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DH RESOLUTION NO. 07-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO.
PA07-0008, A REQUEST FOR A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE SALE OF BEER, WINE, AND
DISTILLED SPIRITS (TYPE 47-0N SALE GENERAL-EATING
PLACE) AT WAHOOS FISH TACOS RESTAURANT, LOCATED
AT 29073 OVERLAND DRIVE, GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF OVERLAND AND MARGARITA
ROAD
Section 1. W. Tom Orbe filed Planning Application No. PA07-0008, in a manner in
accord with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code.
Section 2. Planning Application No. PA07-0008 was processed including, but not
limited to a public notice, in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law.
Section 3. The Planning Director, at a regular meeting, considered Planning
Application No. PA07-0008 on April 26, 2007, 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.
Section 4. At the conclusion of the Director Hearing and after due consideration of
the testimony, the Planning Director approved Planning Application No. PA07-0008 subject to
Conditions of Approval, after finding that the project proposed in Planning Application No. PA07-
0008 conformed to the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code.
Section 5. Findinas. The Planning Director, in approving Planning Application No.
PA07-0008 hereby makes the following findings as required by Section 17.04.010.E of the
Temecula Municipal Code:
A. The proposed conditional use is consistent with the General Plan and the
Development Code;
The proposed use is consistent with the site's General Plan and zoning (Community
Commercial), as well as the standards within the Development Code.
B. The proposed minor conditional use is compatible with the nature, condition and
development of adjacent uses, buildings and structures and the proposed minor conditional use
will not adversely affect the adjacent uses, buildings or structures;
The proposed project is compatible with the nature, condition and development of
adjacent uses, buildings, and structures because the proposed project will provide
additional convenience for the community, and will allow the business at the project site
to be competitive with other similar restaurants selling beer, wine, and distilled spirits in
the vicinity of the project site.
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C. The site for a proposed conditional use is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate the yards, walls, fences, parking and loading facilities, buffer areas, landscaping
and other development features prescribed in this development code and required by the
Planning Commission or Council in order to integrate the use with other uses in the
neighborhood;
An existing building at the site adequately provides all improvements including walls,
fences, parking and loading facilities, buffer area, landscaping and all other features as
required in the Development Code and by Planning Commission in order to integrate the
use with other surrounding uses.
D. The nature of the proposed minor conditional use is not detrimental to the health,
safety and general welfare of the community;
The nature of the proposed use is not detrimental to the health, safety and general
welfare to the community because the project will provide an additional convenience to
the community, and the site is consistent with the City policies regarding separation of
sensitive uses. In addition, the City Police Department has reviewed the proposed
project and has issued Conditions for Approval.
E. That the decision to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application for a
conditional use permit be based on substantial evidence in view of the record as a whole before
the Planning Director, Planning Commission or City Council on appeal;
The project has been reviewed, as a whole, in reference to all applicable codes and
ordinances before the Planning Director.
Section 6. Environmental Compliance. In accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act, the proposed Project has been deemed to be Categorically Exempt
from further environmental review (Class 1, Section 15301, existing facilities):
A. The project involves no expansion of the existing facilities;
The proposed Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow for the sale of beer, wine and
distilled spirits (Type 47 On-Sale General- Eating Place) within an existing building does
not require expansion or alteration to the existing facilities
Section 7. Conditions. That the City of Temecula Director of Planning hereby
approves Planning Application No. PA07-0008, a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow for the
sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits at Wahoos Fish Tacos Restaurant located on the
southwest corner of Overland and Margarita Road at 29073 Overland Drive in Margarita
Crossings Shopping Center subject to the conditions of approval as set forth on Exhibit A,
attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference.
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Section 8. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City of Temecula Director
I this th day of April, 2007.
Patrick Richardson, Principal Planner
I, Cynthia Lariccia, Secretary of the Temecula Director's Hearing, do hereby certify that
DH Resolution No. 07-005 was duly and regularly adopted by the Director of Planning of the
City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the 26th day of April, 2007.
