment facility with a dance fZoor, stage, full service
bar and seating for 134 people. The applicant has described the
basement space enterta~nment facility as an alternative to exzst-
ing types of entertainment faund on the Promenade. The space
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wou' d be kr.ow.^. as L;:e "T?~_r3 Street Co~Fee Cl~ab" and would affer
w::aL t::e applicant descr~bes as a re? axed atmospl:ere w~th a
var~ety of enter4a~nmen~ inc~ud~ng poetry readzngs, gamebaar~
tour:~a:r,en~s, alterr.at~ve ~us_c and sen~or ci:.~zen dance nights.
~:~e ~roposed facwii~y wou=3 featare several types o~ cof~aes, a
_°11~ serv~ce i~ar ar.d a full menu. The apFl~cant's description of
~ze facilwty ~s ~ncluded as Attac'~ment A.
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I'::e proposed nro~ec~ is cor.sistenL w;4'-~ the Municipal Co~e and in
^cnfarm~ty w~~h ~'~e uenera? Plan as shawn in Attachment A.
C~QA STA~~S
;he projec~ is categorically exemp~. from the pravisions of CEQA,
pursuant to Class 1(1) o~ the City of Santa Manica Guidelines for
the Implemen4at~on of CEQA.
FEES
The 2,600 square foot pro~ect is subject to the Third Street Mall
Annual Assessment fee of $.92 per square foot far a total of
$2,392.00, and a parking levy of $1.50 per square foot for a to-
tal af $3,9Q0.00. •
The project is exempt from the Housing and Parks Pro~ect Mitiga-
4ion fee established by Ordinance No. 1367 (CCS), based on the
fact that the project will not result in the new constructian of
15,0~0 net rentable square feet or the addition to an existing
project of 10,0a0 net rentable square feet or more af office
area.
ANALYSIS
Backgrcund
In July of 1989, the Planning Cammissian approved Conditional Use
Permit 89-035 to permit the operation of a 344 seat restaurant
with an an-site general alcohol license and a dance floar with
bath live entertainment and pr8-recorded music. The thres-level
facility was approved w~th a 5,500 square faot ground floar, con-
taining a dance floor and dining area, a 2,500 square foot mezza-
nine with tables for full-service din~ng, and 2,400 aquare feet
of basement space with public restrooma and storage areas.
However, the original approval did not allaw for the use of the
remaining 2,~00 square feet af basement spac~.
In April of i991, the facility opened as "The Galden Monkey" with
94 seats an the neain level, a 5~ seat outdoor dining area and 6f:
seats in the mezzanine for a total of 210 seats. Whila the num-
ber of seats in the facility is currantly 134 seats less than
that permitted by the Conditional Use Permit, due to the fact
that the z,600 square foot partion oL the basement was not
originally inciuded in the approved plans, tha app~icant needs
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:~anr:i:~~ Co:r,~~ss~an apprcval ~o per:~it ~!:e ;:se of ~:e base:ne^t
s~ace for the remaini::g 134 sea~s.
?ro;ect Cesign
~Y:e ~rcposed a~pl~ya~~cn would ~nvo;ve the expans~on of the ex-
ist;ng Go~den Mankey Ciub and Cafe into a 2,600 square foat por-
tian of ~:~e ~ase:~en~ area. The expanded area wquld be used as
"':he ~h~rd 5treet Coffee Cl~sa" and wou13 feat;~re dor~estic a~d
impor~ed cof~ess an3 cappucinos, a fuil service bar ar.d a f411
:~enu. Hours of operation wouid b~ from 6:00 P.M. to 1:30 A.M.
-:igh~.ly. 'The entrance to the area would be through the existing
restaurant.
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T:~e Zon~ng Ordir:ance park~ng requixements for the expar:ded area
T.~ould be 52 spaces. However, t:~e es~ablishment is located in the
~owr.~own Parking Assessment District and is not required to prQ-
vide parking. According to data collected by Kaku Associates for
t2^~e downtown parking study, structure ~4, which is the structure
located in the same block as the project, is aperating at a week-
day peak af 69~ accupancy between 12 Noon and 1 P.M., resultinq
in a surplus flf 213 spaces~ and a weekend peak of 75$ occupancy
between 9 P.M. and 10 P.M., resulting in a surplus ag 172 parking
spaces. The parking study a~sa concluded that while certain
structures may be near capacity during peak periods, peak period
utilization for the entire dfstrict, including all six struc-
tures, is 63~, which results in a 37~ availabiiity rata and a
surplus of 1,130 parking spaces. However, the data for the Kaku
study was collected in August of 1990, before the opening of
several establishments including The Golden Monkey, Legends and
Laconda De~ Laqo, and may not fully reflect the current parking
situation in the Dawntewn area.
