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HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-05 PC Resolution PC RESOLUTION NO. 16-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA15-0655, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR HOLIDAY INN & SUITES TO ALLOW FOR A TYPE 20 ABC LICENSE (OFF SALE BEER & WINE) AND TYPE 70 ABC LICENSE (ON SALE GENERAL — RESTRICTIVE SERVICE) AND PA15-1502, A FINDING OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY FOR THE TYPE 20 (OFF-SALE BEER & WINE) ABC LICENSE LOCATED AT 27660 JEFFERSON AVENUE, AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) (APN 921-480- 078) Section 1. Procedural Findings. The Planning Commission of the City of Temecula does hereby find, determine and declare that: A. On April 29, 2015, Kimberly Gross filed Planning Application No. PA15- 0655 a Conditional Use Permit, in a manner in accordance with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code. B. On September 14, 2015, Kimberly Gross filed Planning Application No. PA15-1502, a Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity, in a manner in accordance with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code. C. The Application was processed including, but not limited to a public notice, in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law. D. The Planning Commission, at a regular meeting, considered the Application and environmental review on February 17, 2016, at a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law, at which time the City staff and interested persons had an opportunity to and did testify either in support or in opposition to this matter. E. At the conclusion of the Planning Commission hearing and after due consideration of the testimony, the Planning Commission approved Planning Application No. PA15-0655 and PA15-1502 subject to and based upon the findings set forth hereunder. F. All legal preconditions to the adoption of the Resolution have occurred. Section 2. Further Findings. The Planning Commission, in approving the Application hereby finds, determines and declares that: Conditional Use Permit, Development Code Section 17.04.010 A. The proposed use is in conformance with the General Plan for Temecula and with all applicable requirements of State law and other Ordinances of the City; Holiday Inn and Suites operates as a hotel. The proposed use is consistent with the City of Temecula General Plan and Uptown Temecula Specific Plan which specifies hotels in Uptown Temecula Specific Plan. B. The proposed conditional use is compatible with the nature, condition and development of adjacent uses, buildings and structures and the proposed conditional use will not adversely affect the adjacent uses, buildings or structures; Holiday Inn and Suites is an existing hotel within the Uptown Temecula Specific Plan. As conditioned, the proposed use is compatible with the nature, condition and development of adjacent uses, buildings and structures, and the proposed conditional uses will not adversely affect the adjacent uses, buildings or structures. C. The site for a proposed conditional use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the yards, walls, fences, parking and loading facilities, buffer areas, landscaping, and other development features prescribed in the Development Code and required by the Planning Commission or City Council in order to integrate the use with other uses in the neighborhood; The application will allow for a Type 20 ABC License (Off Sale Beer & Wine) and a Type 70 ABC License (On Sale General — Restrictive Service) at an existing hotel location. The site will remain unchanged in size and shape to accommodate the uses prescribed in the Development Code as required by the Planning Commission or City Council in order to integrate the use with other uses in the neighborhood. D. The nature of the proposed conditional uses are not detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the community; The project meets all requirements of the Fire Code, the Building Code, Development Code and General Plan which provided safeguards for the health, safety and general welfare of the community. Therefore, the project is not anticipated to be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the community. E. That the decision to conditionally approve or deny the application for a Conditional Use Permit be based on substantial evidence in view of the record as a whole before the Planning Commission or City Council on appeal; The decision to conditionally approve the application for a Conditional Use Permit has been based on substantial evidence in view of the record as a whole before the Planning Commission. Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity (Section 17.10.020) A. Whether or not the proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and Development Code. Holiday Inn and Suites operates as a hotel. The proposed use is consistent with the City of Temecula General Plan and Uptown Temecula Specific Plan which specifies hotels in Uptown Temecula Specific Plan. B. Whether or not the proposed use is compatible with the nature, condition and character of adjacent land uses. Holiday Inn and Suites is an existing hotel within the Uptown Center zone. As conditioned, the proposed use is compatible with the nature, condition and development of adjacent uses, buildings and structures, and the proposed use will not adversely affect the adjacent uses, buildings or structures. C. Whether or not the proposed use would have an adverse effect on adjacent land uses. Holiday Inn and Suites is an existing hotel within the Uptown Center zone. As conditioned, the proposed use is compatible with the nature, condition and development of adjacent uses, buildings and structures, and the proposed use will not adversely affect the adjacent uses, buildings or structures. in addition, the site will remain unaltered, and adequate in size and shape to accommodate the yards, walls, fences, parking and loading facilities, buffer areas, landscaping, and other development features prescribed in the Development Code. The addition of the proposed use does not impact any of the site requirements. D. Whether or not the proposed use would result in an excessive number of similar establishments in close proximity. The Holiday Inn & Suites is located in Census Tract 512. ABC considers this tract as 'over-concentrated" with off-sale licenses. Per ABC, two off-sale licenses are allowed in this tract, and fifteen active licenses currently exist. Therefore, a Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity is required for Holiday Inn and Suites to be the sixteenth establishment with an active off-sale ABC License. The finding will allow the applicant to stay competitive with other hotels in the area, as it is a convenience that travelers have come to expect when making the accommodation arrangements. Type 20 licenses are available at several surrounding gas stations, and the Fairfield Inn and Suites. Due to the nature of the Holiday Inn & Suites, customers will be hotel customers versus being another establishment that services the general population and will not result in an excessive number of similar establishments. Section 3. Environmental Findings. The Planning Commission hereby makes the following environmental findings and determinations in connection with the approval of the Major Modification: A. