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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/8/2009PLANNING COMMISS10 FILE COPY AGENDA December 8, 2009 7000 P.M. South Coast Air Quality Management District Government Center Building - Auditorium 21865 Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA Chairman Tony Torng Vice Chairman Steve /nelson Commissioner Kwang Ho Lee Commissioner Kathleen Nolan Commissioner Jack Shah Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to agenda items are on Re in the Planning Division of the Community Development Department, located at 21825 Copley Drive, and are available for public inspection. If you have questions regarding an agenda item, please call (909) 839-7030 during regular business hours. Written materials distributed to the Planning Commission within 72 hours of the Planning Commission meeting are available for public inspection immediately upon distribution in the City Clerk's office at 21825 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California, during normal business hours. 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The service of the COnj(eSS DliCFophOOR and sign language interpreter services are available by giving notice at least three bUSiOeSS days in advance of the meeting. P\88Se telephone (909) 839-7030 between 7:30 8.0. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. Copies of Agenda, Rules of the CoDlDliSSi0D, General Agendas (SOS)O3S-7O3O email: info(o-).ci.diamond-bar.ca.us Cassette Tapes OfMeetings Q9OQ\88S-7O8O Next Resolution No. 2009-26 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, December 8, 2009 CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 1. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Chairman Tony Torng, Vice -Chairman Steve Nelson, Kwang Ho Lee, Kathy Nolan, Jack Shah 2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: This is the time and place for the general public to address the members of the Planning Commission on any item that is within their jurisdiction, allowing the public an opportunity to speak on non-public hearing and non -agenda items. Please complete a Speaker's Card for the recording Secretary (completion of this form is voluntary). There is a five-minute maximum time limit when addressing the Planning Commission. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairman 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following items listed on the consent calendar are considered routine and are approved by a single motion. Consent calendar items may be removed from the agenda by request of the Commission only: 4.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting: November 10, 2009 5. OLD BUSINESS: None. 6. NEW BUSINESS: None. 7. PUBLIC HEARING(S): 7.1 Conditional Use Permit No. PL2009-50: Under the authority of DBIVIC Section 22.58, Shiu Lan Tsg has submitted a request to operate a foot massage establishment under the business name Foot Spa. The proposed establishment will provide foot care services provided by professionally trained technicians. The services proposed include foot massage as the primary use and shoulder massage as an accompaniment to the foot massage service. The proposed hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven (7) days a week. DECEMBER 8,'2009 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION AGERDA The subject property .is zoned C-3 (Community Commercial) with an underlying General Plan designation of General Commercial. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit is required to operate a business offering massage therapy. PROJECT LOCATION: 20627 Golden Springs Drive Unit 1-0 PROPERTY OWNER: Golden Springs Property LLC 3600 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 2214 Los Angeles, CA 90010 APPLICANT: Shiu Lan Tsg, 19422 Raskin Drive Rowland Heights, CA 91748 Environmental Determination: This project has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on that assessment, the City has determined the project to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to the provisions of Article 19 Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission Approve Conditional Use Permit PL2009-50, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the draft resolution. 7.2 Development Code Amendment No. PL2009-051 — An Ordinance of the City of Diamond Bar amending the zoning regulations governing bars and nightclubs and amending the Diamond Bar Municipal Code. APPLICANT: Diamond Bar Community Development Department Environmental Determination: The City has determined that this project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as prescribed under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines (No potential for causing a significant effect on the environment), therefore, no further review is required. Recommendation: Adopt the attached resolution recommending the City Council approve Development Code Amendment No. PL2009-051 by adopting the attached ordinance. 8. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 9. STAFF COMMENTS I INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 10.1 Public Hearing dates for future projects: DECEMBER 8, 2009 PAGE 3 10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: CITY COUNCIL MEETING: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING: PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 6:30 p.m. Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium 21865 Copley Drive Thursday, December 17, 2009 Government Center/ SCAQMD Hearing Board Room 21865 Copley Drive Tuesday, December 22, 2009 — TOO p.m. Government Center/SCAQMD Auditorium 21865 Copley Drive Thursday, December 10, 2009 7:00 p.m. Government Center/ SCAQMD Hearing Board Room 21865 Copley Drive MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 10,2009 WUAX]11111111�91 121111:46"A Chairman Torng called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management District/Government Center Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Chairman Nelson led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Kwang Ho Lee, Jack Shah, Vice Chairman Steve Nelson and Chairman Tony Torng. Absent: Commission Kathy Nolan was excused. Also present: Greg Gubman, Community Development Director, Katherine Laufenburger, Senior Planner, John Cotti, Assistant City Attorney and Marcy Hilario, Senior Administrative Assistant. 2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS: None 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: VC/Nelson moved, C/Shah seconded, to move Public Hearing Item 7.2 prior to 7.1. Without objection, the motion was so ordered. 4 CONSENT CALENDAR: 4.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 13, 2009. C/Lee moved, VC/Nelson seconded, to approve Regular Meeting Minutes of October 13, 2009 as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5. OLD BUSINESS: 6. NEW BUSINESS: COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS None None Lee, Shah, VC/Nelson Chair/Torng None Nolan NOVEMBER 10, 2009 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION 7.2 Conditional Use Permit No. 2009-08 — Under the authority of Diamond Bar Municipal Code Section 22.58, ZhongGuo Li submitted a request to operate a massage establishment under the business name Delight Beauty Salon. The proposed establishment will provide massage and foot care services provided by trained technicians. The proposed hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven (7) days a week. The subject property is zoned C- 2 (Community Commercial) with an underlying General Plan designation of Commercial Office. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit is required to operate a business offering massage therapy. PROJECT ADDRESS Diamond Creek Village 21014 Golden Springs Drive #D-2 & D-3 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Lakeview Village Corporation 12901 Harbor Boulevard, Suite A-5 Garden Grove, CA 92840-5830 APPLICANT: ZhongGuo Li Delight Beauty Salon 21044 Golden Springs Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 CDD/Gubman presented staff's report and recommended Planning Commission approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2009-08, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed in the resolution. Staff further recommends that the hours of operation be restricted to 9:00 p.m. as a typical closing time consistent with personal services businesses. However, the code allows the establishment to be open as late as 10:00 p.m. VC/Nelson asked for clarification between staff's written report and the verbal report. CDD/Gubman responded that he verified the square footage using the owner's lease agreement information. The applicant is relocating and changing the overall scope of the business. VC/Nelson said he would like to have the applicant address the matter of restricting the hours and what affect it may have on the business. C/Shah asked if the massage technicians were licensed by the state and CDD/Gubman responded yes, that the technicians are licensed massage technicians as required by the Business Ordinance requirement. C/Shah asked if one of the services offered was medical laser treatment. CDD/Gubman explained that the applicant is currently providing electrolysis, hair removal, and waxing treatments. The application proposes to focus only on massage and would not be proposing to continue the skin care services in the new location. C/Lee asked if other businesses in the area were open past 9:00 p.m. CDD/Gubman responded that there are restaurants that are open past 9:00 p.m. There were no ex parte disclosures. Chair/Torng opened the Public Hearing. Connie Courey, Lakeview Village Corporation, said she, Richard, the applicant and Tony, his accountant, will respond to questions. C/Lee asked what components of body massage would be practiced and the