Praject Relation ta Downtewn Development Plans
The project would be located in 2one 2 of the Third Street Mal1
Specific P1an. A Conditional Usa Permit is requirad to permit
the expansion ef rest~turants w~th alcohol~c beveraqe sales and
entertainment facilit~es. Th~rd Street Mall Specific Plan Policy
4.1.11 encourages uses which attract nighttime activity to the
mall, su~h affi movie theatres, cultural performance hails, res-
taurants, and entartainment facilities.
While the existing Golden Monkey Restaurant and proposed expan-
sian is consistent with the Zoning ordinance and the palicies set
forth in the Third Street Mall Specitic Plan, there has besn con-
cern expressed by the Planning Commission, Santa Monica Pvlice
Department and others regarding the concentratfon of restaurants
and alcohol outlets at the intersectian o~ santa Monica Boulevard
and Third Street Promenada. Establishments in the immediate
vicinity o~ the intersection include Teaser's, Kinq George Iv,
Key West, ~'ony Roma's, The Imprav, Kaminari Sushi, Pescado's,
Dee's Restaurant, Shekarchi Restaurant, Yankee Doodle's Hilla.ards
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Clwb (npenir.g soon}, vc~delli's ~an3w~c~ Shop, the Mayfair ihe-
atre ;presently closed) and ~~e recently appr~ved ;azz c~~b in
tre basemer.t of the Bayside A~ts 3uilding.
w'~~hi~ a 500' ra3~us a~ t~e site, the~e axe seven on-sale beer
an~ w~ne l~ce:~ses ard eleve~ on-sale ge~e_al alcohol l~cer.ses.
:~ese _r.cluce ~.":e fo~~ow~rg:
=j~e-42 ;~r,-~a~e Beer an3 Gvir.e L~cense)
Taka Sushi
Gondelli's Sandwich S::op
Fa:~a
Nat's Restaurant
Early World Restaurant
Dee's Coffee Sh4p
Kamznari sushi
Type-47 {On-Sa~e General Alcohol License)
Xankee Doodle Billiard Club
Mayfair Theatre
Shekarchi~s Restaurant
King George IV
Bayside Arts Building Jaz2 Club
Key West Restaurant
The Improv
Tony Roma's
Harvell's
Kings Head
Teaser's Restaurant
According to the 1980 Census, there is a residential population
of 5Z peaple within a 500' radius of the site.
Conciusion
The propa~ed ~xpansion of the existinq restaurant and entertain-
ment facility complies with the provisions o~ the Zoning Or-
dinance and tha Third Street Mall Specific Plan. However, based
an the concentration of alcohol outlets and rapid increase in the
level ef activity at thg intersection of Santa Monica Bou~evard
and Third Streat Promenade, staff recommends that ~he request for
expansion of the existing facility ba denied withcut prejud~.c~ at
this time.
The City Councii has diracted staff to initiate an update of the
Third Street Mall Specific Plan in order to determine what types
of establishments and level of activity are apprapriate for the
area. If aFter the apening of previous7.y appraved estabZish-
ments, such as Yankee Doodle's and the Bayside Art~ Buildinq Jazz
Club, it can be determined that the subject intersection can ac-
commodate an increase in activity level, the applicant may file
anather application for Planning Commission consideration. Fur-
thermore, the applicant would have an opportunity to demonstrate
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~~a ~ype of faczl~~y which is p~anned and to establish a track
record with ~he~r ex~stin~ ~estaura~t and cisb.
RFCO*~EN~AT~~V
I~ ~s ~ecomme„de3 *_~at ~~e F~a^ni^g Co~~ission ~eny w~th~ut pre;-
~~~ce Cor.~iti~^al ~se Permit 91-007 with t:e falwcw~ng f=ndir.gs:
Ar CO~OL C':'' ' ~?~ ~;hGS
1. ~:~e proposad use ar.d location r~ay not be in accordance
wi*.:~ gaod zoning practice, ~n the publi.c interest, and
necessa~y tY:at substantial ;ustice be done in that t:~e
expansicn o~ the ex~sting establishment may result in an
over concentration of activity at the sub~ect 14cation.
