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CONCEPTUAL
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ENEA PLAZA
B870 AMADOR PLAZA ROAD
DUBLIN, CA
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING PA 92-078 Q-ZAR LASER TAG CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A
COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL FACILITY AT 6698 AMADOR PLAZA ROAD
WHEREAS, John Richardson, representing Reality World Entertainment
Corporation, has filed an application for a Conditional Use Permit to
operate a commercial recreational use (Q-ZAR Laser Tag) in an existing
5,060± square foot building within the Enea Plaza Shopping Center at 6698
Amador Plaza Road; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said
application on November 16, 1992; 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 was
found to be Categorically~Exempt under Section 15301, Class l(a); and
WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending that the
application be conditionally approved; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said
reports, recommendations and testimony hereinabove set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission
does hereby find that:
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The proposed use will serve the public need by providing an
activity which contributes to the diversity of recreational
facilities available to the community.
The proposed use will be properly related to other land uses
and transportation and service facilities in the vicinity, as
the proposed use will be compatible to the type and nature of
operations typically found in the neighborhood.
The proposed use, under all circumstances and conditions of
this particular case, will not materially adversely affect the
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 neighborhood, as
all applicable regulations will be met.
The proposed use will not be contrary to the specific intent
clauses or performance standards established for the district
in which it is to be located in that conditions have been
applied to insure conformance with the Zoning Ordinance.
The project is consistent with the policies contained in the
City's General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan.
EXHIBIT
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby conditionally approve PA 92-078 Q-ZAR Laser Tag Conditional Use
Permit shown by materials labeled Exhibit "A" on file with the Dublin
Planning Department, subject to the following conditions.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of A]~p_~oval shall be complied
with ~rior to the issuance of buildinq__~ermits or establishment of.use,
~nd shall be sub,ct to PlanninD_q__D~artment review and a~proval. The
followinq_codes re~resent those de~artments/aqencies responsible for
monitorin cq~liance of the conditions of a~Plannin '-~q3~l
Buildin_q~_~_~ Police, ~_Public Works, ~ Administration/Cit_~
Attorney~_~_~ Finance, F Dou bert Re ional Fire Authority~_~_~
bublin San Ramon Services District~__~P~ Alameda County~artment of
Environmental Health.
1. PA 92-078 is approved for a commercial recreational use (Q-ZAR Laser
Tag), located at 6698 Amador Plaza Road, as generally depicted on
the plans prepared by Fred Fallah and Architectural Network,
consisting of four (4) sheets, dated received October 12, 1992, and
October 22, 1992, (Exhibit A) stamped approved. [PL]
2. Hours of operation for the use shall be as follows:
Monday - Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Restrictions on admission include:
- No one under 18 admitted during school hours, unless
accompanied by a parent or guardian or proof of graduation;
- No one under 13 admitted after 10:00 p.m. on weeknights and
11:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Holidays, unless
accompanied by a parent or guardian;
- No one under 10 admitted unless accompanied by a parent or
guardian.
At the end of six months from the establishment of use, the
Applicant may submit a written request to the Dublin Police Services
Department and Planning Director to extend the operating hours on
Friday and Saturday evenings to 2:00 a.m.
The Planning and Police Services Departments will evaluate the past
performance of the use, and determine whether the extension requDst
should be denied, approved as submitted or approved with
modifications. [PL, PO]
The Applicant shall control activity so as not to create a public or
private nuisance to the existing or surrounding businesses. [PL,
PO]
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The Applicant shall work with the Dublin Police Services Department
to establish and maintain an effective security program. A minimum
of one (1) security guard, licensed by the State Department of
Consumer Affairs, shall be present on-site during all hours of
operation.
An additional security guard, licensed by the State Department of
Consumer Affairs, shall be present on-site during peak hours of
operation (Friday and Saturday - 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.).
At the end of six months from the establishment of use, the
Applicant may submit a written request to the Dublin Police Services
Department and Planning Director to revise the security program.
The Planning and Police Services Departments will evaluate the past
performance of the use, and determine whether the revision request
should be denied, approved as submitted or approved with
modifications. [PL, PO]
Approval of a modification to the hours of operation or the security
program, shall not prohibit the Dublin Police Services Department
from requesting future modifications (reducing the hours of
opera~ion or increasing on-site security) should problems arise.