applicant responded that customers would be fully clothed and the back, shoulder, waist area, leg and foot areas would be treated by 40-50 year old male (six) and female (four) practitioners. VC/Nelson asked what percentage of business would occur between 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. The applicant responded approximately 60 to 70 percent of patrons arrive after the dinner hour. VC/Nelson asked how much business would be lost if the applicant closed at 9:00 p.m. rather than 10:00 p.m. The applicant responded a lot of business would be lost. The applicant confirmed that most of his business occurs after the dinner hour. Chair/Torng asked if the applicant concurs with staff's recommendations and the applicant asked what would happen if a customer walked into the business at 9:00 p.m. CDD/Gubman said that staff's intent would be that any client that walked into the business up to 9:00 p.m. could be served but that no new clients would be able to enter the business after closing time (9:00 p.m.) The applicant said that customers insist on being treated when the store is open. Chair/Torng said that by accepting staff's recommendation the applicant would not be allowed to have any customers enter the establishment after 9:00 p.m. The applicant said he understood and concurred. C/Shah asked how long the treatments last and the applicant responded one hour. NOVEMBER 10, 2009 PAGE 4 PLANNING COMMISSION Connie Courey explained that tenants are encouraged to keep a consistent closing time in the center because there are likely to be more problems if one business remains open much later than other businesses. There are four restaurants that are open until 10:00 p.m. and, midnight and 1:00 a.m. on weekends. The pizza parlor, which is adjacent to the new location, is open until 10:00 p.m. The property owner does not see any problem with this establishment remaining open until 10:00 p.m. because the ownerfeels it is better to have more businesses open so that there is a greater presence of people to ensure better security in the area. Margaret Monahan and Esther Nam, regular clients of the applicant and public school teachers who are on their feet most of the day, have found Richard's establishment to be very, very therapeutic for feet, legs, back and general health and are present to support the applicant and his very professional establishment. Ann Lopez, 1156 Crofter Drive, asked for clarification about the scaling back of services. She said she was concerned about the statement that individuals would remain fully clothed for a full body massage. She has never known a massage establishment to be open later than 8:00 or 9:00 p.m. and never for seven days a week. Gina Lopez, 1156 Crofter Drive, said she too had the same concerns as Ann Lopez. Mr. Jung said he and his wife had been customers of the establishment for about a year. They visit the establishment after dinner at about 8:00 or 9:00 p.m. Many people go home after work and have dinner before visiting the establishment for their massage. The technicians are very professional. Chair/Torng asked the owner to explain why he scaled his business back to massage only. The owner responded that after he opened the business, they found that many individuals who sit in front of a computer all day get lower back pain and older people have back problems as well and come in for massages. The reason they are scaling the business back to massage only is due to demand. Chair/Torng asked why customers remain fully clothed for the massage. The applicant explained that he and his technicians do not do an oil massage so it is not required for clients to remove their. clothing. In addition, the owner does not want anyone to be suspicious of the business practices. R an C/Lee asked the composition of the customers and the owner said that about 30 percent are ethnic Chinese and the majority is Caucasian. Chair/Torng closed the Public Hearing. CDD/Gubman showed the current and proposed locations and explained that the owner is not enlarging the existing business location, but relocating to a larger unit in another section of the shopping center. VC/Nelson said he found it difficult to understand the rationale for limiting the hours of operation to 9:00 p.m. As was pointed out, other establishments in the immediate area are open until 10:00 p.m. and this seems to be an arbitrary limitation of hours for this legitimate business. At this point he would not support staff's restriction to 9:00 p.m. unless provided compelling reason to do so. He wants D.B. businesses to prosper and while he is a "morning" person, many people work late and by the time they get home and want a massage, it might be too late. CDD/Gubman said he was pleased that VC/Nelson felt that way because it shows that the process works. It is proper for the Commission to deliberate the matter. C/Shah concurred with VC/Nelson and his comments. Other businesses are open until 10:00 p.m. and as stated, the clients remain fully clothed. The owner said that 30 percent of the business occurs after the dinner hour. He sees no reason for limiting this business which he believes is a good service to the community. If the Sheriff's Department has given this business the okay, he sees no reason the business should be limited. Such a limitation could hurt them financially as well as diminishing the service to the community. C/Lee said he too wanted to support small business and based on statements he heard this evening he did not see any reason to limit the business hours. Chair/Tong said he too supports the business but he had a concern about having the business run until 11:00 p.m. if they remain open until 10:00 p.m. VC/Nelson said it would be no different from Bob's Big Boy, for example. If patrons walk in at 10:00 p.m. they can sit and eat for an hour. C/Lee moved, C/Shah seconded, to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2009-08, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the resolution indicating the business hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. Motion carried by the PLANNING COMMISSION following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Lee, Nolan, Shah, VC/Nelson, Chair/Torng NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None 7.1 Comprehensive Sign Program 2009-01 - Under the authority of Diamond Bar Municipal Code Section 22.36.060, the applicant requested approval to amend the comprehensive sign program for Gateway Corporate Center. The amendment provides for the establishment of four (4) new freestanding center identification signs, consisting of a pair of signs at the two entrances to the center along Golden Springs Drive. PROJECT ADDRESS Gateway Corporate Center at Copley Drive and Gateway Center Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Sandra Deeds The Mueller Company 2900 Adams Street, Suite B30-1 Riverside, CA 92504 APPLICANT: Adam Burrows JB3D Architectural Graphics & Branding 731 N. Main Street Orange, CA 92868 SP/Laufenburger presented staff's report and recommended Planning Commission approval of Comprehensive Sign Program 2009-01, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. C/Shah asked why the sign was proposed to be so high and SP/Laufenburger explained the proposal was intended to make the signs readable for people driving by the location. Gateway Corporate Center is very large and currently, there is no center identification. Unless people are familiar with where they are going, there is a possibility to drive past their intended location; therefore, these monument signs will be very visible to vehicular traffic. ff UiTaWA There were no ex parte disclosures. Chair/Torng opened the Public Hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION Adam Burrows, Designer, said he concurred with staff's report. Chair/Torng closed the Public Hearing. VC/Nelson said he paused to think about the height of the signs and believed that staff was absolutely correct that it would be appropriate in light of the berms. These signs will make a statement and it is certainly no more intrusive than the reader board given to Diamond Bar Honda. He felt it was a good piece of identity for the center and for D.B. VC/Nelson moved, Chair/Torng seconded, to approve Comprehensive Sign Program 2009-01, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Lee, Shah, VC/Nelson, Chair/Torng NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Nolan 8. PLANNING COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: C/Shah said he was pleased to see that there was no "mudslinging" in the recent election. VC/Nelson inquired about candidates' election signs left on public property after the election is over. CDD/Gubman responded that if those individuals running for office do not remove their signs, staff will take them down from the public right-of-way 10 days after the election and they will be destroyed. As a courtesy, staff sends candidates a courtesy e-mail to let them know that they are expected to remove their signs. Chair/Torng asked if the candidates were charged for removal and CDD/Gubman said that the Code Enforcement Officers remove the signs during their regular routine, and the City does not charge the candidates. C/Shah felt the City should charge $100 per sign to pick them up. If candidates can spend $40,000 to run a campaign, they should have to pay for removal of the signs. 075 & .