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P.C. RESOLUTION 91-8
A RESOLUTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO AUTHORIZE EXISTING LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCING IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING BAR AND
ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR 30 PIER
AVENUE, "THE LIGHTHOUSE", AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 7 , BLOCK
12, HERMOSA BEACH TRACT. •
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held public hearings on
January 15, and April 16, 1991, to receive oral and written
testimony regarding the decision to grant a Conditional Use
Permit and made the following findings:
A. The Board of Zoning Adjustments approved Resolution BZA
154-434 on October 5, 1981 to allow customer dancing in
conjunction with the operation of a bar
B. The sale of general alcoholic beverages is being conducted in
an existing establishment already licensed by the Department
of Alcoholic Beverage Control;
C. Strict compliance with the conditions of approval, will
mitigate any negative impact resulting from the issuance of
the conditional use permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of
Hermosa Beach, California does hereby approve a Conditional Use
Permit, to authorize live entertainment in conjunction with an
existing bar at 30 Pier Avenue, subject to the following
conditions, which supersede the conditions contained in B.Z.A.
154-434:
1. The hours for live entertainment shall be unlimited with the
following exceptions:
a) Live entertainment shall not commence before 8:00 A.M.
b) Live entertainment shall terminate at 1:30 A.M.
c) A maximum of three performers shall be allowed between the
hours of 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.
2. The establishment shall not adversely affect the welfare of
residents, and/or commercial establishments nearby.
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3 . The business shall provide adequate management and
supervisory techniques to prevent loitering, unruliness, and
boisterous activities of the patrons outside the business or
in the immediate area.
4 . Noise emanating from the property shall be within the
limitations prescribed by the City's Noise Ordinance and
shall not create a nuisance to the surrounding residential
neighborhoods or commercial establishments.
a . During the performance of amplified live entertainment,
all exterior doors and windows shall remain closed.
b. Management shall be responsible for the
music/entertainment volume levels.
c. The recommendations of the sound level and containment
survey dated January 31, 1991, prepar~d by David L.
Covelli, and listed in the letter from Hennessey's Tavern
Incorporated attached herewith, shall be implemented on
the site. The improvements recommended in said survey
shall be implemented on the site within sixty (60) days of
the granting of this conditional use permit.
d. After completion of the improvements for sound containment
the business shall be subject to sound measurements to
verify compliance with noise ordinance. If it is found to
be out of compliance the establishment shall immediately
take the necessary measures to reduce the noise to meet
the requirements, or be subject to citation and/or
revocation of the conditional use permit.
5 . Screens shall be installed on all openable exterior
windows at ground level to prevent pass through of alcoholic
beverages.
6. Signs shall be posted conspicuously and prominently at all
exits and all check-out stands warning patrons who purchase
any and all types of alcoholic beverages that "possession
and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages in any public
sidewalk, parking lot, beach, and/or any public place is
prohibited by law and subject to citation and fine. The City
of Hermosa Beach vigorously enforces its 1 iquor laws" Said
signs shall be at least 12" X 14", shall be printed in a
large type, permanently maintained, and shal 1 be posted in
visible locations.
7 . An employee who is
conditional use permit
business hours.
aware of
shall be
the
on
conditions of this
the premises during
a. All employees shall be given a copy of the conditional use
permit and shall acknowledge by signature that the
conditional use permit has been read and understood.
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8 . The business shall provide adequate management and
supervisory techniques to prevent loitering, unruliness, and
boisterous activities of patrons outside to business or in
the immediate area.
9 . The exterior of the premises shall be maintained in a neat
and clean manner at all time.
10. All signs shall comply with the City Sign Ordinance.
a. The dilapidated roof sign shall be removed, or,
alternatively it may be restored if it is still in
compliance with the current City Sign Ordinance.
11. All alcoholic beverages shall be served in non-throw-away
glass containers, including beer and wine.
12. Any violation of the conditions and/or violation
Hermosa Beach Municipal Code shall be grounds
immediate revocation hearing and/or citation.
of the
for an
13. The pol ice chief may determine that a continuing pol ice
problem exists and may require at all times the presence of a
police approved doorman and/or security personnel paid by the
business
14. A method shall be established to assure the orderly
regulation of patrons waiting to enter the cafe through the
front entrance to the location so that the public sidewalk
will not in any way be impeded. The rear door shall not be
used for an entrance.
a. A doorman shall be utilized at all times when a line of
customers is waiting to enter.
15. The management shall assure that the public is not permitted
to loiter in the front of the business during periods when
live or amplified music is playing.
16. The "Lighthouse" shall participate in the End Alcohol Sales
to Youth Program (EASY). When initiated, the program is
tentatively scheduled to begin in January of 1991.
17. Any changes to the exterior or
building or floor plan shall be
approval by the Planning Director.
interior
subject
design of
to review
the
and
18. Maximum permissible occupancy must be clearly posted and
shall not be exceeded at any time. If the Department of
Public Safety determines that the maximum occupancy is being
violated, they may cite the business and/or initiate a
conditional use permit revocation.
19. Prior to the conditional use permit being in effect, the
applicant shall submit to the planning department, a signed
and notarized "Acceptance of Conditions" form.
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20. A conditional use permit shall be recorded with the deed, and
proof of recordation shall be submitted with the planning
department.
21. The Planning Commission may review the conditional use permit
and may amend the subject conditions or impose any new
conditions if deemed necessary to mitigate detrimental
effects on the neighborhood resulting from the subject use.
22. Each of the above conditions is separately enforced, and if
any of the conditions of approval is found to be invalid by a
court of law, all the other conditions shall remain valid and
enforceable.
23. This resolution incorporates and supersedes BZA Resolution
154-434.
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Comms. DiMonda,Marks,Rue,Chmn.Ketz
Comm. Peirce
None
None
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