SR-11-10-2015-3G
City Council
Report
City Council Regular Meeting: November 10, 2015
Agenda Item: 3.G
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: David Martin, Director, Planning and Community Development, Development
Services (PCD)
Subject: Statement of Official Action denying Appeal 14-006 and Appeal 14-007 and
upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permit
13CUP-017 and Parking Variance 13VAR-012 to amend existing alcohol and
parking variance permits for the Georgian Hotel located at 1415 Ocean
Avenue.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached Statemen t of Official
Action denying Appeal 14-006 and Appeal 14-007 and upholding the Planning
Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permit 13CUP-017 and Parking Variance
13VAR-012 to amend existing alcohol and parking variance permits for the Georgian
Hotel located at 1415 Ocean Avenue.
Executive Summary and Discussion
This staff report transmits for City Council certification the Statement of Official Action
for Appeal 14-006 and Appeal 14-007. After holding a public hearing on September 29,
2015, the City Council denied both appeals and upheld the Planning Commission’s
approval of the Conditional Use Permit and Variance amendments with revised findings
and conditions of approval. The City Council’s decision was based upon the findings
and conditions contained in the attached Statement of Official Action.
Specifically, the Council’s approval included the following changes to staff’s
recommended findings and conditions:
- The Council upheld the Planning Commission’s condition related to the use of
the basement restaurant’s southern exterior doorway, and further limited the use
of the doorway for emergency access only. Condition 13 has been revised
accordingly.
- The Council removed the restriction that only patrons intending to purchase
meals shall be served alcoholic beverages in all dining areas of the lobby,
veranda, and basement restaurants. Accordingly, Condition 14 has been
removed and Condition 15 (now listed as Condition 14 per the attached STOA)
modified to reflect this change of the requirement.
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- Condition 12 includes revised language, as presented to the Council during the
hearing, to be consistent with language provided in other related conditions. As
mentioned by staff during the hearing, the revised language does not result in
any changes to the requirement.
- Council provided additional conditional use, alcohol outlet, and parking variance
findings, specifically adding the finding that the site includes distinct
characteristics as a historic resource from other properties in the vicinity, adding
the importance of maintaining the economic vitality of hotel as an historic
resource, and adding that allowing public use of the basement level restaurant
would improve the public’s overall accessibility of the historic resource.
Accordingly, conditional use permit finding 9, alcohol outlet finding 8, and parking
variance findings 1, 3, and 10 have been revised.
Financial Impacts & Budget Actions
There is no immediate financial impact or budget action necessary as a result of the
recommended action.
Prepared By: Steve Mizokami, Associate Planner
Approved
Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Statement of Official Action (STOA)(Council 11-10-15)
City Council Report
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City of Santa Monica
City Planning Division
CITY COUNCIL
STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION
PROJECT INFORMATION
CASE NUMBERS: Appeals 14APP006 & 14APP007
LOCATION: 1415 Ocean Avenue
APPLICANT: Juan Viramontes, General Manager (Georgian Hotel)
APPELLANT 1: Juan Viramontes, General Manager (Georgian Hotel)
APPELLANT 2: Melanie Luthern, Unite Here Local 11
PROPERTY OWNER: 4DS, LP
CASE PLANNER: Steve Mizokami, Associate Planner
REQUEST: Appeals 14APP-006 and 14APP-007 of the Planning
Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permit
13CUP-017 and Parking Variance 13VAR-012 to amend
existing alcohol and parking variance permits for the
Georgian Hotel located at 1415 Ocean Avenue.
CEQA STATUS: The project is categorically exempt from the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
pursuant to Section 15303, New Construction or
Conversion of Small Structures, of the State
Implementation Guidelines in that the project involves
modifications to existing restaurant operations within the
Georgian Hotel, with minor interior improvements and no
increase in floor area to the building.
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION
September 29, 2015 Determination Date
X
Appeals 14-006 and 14-007 denied and Planning
Commission’s approval upheld based on the following findings
and subject to the conditions below.
Other:
EFFECTIVE DATES OF ACTIONS IF
NOT APPEALED:
Not Appealable
EXPIRATION DATE OF ANY PERMITS
GRANTED:
March 29, 2017
LENGTH OF ANY POSSIBLE
EXTENSION OF EXPIRATION DATES*:
6 months
* Any request for an extension of the expiration date must be received in the City
Planning Division prior to expiration of this permit.
The City Council, having held a public hearing on September 29, 2015, hereby denies
Appeal 13-006 and Appeal 13-007, and upholds the Planning Commission’s decision to
amend the Georgian Hotel’s existing Conditional Use Permit 08-014 and Parking
Variance 08-020 based on the findings and determinations below.
Each and all of the findings and determinations are bas ed on the competent and
substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the
Project. All summaries of information contained herein or in the findings are based on
the substantial evidence in the record. The absence of any particular fact from any
such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that
fact.
FINDINGS:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS
1. The proposed use is one conditionally permitted within the subject district and
complies with all of the applicable provisions of the "City of Santa Monica
Comprehensive Land Use and Zoning Ordinance", in that SMMC Section
9.04.08.12.040 (c) provides that eating and drinking establishments permitting
alcoholic beverages may be permitted in the Residential-Visitor Commercial
district. Furthermore, pursuant to Conditional Use Permit 08CUP -014, Condition
No. 39, changes to the approved concept shall be subject to Planning
Commission approval.
2. The proposed use would not impair the integrity and character of the district in
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which it is to be established or located, in that the Residential -Visitor Commercial
district permits eating and drinking establishments with alcohol. Allowing an
expansion of the service areas within the restaurant t o the general public would
provide the hotel with flexibility in restaurant operations and will allow for
additional dining opportunities at the site. Restaurants are encouraged in the
downtown area, and will be consistent with and complementary to other uses in
the area. Updated alcohol-related conditions of approval have been added to the
existing 08CUP-014 conditions to further mitigate potential impacts associated
with alcohol consumption to ensure that the integrity and character of the
neighborhood is maintained.
3. The subject parcel is physically suitable for the type of land use being proposed,
in that the parcel is a standard lot developed with an eight -story hotel that
includes an existing restaurant that can accommodate the proposed
amendments to the restaurant operations, which will affect the basement, lobby,
and veranda areas of the building.
