Resolution-PC 2016-022RESOLUTION NO. PC2016-022
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY
NO. 2009-00061A FOR A TYPE 23, SMALL BEER MANUFACTURER
(BREWERY) LICENSE AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS
IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
(DEV2009-00037A)
(1621 SOUTH SINCLAIR STREET)
WHEREAS, on October 26, 2009, and subject to certain conditions of approval, the
Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim (hereinafter referred to as "Planning
Commission"), by its Resolution No. PC2009-116, determined that the public convenience or
necessity will be served by the retail sales and on -premises consumption of alcoholic beverages
associated with a brewery and tasting room within a portion of an industrial business complex
located at 1621 South Sinclair Street in the City of Anaheim, County of Orange, State of
California, as generally depicted on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated
herein by this reference (herein referred to as the "Property"). Accordingly, the Planning
Commission approved Public Convenience or Necessity No. 2009-00061 (the "Original PCN").
The conditions of approval which were the subject of the Original PCN shall be referred to
herein as the "Previous Conditions of Approval'; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did receive a verified petition to approve Public
Convenience or Necessity No. 2009-00061A to permit retail sales and on -premises consumption
of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with an application for Conditional Use Permit No. 2009-
05460A to permit the expansion of an existing brewery and tasting room into an adjacent tenant
space such that the brewery would occupy the entire building located at 1621 South Sinclair
Street (herein referred to as the "Proposed Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Property is approximately 0.68 acres in size and is currently developed
with a 14,236 square foot industrial building. The Anaheim General Plan designates the Property
for industrial land uses. The Property is located within the "I" Industrial Zone. As such, the
Property is subject to the zoning and development standards described in Chapter 18.10
(Industrial Zone) of the Anaheim Municipal Code (the "Code"); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Civic Center in
the City of Anaheim on March 7, 2016 at 5:00 p.m., notice of said public hearing having been
duly given as required by law and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.60
(Procedures) of the Code, to hear and consider evidence for and against proposed Public
Convenience or Necessity No. 2009-00061A and Conditional Use Permit No. 2009-05460A, and
to investigate and make findings and recommendations in connection therewith; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.; herein referred to as
"CEQA"), the State of California Guidelines for the Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act (commencing with Section 15000 of Title 14 of the California Code
of Regulations; herein referred to as the "CEQA Guidelines"), and the City's Local CEQA
Procedure Manual, the City is the "lead agency" for the preparation and consideration of
environmental documents for the Proposed Project; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds and determines that the effects of the
Proposed Project are typical of those generated within that class of projects (i.e., Class 1 —
Existing Facilities) which consist of the repair, maintenance, and/or minor alteration of existing
public or private structures or facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that
existing at the time of this determination, and that, therefore, pursuant to Section 15301 of the
CEQA Guidelines, the Proposed Project will not cause a significant effect on the environment
and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after due inspection, investigation and study
made by itself and in its behalf, and after due consideration of all evidence and reports offered at
said hearing with respect to the request for a determination under Public Convenience or
Necessity No. 2009-00061 A that the public convenience or necessity will be served by the retail
sales and on -premises consumption of alcoholic beverages at the Property by virtue of the
expansion of the brewery and tasting room in accordance with Conditional Use Permit No. 2009-
05460A, now pending, does find and determine the following facts:
1. On July 11, 1995, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 9511-134 establishing
procedures and delegating certain responsibilities to the Planning Commission relating to the
determination of 'Public Convenience or Necessity" on those certain applications requiring that
such determination be made by the local governing body pursuant to applicable provisions of the
Business and Professions Code, and prior to the issuance of a license by the Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control ("ABC").
2. Section 23958 of the Business and Professions Code provides that the ABC shall
deny an application for a license if issuance of that license would tend to create a law
enforcement problem, or if issuance would result in or add to an "undue concentration" of
licenses, except when an applicant has demonstrated that "public convenience or necessity"
would be served by the issuance of a license. For purposes of Section 23958, "undue
concentration" means the case in which the premises are located in an area where any of the
following conditions exist:
(a) The Premises are located in a crime reporting district that is below the
city average in 'reported crimes" (as defined in Section 23958.4) as
determined from all crime reporting districts within the City of
Anaheim.
(b) As to on -sale retail license applications, the ratio of on -sale retail
licenses to population in the census tract or census division in which the
Premises are located does not exceed the ratio of on -sale retail licenses
to population in the county.