-Ks 1 1 �1 % CITY OF DIAMOND BAR - 21825 COPLEY DRIVE - DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 - TEL, (909) 839-7030 - FAX (909) 861-3117 Wiluffixim I 111011110111111 IVA In.] a CASE/FILE NUMBER: PROJECT LOCATION: APPLICATION REQUEST: PROPERTY OWNER: APPLICANT: 7.1 December 8, 2009 Conditional Use Permit PL2009-50 20627 Golden Springs Drive Unit 1-0 (Assessor Parcel No. 8762-034-022) A request to operate a foot massage establishment. The proposed establishment will provide foot care services provided by professionally trained technicians. Golden Springs Property LLC 3600 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 2214 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Shiu Lan Tse 19422 Raskin Drive Rowland Heights, CA 91748 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve subject to conditions. A. Project Description The proposed use (dba "Foot Spa") is an establishment which specializes in foot massage services administered by professionally trained technicians. The service proposed includes a fifteen (15) minute foot soak, followed by forty (40) minutes of foot massage, then a twenty (20) minute shoulder massage. The proposed floor plan includes three (3) treatment rooms, with three (3) massage chairs in two of the rooms, and four (4) massage chairs in the third room. The massage rooms are fully enclosed with doors that will have windows in them. In addition to the massage rooms, the floor plan includes a large lobby, employee break room, public restroom and laundry room. The proposed hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven (7) days a week. B. Site Description The project site is within a small shopping center comprised of one (1) parcel totaling approximately 2.76 acres located at the northwest corner of Lemon Avenue and Golden Springs Drive. The shopping center consists of three buildings, totaling 39,609 square -feet that were developed in 1989. Foot Spa proposes to occupy one tenant space that is 931 square fleet in area. The center has various retail uses ranging from restaurants to clothing stores. C. Site and Surrounding General Plan, Zoning and Use ANALYSIS: A. Application and Review Authority (Code Sections 22.58 and 22.10.030 - Table 2-6) A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for uses whose effect on the surrounding area cannot be determined before being analyzed for suitability at a particular location. The C-2 zone requires approval of a CUP for businesses offering massage service. When reviewing a CUP, consideration is given to the location, design, configuration, operational characteristics and potential impacts to determine whether or not the proposed use will pose a detriment to the public health, safety and welfare. If it can Page 2 CUP 2009-05 General Plan Zoning District Land Use Designation §Jte_ General Commercial C-2 Retail Uses North 60 Freeway 60 Freeway 60 Freeway South Low Density RL Single Family Residential Residential East General Commercial C-3 Retail Uses West Low Density RLM Single Family Residential Residential ANALYSIS: A. Application and Review Authority (Code Sections 22.58 and 22.10.030 - Table 2-6) A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for uses whose effect on the surrounding area cannot be determined before being analyzed for suitability at a particular location. The C-2 zone requires approval of a CUP for businesses offering massage service. When reviewing a CUP, consideration is given to the location, design, configuration, operational characteristics and potential impacts to determine whether or not the proposed use will pose a detriment to the public health, safety and welfare. If it can Page 2 CUP 2009-05 be found that the proposed use is likely to be compatible with its surroundings, the Commission may approve the proposed use subject to conditions stipulating the manner in which the use must be conducted. If the Commission finds that the proposed use is likely to be detrimental to the general peace, health and general welfare, then it must deny request. When a CUP is approved, it runs with the land and all conditions placed on the CUP are binding on all successors in interest. In other words, if the owners of the proposed massage business were to close the business after it has begun operating, a new tenant could locate in the space and operate the same type of massage establishment. The new tenant would be required to comply with the same conditions as the previous tenant and would not be permitted to increase the services provided without full review and approval by the Planning Commission and/or City Council. B. Business Regulations for Massage Establishments (DBIVIC Section 5.08.070) Massage establishment operators and technicians are required to undergo a background investigation prior to obtaining a business license and are also held to strict guidelines pertaining to the qualification of massage technicians, hours of operation and access into the business, cleanliness of the business, and dress requirements. Section 5.08.070 of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code has been attached for a complete outline of regulations. California Senate Bill 731 provides certification for massage therapists and practitioners by registering for California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) certification. This organization requires massage therapists and practitioners to meet specific State requirements, such as an age requirement of 18 years, a rninimum amount of education and training hours, and fingerprint and background checks by the Department of Justice. Once a business is certified by the CAMTC, they are no longer required to rneet any City and/or County requirements other than obtaining a business license. The applicant and massage technicians have indicated that at this time they do not intend to pursue the CAMTC certification. C. Compatibility The tenant space that Foot Spa would like to occupy is located in the building that faces Lemon Avenue. The shopping center has numerous different uses including restaurants, a dental office, beauty salons, and other retail uses. As such, the operational characteristics of Foot Spa are compatible with the existing and future uses in the shopping center. D. Parkin_q Shopping centers between 20,000 and 50,000 square feet in size are required to provide 'I parking space for every 250 square feet of gross floor area. With a total of 39,609 square feet of building area, the shopping center is required to provide a Page 3 PL2009-50 minimum of 146 parking spaces for the entire center. The shopping center exceeds this requirement by providing 201 spaces (a surplus of 55 spaces). One of the purposes of the CUP process is to consider potential impacts the proposed use may have on parking in the shopping center. When reviewing parking impacts on shopping centers, the various uses and peak business hours for those uses are taken into consideration. The subject center has uses ranging from restaurants, offices, personal services, and retail uses. The varying uses result in a range of peak business hours allowing for adequate parking for each use. Due to this, staff does not foresee any parking issues resulting from the proposed use. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: This project has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on that assessment, the City has determined the project to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA, as set forth under Article 19 Section 15301(e) (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. Notice for this project was published in the Inland Valley Bulletin and the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on November 27, 2009, as prescribed by law. Public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a 500 -foot radius of the project site and the public notice was posted in three public places. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. PI -2009-50, Findings of Fact and conditions of approval as listed within the attached resolution. Katherine LaufAbi:ff`gee' Senior Planner Attachments: 1. Draft Resolution 2. Aerial 3. Diamond Bar Municipal Code Section 5.08.070 4. Foot Spa Business Plan 5. Floor Plan Reviewed by: Greg Gubman, AICP, Community Development Director Page 4 PL2009-50 N-WIGIJIM YOU01 I NOWA-111 A. RECITALS Property owner, Golden Springs Property LLC and applicant, Shiu Lang Tse, have filed an application for Conditional Use Permit No. PL2009-50 to allow a massage establishment that specializes in foot massage therapy to take place at 20627 Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California ("Project Site"). Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Conditional Use Permit shall be referred to as the "Proposed Use." 2. On November 24, 2009, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a 500 -foot radius of the Project Site. Notification of the public hearing for the Proposed Use was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers on November 27, 2009. Also, the Project Site was posted with a display board and the public notice was posted in three public places on November 27, 2009. 3. On December 8, 2009, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar conducted and concluded a duly noticed public hearing on the Proposed Use. NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows: This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct; 2. The Planning Commission has determined the Application to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with the provisions of Article 19 Section 15301(a) of the CEQA Guidelines (Existing Facilities). No further environmental review is required. 