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).
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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.
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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
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