[PL, PO]
Should the Police Services Department determine that an excessive
amount of patrons waiting to utilize the facility are queueing in
the parking lot, the Applicant shall establish a "reservation only"
process for admitting patrons. [PL, PO]
The Applicant shall install and maintain secure bicycle racks to
accommodate a minimum of 10 bicycles. The design and location of
the bicycle racks shall be subject to Planning Director and Dublin
Police Services review and approval. [PO, PL]
In case of a power failure, emergency lighting shall be supplied to
illuminate any obstacles to provide safe and easy egress to the exit
doors. [B, F]
Exit signs must be visible from all locations. Additional exit
directional signs may be required. [B, F]
All areas which are raised (platforms, stages, seating areas, etc.)
and are over four feet in the least dimension must have fire
sprinklers underneath. [B, F]
Additional portable fire extinguishers are required, the number and
location of which will be determined by the Fire Marshall, at a -
later date. [B, F]
Any cooking procedures in the concession area which produces grease
vapors will require a fire extinguishing system. [B, F]
The Applicant shall obtain the necessary permits from the Alameda
County Health Services Department to prepare and serve food on-site.
[PA, CO]
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14. No loudspeakers or amplified music shall be permitted to project or
be placed outside of the building. All activities associated with
this use shall be conducted entirely within the building. [PL, PO]
15. The Applicant shall be responsible for clean up and disposal of
project related trash to maintain a clean and litter-free site.
[PA]
16. Signs utilized for this building shall conform with the sign program
established for the Enea Plaza Shopping Center. [PL]
17. On at least an annual basis, this Conditional Use Permit shall be
subject to Zoning Investigator review and determination as to
compliance with the conditions of approval. [PL]
18. This approval shall be null and void in the event the approved use
ceases to operate for a continuous one year period. [PL]
19. This permit shall be revocable for cause in accordance with Section
8-90.3 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Any violation of the terms
or conditions of this use permit shall be subject to citation. [PL]
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of November, 1992.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
Planning Commission Chairperson
Planning Director
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A PART OF THE
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THE CiTY OF
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A~ACHMENT t
REALITY WORLD ENTERTAINMENT
CORPORATION
City of Dublin
Written Statement
Submittal Requirement #4
Description of Project in Detail:
Q-ZAR is a new, high technolo~ leisure concept which has activelycapture d the hearts
and minds of Europe. It is the stuff of escapist science fiction, a fantasy land of stealth
and strate~, tactics and triumph.
Notking of the caliber and raw excitement of Q-ZAR has ever been seen before. It is
innovative, exhilarating challenb~ug, universally appealing and completely addic-
tive.The game is a triumph of laser, infrared and computer science.
It can be played by up to 30 people, and is easily grasped; there are no complex rules.
Every player is equipped with a back pack, chest pack and of course the Q-ZAP, lazer.
Each of these units is a target, and if you can hit them on other players with an accurate
shot you score points and, progressively, de-activate your opponents. (Importantly, no
one is ever knocked out of Q-ZAR; they simply have to be re-energized with more
'byes'.)
The Q-ZAR lazer is rugged and robust, and houses a myriad of complex technologies.
Inside is a Class 1 laser, the safest of all lasers, which produces a harmless but visually
stunning red beam. Alongside it an infrared signal is also emitted, and it's this pulse
that actually scores the points and deactivates the opponents.
The lazer also features an integrated voice synthesizer, to warn, encourage and cajole
you throughout the game. (This programmable chip can also be updated with new
phrases as the game evolves.)
Performance data is also recorded inside the lazer, and automatically downloaded into
a central computer. At the end of the game the data is processed, and the players receive
a personalized and highly detailed printout of their indMdual, and team, performances.
This provides a satisfying conclusion to the experience.
L.E.T.S. (Law Enforcement Training Simulator)
The LETS system is the entertainment version of two systems that are used currently
around the world by police, security and military organizations for training them how
to react in high tension situations both life threatening and non life threatening. The
system uses a 75 square foot screen to project a scenario whereby the user faces a
situation such as a car theft, a drug bust or a hostage rescue etc. The user has a laser
R E C E 1 ~a~ped weapon which he/she will fire in response to the specific situation whereby
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through the technology the scenario will branch to whatever result came of the shot
which was fired.
Sector 7.0 has contracted with the inventor of this system to fully develop it for the
entertainment arena.
GENERAL INFORMATION
To maintain a family atmosphere and good standing in the community we have
implemented the following rules:
· No one under 18 during school hours, unless accompanied by parent or
guardian or proof of graduation.
· No one under 13 allowed after 10 PM on week-nights and llPM on Fridays,
Saturdays and Holidays, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
· No one under 10 allowed on premise unless accompanied by parent.