(c) As to off -sale retail license applications, the ratio of off -sale retail
licenses to population in the census tract or census division in which the
Premises are located exceeds the ratio of off -sale retail licenses to
population in the county.
3. Notwithstanding the existence of the above -referenced conditions, ABC may issue a
license if the Planning Commission determines that the "public convenience or necessity" would
be served by the issuance.
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4. Resolution No. 95R-134 authorizes the City of Anaheim Police Department to make
recommendations related to "public convenience or necessity" determinations; and, when the
sale of alcoholic beverages for off -premises consumption is permitted by the Code, said
recommendations shall take the form of conditions of approval to be imposed on the
determination in order to ensure that the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages does not
adversely affect any adjoining land use or the growth and development of the surrounding area.
5. The Premises is located within Census Tract No. 863.03 with a population of 6,212
that allows for seven (7) off -sale and seven (7) on -sale ABC licenses. There are presently four
(4) off -sale and twenty-one (21) on -sale ABC licenses in the tract. The Premises is located in
Police Reporting District No. 2028, which has a crime rate that is below the City-wide average;
however, the Police Department evaluates these requests based on the crime rate within a one-
quarter mile radius of the premises for the subject site. The crime rate within '/ mile of this
Property is also below the City-wide average based upon calls for service. Since there is an
overconcentration of on -sale licenses in the census tract, a determination of "public convenience
or necessity" is required to be made for this request.
6. A determination of "public convenience or necessity" can be made based on the
finding that the requested license, under the conditions imposed, will not be detrimental to the
health and safety of the citizens of the City of Anaheim and that the sale of beer for on-site
consumption at this location would be a commodity provided to the community.
7. The expanded brewery and tasting room would serve as an added convenience to
customers of this establishment.
WHEREAS, this Planning Commission determines that the evidence in the record
constitutes substantial evidence to support the actions taken and the findings made in this
Resolution, that the facts stated in this Resolution are supported by substantial evidence in the
record, including testimony received at the public hearing, the staff presentations, the staff report
and all materials in the project files. There is no substantial evidence, nor are there other facts,
that detract from the findings made in this Resolution. This Planning Commission expressly
declares that it considered all evidence presented and reached these findings after due
consideration of all evidence presented to it.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby
find and determine that the public convenience or necessity will be served by the amendment of
an existing ABC license governing the retail sales and on -premises consumption of alcoholic
beverages at the Property and that, accordingly, Public Convenience or Necessity No. 2009-
00061A is hereby approved, contingent upon and subject to (1) the approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. 2009-05460A, now pending, and (2) the conditions of approval set forth in Exhibit B
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (herein referred to as the "Revised
Conditions of Approval").
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, effective upon the effective date of this Resolution,
the Revised Conditions of Approval hereby amend the Previous Conditions of Approval and
hereby replace the Previous Conditions of Approval in their entirety. All references to the
conditions of approval for the Original PCN and for Public Convenience or Necessity No. 2009-
00061 A shall be to the Revised Conditions of Approval attached to this Resolution as Exhibit B,
which shall control and govern the Original PCN, as amended by Public Convenience or
Necessity No. 2009-00061 A.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Revised Conditions of Approval, as they relate to
the uses permitted under Public Convenience or Necessity No. 2009-00061 A, are hereby found
to be a necessary prerequisite to the proposed use of the Property in order to preserve the health,
safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Anaheim. Extensions for further time to
complete conditions of approval may be granted in accordance with Section 18.60.170 of the
Code. Timing for compliance with conditions of approval that relate to the uses permitted under
Public Convenience or Necessity No. 2009-00061A may be amended by the Planning Director
upon a showing of good cause provided (i) equivalent timing is established that satisfies the
original intent and purpose of the condition, (ii) the modification complies with the Code, and
(iii) the applicant has demonstrated significant progress toward establishment of the use or
approved development.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any amendment, modification or revocation of this
permit may be processed in accordance with Chapters 18.60.190 (Amendment to Permit
Approval) and 18.60.200 (City -Initiated Revocation or Modification of Permits) of the Code.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Planning Commission does hereby find and
determine that adoption of this Resolution is expressly predicated upon applicant's compliance
with each and all of the conditions hereinabove set forth. Should any such condition, or any part
thereof, be declared invalid or unenforceable by the final judgment of any court of competent
jurisdiction, then this Resolution, and any approvals herein contained, shall be deemed null and
void.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that approval of this application constitutes approval of
the proposed request only to the extent that it complies with the Code and any other applicable
City, State and Federal regulations. Approval does not include any action or findings as to
compliance or approval of the request regarding any other applicable ordinance, regulation or
requirement.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was adopted at the Planning Commission meeting of
March 7, 2016. Said resolution is subject to the appeal provisions set forth in Chapter 18.60
(Procedures) of the Anaheim Municipal Code pertaining to appeal procedures and may be
replaced by a City Council Resolution in the event of an appeal.