4. The proposed use is compatible with any of the land uses presently on the
subject parcel if the present land uses are to remain, in that the existing
restaurant is a service provided by the Georgian Hotel that currently provides
food and alcohol service to hotel patrons and the general public. The proposal to
expand the restaurant service areas to the general public would provide the hotel
with flexibility in restaurant operations and will allow for additional dining
opportunities at the site. Restaurants are encouraged in the downtown area, and
will be consistent with and complementary to other uses in the area.
Furthermore, Conditions No. 1 through 33 will ensure that the use operates in a
harmonious manner with nearby land uses.
5. The proposed use would be compatible with existing and permissible land uses
within the district and the general area in which the proposed use is to be
located, in that the subject property is located within the RVC district which
encourages visitor serving uses such as hotels and restaurants. Alcohol service
is ancillary to the primary hotel establishment and as conditioned, the restaurant
will continue to operate in a harmonious manner with the adjacent land uses, and
will not create any alcohol-related problems in the area. Furthermore, the Police
Department has not indicated any issues regarding the restaurant’s operations
since food and alcohol service to the public commenced in 2009, and no code
compliance cases related to the hotel’s restaurant operations have been filed by
the City during this time.
6. There are adequate provisions for water, sanitation, and public utilities and
services to ensure that the proposed u se would not be detrimental to public
health and safety, in that the site is located in an urbanized area adequately
served by existing infrastructure.
7. Public access to the proposed use will be adequate, in that the vehicular access
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is provided from the 1st Court alley and pedestrian access is provided via Ocean
Avenue. In addition, valet parking service is provided for patrons along Ocean
Avenue. Additionally, the project is located adjacent to the City’s Transit Mall as
well as in the center of the City’s largest area of pedestrian activity.
8. The physical location or placement of the use on the site is compatible with and
relates harmoniously to the surrounding neighborhood, in that the proposed CUP
amendments will provide the hotel with flexibility in restaurant operations and will
allow for additional dining opportunities at the site. Restaurants are encouraged
in the downtown area, and the restaurant will be consistent with and
complementary to other uses in the area, promoting day and night pedestrian
activity along Ocean Avenue.
9. The proposed use is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the
Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE), in that the proposed amendments
would provide additional flexibility in the restaurant’s operations by expanding
areas of the restaurant accessible to the public, improving its viability as a
restaurant along Ocean Avenue where pedestrian activity is highly encouraged.
Consistent with Citywide Goal HP1 which seeks to preserve and protect historic
resources in Santa Monica through the land-use decision-making process,
allowing expanded restaurant service in the lobby and basement level area
available to the general public would help maintain the economic vitality of the
Georgian Hotel, a designated City landmark. Furthermore, allowing residents
and visitors to access and utilize the basement level restaurant in particular
would be consistent with that facility’s historic use as a speakeasy, and would
improve the public’s overall accessibility to and appreciation of the historic
resource. Consistent with Downtown District Policy D7.1 which seeks to
encourage a broad mix of uses that creates dynamic activity in both the daytime
and evening hours, the proposed alcohol service would complement food service
to all patrons, creating pedestrian activity in both daytime and evening hours that
is needed in this particular portion of Ocean Avenue between the hotel and
Broadway that currently lacks active ground-floor pedestrian-oriented uses.
10. The proposed use would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety,
convenience, or general welfare, in that the proposed use is consistent with the
Zoning Ordinance and the Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE), and
alcohol specific conditions have been added to mitigate any potential adverse
impacts.
11. The proposed use conforms precisely to the applicable performance standards
contained in Subchapter 9.04.12 of the City of Santa Monica Comprehensive
Land Use and Zoning Ordinance, in that no performance standard permit is
required.
12. The proposed use will not result in an over-concentration of such uses in the
immediate vicinity, in that the proposed CUP amendments will not increase the
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number of alcohol serving establishments in the District. Furthermore, the Police
Department has not indicated any alcohol-related issues or concerns regarding
the restaurant’s operations since food and alcohol service to the public
commenced in 2009, and no code compliance cases related to the hotel’s
restaurant operations have been filed by the City during this time.
ALCOHOL OUTLET FINDINGS
1. The proposed use will not adversely affect the welfare of neighborhood residents
in a significant manner in that the Residential-Visitor Commercial district
conditionally permits eating and drinking establishments that serve alcoholic
beverages. Updated alcohol-related conditions of approval have been added to
the existing 08CUP-014 conditions to further mitigate potential impacts
associated with on-site alcohol consumption to ensure the restaurant will not
adversely affect the welfare of neighborhood residents in a significant manner.
Specifically, Condition No. 12 prohibits the use of the basement level restaurant
area as a separate bar or a nightclub.
2. The proposed amendments will not contribute to an undue concentration of
alcohol outlets in the area in that the restaurant currently has an existing alcohol
license that permits alcohol sales to hotel patrons and the general public within a
portion of the lobby and entire veranda, and therefore will not increase the
number of alcohol serving establishments in the District. Expanding the existing
restaurant service areas available to the public provide the hotel with flexibility in
restaurant operations and will allow for additional dining opportunities at the site
and along Ocean Avenue that is not highly concentrated with restaurants with
alcohol licenses. Furthermore, the Police Department has not indicated any
alcohol-related issues or concerns for the proposed use.
3. The proposed use will not detrimentally affect nearby neighborhoods considering
the distance of the alcohol outlet to residential buildings, churches, schools,
hospitals, playgrounds, parks, in that there are no nearby churches, schools,
hospitals or playgrounds nearby, and the conditions for approval, such as the
hours of operation and compliance with the provisions of the Noise Ordinance,
will minimize the potential effect on any residential uses in the vicinity. Palisades
Park is the only park located within a 500-foot radius of the subject site. The
Community and Cultural Services Department has reviewed the project and has
indicated no comments or objections to the proposal. Furthermore, updated
alcohol-related conditions of approval (standard conditions) have been added to
further mitigate potential impacts associated with on -site alcohol consumption to
ensure the restaurant will not adversely affect the welfare of nearby
neighborhoods in a significant manner.
4. The proposed use is compatible with existing an d potential uses within the
general area in that the Zoning Ordinance conditionally permits hotels and eating
and drinking establishments permitting alcoholic beverages. Conditions No. 1
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through 33 will ensure that the use operates in a harmonious manner with the
adjacent land uses and will not create any alcohol-related problems in the area.