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EXHIBIT A
FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF TEMECULA
FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Planning Application No.: PA07-0008
Project Description:
A request for a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow for
the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (Type 47-on
sale general-eating place) at Wahoos Fish Tacos
Restaurant, located at 29073 Overland Drive, generally
located at the southwest corner of Overland and
Margarita Road
Assessor's Parcel No. 921-810-033
MSHCP Category: N/A
DIF Category: N/A
TUMF Category: N/A
Approval Date: April 26, 2007
Expiration Date: April 26, 2009
WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE APPROVAL OF THIS PROJECT
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1. The applicanVdeveloper shall deliver to the Planning Department a cashier's check or
money order made payable to the County Clerk in the amount of Sixty-Four Dollars ($64.00)
for the County administrative fee, to enable the City to file the Notice of Exemption as
provided under Public Resources Code Section 21152 and California Code of Regulations
Section 15062. If within said 48-hour period the applicanVdeveloper has not delivered to the
Planning Department the check as required above, the approval forthe project granted shall
be void by reason of failure of condition (Fish and Game Code Section 711.4(c)).
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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Planning Department
2. The applicant shall sign both copies of the final Conditions of Approval that will be provided
by the Planning Department staff and return one signed set to the Planning Department for
their files.
3. The applicant and owner of the real property subject to this condition shall hereby agree to
indemnify, protect, hold harmless, and defend the City with Legal Counsel of the City's own
selection from any and all claims, actions, awards, judgments, or proceedings against the
City to attack, set aside, annul, or seek monetary damages resulting, directly or indirectly,
from any action in furtherance of and the approval of the City, or any agency or
instrumentality thereof, advisory agency, appeal board or legislative body including actions
approved by the voters of the City, concerning the Planning Application. The City shall be
deemed for purposes of this condition, to include any agency or instrumentality thereof, or
any of its elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, consultants, contractors, legal
counsel, and agents. City shall promptly notify both the applicant and landowner of any
claim, action, or proceeding to which this condition is applicable and shall further cooperate
fully in the defense of the action. The City reser.ves the right to take any and all action the
City deems to be in the best interest of the City and its citizens in regards to such defense.
4. The applicant shall comply with their Statement of Operations dated January 10,2007, on
file with the Planning Department, unless superseded by these Conditions of Approval.
5. This Conditional Use Permit may be revoked pursuant to Section 17.03.080 of the City's
Development Code.
6. The City, and its Planning Director, Planning Commission, and City Council retain and
reserve the right and jurisdiction to review and modify this conditional use permit (including
the conditions of approval) based on changed circumstances. Changed circumstances
include, but are not limited to the modification of the business, a change in scope, emphasis,
size or nature of the business, and the expansion, alteration, reconfiguration or change of
use. The reservation of right to review any conditional use permit granted or approved or
conditionally approved hereunder by the City, its Planning Director, Planning Commission,
and City Council is in addition to, and not in-lieu of, the right of the City, its Planning Director
Planning Commission, and City Council to review and revoke or modify any conditional use
permit approved or conditionally approved hereunder for any violations of the conditions
imposed on such conditional use permit or for the maintenance of any nuisance condition or
other code violation thereon.
7. The permittee shall obtain City approval for any modifications or revisions to the approval of
this Conditional Use Permit.
8. This approval shall be used within two years of the approval date; otherwise, it shall become
null and void. By use is meant the beginning of substantial construction contemplated by
this approval within the two-year period, which is thereafter diligently pursued to completion,
or the beginning of substantial utilization contemplated by this approval.
9. If commencement of the use has not occurred within two years of approval of this permit, the
permittee may file an application at least 30 days prior to expiration of the conditional use
permit, and apply for up to 3 one-year extensions of time. Each extension of time shall be
granted in one-year increments only.