2. The proposed usa may not be compatibl.e with existing and
potent~al uses within ~he general area; traffic ar parking
congest~on may result; the public health, safety, and
general welfare may not be protected; and harm to
ad~acent proper~ies may result in that the intezsection af
Santa Monica Boulevard and Third Stzeet Promenade
curren~ly has thirteen alcohol outlets either operating or
under construction and the concentration of these
facilitzes may represent a potential far prablems
associated with an over concentration of activity and
alcoho2 autlats.
3. The welfare of neighbarhaod residents may be adversely
affected in that the Third Street Mall Specific Plan area
is intended to be a mixed use distr~ct and an over
concentration af alcehol outlets and activity may detract
fram the mixed use nature of the area.
4. The change in the ].icense may contribute to an undue
concentration of alcohoZ autlets in the area in that the
intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and Third Street
Promenade currently has thirteen establish~aents with
a~cohoZ outlets either operat~ng or under construction.
5. There may be a detrimenta~ affect on nearby residentially
zoned neighborhoods considering the distance of the
alcahol outlet to residential build~ngs, churches,
schoola, hospitals, playgrounds, parks, and other existing
a~cohol outlets in that in the immed~ate vic~nity o~ the
sub~ect location there are currently thirteen alcohol
autlets e~.ther operating or under con~truction and in that
any conditions for approval may not adequately minimize
the potential affect on the nearby residential uses.
Prepared by: flavid Martin, Associate Planner
Attachments:
A. Letter from App~icant
B. Project Plans
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APPLICATION TO AHEND CUP 89-Q35
~T~idS Invest~ent lDBA Golden Monkey)
1360 3rd Street Prom~nade
Santa Monica. CA 90401
CURREI+IT BQSINESS APPROVAL
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REQQEST FOR CAANGE AND1012 KQDIFICATIDN TO CIIP 89-035
~0 3-n~nd -.~~ ~urr?nt Con3_t_oaal Lse ?ermit to a'1ow the
~a~~ t=~r. ~~ t:~e '~'H=~~ S`~~~'~T COFFE~' C~LTB into this carrently
a:~asa^_e 2E00 s~:~are °oo* ~asement Spaee area "'?:i~ re~uest
stz~ns ~r•~~ t~:e a~c,t,on cf a 350,Q4Q 00 comcnercial elevator
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_°aci'_~~y- for proper access to a~? patrons. The elevator xi~l
s*op at ~a~h level o~ t=~e facility, allow~ng a1~ ~atrons
acc~ss to ~3~ ?eveis. It will be a tremendaus additian ~o ar.
alrea~?y ~utst3r.dzng fa~z~~ty.
'"he ,~I?~D 5T~tEE~' COFFE£ CT•LB will have only I34 seats and
feature weii over 50 varaetaes of domestic and imported
ca°i225 and cappucznos (inc~u~ing decaf f~avors). It will
a~so carry a full servzce bar, appeti2er menu, full m~nu
an.~'. sev°ral varie*~es of f?avored mineral wateXS and non-
a'_co:~ol~c bevera~es. It w~.~~ only be open after 6:Qfl PH
r.i~~~~y ar.less otherwise booked for a s~ecial event.
Tze '"HIR'? S~REE~ COFFEE CLUB will feature s2verai different
va~ieties of entertainment ot~er than that wh~ch can already
ce faund on the Promenade. 3t will fill several vacancies
l~~* open ~y t~ie onslaught of restaurants, '~ars, comedy
clsbs an~ ~aaz clubs. '~ost of all, it will be an alterna-
~ive to t~g existin~ entertain~nent available throughout t~:e
~ro^~ear.de a::c :r'est~~~?e.
Golden Monkey tlub and C~fe
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~o::~~ ~n .;azz ~lub (390 seat ampit:~eatre) aad °~ili ~4arrY a
cam~l2~e~~f a~f`erent far:~ of entertainment. ~* is aesigne~
:~o~~ `o= ~~-:co~~sercia~~ zed acts and s'~ows rather th3r. ' a~ge
s4a~~ ^at~:nal ven~aes. It w~~l not inclu3e any bilI.~ar~s or
v2^ui~_, ma~.^ines.