3. Based upon the information contained in the submitted plans, the associated staff report and testimony given at the public hearing the Planning Commission hereby finds as follows: a. The Proposed Use is allowed within 'the Subject zoning district with the approval of a conditional use permit and cornplies with all other applicable provisions of this Development Code and the Municipal Code. Pursuant to Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC) Section 22.10.030, Table 2-6, massage therapy is permitted in the C-2 zoning district with approval of a conditional use permit. Additionally, the Proposed Project complies with DBMC 5.08.070, Operating Requirements for Specific Business Regulated, and other applicable provisions of the Development Code and Municipal Code as proposed and through compliance with the conditions of approval at the time the proposed use is established and in operation thereafter. b. The Proposed Use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan. The Proposed Use is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and consistent with General Plan Strategy 1.3.3: "Encourage neighborhood serving retail and service commercial uses". The subject property is not located within a specific plan area. C. The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the Proposed Use are compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity. The Proposed Use is located within a multi -tenant commercial center occupied by a various retail, restaurants, and service uses. As such, the operational characteristics are compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity. d The subject site is physically suitable for the type and density/intensity of use being proposed, including access, provision of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and the absence of physical constraints. The Project Site is located within an existing commercial building that is developed for the use of retail and office type uses. The Proposed Use provides a service that is compatible with the other uses that operate within the Subject property. e. Granting the conditional use permit will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity and zoning district in which the property is located. The Proposed Use shall, at all times, be subject to the requirements of the Diamond Bar Building Code, and those of all other applicable regulatory agencies, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The referenced agencies, through the permit and inspection process, will ensure that the proposed project is not detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. 4 Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Application subject to the following conditions and the 2 Planning Commission Resolution No. 2009-26 attached standard conditions: (a) The establishment is approved as a massage therapy business specializing in foot massage as described in the application on file with the Planning Division, the Planning Commission staff report for Conditional Use Permit PL2009-50 dated December 8, 2009, and the Planning Commission minutes pertaining thereto, hereafter referred to as the "Use". The Use shall be limited to foot massage as the primary service with upper body massage as an accompaniment to the foot massage service. (b) The Use shall comply with all requirements of Section 5.08.070 of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code as applicable. (c) The Use shall substantially conform to the approved plans as'submitted and approved by the Planning Commission and on file with the Community Development Department. (d) An application for a massage technician license shall be submitted with all required documentation as outlined in Section 5.08.070 of the DBMC. Before a license is granted and at such time the Director deems appropriate, the technician shall be subject to a background investigation to verify that he or she has not been convicted of any crime related to the provision of massage services. Alternatively, registration with the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC), as prescribed under SB 731, shall fulfill the background investigation requirements. (e) This Conditional Use Permit shall be valid only for 20627 Golden Springs Drive Unit 1-0, as depicted on the approved plans on file with the Planning Divison. If the Proposed Use moves to a different location or expands into additional tenant spaces, the approved Conditional Use Permit shall terminate and a new. Conditional Use Permit, subject to Planning Commission and/or City Council approval shall be required for the new location. If the Use ceases to operate, the approved Conditional Use Permit shall expire without further action by the City. (f) The hours of operation shall be limited to 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven (7) days a week. (g) No changes to the approved scope of services comprising the Use shall be permitted unless the applicant first applies for an amendment to this CUP, pays all application processing fees and received approval from the Planning Commission and/or City Council, unless expressly exempt from these requirements pursuant to California Senate Bill 731. (h) There shall be no more than ten (10) massage chairs within the three massage rooms as depicted on the approved floor plan. Any proposed 3 Planning Commission Resolution No. 2009-26 changes to the floor plan shall require Planning Division review and approval, unless expressly exempt from these requirements pursuant to California Senate Bill 731. The Planning Commission shall. (a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and (b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, by certified mail, to: Golden Springs Property LLC, 3600 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 2214, Los Angeles, CA 90010; and Shiu Lan Tse 19422 Raskin Drive, Rowland Heights, CA 91748 APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8 TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2009, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. 1W Tony Torng, Chairman 1, Greg Gubman, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 10th day of November 2009, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: NOES: Commissioners: ABSTAIN: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: ATTEST: Greg Gubman, Secretary 4 Planning Commission Resolution No. 2009-26 • PROJECT#: Conditional Use Permit No. PL2009-50 SUBJECT: Massage establishment specializing in foot massage thera APPLICANT: Shlu Lan Ts LOCATION: 206 2 7 Goden Springs Drive Unit J-0, Diamond Bar , C 9178 9 1�, APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION AT (909) 839-7030, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 911INFOUINEW In accordance with Government Code Section 66414.9(b) (1), the applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, and its officers, agents and employees, from any claim, action, or proceeding to attack, set-aside, void or annul, the approval of Conditional Use Permit No. PL2009-50 brought within the time period provided by Government Code Section 66499.37. In the eventthe city and/or its officers, agents and employees are made a party of any such action: (a) Applicant shall provide a defense to the City defendants or at the City's option reimburse the City its costs of defense, including reasonable attorneys fees, incurred in defense of such claims. (b) Applicant shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against the City defendants. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action of proceeding, and 5 Planning commission Resolution No. 2009-26 shall cooperate fully in the defense thereof. 2. This approval shall not be effective for any purpose until the applicant and owner of the property involved have filed, within twenty-one (21) days of approval of this Conditional Use Permit No. PL2009-50 at the City of Diamond Bar Community Development Department, their affidavit stating that they are aware of and agree to accept all the conditions of this approval. Further, this approval shall not be effective until the applicants pay remaining City processing fees, school fees and fees for the review of submitted reports. 3. The business owners and all designers, architects, engineers, and contractors associated with this project shall obtain a Diamond Bar Business License, and zoning approval for those businesses located in Diamond Bar. 4. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all conditions of approval shall be completed. 5. The project site shall be maintained and operated in full compliance with the conditions of approval and all laws, or other applicable regulations. 6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and any applicable Specific Plan in effect at the time of building permit issuance. 7. To ensure compliance with all conditions of approval and applicable codes, the Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to periodic review. If non-compliance with conditions of approval occurs, the Planning Commission may review the Conditional Use Permit. The Commission may revoke or modify the Conditional Use Permit. 8. Property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice board within three days of this project's approval. 9. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of City Planning, Building and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department, and the Fire Department. Applicant shall pay development fees (including but not limited to Planning, Building and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department) at the established rates, prior to issuance of building permits, as required by the City. School fees as required shall be paid prior to the issuance of building permit. In addition, the applicant shall pay all remaining prorated City project review and processing fees prior to issuance of grading or building permit, whichever come first. 6 Planning Commission Resolution No. 2009-26 2. Prior to any plan check, all deposit accounts for the processing of this project shall - have no deficits. C. TIME LIMITS 1. The approval of Conditional Use Permit shall expire within two years from the date of approval if the use has not been exercised as defined per Municipal Code Section 22.66.050 (b)(1). The applicant may request in writing a one year time extension subject to Municipal Code Section 22.60.050(c) for Planning Commission approval. