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Home My WebLink About04_004 PC Resolution PC RESOLUTION NO. 2004-004 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A FINDING, OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY FOR A TYPE 4~! (ON-SALE BEER AND WINE) AND TYPE 20 (OFF- SALE E:EER AND WINE) ALCOHOL LICENSE FOR THE TEMECLILA VALLEY WINE COMPANY LOCATED AT 27493 YNEZ ROAD, AND KNOWN AS ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 921-270-055. WHEREAS, Michael Cho, representing Temecula Valley Wine Company filed a request for a Finding of Public: Convenience or Necessity, in a manner in accord with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code; WHEREAS, thE! request for a Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity was processed including, but not limited to public notice, in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law; and; WHEREAS, thø application was processed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on January 21, 2004 to consider the application; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the request for a Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity at a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law, at which time the City staff and interested persons had an opportunity to and did testify either in support or in opposition to this matter; and WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the Planning Commission and after due consideration of the staff report and public testimony, the Planning Commission denied the request for a Finding Public Convenience or Necessity; and NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RESOI~VE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Tilat the above recitations are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference. Section 2. Ejndinqs. The Planning Commission, in approving the request for a Finding Public Convenience or Necessity hereby makes the following findings: Criteria to Justifv Makin!) a Findinq of Public Convenience or Necessitv A. Does the proposed establishment have any unique features, which are not found in other similar uses in the community (i.e. types of games, types of food, other special services)? The proposed establishment is a unique business because it is a wine tasting facility that specializes in local wineries, which will serve to boost the local economy by providing an KIM C U P\2003\O3.0525 Temeculi Valley WiDe CompanylPC Reso w- conditions.doc I opportunity to local citizens as well as tourists the opportunity to experience local wines. This facility will further enhance the reputation of the area as a wine making region. B. Does thø proposed establishment cater to an under-served population (i.e. patrons of a different socio-economic class)? The proposed facility will cater to tourists as well and local citizens seeking fine local wines. While thøse types of facilities cater to many various socio-economic classes, it cannot be anticipated that the proposed establishment will serve to anyone particular socio-economic class, or an under-served population. C. Would the proposed mode of operation of the proposed establishment (i.e. sales in conjunction with gasoline sales, tours, etc.) be unique or differ from that of other establishments in the area? The proposed fa'cility is different than other establishments because it specializes in local wineries. There are not many facilities specializing in local wineries in the area. D. Are therE! any geographical boundaries (i.e. rivers, hillsides) or traffic barriers (i.e. freeways, major roads, major intersections) separating the proposed establishment from other establishments? The nearest facilities most similar to the proposed facility is Bailey's restaurant, located on the east side of Ynez Road in theTemecula shopping center and the Beer and Wine Garden located in Old Town, which separated by Interstate 15 freeway. There is an Italian restaurant; Scarcella's located in the same center, however it is primarily a restaurant that serves wine, beer and spirits. E. Is the proposed establishment located in an area where there is a significant influx of population during certain seasonal periods? The proposed t3cility is located in the Tower Plaza, which provides outdoor concerts during the summer months. Also, during the winter holiday season, the center experiences a greater number of patrons. F. Is there Ii proliferation of licensed establishments within the Census Tract of the proposed establishment? According to thog Department of Alcohol Beverage Control there is currently an over concentration of (Type 42) on-sale beer and wine and (Type 20) off-sale beer and wine licenses within the subject Census Tract (432.16). There are a total of 27 Type 42 licenses (6 allowed) and a total of 12 Type 20 licenses (5 allowed) in Census Tract 432.16. G. Are them any sensitive uses (i.e., schools, parks, hospitals, churches) in close proximity (500 feet) to the proposed establishment? Staff has conducted a 500-foot radius search ring and it was concluded that there are not any schools,. parks, hospitals or churches within 500 feet of the proposed site. This includes the duck pond located at the southeast corner of Rancho California Road and Ynez Road. Thøre are medical offices located on the northern portion of the center, R,IM C U P\2003\O3-0525 Temecul, Valley Wine CompanylPC Reso w- conditions,doc 2 however these facilities function as a separate center and will not be influenced by the proposed use. H. Would the proposed establishment interfere with these sensitive uses? It is not anticipated that the proposed use would interfere with any sensitive uses. I. Would the proposed establishment interfere with the quiet enjoyment of their property by the residents of the area? There are not ,3ny residences located near the proposed project site, therefore the project would not interfere with the quiet enjoyment of property by residences. J. Will the proposed establishment add to law enforcement problems in the area? Any establishmønt serving alcohol has potential to add to law enforcement problems, however it is not anticipated that there will be any significant concerns with law enforcement in the area as a result of this project. The hours of operation as indicated in the statement of operations are 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. seven days a week. In addition, the facility is for tasting and purchasing of local wines; it is not a full service bar establishment. Section 3. Environmental Compliance. A Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. PA03-0525 was made per the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities, Class 1). This project is an existing facility with minor improvements to the interior and exterior of the building. Section 4. Conditions. That the City of Temecula Director of Planning hereby conditionally approves the Application, a request for a Minor Conditional Use Permit establish 1,655 square foot winl3 tasting and retail establishment in an existing commercial building, located at 27493 Ynez Rd. (APN: 921-270-055), attached hereto on Exhibit A, and incorporated herein by this reference together with any and all necessary conditions that may be deemed necessary. Section 5. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED Planning Commission this 2151 day of January 2004. City of Temecula ATTEST: 3t:/j;,~~ -' l~ ," ,,;-, " ._-~ Debþie, U.önÓ~ke, Sé?"~!tary S :,~.:;";, '; 7 :$ ....~~' .r--: ~ :; ')~~ ~"-'f ¿' {~E,4þ) -:~~:/ij'~.:,,::s: . ,.". . ~- 1/ ", '"; ð""'" -~, "". ¡,,:f! .~ -,...", '.~ " ~ ~(.(,;f /ç' KIM C ~3\03:as25 T<mecula Valley Wine CompanylPC Reso w- condilions,doc '~"- 3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE CITY OF TEMECULA ) ) ss ) I, Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary of the Temecula Planning Commission, do hereby certify that PC Resolution No. 2004-004 was duly and regularly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2151 day of January 2004, by the following vote: AYES: 4 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Chiniaeff, Guerriero, Olhasso, Telesio NOES: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Mathewson ABSTAIN: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: None ~htÁ' l-L~ De bie Ubnoske, Secretary R,IM C U P\2003\O3-0525 Temecula Valley Wine CompanylPC Re5o w- conditions,doc 4