~'~:e :~odi_`ication of t:-:is Conditiar.a~ Gse Permit in a1low~rg
thn "'nTRD ~","'~EET COF~'EE CLL~ to open will div~rsify tne use
af this very ~ar~e piece of property. TYte bank facility is
av~r --.500 squar2 feet...+~hic'~ includes three di`£eren~
~eve_s °or al~ ~atrons to frequent. The restrooms and
kitc~e~ areas have all been exganded to handle every as~ect
of the btzsiness, as well as handicap~ed accor~iny to code.
'"h~ r~~:siness location ~r~,Il be a~rime exam~le of obtaining
alI t':ree levels of a typical ni~ht out: dining, ~ancin~,
and specializec~ sit-down entertainmQnt. All in one f3C111~V
;~ere on the Prvmenade. It is this sort af diversity and
u~ders*_anding oi specialized market enter~a~nment t,hat will
make the prome~ade attract cZientele of all ages (ar:c~ nat
~ust t~:e youn~ peopZe) .
Golden Monkey Ctub ind Cafe
136a Third Streec Pramenade Santa lvlanica CA 9Q401 •TEL 213 576-0553 • FAX 213 576-0443
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PR~JECT
STATEM~NT OF OFFICIAL ACTION
NL'MBER: Conditianal Lse Permit 91-Od7
LOCATIoN: 1360 3rd Street Promenade
APPLICANT: JWS Investment
CASE PLANNER: David Martin, Assaciate Planner
REQUEST: Application af a Conditi.onal Use Permit to
allow the expansion of an existing restaurant/
dance club.
PLANNING COMMISS~ON ACTI~N
05~08~91 Date.
Approved based on the foliowing findings and
subject to the conditions below.
Denied.
XX Denied for lack of four affirmative votes.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF ACTION IF NOT APPEALED:
05r24f91 Case #CUP 91-007
NOTICE
If this is a final decision not subject
the City of Santa Monica Comprehensive
dinance, the time w~thin which judicial
must be saught is governed by Code of
1094.5, which provision has been adopted
Municipal Code Section 1400.
to further appeal under
Land Use and Zoning Or-
review of this decision
Civil Procedure Section
by the City pursuant to
~ hereby certi~y thmt this Statement af Oflicial Actian accurnte-
ly retlects the final dstsrmination of the Planninq Commission af
the City of santa lrionica.
signature date
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Ralph Mechurr Cha~.rperson
P~ease Print Name and Title
2 hereby aqree ta the above canditions
acknowiedqe that failure to comply with such
cons~itute graunds far patential ~AVOC3~lOI1
approvai.
Applicant's Signature
Print Nams and Title
PC/STOA9107
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af approval and
conditions shall
af the permit
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STATEAfENT ~F dFF`ICIAL ACTION
PROJEC'I'
NL"MBER: CUP 89-035
L•OCATION: 1360 Third Street Promenade
APPLICANT: Paradise A~ley Management Corporation
REQUEST: TO allow a 3~4 seat restaurant with an on-site
general spirits license, dance floor, and both
live entertainment and pre-recorded music.
PI~,Ni3ING 40i~II~1iSSI0Iv' ACTION
7--5-89 Date.
X Apgraved project based on the fallowing findings
and subject to the conditions below.
Denied.
~tYrer.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS
l. The proposed use is one conditionaliy permitted within the
subject district and camplies with all of the applicable
pravisions of the "City of Santa Monica Comprehensive Land
Use and Zoning Ordinance", in that the sale of alcohal and
the inc~usion of dancing and entertainment in a restaurant
in the C3-C District are conditionally permitted and that
the entertainment use will increase nighttime activity in
the area as encouraged in the Third Street Mal~ Specific
Plan.
2. The proposed use would not impair the integrity and
character af the district in which it is ta be established
or located, in that the Third Street Mall Specific Plan
encourages uses such as restaurants, dancing and live
entertainment.
