1997 AGN MAY 06 I16_Appeal_Fantasy Club Alcohol License

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Planning Commission- March 25, 1997 Page 2 Mr. Soto said that staff found that the building is under a uniform sign program. In March 1989 a request for six signs was denied, and two signs were approved. The decision was appealed and in April, 1989, the City Council approved the uniform sign program for 900 East Washington Street, which allows only three building signs and one monument sign. At this time, there are already four existing signs, including one approved by staff in 1996. Staff was unaware of the three sign restriction at the time of approval of the fourth sign, for Friendly Hills Medical Group. At this time, the applicant now requests approval of the logo to the existing sign. Mr. Soto said that it is staffs recommendation that no further signs be allowed on the building, and based on staffs analysis, it is recommended that the Planning Commission deny File Index Number DV - 60 -96. Mr. Soto said the applicant is not present, due to a knee injury. Public Hearing Opened. Public Hearing Closed. Commissioner Hayden made a motion to approve staff's recommendation of denial for File Index Number DV -60-96; seconded by Commissioner Oliva, motion carried unanimously, 3. FILE INDEX NUMBER DC -47-96 TOM L. THEATRES (FANTASY THEATRE) Director Zamora _ summarized the staff report, stating. that the request is for a Conditional Use Permit and Environmental Assessment to allow for liquor sales for on- site consumption, at 1091 South La Cadena. Director Zamora said the business currently operates as a legal, non -conforming business, and beer and wine are sold. The applicants have stated that they are requesting the Conditional Use Permit in order to remain competitive in the area. The business is located in an Industrial Park (IP) Zone and an adult business is not allowed in an IP designation; it is currently operating as a legal, non -conforming use. It is staff's opinion that granting a Conditional Use Permit for liquor sales will increase the discrepancy between existing conditions and the standards prescribed by the General Plan; therefore, the request is inconsistent with the guidelines of the General Plan. Director Zamora stated it is staff's opinion that granting a Conditional Use Permit for liquor sales will increase the discrepancy between existing conditions and the standards prescribed by the Zoning Ordinance; therefore, staff has determined that the proposed project is inconsistent with the intent and guidelines of the Zoning Ordinance. An Initial Study was processed; no responses were received from responsible agencies. The Design Review Committee considered the proposal on November 18, 1996 and voted unanimously to recommend denial of the request for a Conditional Use Permit for liquor sales. ---