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project has been deemed to be categorically exempt from further environmental review (Section 15301, Existing Facilities); The request for a Conditional Use permit for a Type 20 ABC License (Off Sale Beer & Wine) and Type 70 ABC License (On Sale General— Restrictive Service) at Holiday Inn & Suites will be conducted in an existing hotel. All access and public utilities are available to the site. The proposed use, with issuance of a Conditional Use Permit, is in conformance with all zoning requirements of the Development Code. Section 4. Conditions. The Planning Commission of the City of Temecula approves Planning Application No. PA15-0655 and PA15-1502, a Conditional Use Permit for Holiday Inn & Suites to allow for a Type 20 ABC License (Off Sale Beer & Wine) and Type 70 ABC License (On Sale General — Restrictive Service) and a Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity for the Type 20 (Off-Sale Beer & Wine) ABC License located at 27660 Jefferson Avenue, and making a finding of exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (APN 921-480-078) subject to the Conditions of Approval set forth on Exhibit A, attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 5. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City of Temecula Planning Commission this 17th day of February, 2016. Ron Guerriero, Chairperson ATTEST: tson, D Community Development Secretary [SEAL] STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )ss CITY OF TEMECULA ) I, Luke Watson, Secretary of the Temecula Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the forgoing PC Resolution No. 16-05 was duly and regularly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the 17th day of February, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: 4 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Guerriero, Telesio, Turley-Trejo, Wafts NOES: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Youmans ABSTAIN: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: No Luke atson, Director of Community Development Secretary EXHIBIT A CITY OF TEMECULA FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Planning Application No.: PA15-0655 & PA15-1502 Project Description: A Conditional Use Permit for Holiday Inn & Suites to allow for a Type 20 ABC License (Off Sale Beer & Wine) and Type 70 ABC License (On Sale General — Restrictive Service) and a Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity for the Type 20 (Off-Sale Beer & Wine) ABC License located at 27660 Jefferson Avenue Assessor's Parcel No.: 921-480-078 MSHCP Category: N/A (no new grading) DIF Category: N/A (no additional square footage) TUMF Category: N/A (no additional square footage) Quimby Category: N/A (non-residential) Approval Date: February 17, 2016 Expiration Date: February 17, 2018 PLANNING DIVISION Within 48 Hours of the Approval 1. Filing Notice of Exemption. The applicant/developer shall deliver to the Planning Division a cashier's check or money order made payable to the County Clerk in the amount of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for the County administrative fee, to enable the City to file the Notice of Exemption as provided under Public Resources Code Section 21152 and California Code of Regulations Section 15062. If within said 48-hour period the applicant/ developer has not delivered to the Planning Division the check as required above, the approval for the project granted shall be void by reason of failure of condition (Fish and Wildlife Code Section 711.4(c)). General Requirements 2. Indemnification of the City. The applicant and owner of the real property subject to this condition shall hereby agree to indemnify, protect, hold harmless, and defend the City with Legal Counsel of the City's own selection from any and all claims, actions, awards, judgments, or proceedings against the City to attack, set aside, annul, or seek monetary damages resulting, directly or indirectly, from any action in furtherance of and the approval of the City, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, advisory agency, appeal board or legislative body including actions approved by the voters of the City, concerning the Planning Application. The City shall be deemed for purposes of this condition, to include any agency or instrumentality thereof, or any of its elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, consultants, contractors, legal counsel, and agents. City shall promptly notify both the applicant and landowner of any claim, action, or proceeding to which this condition is applicable and shall further cooperate fully in the defense of the action. The City reserves the right to take any and all action the City deems to be in the best interest of the City and its citizens in regards to such defense. 3. Expiration. This approval shall be used within two years of the approval date; otherwise, it shall become null and void. By use is meant the beginning of substantial construction contemplated by this approval within the two year period, which is thereafter diligently pursued to completion, or the beginning of substantial utilization contemplated by this approval, or use of a property in conformance with a Conditional Use Permit. 4. Time Extension. The Director of Community Development may, upon an application being filed prior to expiration, and for good cause, grant a time extension of up to three (3) one-year extensions of time, one year at a time. 5. Consistency with Specific Plans. This project and all subsequent projects within this site shall be consistent with Specific Plan No. SP 14. 6. Conformance with Approved Plans. The development of the premises shall substantially conform to the approved site plan and elevations contained on file with the Planning Division. 7. Signaae Permits. A separate building permit shall be required for all signage. 8. Modifications or Revisions. The permittee shall obtain City approval for any modifications or revisions to the approval of this project. 