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 839-7020, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: Plans shall conform to State and Local Building Code (i.e., 2007 California Building Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, and California Electrical Code) requirements and all other applicable construction codes, ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of plan check submittal. 2. Application for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of application shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Department. 3. Every permit issued by the Building Department shall expire if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit. 4. Construction activities causing the operation of any tools or equipment used in construction, drilling, repair, alteration, or demolition work shall be conducted Mon. -Sat. between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. 5. The plans submitted must reflect the proposed construction and be wet ink signed by the design professional under whose supervision the documents were prepared. 6. This project shall comply with all Accessibility Code requirements including accessible parking, path of travel, elevators, restrooms, drinking fountains, etc. Provide compliance with van accessible parking, path of travel, etc. Reception counter shall comply with the title 24 accessibility requirements. 7. This project shall comply with the energy conservation requirements of the State of California Energy Commission. 7 Planning Commission Resolution No. 2009-26 8. Verify adequate exit requirements. The distance between required exits shall be %of the building diagonal. 9. Please submit a total of 3 full set of plans for review to the Building & Safety Division after the plans have been approved by the Planning Division/Commission. AM 8 Planning Commission Resolution No. 2009-26 Sec. 5.08.070. Massage establishments and massage technicians. (a) [Business license.] The owner of a massage establishment and each massage technician practicing in the city must obtain a business license pursuant to this title. (b) [Definitions.] For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) Certificate shall mean a certificate, issued by a licensed school, certifying completion of the required curriculum in massage training. (2) Massage and massage therapy means and shall include any method of pressure on or friction against, or stroking, kneading, rubbing, tapping, pounding, or stimulating the external parts of the body with the hands or other parts of the body, with or without the aid of any mechanical or electrical apparatus or appliances, or with or without supplementary aids such as rubbing alcohol, liniments, antiseptics, oils, powder, creams, lotions, ointments, or other similar preparations commonly used in this practice. (3) Massage establishment shall mean any establishment having a fixed place of business which provides or attempts to provide massages, or health treatments involving massage as the principal function, including any school of massage which performs any such activity to any member of the public for any form of consideration or gratuity. The following are not considered massage establishments under this definition: (a) an establishment which has only one massage table on the premises and the massage business is secondary or ancillary to the principal business on the premises; or (b) an establishment which has on staff at least as many state licensed health care professionals as it does licensed massage technicians. (4) Massage technician shall mean any person who administers to any other person, for any form of consideration or gratuity, a massage as herein defined, including a student at a school of massage who administers a massage to any person for payment whether the payment is given to the student or to the school. A "massage technician" does not include any person who is engaged in a healing art required to be licensed pursuant to the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. (5) Off -premises massage business means a business which provides massage services at a location other than the massage establishment itself. (c) Application information --Massage establishment and off -premises massage businesses. In addition to the information prescribed by the director of community development, all applications for a license to conduct a massage parlor or off-prernises massage business must contain the following information: (1) The complete address and all telephone numbers of the massage parlor or off -premises massage business; (2) A complete list of the names and residence addresses of all proposed massage technicians and employees employed by the massage establishment and the name and residence addresses of the manager or managing employee proposed to be principally in charge of the operation of the massage establishment-, (3) The two previous addresses of the applicant immediately prior to the present address of the applicant; (4) Written proof of the applicant's age, height, weight, color of hair and eyes and sex; (5) Two identification photographs and fingerprints of the applicant; (6) The massage or similar business history and experience of the applicant, including but not limited to, whether or not such person, in previously operating a massage establishment or similar business in this or any other city or state under license or permit, has had such license or permit denied, revoked, or suspended and the reasons therefore: (7) All criminal convictions excluding traffic or infraction violations; (8) Such other information and identification deerned necessary by the sheriff's department. (d) Application information --Massage technicians. In addition to the information prescribed by the director, an application for a massage technician license shall include the following information: (1) The last two previous addresses, if any, immediately prior to the present address of the applicant; (2) The applicant's height, weight, sex, color of eyes and hair; (3) A certificate or diploma from a state -accredited institution or an institution deemed by the community development director to be of equivalent standing. (4) The business, occupation or employment of the applicant for three years immediately preceding the date of the application; (5) The license history of the applicant and whether the applicant has had a license for working as a massage technician revoked or suspended, and the reason therefore. That history shall include the business activity or occupation engaged in subsequent to such suspension or revocation; (6) All convictions except for traffic violations and infractions; (7) The location where the applicant intends to operate. If the applicant will not operate from a specific location, the applicant will provide the general area where it intends to operate; (8) Documentation of the applicant's experience as a practicing massage technician. (e) Massage technician license requirements --Investigation by community development department. (1) Before a license is granted or renewed and at such times as the director deems appropriate, the technician shall be subject to a background investigation to verify that he or she has not been convicted of any crime related to the provision of massage services. (2) If at any time the investigation by the community development department reveals the massage technician has been convicted of a crime related to the provision of massage services, the massage technician's license shall be revoked and of no further force or effect as of the date of the conviction. (3) An applicant whose license has been revoked as described in the preceding paragraph shall have the right to appeal the decision of the community development director under this chapter in the tirne and manner set forth in section 5.04.080. (f) Operation requirements--Massage establishments and off-premises massage businesses. (1) [Certificate or diploma.] A licensee operator shall not hire or employ a massage technician unless such massage technician has been issued a certificate or diploma from a state-accredited institution or institution of equivalent standing. (2) Doors to remain unlocked. The front door of any massage parlor and the doors of the cubicles in which massages are being performed must remain unlocked during all hours of operation. No electronic locking device may be utilized on any entrance door. (3) Cleanliness requirements. a. Adequate equipment for disinfection and sterilization of instruments used in performing the massages shall be provided; b. Hot and cold running water shall be provided at all times; c. Separate closed cabinets shall be provided for the storage of clean and soiled linen and these cabinets shall be plainly marked: "Clean linen" and "soiled linen," respectively. (4) Hygiene facilities. a. Adequate bathing, dressing, locker and toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons. A minimum of one tub or shower, one dressing room containing a separate locker for each patron to be served, which locker shall be capable of being locked, as well as a minimum of one toilet and one washbasin, shall be provided in every massage establishment; however, if male and fernale patrons are to be served simultaneously at the establishment, separate bathing facilities, a separate massage mom or rooms, and separate dressing and separate toilet facilities shall be provided for male and for female patrons. b. Minimum of one separate washbasin shall be provided in each massage establishment for the use of employees of any such establishment, which basin shall provide soap or detergent and hot and cold running water at all times, and shall be located within or as close as practicable to the area devoted to the performing of massage services. In addition, there shall be provided at each