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10. Prior to an employee selling alcohol from this facility, the alcohol licensee or employer for the
facility shall ensure that the employee has received Licensee Education on Alcohol and
Drugs (L.EAD.) training from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
11. An 8.5" x 11 " (or larger) sign listing local transportation service providers and corresponding
telephone numbers shall be posted at a conspicuous location within the building. Information
to assist in the compilation of this sign may be obtained through the Temecula Valley
Chamber of Commerce (telephone number 951-676-5090).
12. A separate building permit shall be required for all signage.
13. All of the foregoing conditions shall be complied with prior to occupancy or any use allowed
by this permit.
Police Department
The following pertains to Officer Safety, Public Safety and Crime Prevention
14. Hardware: Recommend all doors, windows, locking mechanisms, hinges, and other
miscellaneous hardware is commercial or institution grade.
15. Graffiti: Any graffiti painted or marked upon the buildings should be removed or painted
over within twenty-four (24) hours of being discovered. Report all crimes to the Temecula
Police 24-hour dispatch center (951) 696-HELP.
16. Alarm System: Upon completion of construction, the building shall have a monitored alarm
system installed and monitored 24-hours a day by a designated private alarm company, to
notify the Temecula Police Department of any intrusion. This condition is void if business is
opened 24/7.
17. Public Telephones: Any public telephones located on the exterior of the building should be
placed in a well-lighted, highly visible area, and installed with a "call-out only" feature to deter
loitering. This feature is not required for public telephones installed within the interior of the
buildings.
18. Marked Parkino for Disabled Vehicles: All disabled parking stalls on the premises shall be
marked in accordance with section 22511.8 of the California Vehicle Code.
19. Applicant has applied for a Type 47 (On Sale General-Eating Place) through the Riverside
District Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Authorizes the sale of beer, wine and distilled
spirits for consumption on the licensed premises. Authorizes the sale of beer and wine for
consumption off the licensed premises. Must operate and maintain the licensed premises
as a bona fide eating place. Must make actual and substantial sales of meals, during the
normal meal hours that they are open, at least five days a week. Normal mealtimes are
6:00am - 9:00am, 11 :OOam - 2:00pm, and 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Premises that are not open
five days a week must serve meals on the days they are open. Minors are allowed on the
premises.
20. Applicant will also comply with City Ordinance 97-07, (9.14.010 Temecula Municipal Code
series).
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21. Identification will be verified utilizing one of the following:
a. A valid California driver's license.
b. A valid California identification card.
c. A valid military identification card. (Activelreserve/retired/dependent)
d. A valid driver's license from any of the fifty States or Territories of the United States.
e. A valid U.S. Passport.
f. A valid government issued identification card issued by a Federal, State, and County
or City agency.
22. As noted above, only a valid government issued identification card issued by a federal,
state, county or city (municipal) agency is acceptable, providing it complies with the below
requirements. (25660 Business and Profession Code):
a. Name of person
b. Date of birth
c. Physical description
d. Photograph
e. Currently valid (not expired)
23. Applicant will ensure all employees involved with the sales, service and identification checks
for the purpose of any sales of alcoholic beverages is trained in the proper procedures and
identification checks. For this reason, the Temecula Police Department has imposed a
mandatory training for all employees involved in the service and sales of alcoholic
beverages. Also, the Temecula Police Department conducts an Alcohol Review Board for
all new businesses with a Type 47 license. Contact the Temecula Police Crime Prevention
and Plans Officer at (951) 695-2773 to set up a training date and an Alcohol Review Board
date. Training and review board must be completed prior to the grand opening of this
business and periodic updated training when new employees/management are hired. All
alcohol training is provided free of charge by the Temecula Police Department. A second
option is to contact Alcoholic Beverage Control Riverside and schedule a training class
through their L.EAD. employee training program, which is also free of charge but more
intense than the training the police department offers.
24. Miscellaneous:
a. After Hours: Licensees may not sell, give, or deliver alcohol (by the drink or by the
package) between 2:00am and 6:00am of the same day. No person may knowingly
purchase alcohol between 2:00am and 6:00am (Section 25631 B&P code).