3. The subject parcel is physicaZly suitab~e far the type of
land use being propased, in that the restaurant wiil oc-
cupy an existing building and wiil not require expanision
of the structure,
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4. The proposed use is campatible wit;~ any af the ? and uses
present~y Qn the sub~ ect parcel if the present iand uses
are to re:nain, in that the existing building is currently
vacant and the new use is one which is campatible with the
goals and ob~ectzves of the Third Street Mall Specific
Plan.
3. The proposed use would be compatibZe with existing and
permissible land uses within the district and the general
area in which the proposed use is to be lacated, in that a
numl~er of entertainment and restaurant uses currently ex-
ist and are proposed for the area and that this proposed
restaurnat will contribute to the on-going revitalization
of the area.
6. There are adequate provisions for water, sanitation, and
pu~~ic utilities and sarvices to ensure that the proposed
use would not be detrimenta~ to public heal~h and safety,
in tha~. tha site is lacated in an urban area where access
to all public utilities is available.
7. Public access to the proposed use will be adequate, in
that parking for the project will be provided in the near-
by public parking structures.
8. The physi~al ~ocation ar placement of the use on the site
is compatible with and relates harmaniausly to the sur-
rounding neighborhood, in that the faci~ity will be locat-
ing in an existing building.
9. The prapased use is consistent with the gaals, objectives,
and policies of the General Plan, in that the Zoning Or-
dinance, General Plan, and Third Street Mall Specific P1an
a~l encourage tha lacatinn of uses that promote nighttime
activity in the downtown area.
10. The proposed use would not be detrimental to the public
interest, health, safety, convenience, or general welfare,
in that the potential conflict between residents and
patrons of the progosed estab~ishment would be minimal due
ta the praject's location in the downtown area where there
are few residential uses.
Z1. The propQSed use will not result in an overconcentration
of such uses in the immediate vicinity, in that the Third
Street Promenade is proposed to be the majar concentratian
of restaurant and entertainment uses, and the subject pr4-
posal will contribute to this development.
ALCQHOL OUTLET FINDINGB
12. The prQposad use and location are in accordance with good
zaning practice, in the public interest, and necessary
that substantial justice be dane in that the use is one
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which is conditional~y perr.iitted in the C3-C district, and
is er.couraged by the Third Street Mall Specific Plan.
13. T~e propased use is compatible with existing and potent~al
uses within the general area; tyaffic or parking
congastians will not result; ~he public health, safety,
and general welfare are protected; and no harm to
adjacent properties will result in that the redevelopment
af the Third Street Promenade was anticipatad when the
Spacific Plan was adopted, and the City is making
improvements to the street system and parking facilities
ta accommodate this redevelopment.
14. The welfare of naighborhood residents will not ba
adverse~y aftected in that the propased use is located
away from major residential areas.
15. T~e granting of the license wiil nat contribute to an
undue concentration af alcohal outlets in the area in ~hat
the majority of such uses in the area ara in conjunction
with restaurants which are encouraged by the Third Street
Mall Specific Plan to create nighttime use of the area.
~6. There wil7. be no detrimental affect on nearby
residentially zoned neighborhoods considering the distance
of the aZcohol autlet to residential b~ildings, churches,
schools, haspitaZs, playgrounds, parks, and other existing
alcohol outlets in that the project is located away from
these sensitive receptors and in that the conditions for
approval will minimize the potential affect on the
adjacent residential uses.
CONDITIONS
Plans
1. This approval is for those p~ans dated 5/l0/89 a copy of
which shall be maintained in the files of the City Plan-
ning Division. Project develapment shall be cansistent
with such plans, except as atherwise specified in these
conditfans of approval.
2. The Plans shail camply with all other provisions of Chap-
ter 1, Article IX of the Municipal Code, (Zoning Or-
dinancey and all ather pertinent ordinances and General
Plan policies of the City of Santa Monica.
3. Minor amendments to the plans shal~ be subject to approval
by the Director of Planning. A significant change in the
approved concept shall be sub~ect to Planning Commissian
Review. Construction shall be in canformance with the
plans submitted or as modified by the P}.anning Commission,
Architectural Re~iew Board or Director of Planning.
4. Plans for final design a~d signage shall be subject ~o
review and approval by the Architectural Revi.ew Board.