washbasin sanitary towels placed in permanently installed dispensers. (5) Hours of operation. The licensee operator shall not conduct or operate a massage parlor or an off-premises massage business between the hours of '10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of any day, and shall exclude all customers, patrons and visitors therefrom between those hours. (6) Maintenance of premises and equipment. a. All walls, ceilings, floors, pools, showers, bathtubs, steammoms and all other physical facilities of the establishment shall be in good repair and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition; b. Wet and dry heat rooms, stearn or vapor rooms, or steam or vapor cabinets, shower compartments and toilet moms shall be thoroughly cleaned each day the business is in operation. Bath-tubs shall be thoroughly cleaned after each use; c. Clean and sanitary towels and linens shall be provided for each patron of the establishment or each patron receiving massage services. No common use of towels or linens shall be permitted. d. Standard or portable massage tables shall be used with a durable, washable plastic or other waterproof material as a covering. (7) Recording of activities prohibited. No building or part thereof where a massage parlor, or an off -premises massage, is being conducted shall be equipped with any electronic, mechanical or artificial device used, or capable of being used for recording or videotaping, for monitoring the activities, conversation, or other sounds in the treatment room or room used by customers. (8) Off -premises massage prohibited. No massage establishment issued a license under this chapter shall send massage technicians off the premises for the purposes of administering a massage, nor shall the massage parlor or any part thereof be used by any employee, operator, manager, or owner to receive or accept such requests for off -premises massages, except when such off -premises massage is permitted under this chapter. (9) Dress requirements. a. All massage technicians, attendants and employees of massage parlors or off -premises massage businesses shall wear clean garments. These garments must be of a fully opaque material and. provide complete covering of the genitals, genital area, buttocks and breasts. b. No person holding a massage technician license issued under this title, or employed by or working in a massage parlor licensed under this chapter, may expose his or her genitals, buttocks, or breast(s), or make intentional, occasional or repetitive contact with the genitals or anus of another person. c. Each establishment shall provide to all patrons, clean, sanitary and opaque coverings capable of covering the patrons' specified anatomical areas, including the genital area, buttocks and breasts. No common use of such coverings shall be permitted and re -use of such covering is prohibited until it is washed and cleaned. d. No massage technician, while performing any task or service associated with the massage parlor, shall be present in any room with another person unless the person's specified anatomical areas (genitals, buttock, and breasts) are fully covered. e. Manager required. All establishments licensed under this chapter shall have a manager on duty at all times during which the establishment is open. (Ord. No. 09(2007), § 1, 12-4-07) BUSINESS PLAN 20627 Golden Springs Drive, Unit 1-0 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Hours of Operation: 7 days a week, IOam. — I1pn2 Number of Einployees: 12 full time employees October 28, 2009 Our mission is to run a profitable business by providing high-end therapeutic foot massage services in a caring, upscale, professional environment. Our goal is to tailor to the client's experience based on initial interview inforination, as well as feedback during the treatments, to ensure the client's comfort and satisfaction, and to increase repeat business. We are mindful of the overall experience - using only the finest oils and lotions, beauty treatments and aromatherapies. Special lighting, music, decor, and textiles are used throughout the spa to complete the comfortable, plush environment and enhance the client's overall spa experience. SUMM AIL CY, The property located at 20627 Golden Springs Drive, Unit 1-0, Diamond Bar, CA is intended for use as a Foot Spa. Situated in a well established plaza within the City of Diamond Bar, it is well suited for this use. The Foot Spa will feature state of the art equipment, roughly a dozen plush reclining spa chairs, and wooden floors and recessed lighting throughout. This will not only set the mood, but help to enhance the clients' experience. To maintain the facility, we plan to install a dedicated washer / dryer room with a proper exhaust fan system as well as a water heater. The towels which will only be used once for each client will be laundered and properly disinfected with bleach. All of the massage chairs will also be wiped down with an alcohol cleaning solutions after each use. An air purifier will be installed in each room of the facility. This will help to ensure the cleanliness and the sterility of the environment. For the initial foot soak for each client, they will receive a hot water soak in our wooden foot buckets tlia.t will have a plastic bag hotding the water in which will be disposed of after each use. Each foot soak will last for 15 minutes before moving on to the begimling of the foot massage which will continue for 40 minutes. After the completion of the foot spa, the client will receive a 20 minute shoulder massage to finish off the experience. We believe that we have the ability to properly cater to our clients, enhance every experience as well as maintain a thriving business for the long term. We look forward to having the opportunity to establish our business in the City of Diamond Bar. We will make whatever changes or alternations as required by the City to make sure that we will be in full compliance with the City for our operation of business. jh 70 B70. el q, ril z J z 20 -71 jh IMF, =10' 21825 COPLEY DRIVE—DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765—TEL (909) 839-7030—FAX (909) 861-3117—www.Cityofdiamondb-,ir.com AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 7.2 MEETING DATE: December 8, 2009 CASE/FILE NUMBER: Development Code Amendment No. PL2009-051 PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide APPLICATION REQUEST: To amend Title 5 and Title 22 of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code governing live entertainment in bars, nightclubs and other venues. PROPERTY OWNERS: Not Applicable APPLICANT: Diamond Bar Community Development Department STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the attached resolution recommending the City Council approve Development Code Amendment No. PL2009-051 by adopting the attached ordinance. 7;j. In recent years, the City has received an increased number of complaints about the impacts of bars, nightclubs, and indoor amusement activities. These complaints have typically centered on noise, traffic and parking issues, resulting in numerous law enforcement calls for service to mitigate the impacts posed by these business uses. In an effort to address these impacts that burden residents and law enforcement, the City Council adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 02 (2008) on February 5, 2008 that instituted a moratorium on the issuance of permits for amusement and entertainment uses such as bars and nightclubs. The moratorium was extended twice for a maximum of two years in accordance with state law, and will expire on February 5, 2010. The moratorium provided staff and the City Attorney time thoroughly study the issue and draft revised development standards. Development Code Amendment PL2009-051 is the City's proposal to create standards that are more suitably tailored to Diamond Bar's residential and business community while mitigating the secondary impacts of entertainment related uses. Current Development Code Standards Title 22 (the "Development Code") of the City's Municipal Code currently allows for a wide variety of uses in the commercial and office zones that may include entertainment activities, including but not limited to: • Bars and nightclubs; • Bowling alleys, arcades and other indoor amusement venues; ® Restaurants; and ® Clubs, lodges and private meeting halls. Most of the above uses require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to operate in the City. However, the Development Code currently contains no specific regulations to restrict entertainment activities. The only uniform criteria pertaining to entertainment based businesses are contained in Title 5 (Business Licensing) of the Municipal Code, which is limited to regulating the management and ownership of these businesses. Proposed Municipal Code Amendment The attached ordinance proposes to amend the Municipal Code by placing suitable restrictions on live entertainment, ensure that all regulations within the Municipal Code governing entertainment are internally consistent, and ultimately mitigate the secondary impact of entertainment related uses in the community. Specifically, the proposed ordinance revises the Development Code with respect to live entertainment within specified contexts, and Title 5 (Business Licensing), which regulates the operators of such establishments. Page 2 DCA 2009-051 The proposed ordinance includes the following changes to Section 22.80.020 (Definitions): 0 A definition for "Live entertainment" has been added as follows: Any live performance, including but not limited to all forms Of Music, theatrical or comedic performance, song, dance, karaoke, or vocal entertainment by a disc jockey or announcer, participated in by one or more employees, independent contractors, guests, customers, or any otherperson or persons. Does