Furthermore, the Police Department has not indicated any alcohol-related issues
or concerns regarding the restaurant’s operations since food and alcohol service
to the public commenced in 2009, and no code compliance cases related to the
hotel’s restaurant operations have been filed by the City during this time.
5. Traffic and parking congestion will not result from the proposed use in that the
parking demand and traffic patterns in the neighborhood will not change due to
the provision of incidental alcohol sales in conjunction with the existing restaurant
within the hotel. The offering of alcoholic beverages as a service component of
the restaurant would not, in and of itself, increase traffic and parking demand in
the neighborhood.
6. The public health, safety, and general welfare are protected in that the project is
consistent with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, and the Land Use and
Circulation Element (LUCE), and alcohol specific conditions have been added to
mitigate any potential adverse impacts.
7. No harm to adjacent properties will result in that the updated conditions of
approval will ensure that the establishment operates in a manner which pr otects
adjacent neighbors.
8. The proposed use is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the
Land Use and Circulation Element, in that the proposed amendments would
provide additional flexibility in the restaurant’s operations by increasin g areas of
the restaurant accessible to the public, improving its viability as a restaurant
along Ocean Avenue where pedestrian activity is highly encouraged. Consistent
with Citywide Goal HP1 which seeks to preserve and protect historic resources in
Santa Monica through the land-use decision-making process, allowing expanded
restaurant service in the lobby and basement level area available to the general
public would help maintain the economic vitality of the Georgian Hotel, a
designated City landmark. Furthermore, allowing residents and visitors to
access and utilize the basement level restaurant in particular would be consistent
with that facility’s historic use as a speakeasy, and improve the public’s overall
accessibility to and appreciation of the historic resource. Consistent with
Downtown District Policy D7.1 which seeks to encourage a broad mix of uses
that creates dynamic activity in both the daytime and evening hours, the
proposed alcohol service would complement food service to all patrons, c reating
pedestrian activity in both daytime and evening hours that is needed in this
particular portion of Ocean Avenue between the hotel and Broadway that
currently lacks active ground-floor pedestrian-oriented uses.
PARKING VARIANCE FINDINGS
1. There are special circumstances or exceptional characteristics applicable to the
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property involved, including size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings, or
to the intended use or development of the property that do not apply to other
properties in the vicinity under an identical zoning classification. Specifically, the
site is improved with an existing City Landmark consisting of an eight-story hotel
with limited surface parking toward the rear of the property. The existing on -site
improvements, building configuration and the building’s designation as a City
Landmark precludes the site from providing additional required parking on-site.
These limitations present a distinct characteristic and special circumstance
applicable to the property. However, available parking from underutilized parking
locations within the immediate area, can accommodate parking demand
generated by the restaurant through the use of valet parking service.
Accordingly, Condition No. 38 requires that the Georgian Hotel (via valet parking
operations) to secure 15 available off -site parking within the immediate area to
accommodate parking demand generated by restaurant patrons. In addition, the
recommended TDM program would reduce parking demand generated by the
proposed restaurant expansion. As conditioned, valet parking service is required
in order to maximize use and operation of the on-site parking, and to facilitate the
use of additional off-site parking required per Condition No. 38.
2. The granting of such variance will not be detrimental nor injurious to the property
or improvements in the general vicinity and district in which the property is
located in that 15 off-site parking spaces within underutilized parking locations
within the immediate area is required to accommodate pa rking demand
generated by the restaurant, achieved through the use of valet parking service.
Moreover, it is anticipated that restaurant patrons will visit other commercial uses
in the area, and utilize transit or nearby public parking facilities within t he nearby
downtown area, resulting in a lower parking demand for the hotel. Furthermore,
it is anticipated that restaurant parking demand will not substantially increase
based on the proposed expansions. The reconfigured lobby would result in an
increase of only 13 seats. Similar to the existing restaurant characteristics, the
restaurant will comprise of a mix of hotel and public patrons, indicating a lower
parking demand generated by the public for restaurant service compared to the
parking demand suggested by current parking requirements. In addition, the
proposed TDM program would reduce parking demand generated by the
proposed restaurant expansion.
3. The strict application of the provisions of this Chapter would result in practical
difficulties or unnecessary hardships, not including economic difficulties or
economic hardships in that opportunities to provide flexibility to the existing
restaurant’s operation to allow expand ed service areas to the general public is
limited due to the inability to provide the additional parking spaces required by
Code on-site due to existing site conditions and the building’s designation as a
City Landmark. Specifically, the site is improved with an existing City Landmark
consisting of an eight-story hotel with limited surface parking toward the rear of
the property. The existing on-site improvements and the building’s landmark
designation, which further limit physical improvements to the site, constrains the
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property from allowing additional required parking to be pro vided on-site which
presents a practical difficulty. Furthermore, the historic use of the basement level
area as a speakeasy, could not be enjoyed by the general public due to the strict
application of applicable parking requirements. Allowing public access to the
basement level restaurant would be consistent with the historic use of the
basement area, improve the public’s overall accessibility to, utilization of and
appreciation for the historic resource and place the restaurant on par with other
eating and hotel establishments in the vicinity
4. The granting of a variance will not be contrary to or in conflict with the general
purposes and intent of this Chapter, nor to the goals, objectives, and policies of
the General Plan. The project is consistent with LUCE Downtown District Goal
D11, which seeks to address parking needs comprehensively, identifying shared
parking opportunities, and to pursue opportunities for shared parking agreements
with private parking facilities, in that the project proposes a pa rking variance that
would require the Georgian Hotel (via valet parking operations) to secure 15
available off-site parking within the immediate area to accommodate parking
demand generated by restaurant patrons. Furthermore, the project is consistent
with LUCE Citywide Land Use Goal LU8 that seeks the reduction of vehicular
trips in that the project includes a Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
program that includes financial incentives for employees to consider alternate
modes of transit to the site, provides incentives for restaurant patrons including
discounts on food items, and includes bike valet services to promote bicycling as
an alternate mode of transit to the site by restaurant patrons.