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Fees
~. Ihe Ci~y is contemplating the adoption of a Transportatian
Management Plan which is intend~d to mitigate traf~ic and
air quality impacts resulting from both new and existing
development. The Plan will likely include an ordinance
establ~shing mitigat~on requirements, including one-time
payment of fees on certain types of new development, and
annua2 fees to be paid by certain types of emplayers in
the City. This ordinance may require that the owner aP
the proposed pxoject pay such new develapment fees, and
that e~ployers within the proj~ct pay such new annual em-
ployer fees related to the City's Transportation Manage-
ment Plan.
Environmental Mitigation
5. Ultra-~aw flo~ plumbing fixtures are req~ired on aIl new
deve~apment and remodeling where plumbing is to be added.
(Maximum 1.6 gallon tai~ets and 1.0 gallon urinals and low
flow shower head.)
Miscel~aneous Condition
7. The aperation shall at all times be canducted in a manner
not detrimental to surrounding properties or residents by
reason of lights, noise, activities, parking or other
actions.
Validity af Permits
8. I~ the event permittee violatas ar fa~ls to comply with
any canditions af approval of this permit, no further per-
mits, l~cens~s, approvals or certificates of occupaney
shall be issued until such violation has been fully
remedied.
9. Wfthin ten days of Planning Di~ision transmittal of the
Statement of Official Action, project applicant shall
sign and return a copy of tha Statement of Official Action
prepared by the Planning Division, agreeing to th~ Condi-
tions vf approval a~d acknowledging that fai~ure to comply
with such conditions shall constitute grounds for poten-
tial revccatian of the permit approval. By signing same,
applicant shal~ not thereby waive any Iegal rights appli-
cant may passess regarding said conditions. The signed
Statement sha11 be returned to the Planning Division.
Failure to comply with this condition shail canstitute
grounds for potentia~ permit revocation.
10. This determination sha11 nat become effective far a period
of f~urteen days fro~ the date of determination or, if
appealed, until a final determination is made on the ap-
peal. Any appea~ must be made in the form required by the
Zoning Administrator.
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ALCOHOL OL'mLET CONDiTIONS
il. The owner shall contral noisy patrons leaving the
~estaurant.
~2. The primary use af t~e premises shall be for sit-dawn meal
service to patrons.
13. The premises shall maintain a kitchen ar food-serving area
in which a variety af faod is prepared and caoked on the
premises.
14. The premises shall serve foad to patrons during all hours
the e~tablishment is open far cu~tomers.
15. 5eating arrangements for sit-down patrans shall not exceed
~44 seats.
15. Take aut faad service shali be only incidental to the
primary use.
17. No alcoholic beverage shall be sold for consumgtion beyond
the premises.
~8. M~nar amendments ta the p~ans sha11 be subject t4 approval
by the Director of Planning. An increase of more than I0~
of the square foatage or a significant change in the
approved concept shall be subject to Planning Cammission
Review. Construction shall be in substantial confarmance
with the plans submitted or as modified by the Planning
Commission, Archi~ectural Review Board, or Director of
Plannzng.
19. The applicant shall comp~y with all ~egal requirements
regarding provisions for the disabled, including thos~ set
farth in the California Administrative Code, Title 24,
Part 2.
20. The operatian sha11 at all times be canducted in a manner
not detrimental to surraunding properties ar residents by
reason of lights, noise, aetivitiss, parking, or other
actions.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. Access to the restaurant from the adjacent office building
shall be available during all hours of ~he restaurant's
operation to ensure handic~pped accessiblity t~ the
restaurant's mezzanine level.
2. The restaurant shall comply with the regulation set forth
in the City' Naise Ordinance and not exceed a level af 6~
dBA between the hours of 10 p.m. to 7 a,m. and a Zevel of
65 d$A between the hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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3. The Architectural Review Board shaZl carefully review the
plans for naw signage and any proposed ~xterior building
modifications to ensure an adequate design quality.
VOTE
Ayes: Hacht, Kaufman, Lambert, Mechur, Pyne, Nelson
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Farivar
NOTICE
If this is a final decision nQt subject ta further appeal under
the City af 5anta Manica Comprehensive Land Use and Zaning Or-
dinance, the time within which judicial review of this decision
must be sought is governed by Cade o~ Civi~ Procedure Section
1094.5, which provision has been adapted by the City pursuant ta
Municipal Cade Section 1400.
3 hereby certify that this Statement of Otficial Action accurate-
iy reflects the final determination of the Planninq Commission of
the city of Santa Monica.
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