not include ambient or incidental music provided for guests orpatrons by one (1) non -amplified musician or the use of a radio or other electronic playback device in any establishment, except when utilized by an announcer or "disc jockey" who at any time provides any form of vocal entertainment for the purpose of gaining the attention and interest of, or diverting or amusing guests or patrons, including the announcing of song titles or artists' names. This definition has been added because, as explained below, the proposed ordinance will prohibit live entertainment in most cases, and so it becomes necessary to provide a clear and unambiguous description for what is meant by live entertainment. The definition "Bars and nightclubs" has been deleted and replaced with "Bars, cocktail lounges, and taverns". As discussed below, nightclubs would no longer be permitted in the City, so the previous definition would serve no purpose. "Community/cultural centers", "Indoor amusement/entertainment facilities" and "Restaurant, table service" have been amended to better define their uses. Section 22.42.075, titled "Live entertainment/dancing," is added to address standards for live entertainment and dancing in the Development Code, replacing "Entertainment Licensing" which is currently regulated under Section 5.08.050. The new standards listed in Section 22.42.075 include a prohibition for live entertainment and dancing by patrons, employees and contractors in bars, cocktail lounges and taverns, motels, and restaurants, effectively precluding the possibility of any of these uses from evolving into a nightclub. Schools, places of worship, City -sponsored events or events with temporary use permits are exempt from the proposed regulations. This distinction would allow for traditional entertainment uses such as school theatre performances, entertainment functions at places of worship, weddings and events at hotels and community centers, while excluding their uses in bars and other establishments that have been the center of community complaints. Tables 2-5 and 2-6 of Section 22.10.030, which provide a comprehensive listing of the permitted and conditionally permitted uses in the City's commercial and office zones, would also be amended to better reflect the proposed standards of the Development Code amendment by including a cross reference to Section 22.42.075. Moreover, the term "nightclubs" would be been stricken from wherever it currently Occurs in these two tables. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Public hearing notice was published in the San Gabriel ValleyTribuneand the Inland Valles Daily Bulletin newspapers on November 20, 2009. Page 3 DCA 2009-051 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: The City has determined that this project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as prescribed under Section 15361(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines (no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment), therefore, no further environmental review is required. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution recommending approval of Development Code Amendment No. PL2009-051 to the City Council. Prepared by: Anthony Santos Management Analyst Attachments: 1. Draft Resolution of Approval. 2. Exhibit "A" — Draft Ordinance. Reviewed by Greg Gu n. AICF Community Development Director Page 4 DCA 2009-051 Attachment 1 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITT OF DIAMOND BAR RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2009-051 AMENDING TITLE 22 AND TITLE 5 OF THE DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE. A. RECITALS 1. On February 5, 2008, the City Council adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 02 (2008), instituting a 45 -day moratorium on the issuance of permits for amusement, entertainment and other specified congregation uses in the City of Diamond Bar such as bars, nightclubs, and indoor amusement activities. The urgency ordinance was subsequently extended 10 months and 15 days on March 4, 2008, and again for one year on February 3, 2009. 2. On November 20, 2009 notice for this development code amendment was published in the Inland Valley Bulletin and the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Pursuant to Planning and Zoning Law Government Code Section 65091 (a)(3), if the number of property owners to whom a public hearing notice would be mailed is greater than 1,000, a local agency may provide notice by placing a display advertisement of at least one-eighth page in at least one newspaper of general circulation. On November 20, 2009, the City placed a one-eighth page display advertisement in the above mentioned newspapers of general circulation. All persons wishing to testify at the public hearing in connection with said amendment were heard, and said amendment was studied; and 3. On December 8, 2009, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed amendment to the Diamond Bar Municipal Code; and 4. The Community Development Director has determined that the proposed development code amendment does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment as Outlined in Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. B. RESOLUTION NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows: Attachment 1 1. This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the development code amendment identified above in this Resolution, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Code Of Regulations and guidelines promulgated there under, is exempt and further environmental review is not required. 3. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve Development Code Amendment No. 2009-051 by adopting the ordinance attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference. The Planning Commission shall: (a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and (b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the City Council. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8 DAY OF DECEMBER 2009, 131 THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. Tony Torng, Chairman 1, Greg Gubman, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 8th day of November, 2009, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: None NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None ABSTAIN: Commissioners: None 2 No 200'* Planning Commission k6solUitionJ X ATTEST: Greg Gubman, Secretary Attachment 1 Planning Commission Resolution No. 2009 -XX Exhibit "A" ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVISIONS GOVERNING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN BARS, NIGHTCLUBS AND OTHER VENUES AND AMENDING THE DIAMOND BAR MUNICIPAL CODE The City Council of the City of Diamond Bar does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Section 22.10.030 of Title 22, Chapter 22.10 of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code is amended by amending Table 2-5 to replace the Land Use under the heading "Retail Trade Uses" entitled "Bars and nightclubs" with "Bars, cocktail lounges and taverns" as shown in the table below, to replace the Land Use under the heading "Recreation, Education & Public Assembly Uses" entitled "Theaters, auditoriums, meeting halls" with "Theaters and auditoriums" as shown in the table below, and to amend the categories entitled "Cor nunity/Cultural Centers," and "Clubs, lodges and private meeting halls" under the heading "Recreation, Education and Public Assembly Uses," "Restaurants" under the heading "Retail Trade Uses," and "Hotels and motels" under the heading "Service Uses," as follows: SECTION 2. Section 22. 10.030 of Title 22, Chapter 22.10 o{ the Diamond Bar Municipal Code is amended by amending Table 2-6 to replace the Land Use under the heading "Retail Trade Uses" entitled "Bars and nightclubs" with "Bars, cocktail lounges and taverns" as shown in the table below, to replace the Land Use under the heading "Recreation, Education & Public Assembly Uses" entitled "Theaters, auditoriums, sleeting halls" with "Theaters and auditoriums" as shown in the. table below, and to amend the categories entitled "ConiilltiniLy/Cultural Centers," and "Clubs, lodges Permit Requireinent by District OP OB CO See Standards in Section: RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES Clubs, lodges and private meeting halls _ CUP _ CUP CUP 22.42.075 Community/cultural centers CUP CUP CUP _ 22.42.075 Theaters and auditoriums _ CUP _ CUP CUP 22.42.075 RETAIL TRADE USES Bars, cocktail lounges and taverns ! CUP 22.42.075 Restaurants _ P P P 22.42.075 SERVICE USES Hotels and motels CUP CUP 22.42.075 SECTION 2. Section 22. 