Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 - March 1 (',l Jd tJ. 6-.../..J. MINUTES APPROVED c/~Y.,.er,9~A~GE . c,Cc.Rj' March 1, 2004 Mondaj{J[Jli7tQ.RfJ2IP.. PH I: 20 Planning Commission City of Orange PRESENT: ABSENT: PRESENT: INRE: INRE: INRE: (1) Commissioners Bonina, Brandman, Domer, and Pruett Commissioner Smith Leslie Aranda Roseberry, Planning Manager/Secretary Gary Sheatz, Assistant City Attorney Roger Hohnbaum, Assistant City Engineer Jerre Wegner, Recording Secretary PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN: None CONSENT CALENDAR: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF JANUARY 5, 2004, (CONTINUED FROM THE FEBRUARY 2, 2004 MEETING) JANUARY 19,2004 AND FEBRUARY 2, 2004. The minutes ofthe meeting of February 2,2004 were withdrawn and are to be continued to the next regularly scheduled meeting of March 15,2004. Commissioners voted on the minutes of the meetings of January 5,2004 and January 19, 2004. Commissioner Domer moved to approve the minutes ofthe January 5,2004, and January 19, 2004, Planning Commission meetings, and it was seconded by Vice-Chairman Bonina. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Commissioners Bonina, Brandman, Domer, and Pruett. None None Commissioner Smith MOTION CARRIED (2) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2485-03 - DAVE & BUSTER'S A request to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages on a new patio being added to the south side ofthe existing restaurant/entertainment facility. The site is located at 20 City Boulevard West. NOTE: This project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303-c (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). APPROVEI' Planning Commission March 1,2004 Leslie Aranda Roseberry gave a staff presentation. The applicant proposes the on-site sale of alcoholic beverages within a new 1,351 sq. ft. outdoor patio at the Dave and Buster's Restaurant located at The Block at Orange. To implement the proposal the appiicant has applied for Conditional Use Permit 2485-03 to amend approved Conditional Use Permit2225-98, which allowed the applicant to have on-site sales of alcoholic beverages and an entertainment facility with amusement arcade machines. The applicant's restaurant is located at the northwest comer of The Block at Orange. The applicant, Bryan L. Spain, (Senior Vice President, Procurement Development, Dave & Buster's, 2481 Manana Drive, Dallas, TX 75220), gave a presentation on the proposed new outdoor patio. He noted that they wished to modify the back entrance to the facility and create a patio-type environment in addition to an indoor/outdoor small bar area. He explained that Dave & Buster's had approached The Mills Corporation (owners of The Block at Orange) about doing something to "dress up" the entrance where Dave & Buster's is located. The Mills Corporation had proposed a signage change to which they felt was not enough to attract more customers to that end ofthe mall (which is typically less active than other areas of the mall). The Commissioners had the following questions: · Is there access from the outdoor patio into the mall? The answer was there was an "emergency only" exit from the patio/grilllbar area into the mall- and it was clearly marked as such. Additionally, there was a "panic bar" located on the gate to notify patrons this was an emergency-only exit. · How high is the fencing around the patio? The answer was that the patio fence would be approximately 42". · The indoor/outdoor dining is under a current roof that is there -- would the new bar be within/underneath the roof area? The answer was yes, and there would be metal security gates that came down at night to secure it. · Had the neighbors been notified of these proposed changes? The answer was there needed to be mall approval to make these changes, so yes, all of the patrons of the mall were aware of it and had to support it in order for them to go forward. · The condition (#29) that states "there shall be no special promotional events held on the property, unless a written request for such is received and approved by the City of Orange Community Development Director and the Police Department's Vice Unit at least one week in advance" - does this apply to political events? Sergeant Kisela of the City of Orange Police Department responded to this question. He explained that the reason for this condition is that for any gathering that could create an undue drain on resources of the police department (i.e., where there would be an inordinate amount of people/potential issues) or anything out ofthe normal day-to-day operation, the applicant would be required to contact them and advise them of what the event is, etc., and to acquire approval for the special event. 2 "APPROVED Planning Commission March 1, 2004 Commissioner Brandman moved and seconded by Commissioner Domer, to adopt Resolution No. 06-04 approving Conditional Use Permit 2485-03. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Commissioners Bonina, Brandman, Domer, and Pruett. None None Commissioner Smith MOTION CARRIED As there was no further business before the Planning Commission, Commissioner Domer moved and seconded by Vice-Chairman Bonina, to adjourn the meeting until the next regularly scheduled meeting on March 15,2004. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Commissioners Bonina, Brandman, Domer, and Pruett. None None Commissioner Smith MOTION CARRIED The meeting was adjourned at 7: 15 p.m 3