Licensees may not permit patrons or employees to consume alcohol between
2:00am and 6:00am of the same day (even if someone bought the drinks before
2:00am). (Section 25632 B&P). Some ABC licenses have special conditions
(restrictions) as to hours of sale that are stricter than the law. Those licenses are
marked "Conditional." (23805 B&P).
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b. Authoritv of Peace Officers/Refusina Inspection: Police officers, sheriff's deputies
and ABC investigators are sworn law enforcement officers (peace officers) with
powers of arrest. Whether in plainclothes or uniform, peace officers have the legal
right to visit and inspect any licensed premises at any time during business hours
without a search warrant or probable cause. This includes inspecting the bar and
back bar, store room, office, closed or locked cabinets, safes, kitchen, or any other
area within the licensed premises. It is legal and reasonable for licensees to exclude
the public from some areas of the premises. However, licensees cannot and must
not deny entry to, resist, delay, obstruct, or assault a peace officer. (Sections 25616,
25753, and 25755 B&P; 148 and 241 (b) PC).
c. Disorderlv House: Licensees may not permit their licensed premises to become a
disorderly house. A disorderly house is a licensed outlet (on or off-sale) that (a)
disturbs neighbors with noise, loud music, loitering, littering, vandalism, urination or
defecation, graffiti, etc., and/or (b) has many ongoing crimes inside such as drunks,
fights, assaults, prostitution, narcotics, etc. The licensed premises include the
parking lot. (Section 25601 B&P; 316 PC).
d. Entertainers and Conduct: On-sale licensees who offer entertainment must abide by
the following rules: (1) No licensee shall permit any person to perform acts of or
acts which simulate: (a) Sexual intercourse, masturbation, sodomy, bestiality, oral
copulation, flagellation or any sexual acts which are prohibited by law. (b) The
touching, caressing or fondling on the breast, buttocks, anus or genitals. (c) The
displaying of the pubic hair, anus, vulva or genitals. (2) Subject to the provisions of
subdivision (1) hereof, entertainers whose breasts and/or buttocks are exposed to
view shall perform only upon a stage at least 18 inches above the immediate floor
level and removed at least six feet from the nearest patron. No licensee shall permit
any person to remain in or upon the licensed premises who exposes to public view
any portion of his or her genitals or anus. (Rule 143.3 CCR. Also violates sections
311.6 PC if conduct is "obscene," e.g., intercourse, sodomy, masturbation, etc.)
25. Crime Prevention:
a. All retailing businesses shall contact the California Retailers Association for their
booklet on the California Retail Theft Law at: California Retailers Association 127-
11th Street, Suite 1030, Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 443-1975. Penal Code 490.5
affords merchants the opportunity to recover their losses through a civil demand
program.
b. Business desiring a business security survey of their location can contact the Crime
Prevention and Plans Unit of the Temecula Police Department.
c. Employee training regarding retail theft, credit card prevention, citizen's arrest
procedures, personal safety, business security, shoplifting or any other related crime
prevention training procedures is also available through the crime prevention unit.
d. Any business that serves or sell any type of alcoholic beverages will comply with all
guidelines within the Business and Profession Codes and all other guidelines
associated with the State Department of Alcohol Beverage Control. Contact the
Temecula Police Department for inspections and training for both employees and
owners. This includes special events held at business location where alcohol will be
serviced for a fee and the event is open to the general public.
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e. The T emecula Police Department affords all retailers the opportunity to participate in
the "Inkless Ink Program." At a minimal cost of less than $40.00 for inkless inkpads,
retailers can take a thumbprint of every customer using a personal check to pay for
services. A decal is also posted on the front entry of the business-advising
customers of the "Inkless Ink program in use". If the business becomes a victim of
check fraud, the police department will be able to track the suspect with the
thumbprint.
By placing my signature below, I confirm that I have read, I understand and I accept all the above-
mentioned Conditions of Approval. I further understand that the property shall be maintained in
conformance with these conditions of approval and that any changes I may wish to make to the
project shall be subject to Community Development Department approval.
Date
Applicant's Signature
Applicant's Printed Name
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