· No loitering allowed inside or outside of Sector 7.0, enforced by uniformed
security personnel.
· Our staff includes uniformed security personnel six full time' manager and
four hands on owners.
· The interior and exterior of Sector 7.0 will be brightly lighted.
· Complimentary use of L.E.T.S. (Law Enforcement Training Simulator) for
the Dublin Police Department.
Hours of Operation:
llam / 12AM MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
1 lam - 2 am FRIDAY
9 am - 2 am SATURDAY
9 am - 10 pm SUNDAY
Age Breakdowns
The projections for age of our clientele for Sector 7.0 are:
RECEIVED
DUBLIN PLANNING
10- 15 12%
16 - 19 44%
20-31 26%
32+
Total Avg. 19.7
Averages for European Centers
18%
100%
6-15 19%
16-19 43%
20-31 22%
32 + 16%
Total Avg. 17.4 100%
Peak Hours
Sector 7.0
Friday
Saturday
6PM- 12AM
1PM- 12AM
Reasons for Proiect
a) In our opinion there is a lack of family entertainment in this part of Northern
California. This is especially evident for fsmilies that want to do thing together. Current
entertainment centers target individual age groups of the family thus creating a logis-
tical and financial burden for the family. For family entertainment to meet the needs
of the entire family the event must be something that the entire family can enjoy. From
the centers opened by Quasar in Europe we know that the entire family does enjoy the
concept of Q-Zar.
b) We feel that the use will relate well to the other uses in that area such as the Movie
theater as well as the record store and the electronics store as well as having a suitable
use as compared to transportation and service facilities in the area.
c) This use will not affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the
vicinity except to allow them a fun recreation oppommity that need only take up a half
an hour of their time.
d) To the best of our knowledge our use will not be contrary to the specific intent clauses
or performance standards established for the center in which we will be located
Potential Benefits:
· Increased sales tax revenue from Sector 7.0 as well as a simultaneous increase
in sales tax from current businesses in the immediate area.
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DUBLIN PLANNING
· More of the local family entertainment dollars will stay in the city.
· Surveys show the need for more local entertainment for the Sector 7.0
Targeted age group (19.7 years) in a safe, brightly lit, non smoking, no alcohol,
family entertainment environment.
· Cities general plan specifies this as a general entertainment area.
· Six full time jobs and eight part time employment opportunities.
· New state of the art tectmology that the dy and surrounding community can
be proud of.
Potential Oosts:
Under our current plans and because of a very thorough plan to make this project the
best for all parties involved, we do not feel that this center could in any way create any
costs to the city of DubLin above what could be expected to occur for any business that
would locate in the city.
Sector 7.0 Offers L.E.T.S. ( Law Enforcement Training Simulator):
This system is basically the s~me as offered by the APOGEE System and the FATS
system. There are currently 400/500 systems being utilized in the U.S. and approx/-
mately 250 such systems in the international law enforcement sector. Some of the
current users of these systems are the D.E.A., F.B.I., Airport Security, N.A.S.A.
Security, Navy, Marines, Police Departments and Sheriffs Departments.
Our L.E.T.S. System has been changed to facilitate public entertsinment use but can
easily be switched back to police training.
It is Sector 7.0 intention to make available to the Dublin Police Department the
complimentary use of this $50,000 training system on a mutually acceptable basis, if the
police department desires.
Sector 7.0s reason for donating time to the police department is the fact that most police
departments can not afford these systems. This program would allow us the opportunity
to contribute to the community in a positive way.
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Q-ZAR
Briefing:
Before each game starts both teams (22 per team maximum) are briefed on the rules of
the game by the Marshal. Both teams are in attendance for a maximum of 5 to 7 min-
utes. Then one team moves into the vesting room and is followed by the opposing team
after a few minutes.
Vesting:
The vesting room is used for team members to put on vests and to pick up Lasers.
Maximum time in this area will be approximately 1 to 2 minutes. The maximum occu-
pancy will be 23 (22 team members and 1 marshal).
Arena:
The Arena is th;9 actual play area. The play time will be 30 minutes. The maximum oc-
cupancy will be 46 (44 team members and 2 marshals). Flood lights will be turned on
between games to clear players from the Arena.
L.E.T.S.:
The Law Enforcement Training Simulator will'have a maximum attendance of 8 to 10
people at any one time.
Vending / Concession Area:
This area will consist of high tech vending machines with no employees.
RECEIVED
OCT ~ ~ 1992
DUBLIN PLANNING