9. Statement of Operations. The applicant shall comply with their Statement of Operations dated March 9, 2015, on file with the Planning Division, unless superseded by these Conditions of Approval. 10. Revocation of CUP. This Conditional Use Permit may be revoked pursuant to Section 17.03.080 of the City's Development Code. 11. City Review and Modification of CUP. The City, its Director of Community Development, Planning Commission, and City Council retain and reserve the right and jurisdiction to review and modify this Conditional Use Permit (including the Conditions of Approval) based on changed circumstances. Changed circumstances include, but are not limited to, the modification of business, a change in scope, emphasis, size of nature of the business, and the expansion, alteration, reconfiguration or change of use. The reservation of right to review any Conditional Use Permit granted or approved or conditionally approved hereunder by the City, its Director of Community Development, Planning Commission and City Council is in addition to, and not in-lieu of, the right of the City, its Director of Community Development, Planning Commission, and City Council to review, revoke or modify any Conditional Use Permit approved or conditionally approved hereunder for any violations of the conditions imposed on such Conditional Use Permit or for the maintenance of any nuisance condition or other code violation thereon. 12. Posting of Local Transportation Providers. An 8.5" x 11" (or larger) sign listing local transportation service providers and corresponding telephone numbers shall be posted at a conspicuous location within the building. Information to assist in the compilation of this sign may be obtained through the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce at (951) 676-5090. 13. Compliance with City Noise Ordinance. The project shall operate in conformance with all requirements and regulations of Chapter 9.20 (Noise) of the Temecula Municipal Code. 14. Compliance with State Laws and Labor Code. The permittee shall comply with all applicable state laws, including the California Labor Code. Outside Agencies 15. Compliance with Dept. of Environmental Health. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the County of Riverside Department of Environmental Health Department. FIRE PREVENTION General Requirements 16. Fire Requirement. No Conditions of Approval are required by the Fire Department for the change in liquor licenses. No additional permits are required by the Fire Department. POLICE DEPARTMENT General Requirements 17. No Alcohol Sales Between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM. Licensees may not sell, give, or deliver alcohol (by the drink or by the package) between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. of the same day. No person may knowingly purchase alcohol between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Section 25631 B&P Code). Licensees may not permit patrons or employees to consume alcohol between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. of the same day (even if someone bought the drinks before 2:00 a.m. Section 25632 B&P). Some ABC licenses have special conditions (restrictions) as to hours of sale that are stricter that the law. Those licenses are marked "Conditional" (23805 B&P). 18. Inspections. Police officers, sheriff's deputies and ABC investigators are sworn law enforcement officers (peace officers) with powers of arrest. Whether in plainclothes or uniform, peace officers have the legal right to visit and inspect any licensed premises at any time during business hours without a search warrant or probable cause. This includes inspecting the bar and back bar, store room, office, closed or locked cabinets, safes, kitchen, or any other area within the licensed premises. It is legal and reasonable for licensees to exclude the public from some areas of the premises. However, licensees cannot and must not deny entry to, resist, delay, obstruct, or assault a peace officer (Sections 25616, 25753, and 25755 B&P; 148 and 241 (b) PC). 19. Disorderly House. Licensees may not permit their licensed premises to become a disorderly house. A disorderly house is a licensed outlet (on or off sale) that: (a) disturbs neighbors with noise, loud music, loitering, littering, vandalism, urination or defecation, graffiti, etc., and/or (b) has many ongoing crimes inside such as drunks, fights, assaults, prostitution, narcotics, etc. The licensed premise includes the parking lot (Section 25601 B&P; 316 PC). 20. Public Telephones. Any public telephones located on the exterior of the buildings shall be placed in a well-lit, highly visible area, and installed with a "call-out only' feature to deter loitering. This feature is not required for public telephones installed within the interior of the buildings. 21. Employee Training for Identification Checks. The applicant shall ensure all employees involved with the sales, service and identification checks for the purpose of any sales of alcoholic beverages are trained in the proper procedures and identification checks. The Temecula Police Department provides free training for all employers and employees involved in service and sales of alcoholic beverages. It is the responsibility of the applicant to set up a training session for all new employees. Contact the Crime Prevention and Plans Office at (951) 695-2773 to set up a training date. Training should be completed prior to the grand opening of this business and periodic updated training should be conducted when new employees/management are hired. 22. Identification Verification. Identification will be verified utilizing one of the following: (a) valid California driver's license; (b) valid California identification card; (c) valid military identification card (active/reserve/retired/dependent); (d) valid driver's license from any of the 50 States or Territories of the United States; (e) valid U.S. Passport; (f) valid government issued identification card issued by a Federal, State, and County or City agency. 23. Acceptable Forms of Identification. As noted above, only a valid government issued identification card issued by a Federal, State, County or City agency is acceptable, providing it complies with 25660 of the Business and Profession Code (B&P), which includes the following requirements: (a) name of person; (b) date of birth; (c) physical description, (d) photograph; (e) currently valid (not expired). It is the responsibility of business owners and any person who sells or serves alcoholic beverages to be aware of current laws and regulations pertaining to alcoholic beverages. 24. Questions Regarding Conditions. Any questions regarding these conditions should be directed to the Temecula Police Department Crime Prevention and Plans Unit at (951) 695-2773.