CHAIR, PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ATTEST:
SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, Eleanor Morris, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim,
do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim held on March 7, 2016, by the following vote of
the members thereof:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BOSTWICK, CALDWELL, DALATI, HENNINGER,
LIEBERMAN, RAMIREZ, SEYMOUR
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
2016.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 7`" day of March,
SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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EXHIBIT "A"
DEV NO. 2009-00037A
U ova Source: Recorded Tract Maps and/or City GIS.
reEr Please note the accuracy is +/- two to five feet.
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EXHIBIT "B"
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY NO. 2009-00061A
(DEV2009-00037A)
NO.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS
I .
Any Graffiti painted or marked upon the premises or on any adjacent
Police Department
area under the control of the licensee shall be removed or painted over
within 24 hours of being applied.
2.
Security measures shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Anaheim
Police Department
Police Department. Such measures shall deter unlawful conduct of
employees and patrons, promote the safe and orderly assembly and
movement of persons and vehicles, and to prevent disturbances to the
neighborhood by excessive noise created by patrons entering or leaving
the premised.
3.
Any and all security offices provided shall comply with all State and
Police Department
Local ordinances regulating their services, including, without limitation,
Chapter 11.5 of Division 3 of the California Business and Profession
Code. (Section 4.16.070 Anaheim Municipal Code)
4.
The business shall not be operated in such a way as to be detrimental to
Police Department
the public health safety, or welfare.
5.
Petitioner shall not share any profits, or pay a percentage or commission
Police Department
to a promoted or any other person, based upon monies collected as a
door charge, cover charge, or any other form of admission charge,
including minimum drink orders, or the sale of drinks.
6.
There shall be no entertainment, amplified music or dancing permitted
Police Department
on the premise at any time unless the proper permits have been obtained
from the City of Anaheim.
7.
Managers, owners, and wait staff need to call the Department of
Police Department
Alcoholic Beverage Control and obtain LEAD (Licensee Education on
Alcohol and Drugs Program) Training. The contact number is 714-558-
4101.
8.
There shall be no admission fee, cover charge, nor minimum purchase
Police Department
required.
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NO.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
RESPONSIBLEDEPARTMENT
9.
Signs shall be posted inside all exit doors stating "No alcoholic
Police Department
beverages allowed past this point."
GENERAL
10.
The Applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City
Planning Department,
and its officials, officers, employees and agents (collectively referred
Planning Services
to individually and collectively as "Indemnitees") from any and all
Division
claims, actions or proceedings brought against Indemnitees to attack,
review, set aside, void, or annul the decision of the Indemnitees
concerning this permit or any of the proceedings, acts or
determinations taken, done, or made prior to the decision, or to
determine the reasonableness, legality or validity of any condition
attached thereto. The Applicant's indemnification is intended to
include, but not be limited to, damages, fees and/or costs awarded
against or incurred by Indemnitees and costs of suit, claim or
litigation, including without limitation attorneys' fees and other costs,
liabilities and expenses incurred by Indemnitees in connection with
such proceeding.
H.
The applicant is responsible for paying all charges related to the
Planning Department,
processing of this discretionary case application within 30 days of the
Planning Services
issuance of the final invoice or prior to the issuance of building permits
Division
for this project, whichever occurs first. Failure to pay all charges shall
result in delays in the issuance of required permits or may result in the
revocation of the approval of this application.
12.
The subject Property shall be developed, used and maintained
Planning Department,
substantially in accordance with plans and specifications submitted to
Planning Services
the City of Anaheim by the petitioner and which plans are on file with
Division
the Planning Department, and as conditioned herein.
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