5. The variance would not impair the integrity and cha racter of the district in which it
is to be located in that the existing on -site parking, with the use of valet parking
service, and a provision to provide 15 additional off -site parking spaces within the
immediate area, can accommodate any additional parking demand generated by
the restaurant. In efforts to encourage alternate modes of transit such as
bicycling, the proposed TDM plan requires that the property provide
complimentary bicycle valet services for restaurant patrons, in addition to the
existing valet parking services provided for vehicle arrival. The plan also
includes transit passes for employees as no cost, and an employee
transportation allowance provision. Furthermore, based on the hotel’s location
immediately adjacent to the downtown districts (Bayside, C3, C3C districts), it is
anticipated that restaurant patrons will visit other commercial uses in the area,
and utilize transit or nearby public parking facilities within the nearby downtown
area, resulting in a lower parking demand. For these reasons, the proposed
parking variance would not create any parking impacts to the property and
surrounding area.
6. The subject site is physically suitable for the proposed variance in that the site is
improved with an existing eight-story hotel with a surface parking area that can
accommodate 35 parking spaces through valet parking service. Any additional
parking demand would be accommodated by use of the 15 additional off -site
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parking spaces required to be secured within the immediate area, pursuant to
Condition No. 38. Additionally, the site is served by Ocean Avenue and 1 st Court
alley. Furthermore, the TDM program includes a provision to provide bike valet
parking requiring not more than 2 vehicle parking spaces at the property to be
used for parking bicycles at any one time for bike valet service, which can be
accommodated at the site.
7. There are adequate provisions for water, sanitation, and public utilities and
services to ensure that the proposed variance would not be detrimental to pub lic
health and safety in that the subject property is located within a developed
urbanized environment that is adequately served by existing infrastructure, public
utilities and services. It is not anticipated that approval of the subject application
will create a need for additional utilities or services.
8. There will be adequate provisions for public access to serve the subject variance
proposal in that vehicular access to the site is provided from 1st Street Court, and
pedestrian access to the site is provided from Ocean Avenue. In addition, valet
parking service is provided for patrons along Ocean Avenue. Additionally, the
project is located adjacent to the City’s Transit Mall as well as in the center of the
City’s largest area of pedestrian activity.
9. For the reduction of the automobile parking space requirements, the reduction is
based and conditioned upon an approved parking reduction plan that
incorporates transportation control measures that have been demonstrated to be
effective in reducing parking needs and that are monitored, periodically reviewed
for continued effectiveness, and enforced by the City. Specifically, Condition No.
34 requires the implementation of a Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
program that provides financial incentives for employees to consider alternate
modes of transit to the site, and provides incentives for restaurant patrons
including discounts on food items. The program includes providing full -time
employees with monthly transit passes at no cost, and monthly employee
transportation allowances for full-time employees who walk, bike, or carpool to
the workplace. The provision of no cost monthly transit passes and parking cash
out have been demonstrated to significantly reduce the use of single -occupancy
vehicle to the workplace. The program also includes providing complementary
bike valet service, an amenity for both local patrons and visitors using bike
rentals traveling throughout the downtown area, in which no more than 2 vehicle
parking spaces at the property would be used at any one time for bike parking
services. Encouraging bicycle use to the site warrants the use of vehicle parking
spaces on-site to accommodate bike parking demand. Staff anticipates the
proposed TDM program will reduce the parking dem and generated by the public
use of the restaurant facility at the hotel. To further reduce the hotel parking
demand and allow for any additional parking demand generated by the
restaurant, the plan requires transit service information be provided to guest s
prior to hotel arrival to encourage alternate modes of transportation other than
private vehicle to the site. Information about local services, restaurants,
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commercial areas, and bicycle facilities (routes and rental locations) within
walking distances of the hotel, will also be included to inform patrons of transit
opportunities while in the area. To ensure the maximum use of the hotel’s on -
site parking, and to facilitate the use of approved off -site parking within the
immediate area, Condition No. 37 requires that the existing valet attendant
parking service be available to both hotel and restaurant patrons.
10. The strict application of the provisions of this Chapter would result in
unreasonable deprivation of the use or enjoyment of the property in that due to
the existing improvements, practical use or enjoyment of the subject parcel would
not be possible due to the inability to provide the additional parking spaces
required by code on-site to allow additional areas within the existing restaurant to
be accessible by the general public. Furthermore, the historic use of the
basement level area formerly utilized as a speakeasy, could not be enjoyed by
the general public due to the strict application of applicable parking requirements.
Allowing public access to the basement level restaurant would restore the historic
use of the basement area, help maintain the vitality of the Georgian Hotel as an
historic resource in the Downtown, improve the public’s overall accessibility to
and appreciation of the historic resource, and place the restaurant on par with
other eating and hotel establishments in the vicinity.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Project Specific Conditions
1. This approval is for a Type 47 (On-Sale Beer, Wine, & Distilled Spirits within a
Bona-Fide Eating Place) alcohol license, and a Type 66 alcohol license to allow
the continued use of liquor cabinets accessible through key access in the guest
rooms (permitted by 94CUP-001). Any request to modify these license types
shall require approval from the Planning Commission.
2. The permitted alcohol service for the restaurant basement, lobby, and veranda
areas shall be from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Sunday through Wednesday, and 7:00
AM to 2:00 AM, Thursday through Saturday. Complete closure of the restaurant
and all employees exiting of the restaurant must occur within one hour after
closing hours. No "after hours" operations shall be permitted.
3. No exterior activity such as trash disposal, disposal of bottles or noise gen erating
trash, deliveries or other maintenance activity generating noise audible from the
exterior of the building shall occur during the hours of 11:00pm to 7:00am daily.
In addition, there shall be no outdoor cleaning of the property with pressurized or
mechanical equipment during the hours of 9:00pm to 7:00am daily. Trash
containers shall be secured with locks. All deliveries shall take place at the rear if
the building accessed from First Court alley.
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4. Food and alcohol service may be provided to hotel patrons and the general
public in the basement, lobby and veranda dining areas. Total restaurant seating
shall not exceed 144 seats. The lobby would consist of 35 seats and the
veranda would consist of 28 seats, for a total of 63 seats, including bar seats.
The basement level restaurant dining area shall be limited to 81 seats, including
7 bar seats.
5. In the guest rooms, alcohol shall be stored only within the approved liquor
cabinets, which shall be accessible through key access only to registered guests
21 years of age or older. Restocking of the liquor cabinets shall be performed in
the course of scheduled room service activities, and shall not be performed
between the hours of 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM. Room service of alcoholic
beverages is allowed during the permitted alcohol service hours for the
restaurant, in accordance with Condition No. 2.
