SR-402-001 (3)
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY PLANNING DIVISION
STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION
PROJECT
CASE NUMBER: 99CUP-040
LOCATION: 1410 Third Street Promenade
APPLICANT: Herb Astrow
CASE PLANNER: Jonathan Lait, Associate Planner
REQUEST: Application to amend the existing Conditional Use Permit for Yankee
Doodles and allow the establishment of a nightclub and construction
of a basement level service bar, dance floor, and dining area at the
existing restaurant/billiard hall.
CEQA STATUS: The project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA
pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 of the State Implementation
Guidelines in that the project involves a request to convert a portion of
the basement level of an existing restaurant/billiard hall to a nightclub
and to allow the construction of a new service bar and dance floor,
which involves minor alterations to an existing private structure and
no expansion of use beyond the existing facility.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
April 5, 2000___ Date.
_____________ Approved based on the following findings and subject to the conditions below.
X Denied.
_____________ Other.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF ACTION
April 20, 2000___ Conditional Use Permit 99-040
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS:
1. The proposed use would impair the integrity and character of the district in which it is to be
established or located, in that introducing a nightclub use and a 360 square foot service bar to an
existing restaurant/billiard hall would significantly increase the occupancy of the existing use and
change the nature of the establishment into a destination use that is likely to exacerbate problems
currently experienced in the district related to overcrowding, parking and traffic congestion. The
proposed nightclub use is well represented on and around the Promenade and approval of such
use would disrupt the balance and character of existing uses the encouraged by the Bayside
Specific Plan. A walk-up service bar would further impair the integrity and character of the
Bayside District in that it would significantly increase the alcohol-serving component of the
existing establishment and diminish the primary use of the restaurant/billiard hall business.
2. The proposed use is not consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan in
that the adoption of the Bayside District Specific Plan encourages a mix of uses that serve
daytime and evening Bayside District residents, City-wide residents as well as tourist and visitors
to the City. Land Use Policy 4.1.1 identifies the type of uses encouraged on or near the
Promenade as retail, restaurants, cultural facilities and other complimentary uses. Introduction of
the nightclub component of the project would disrupt the balance of uses that exists on the
Promenade and construction of the walk-up service bar would significantly increase the alcohol-
serving component of the existing establishment and diminish the primary use of the
restaurant/billiard hall business.
3. The proposed use would be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or
general welfare in that the proposed project is inconsistent with the Bayside District Specific Plan
which, through the goals, policies and objectives, protects the community interest and general
welfare by encouraging a mix of uses that serves all aspects of the community for both daytime
and evening visitors. The proposed use further intensifies the alcohol-related component of the
existing restaurant and introduces a nightclub use that is already well represented on and around
the Promenade.
4. The proposed use will result in an over concentration of such uses in the immediate vicinity,
within 600 feet, in that five existing establishments already offer nightclub and entertainment uses
and alcohol-related establishments are available throughout the District.
ALCOHOL OUTLET FINDINGS:
1. The proposed use will adversely affect the welfare of neighborhood residents in a significant
manner in that the proposed nightclub use and walk-up service bar would alter the character of
the existing restaurant/billiard hall use upsetting the balance of uses in the Bayside District and
significantly increasing the occupancy and alcohol-serving component of the existing
establishment.
2. The proposed use in not compatible with existing and potential uses within the general area in
that the existing business and surrounding uses are oriented toward pedestrian activity and that
the introduction of a new walk-up service bar and introduction of a nightclub would remove some
of the available on-site dining opportunities, increase the availability of alcohol and significantly
increase the occupancy of the existing establishment. Such changes to the mode and operation
of the business would attract destination-oriented customers, increase problems typically
associated with such uses including overcrowding and impacts to parking and traffic congestion
and reduce the pedestrian-oriented nature of the Promenade thereby rendering the proposed
project incompatible with the adjacent uses.
3. The public health, safety and general welfare are not protected by the proposed project in that the
proposed use further intensifies the alcohol-related component of the existing restaurant and
introduces a nightclub use that is already well represented on and around the Promenade.
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4.
The objectives of the General Plan are not secured in that the proposed project is inconsistent
with the Bayside District Specific Plan, specifically General Land Use Policy 4.1.1 which identifies
the type of uses encouraged on or near the Promenade as retail, restaurants, cultural facilities
and other complimentary uses. The proposed nightclub and alcohol intensification is not a
complimentary use and is a use that is already well represented in the Bayside District.
VOTE
Ayes: Breisch, Brown, Clarke, Olsen, Zinner
Nays: Parlee
Abstain:
Absent: Kanny
NOTICE
If this is a final decision not subject to further appeal under the City of Santa Monica Comprehensive and
Land Use Ordinance, the time within which judicial review of this decision must be sought is governed by
Code of Civil Procedures Section 1094.6, which provision has been adopted by the City pursuant to
Municipal Code Section 1.16.010.
I hereby certify that this Statement of Official Action accurately reflects the final determination of the
Planning Commission of the City of Santa Monica.
Submittal
_____________________________ _____________________________
Kenneth Breisch, Chairperson Date
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