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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 89-013 PA 89-032 Stafford's Restaurant (dance floor) RESOLUTION NO. 89 - 013 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING PA 89-032 STAFFORD'S RESTAURANT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A COMMERCIAL RECREATION FACILITY (DANCE FLOOR) WITHIN AN EXISTING RESTAURANT AT 6960 AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD WHEREAS, Lawrence Hake II, representing Stafford's Restaurant filed an application for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a commercial recreation facility (dance floor) in an existing restaurant bar/lounge (Stafford's) at 6960 Amador Plaza Road; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit in the C-1 District for the operatiDn of a commercial recreation facility (dance floor); and WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has been found to be categorically exempt; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said application on April 3, 1989; and WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending that the application be conditionally approved; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and considar all said reports, recommendations and testimony hereinabove set forth; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby find: A. The use as proposed is required by the public need in that the use provides a recreational facility (dance floor) contributing to the diversity of recreational facilities available within the City. B. The uses will be properly related to other land. uses, and transporation and service facilities in the vicinity, as the use is located in a major shopping center complex in downtown Dublin and on a major arterial street. The proposed peak hour uses of the dance floor can be anticipated to be during late evening hours (8:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.) rather than at normal peak retail business hours, therefore will not conflict with existing retail uses in the surrounding retail complex. C. The use will not materially adversely affect tae health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity, as all applicable regulations will be met. D. The uses will not be contrary to the specific intent clauses or perforamnce standards established for the District in whici it is located, as the proposed use will be compatible with the adjoining uses. E. The approval of the Conditional Use Permit will be consistent with the Dublin General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby conditionally approve PA 89-032 Stafford's Conditional Use Permit for a commercial recreation facility (dance floor) subject to tha following conditions: 1. The dance floor area shall be restricted to tha area as generally shown on the floor plans submitted with the application dated received by the Dublin Planning Department on March 8 and March 17, 1989 (Exhibit B, C and D). -1- 2. No loudspeakers or amplified music shall be permitted outside the enclosed building. All activities associated with the proposed uses shall be conducted entirely within the subject building. 3. All activities shall be controlled so as not to create a nuisance to the surrounding business. 4. The Applicant shall submit to the Planning Department documentation that an Alcoholic Beverage License has been obtained from the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. 5. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable Dublin Regional Fire Authority requirements. 6., The Applicant shall obtain a valid Dance Permit from the Dublin Police Department and shall submit to the Planning Department documentation that said permit has been obtained. 7. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable Police Department requirements including, but not limited to, the following finless items (a), (b), (c), (d), and (1) below are otherwise modified in writing by the Dublin Police Department: (a) At all times there is dancing occurring, there will be at least two (2) bouncers on duty. (b) On Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and/or special events, there will be at least three (3) bouncers/doormen on duty in the bar/dancing area to check identifications and provide facility security. (c) On Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday ani/or special events there will be at least one (1) State registered unifDrmed security officer providing security in front of the establishnent and/or adjacent parking lots used by customers (the number of security guards may be increased by the Police Department, if necessary). (d) All bouncers, doormen and security guards, while on duty, will wear identifiable clothing displaying their names. (e) The Applicant recognizes his/her responsibility to comply with the Alcohol Beverage Control regulations, specifically, that intoxicated persons shall not be served alcoholic beverages. (f) During all business hours the establishment is open to the public, all permits and licenses shall be posted and available for viewing by the Dublin Police Department. (g) All live entertainment or other amplified sound must not be audible outside the structure of the establishment. (h) The parking lot of the premises shall be equipped with lighting of sufficient power to illuminate and make easily discernible the appearance and conduct of all persons on or about the parking lot. (i) Exterior lighting (parking lot and building) shall be maintained and operational during non-daylight hours. (j) Exterior lighting shall be of a design and placement so as not to cause glare onto adjacent properties or streets. (k) The Applicant shall be responsible for maintaining free of litter the area adjacent to the premises over which the Applicant has control. (1) There shall be no pool tables or coin-operated games maintained upon the premise at any time. 8. Any modification to exterior lighting shall be subject to review and approval of the Planning Department and Police Department. -2- 9. This permit shall be valid for a period of one (1) year. The approval period for the Conditional Use Permit may be extended two (2) additional years (Applicant must submit a written request for the extension prior to the expiration date of the Conditional Use Permit) by the Planning Director upon the Director's determination that the Conditions of Approval remain adequate to assure that the stated findings will continue to be met. 10. This permit shall be revocable for cause in accordance with Section 8-90.7 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Non-compliance of any provisions of the above conditions shall be cause for the initiation of hearings before the Planning Commission to determine whether cause is present to revoke this permit. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of April, 1989. AYES: Commissioners Barnes, Burnham, Okun and ?Aka NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Mack Planning Commission Cha'rperson ATTEST: Planning erector -3-