6. The conditions of this approval (13CUP-017) shall supersede the approvals
granted by Conditional Use Permit 08CUP-014, 00CUP-029 and 94CUP-001,
and incorporates all of the relevant conditions of the prior approval.
Project Operations
7. The operation shall at all times be conducted in a manner not detrimental to
surrounding properties or residents by reason of lights, noise, activities, parking
or other actions.
8. No alcoholic beverage shall be sold for consumption beyond the premises.
9. Except for special events, alcohol shall not be served in any disposable container
such as disposable plastic or paper cups.
10. No more than 35% of total gross revenues per yea r shall be from alcohol sales
for the restaurant. The operator shall maintain records of gross revenue sources
which shall be submitted annually to the City of Santa Monica City Planning
Division at the beginning of the calendar year and also available to the City of
Santa Monica and the State ABC upon request.
11. The primary use of the premises shall be a hotel. Alcohol may be served to
registered hotel patrons and their guests via room service and by controlled
access cabinets in the hotel rooms. Alcohol may also be served to registered
hotel patrons and their guests, and the general public in the lobby, the veranda,
and the downstairs restaurant, in accordance with the approved seating plan and
all of the conditions of this alcohol permit.
12. The primary use of the basement level restaurant seating area shall be for sit-
down meal service. No stand-up service is permitted in the basement level
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restaurant, and the basement area shall be prohibited from operating as a
nightclub, or separate bar only establishments.
13. The entry and exit to the basement level restaurant shall be from the interior of
the hotel, from the interior hotel lobby. Entry and exit from the exterior of the
hotel into the basement level restaurant through the southern doorway shall be
prohibited. This southern doorway may only be utilized for emergency exiting
purposes.
14. The primary use of the outdoor dining area located on the veranda and the lobby
dining areas shall be for sit-down meal service. No stand-up service is permitted
in the veranda and the lobby. No portion of these areas may operate as a
nightclub or serve as a separate bar only establishment.
15. Bottle service shall mean the service of any full bottle of liquor, wine, or beer, of
more than 375 ml, along with glass ware, mixers, garnishes, etc., in which
patrons are able to then make their own drinks or pour their own wine or beer.
Liquor bottle service shall be prohibited. Wine and beer bottle service shall not
be available to patrons unless full meal service is provided concurrent with the
Bottle service. All food items shall be available from the full service menu.
16. The establishment shall maintain a kitchen or food -serving area in which a
variety of food is prepared and cooked on the premises.
17. The establishment shall serve food to patrons during all hours when alcohol is
served.
18. Customers shall be permitted to order meals at all times alcohol is served.
19. There shall be no cover charge or minimum drink purchase requirement.
20. Any minimum purchase requirement may be satisfied by the purchase of
beverages or food.
21. Take out service shall be only incidental to the primary sit -down use.
22. No dancing or live entertainment beyond that allowed in the restaurant definition
contained in the Zoning Ordinance shall be permitt ed on the premises.
23. No organized queuing of patrons at the entry or checking of identification to
control entry into and within the establishment shall be permitted. There shall not
be any age limitation imposed restricting access to any portion of the re staurant.
24. The restaurant shall not organize or participate in organized “pub -crawl” events
where participants or customers pre-purchase tickets or tokens to be exchanged
for alcoholic beverages at the restaurant.
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25. No video or other amusement games shall be permitted on the premises.
26. No more than three television screens, including video projectors or similar
audio/visual devices, shall be provided within all dining areas combined. None of
these televisions or projections surfaces shall exceed 60 inches me asured
diagonally. This condition does not apply to guest rooms.
27. Parking lot illumination shall be provided and maintained.
28. The owner shall prohibit loitering in the parking area and outside the restaurant
frontage, and shall control noisy guests and visitors leaving the hotel.
29. Employees of the establishment shall walk a 100-foot radius from the facility at
some point prior to 30 minutes after closing and shall pick up and dispose of any
discarded beverage containers and other trash left by patrons.
30. Window or other signage visible from the public right -of-way that advertises beer
or alcohol shall not be permitted.
31. Applicant is on notice that all temporary signage is subject to the restrictions of
the City sign ordinance.
32. The use shall at all times comply with the provisions of the Noise Ordinance
(SMMC Chapter 4.12).
33. Pursuant to SMMC Section 4.12 (Noise), establishments with amplified music
may be required to provide entrances and exits, except exits which are solely
emergency exits, designed as two-door vestibules, so that only one set of doors
is open at a time. Doors shall be of solid core design. Windows shall be
constructed with double-paned glass.
Parking Variance Conditions
34. The project’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program shall consist
of the following measures, and shall be implemented prior to the commencement
of the approved CUP amendments. The hotel shall advise employees on initial
hire and annually of the benefits included in the program.
Transportation Information
The hotel shall provide transportation information to guests prior to and upon
hotel arrival to encourage modes of transportation other than private vehicle to
and from the site (provided through website or other digital means). This shall
include information about location destinations to services, restaurants,
commercial areas, and attractions. Furthermore, on-site transportation
information shall be located in a highly visible area available to employees and
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customers. Such transportation information may be provided in an on-site
physical location, such as a bulletin board or kiosk, through other media, such as
on a website or other digital means, or both. Information shall include, but is not
limited to, the following:
i. Current maps, routes and schedules for public transit routes within one-half
mile of the project site;
ii. Transportation information including regional ridesharing agency, local
transit operators, and certified TMO where available;
iii. Ridesharing promotions material supplied by commuter-oriented
organizations;
iv. Bicycle route and facility information, including rental and sales locations,
regional/local bicycle maps, and bicycle safety information within one-half
mile of the project site;
v. A list of facilities available for carpoolers, vanpoolers, bicyclists, transit
riders and pedestrians at the site;
vi. Walking and biking maps for employees and visitors, which shall include but
not be limited to information about convenient local services and restaurants
within walking distance of the project; and
vii. Information to commercial tenants and employees of the project regarding
local rental housing agencies.
Customer Incentive TDM Program
The applicant, or property owner (and its successor and assignees) shall submit
to the City for approval a Customer TDM Program to incentivize restaurant
customers of the lobby, veranda, and basement dining areas to utilize non -single
occupancy vehicle travel to the property. The Customer TDM Program shall be
reviewed and approved by staff prior to commencement of this CUP. Program
elements may include but are not limited to incentives such as free or discounted
food and giveaways from the property or partner organizations. The Planning
Director shall have the authority to amend the program based upon information
from the property owner to ensure the incentives are provided only to customers
who otherwise would have driven to the downtown area.
Bike Valet Parking
The applicant, or property owner (and its successor and assignees) shall provide
complementary bike valet parking for all patrons arriving via bicycle. Bike valet
service hours of operation shall be concurrent with the automobile valet parking
service, and bikes shall be parked as close, or closer, than the nearest auto valet
parking space. Bike valet parking area shall be reviewed and approved by staff
prior to commencement of this CUP. In no case shall the required valet operation
utilize more than two (2) vehicle parking spaces at the property at any one time.
Moreover, should the hotel utilize existing on-site vehicle parking spaces to
accommodate bike valet parking demand, an equal number of parking spaces
utilized for bike valet must be provided off -site in accordance with Condition 39
(off-site parking requirement).
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Employee Transit Passes
The applicant, or property owner (and its successors and assignees) shall
provide a monthly regional transit pass (e.g. Metro EZ Pass or equivalent), that
includes access to light rail, at no cost to each full-time employee of the property
who primarily utilizes the bus to travel to the workplace. Said employee shall
execute a contract agreeing to utilize non -single occupancy vehicle travel for at
least 75% of their daily commute distance, shall not utilize single occupancy
vehicle travel more than 5 business days per month, and shall demonstrate
compliance as reasonably required by the property owner. This condition shall be
incorporated into the annual employer trip reduction plan for the worksite.
Employee Transportation Allowance
The applicant shall offer a monthly Transportation Allowance (equal to 50% of
the cost of a monthly regional transit pass - e.g. Metro EZ Pass or equivalent) to
each full-time employee of the property who utilizes non -single occupancy
vehicle transportation to the workplace and does not claim the Employee Transit
Pass referenced above. Said employee shall execute a contract agreeing to
utilize non-single occupancy vehicle travel for at least 75% of their daily commute
distance, shall not utilize single occupancy vehicle travel more than 5 business
days per month, and shall demonstrate compliance as reasonably required by
the property owner. The employee may choose to use the transportation
allowance to cover expenses associated with non -single occupancy vehicle
commuting including but not limited to Bike Center memberships (providing
access to showers and secure bike parking), Big Blue Bus expenses, vanpool
and carpool expenses, and bike share expenses. This condition shall be
incorporated into the annual employer trip reduction plan for the worksite.
Employee Orientation and Commuter Matching Services
Employees shall be given information about Employee Transit Passes, Employee
Transportation Allowance and any other available TDM facilities and services
upon hire. Commuter matching services shall also be provided for all employees
on an annual basis, and for all new employees upon hiring.
Employee Guaranteed Ride Home
The applicant, owner, operator, and/or successor shall provide employees who
carpool, vanpool, bicycle, walk, or take transit with a return trip to the point of
commute origin up to two times in a twelve month period at no additional cost to
the employee, when a Personal Emergency Situation, such as a personal or
family illness or injury, requires it. The applicant, owner, operator, and/or
successor may register with Metro’s Guaranteed Ride Home program to provide
this service for such commuters which shall be deemed satisfaction in full of this
condition.
Transportation Management Organizations/Associations (TMO)
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Active participation in the formation and ongoing activities of a TMO, if
established and includes the project site, attendance at organizational meetings,
providing parking and travel demand data to the TMO, and making available
information to project tenants relative to the services provided by the TMO.
35. Local Hiring Policy For Permanent Employment . The Hotel shall implement a
local hiring policy (the “Local Hiring Policy”), consistent with the following
guidelines:
I. Purpose. The purpose of the Local Hiring Policy is to facilitate the
employment by the Hotel of residents of the City of Santa Monica (the
“Targeted Job Applicants”) and in particular, to facilitate the employment of
those residents who are “Low-Income Individuals” (defined below) in efforts
to reduce the distance and number of employee vehicular trips to the
workplace by ensuring Targeted Job Applicants are aware of hotel
employment opportunities and have a fair opportunity to apply and compete
for such jobs. The goal of this policy is local hiring.
II. Definitions.
a. “Hospitality Training Academy” or “HTA” means the hotel worker job
training resource program to be developed in Santa Monica through a
Taft-Hartley Labor-Management Partnership between certain local hotels,
UNITE HERE Local 11 and others to be determined.
b. “Low Income Individual” means a resident of the City of Santa Monica
whose household income is no greater than 80% of the Median Income.
c. “Median Income” means the median income for the Los Angeles-Long
Beach Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area, as published from time to
time by the City in connection with its Affordable Housing Production
Program pursuant to SMMC Section 9.56.
d. “On-Site Jobs” means all jobs at the Hotel, regardless of whether such
job is in the nature of a part time or full time employee or an independent
contractor.
e. “Hotel” means the Georgian Hotel.
III. Priority for Targeted Job Applicants. Subject to Section VI below, the Local
Hiring Policy provides that the Targeted Job Applicants shall be cons idered
for each On-Site Job in the following order of priority:
a. First Priority: Any resident of a household with no greater than 80%
Median Income that resides with the low and Moderate Income Areas
identified in Figure 3-12 of the City of Santa Monica’s 2013-2021 Housing
Element;
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b. Second Priority: Any resident of a household with no greater than 80%
Median Income that resides within the City; and
c. Third Priority: Any resident of a household with no greater than 80%
Median Income that resides within a five (5) mile radius of the project site.
For purposes of this Local Hiring Policy, the Hotel is authorized to rely on the
most recent year’s income tax records (W -2) and proof of residency (e.g.
driver’s license, utility bill, voter registration) if voluntarily submitted by a
prospective job applicant for purposes of assessing a Targeted Job
Applicant’s place of residence and income.
IV. Coverage. The Local Hiring Policy shall apply to all hiring for On -Site Jobs.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Local Hiring Policy shall not apply to
temporary employees utilized while a permanent employee is temporarily
absent or while a replacement is being actively sought for a recently-
departed permanent employee. Furthermore, the Local Hiring Policy shall
not preclude the re-hiring of a prior employee or the transfer of an existing
employee from another location.
V. Recruitment.
a. Advanced Local Recruitment - Initial Hiring for New Business. So that
Targeted Job Applicants are made aware of the availability of On -Site
Jobs, at least 30 days before recruitment (“Advanced Recruitment
Period”) is opened up to general circulation for the initial hiring by a new
business, the Hotel shall advertise available On -Site Jobs in the Santa
Monica Daily Press, or Santa Monica Police Activity League or similar
organization, or similar local media and electronically on a City-sponsored
website, if such a resource exists. In addition, the Hotel shall consult with
and provide written notice to the HTA and at least two first source hiring
organizations, which may include but are not limited to the following:
i. Local first source hiring programs
ii. Trade unions
iii. Apprenticeship programs at local colleges
iv. Santa Monica educational institutions
v. Other non-profit organizations involved in referring eligible
applicants for job opportunities
The Hotel shall hold the positions open for no more than 30 days in order
to allow for referrals from the first source hiring organizations. The Hotel
shall review information provided by the selected organizations with
respect to all applicants referred by such organizations and interview
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those individuals, who, following a review of such information, are
determined by the Hotel to meet the Hotel’s written minimum qualifications
for the position. The Hotel shall maintain a written record explaining the
reasons for not selecting any individual referred to the Hotel by the
selected organizations who was interviewed by the Hotel for the position.
b. Advanced Local Recruitment - Subsequent Hiring. For subsequent
employment opportunities, the Advanced Recruitment Period for Targeted
Job Applicants can be reduced to at least 7 days before recruitment is
opened up to general circulation. Alternatively, the Hotel may also use an
established list of potential Targeted Job Applicants of not more than one
year old.
c. Obligations After Completion of Advanced Recruitment Period. Once
these advanced local recruitment obligations have been met, the Hotel is
not precluded from advertising regionally or nationally for employees.
VI. Hiring. The Hotel shall consider in good faith all applications submitted by
Targeted Job Applicants for On-Site Jobs in accordance with their normal
practice to hire the most qualified candidate for each position and shall be
make good faith efforts to hire Targeted Job Applicants when such
Applicants are most qualified or equally qualified as other applicants. The
City acknowledges that the Hotel shall determine in their respective
subjective business judgment whether any particular Targeted Job Applicant
is qualified to perform the On-Site Job for which such Targeted Job Applicant
has applied.
VII. Proactive Outreach. Hotel shall designate a “First-Source Hiring
Coordinator” (FHC) that shall manage all aspects of the Local Hiring Policy.
The FHC shall be responsible for actively seeking partnerships with local
first-source hiring organizations prior to employment opportunities being
available. The FHC shall also be responsible for encouraging and making
available information on first-source hiring to the Hotel. The FHC shall
contact the Hotel to inform them of the available resources on first-source
hiring. In addition to implementation of the Local Hiring Policy, the FHC can
have other work duties unrelated to the Local Hiring Policy.
36. The parking reduction plan, inclusive of the Transportation Demand Management
Program (per Condition No. 34), shall be monitored annually, concurrent with the
hotel’s annual employer trip reduction plan for the worksite , periodically reviewed
for continued effectiveness, and enforced by the Planning and Community
Development Department. The applicant shall prepare and submit to the City, a
report that shall include documentation of the Customer Incentive TDM Program
effectiveness by mode, bike valet utilization, employee transit pass distribution,
and employee transportation allowance distribution by mode .
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37. The hotel’s existing on-site valet parking shall provide parking services for
restaurant patrons, unless the valet service is approved by the Planning and
Community Development Director to be provided in combination with other
establishments.
38. The applicant shall secure a minimum of 15 off -site parking spaces for the
restaurant concurrent with the use of the expanded dining areas at all times.
Two additional off-site parking spaces shall be secured if on-site parking spaces
will be utilized for bicycle valet. The applicant shall demonstrate availability of
parking spaces to the satisfaction of City Staff through the submission of parking
utilization studies and similar documentation. After approval of an off-site parking
location by the City, the applicant shall provide a copy of a current lease
agreement(s) consisting of the number of spaces leased, prior to the
commencement of the approved CUP amendments and annually with the hotel’s
annual employer trip reduction plan submittal to the City. The term of the
required lease agreement(s) shall be a minimum of 12 months. The required off -
site parking spaces must commence within 300-feet of the subject property and
within a 1,000-foot perimeter [or within the Downtown Core through a Shared
Parking Permit pursuant to the City’s Interim Zoning Ordinance No. 24 90 (CCS)
(“IZO”)]. In the event that the hotel in the future does not open the basement
level restaurant to the general public, th e hotel may request a modification to the
15 required off-site parking spaces as a minor amendment, subject to approval
by the Director of Planning.
Administrative
39. The approval of this permit shall expire if the rights granted are not exercised
within eighteen (18) months from the permit’s effective date. Exercise of rights
shall mean actual commencement of the use granted by the permit.
40. Within ten days of City Planning Division transmittal of the Statement of Official
Action, project applicant shall sign and return a copy of the Statement of Official
Action prepared by the Planning Division, agreeing to the conditions of approval
and acknowledging that failure to comply with such conditions shall constitute
grounds for potential revocation of the permit approval. By signing same,
applicant shall not thereby waive any legal rights applicant may possess
regarding said conditions. The signed Statement shall be returned to the
Planning Division. Failure to comply with this condition shall constitute gr ounds
for potential permit revocation.
41. Within thirty (30) days after final approval of the project, a sign shall be posted on
site stating the date and nature of the approval. The sign shall be posted in
accordance with the Zoning Administrator guide lines and shall remain in place
until a building permit is issued for the project. The sign shall be removed
promptly when a building permit is issued for the project.
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42. Prior to commencement of the approved use, the applicant shall post a notice at
the building entry stating that the site is regulated by a Conditional Use Permit
and the Statement of Official Action, which includes the establishment’s
conditions of approval, and the establishment’s approved floor plan, is available
upon request. This notice shall remain posted at all times the establishment is in
operation.
43. Within thirty (30) days from date of the approval of the Statement of Official
Action, the applicant shall provide a copy of the approved Statement of Official
Action for this project to the local office of the State Alcoholic Beverage Control
department.
44. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, or a business license, or
commencement of alcohol service as applicable, the operator shall submit a plan
for approval by the Director of Planning regarding employee alcohol awareness
training programs and policies. The plan shall outline a mandatory alcohol
awareness training program for all employees having contact with the public and
shall state management's policies addressing alcohol consumption and
inebriation. The program shall require all employees having contact with the
public to complete a California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)
sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of the effecti ve
date of this approval. In the case of new employees, the employee shall attend
the alcohol awareness training within 90 days of hiring. In the event the ABC no
longer sponsors an alcohol awareness training program, all employees having
contact with the public shall complete an alternative program approved by the
Director of Planning and Community Development. The operator shall provide
the City with an annual report regarding compliance with this condition. This
project shall be subject to any future City-wide alcohol awareness training
program condition affecting similar establishments.
45. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, or a business license, or
commencement of alcohol service as applicable, the operator shall also submit a
plan describing the establishment's designated driver program, which shall be
offered by the operator to the establishment's patrons. The plan shall specify
how the operator will inform patrons of the program, such as offering on the
menu a free non-alcoholic drink for every party of two or more ordering alcoholic
beverages.
46. In the event permittee violates or fails to comply with any conditions of approval
of this permit, no further permits, licenses, approvals or certificates of occupancy
shall be issued until such violation has been fully remedied.
47. Applicant is advised that projects in the California Coastal Zone may need
approval of the California Coastal Commission prior to issuance of any building
permits by the City of Santa Monica. Applicant is respon sible for obtaining any
such permits.
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Conformance with Approved Plans
48. This approval is for those plans dated March 17, 2015, a copy of which shall be
maintained in the files of the City Planning Division. Project development and
restaurant seating areas shall be in accordance with the approved plans, except
as otherwise specified in these conditions of approval.
49. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director of
Planning. An increase of more than 10% of the square footage, a n increase of
seating, or a significant change in the approved concept shall be subject to
Planning Commission Review. Construction shall be in substantial conformance
with the plans submitted or as modified by the Planning Commission,
Architectural Review Board, or Director of Planning. No expansion in number of
seats, intensity of operation, or outdoor areas shall occur without prior approval
from the City of Santa Monica and State ABC.
50. Project plans shall be subject to complete Code Compliance review when the
building plans are submitted for plan check and shall comply with all applicable
provisions of Article IX of the Municipal Code and all other pertinent ordinances
and General Plan policies of the City of Santa Monica prior to building permit
issuance.
Fees
51. As required by California Government Code Section 66020, the project applicant
is hereby notified that the 90-day period has begun as of the date of the approval
of this application, in which the applicant may protest any fees, dedications,
reservations, or other exactions imposed by the City as part of the approval or as
a condition of approval of this development. The fees, dedications, reservations,
or other exactions are described in the approved plans, conditions of approval,
and/or adopted city fee schedule.
Standard Conditions
52. Mechanical equipment shall not be located on the side of any building which is
adjacent to a residential building on the adjoining lot, unless otherwise permitted
by applicable regulations. Roof locations may be used when the mechanical
equipment is installed within a sound-rated parapet enclosure.
53. Final approval of any mechanical equipment installation will require a noise test
in compliance with SMMC Section 4.12.040. Equipment for the test shall be
provided by the owner or contractor and the test shall be conducted by the owner
or contractor. A copy of the noise test results on mechanical equipment shall be
submitted to the Community Noise Officer for review to ensure that noise levels
do not exceed maximum allowable levels for the applicable noise zone.
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Environmental Mitigation
54. To mitigate solid waste impacts, prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy,
project owner shall submit a recycling plan to the Department of Public Works for
its approval. The recycling plan shall include:
1) List of materials such as white paper, computer paper, metal cans, and
glass to be recycled;
2) Location of recycling bins;
3) Designated recycling coordinator;
4) Nature and extent of internal and external pick-up service;
5) Pick-up schedule; and
6) Plan to inform tenants/ occupants of service.
55. Ultra-low flow plumbing fixtures are required on all new development and
remodeling where plumbing is to be added, including dual flush toilets, 1.0 gallon
urinals and low flow shower heads.
Police
56. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, or a business license, or
commencement of alcohol service as applicable, a security plan shall be
submitted to the Chief of Police for review and approval. The plan shall address
both physical and operational security issues.
57. Prior to the commencement of alcohol service, the applicant shall participate in
the Santa Monica Alcohol Awareness for Retailers Training (S.M.A.A.R.T)
program conducted by the Santa Monica Police Department
Miscellaneous Conditions
58. Street and/or alley lighting shall be provided on public rights of way adjacent to
the project if and as needed per the specifications and with the approval of the
Department of Environmental and Public Works.
59. The building address shall be painted on the roof of the building and shall
measure four feet by eight feet (32 square feet).
60. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 9.04.10.02.420, two signs shall be posted as
follows: one (1) sign indicating that the basement-level restaurant space is limited
to 81 total seats, and one (1) sign indicating that the lobby and veranda is limited
to a combined total of 63 seats. Both signs shall be a minimum of twelve inches
by eighteen inches, and shall be posted by the restaurant entran ce, or other such
location as required by the Zoning Administrator.
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Compliance
61. The applicant authorizes reasonable City inspection of the property to ensure
compliance with the conditions of approval imposed by the City in approving this
project and will bear the reasonable cost of these inspections as established by
Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 2.72.010 and Resolution No. 9905 (CCS)
or any successor legislation thereto. These inspections shall be no more
intrusive than necessary to ensure compliance with conditions of approval.
VOTE
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Vasquez, Davis, Mayor McKeown, O’Day, O’Connor
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Himmelrich, Winterer
NOTICE
If this is a final decision not subject to further appeal under the City of Santa Monica
Comprehensive Land Use and Zoning Ordinance, the time within which judicial review
of this decision must be sought is governed by Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6,
which provision has been adopted by the City pursuant to Municipal Cod e Section
1.16.010.
I hereby certify that this Statement of Official Action accurately reflects the final
determination of the City Council of the City of Santa Monica.
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Sarah Gorman, City Clerk Date
Acknowledgement by Permit Holder
I hereby agree to the above conditions of approval and acknowledge that failure to
comply with such conditions shall constitute grounds for potential revocation of the
permit approval.
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Print Name and Title Date
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Applicant’s Signature Date
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