10.030 of Title 22, Chapter 22.10 o{ the Diamond Bar Municipal Code is amended by amending Table 2-6 to replace the Land Use under the heading "Retail Trade Uses" entitled "Bars and nightclubs" with "Bars, cocktail lounges and taverns" as shown in the table below, to replace the Land Use under the heading "Recreation, Education & Public Assembly Uses" entitled "Theaters, auditoriums, sleeting halls" with "Theaters and auditoriums" as shown in the. table below, and to amend the categories entitled "ConiilltiniLy/Cultural Centers," and "Clubs, lodges and private meeting halls" under the heading "Recreation, Education and Public Assembly Uses," "Restaurants" under the heading "Retail Trade Uses," and "Hotels and motels" under the heading "Service Uses," as follows: SECTION 3. Title 22, Chapter 22.42 of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code is amended by adding thereto a new Section 22.42.075 to read as follows: Sec. 22.42.075. Live entertainment/dancing This section establishes standards for live entertaimnent and dancing. (a) Live entertainment and dancing by patrons, employees and independent contractors is prohibited in bars, cocktail lounges and taverns, motels, and restaurants. (b) Live entertaimnent is permitted in conununity/cultural centers, "clubs, lodges and private meeting halls," and hotels only in connection with banquets, parties, and receptions. Community/cultural centers, "clubs, lodges and private meeting halls" and hotels shall not book a banquet, party or reception involving live entertainnent for the Perrnit Requirenient by District C I C2 C3 I See Standards in Section: RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES Clubs, lodges and CUP CUP 22.42.075 private meeting halls Colmnurllty/cultLral CUP 22.42.075 centers Theaters and CUP CUP 22.42.075 auditoriums RETAIL TRADE USES Bars, cocktail CUP CUP Cull 22.42.075 lounges and taverns Restaurants P P P 22.42.075 SERVICE USES Hotels and motels P P P 22.42.075 SECTION 3. Title 22, Chapter 22.42 of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code is amended by adding thereto a new Section 22.42.075 to read as follows: Sec. 22.42.075. Live entertainment/dancing This section establishes standards for live entertaimnent and dancing. (a) Live entertainment and dancing by patrons, employees and independent contractors is prohibited in bars, cocktail lounges and taverns, motels, and restaurants. (b) Live entertaimnent is permitted in conununity/cultural centers, "clubs, lodges and private meeting halls," and hotels only in connection with banquets, parties, and receptions. Community/cultural centers, "clubs, lodges and private meeting halls" and hotels shall not book a banquet, party or reception involving live entertainnent for the same person or organization more than once in any 90 -day period. The banquet or party space in a hotel in which live entertainment is provided must be accessible only through an interior lobby or foyer. (c) Nothing herein prohibits live entertainment in schools, and "theaters and auditoriums" provided that no alcoholic beverages are sold or otherwise made available to patrons or consumed on the premises. (d) This section is inapplicable to adult-oriented businesses, which are governed by Section 22.42.020. (e) This section is inapplicable to religious places of worship. (f) This section is inapplicable to City sponsored events and events approved with a temporary use permit pursuant to Chapter 22.50. SECTION 4. Section 22.80.020 of Title 22, Chapter 22.80 of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code is amended by amending the definition of the following terms to read as follows: a. The definition of "Bars and night clubs" is deleted and replaced with the following: ".Bars, cocktail lounges and taverns. "Bar" or "cocktail lounge" or "tavern" means an establishment: (1) that sells or offers for sale alcoholic beverages pursuant to a Type 48 license from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, (2) that limits entry to persons 21 years of age or older and (3) where food service, if any, is subordinate to the sale of alcoholic beverages. Does not include a bar area that is an integrated part of a restaurant. May include beer brewing as part of a microbrewery and other alcoholic beverage tasting facilities. Live entertainment and dancing by patrons, employees and independent contractors is prohibited." b. The definition of "Corninunity/cultural centers" is amended to read as follows: "Corrrmunil,)�IcultttraI centers. Multipurpose meeting and recreational facilities typically consisting of one or more meeting or multipurpose rooms, kitchen and/or outdoor barbecue facilities available only by way of advance reservation by individuals or groups for activities such as meetings, banquets, parities and receptions. c. The definition of ".Indoor amusement/entertainment facilities" is amended by delcting the following category: "Dance halls, clubs and ballrooms" d. A new definition is added to read as follows: "Live entertainment. Any live performance, including but not limited to all forms of music, theatrical or comedic performance, song, dance, karaoke, or vocal entertaimnent by a disc jockey or ammouncer, participated in by one or more employees, independent contractors, guests, customers, or any other person or persons. Does not include ambient or incidental music provided for guests or patrons by one (1) non -amplified musician or the use of a radio or other electronic playback device in any establishment, except when utilized by an announcer or "disc jockey" who at any time provides any form of vocal entertaimnnent for the purpose of gaining the attention and interest of, or diverting or amusing guests or patrons, including the announcing of song titles or artists' names." e. The definition of "Restaurant, table service" is amended to read as follows: "Restaurant, table service. An establislunent that: (1) sells, or offers for sale, food and beverages during all hours it is open for business primarily by way of table service, (2) prepares food on-site in a kitchen capable of preparing food from its component ingredients and otherwise meets the definition of a "bona fide public eating place" contained in California Business & Professions Code §23038, and (3) does not limit entry to persons 21 years of age or older and service of alcoholic beverages is secondary to service of food. Take-out service is permissible but must be secondary to on-site table service. Live entertaiiunent and dancing by patrons, employees and independent contractors is prohibited." SECTION 5. Section 5.04.010 of Title 5, Chapter 5.04 of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code is amended by repealing category "(7) Entertainment establishments" and renumbering the categories that follow accordingly, and by amending category "(5) Bars and nightclubs" to read as follows: "(5) Bars, cocktail lounges and taverns." SECTION 6. Section 5.08.040 of Title 5, Chapter 5.08 of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows: Sec. 5.08.040. Bars, cocktail lounges and taverns. (a) For purposes of this chapter, bars, cocktail 1OUnges and taverns shall mean businesses as defined in Section 22.80.020 of this Code. (b) In addition to the information prescribed by section 5.04.020, the application for a license for a bar, cocktail lounge or tavern shall include: (1) The complete standard regulatory business license application including the names and addresses of all responsible operators, managers, and property owner; (2) A certified copy of all valid alcohol beverage control (ABC) permits, licenses, and conditions of operation; (3) Security plan requirements. Applicants for businesses that serve alcohol with an occupancy load of 50 or greater are required to submit a security plan. All submitted security plans shall be reviewed and are subject to the approval of the director or his or her designee; and (4) A set of plans stamped "approved" by the Los Angeles County Fire Department which identifies the use and the square footage of the establishment. (c) Operating requirements. (1) 1Vlanage7- required. Any bar, cocktail lounge or tavern shall have a responsible person on the premises to act as manager and supervise employees and independent contractors at all times during which the business is operating. (2) Tacility operators. Licensees shall maintain their operations pursuant to the security plan approved by the community development director and within the standards required by the department of alcoholic beverage control. (3) Display of licenses. The business owner shall display the business license in a prominent and visible location. (4) Coanplaints. An employee of each business owner licensee shall be appointed to address, during hours of operation, all complaints. The name and phone number of the employee shall be posted adjacent to the business license. The business owner licensee shall make reasonable efforts to address each complaint. The licensee shall keep a log of all complaints and follow-up and shall make the information available to city staff upon request. (5) Alcoholic beverages. All new employees o F business owner .licensees serving alcohol to patrons shall enroll in a certified training program for the responsible service of alcohol. The training shall be offered to new employees on no less than a quarterly basis. (6) Merchandise sales. No business owner licensee shall sell merchandise except inside the establishment. (7) Opera doors. No door of any business may be propped open after 6:00 p.m., except for the period during which goods are being delivered to the establishment, and then only if continuously attended by an employee of the business owner. (8) Designated driver signs. Signs recommending the use of a "designated driver" shall be posted at all bar areas and at the entrance and exits to the establishnient. The signs shall measure at least six inches by six inches. (9) Joint responsibility for violations and 1Wise control. Violations of this subsection (c) and violations of the noise control ordinance set Forth in chapter 8.12 of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code by either the business owner promote, shall be grounds for revocation of the business license. (10) All security personnel must have a California Guard Card and/or must possess a certificate of completion from a Penal Code 832 course instruction within.six months of employment. SECTION 7. Section 5.08.050 of Title 5, Chapter 5.08 of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code is repealed in its entirety and shall be shown in the Municipal Code as "Reserved." PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ! day of )2010. uv • Attest: City Clerk r— m G) m 0 _0 -0 X _0 C-) 0 � 11 a: z C)mm0m X Z C: >0 z C- C) Z M 0 z C) G) m z > 0 > 0 Z > M > G) X G) M Z c/) �u G) O &j t") [\) Z 0 2 N) -a w :z (-) 'U m a) 0 co 4�. [�. 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Items for consideration are listed on the attached agenda. 1, Natalie Tobon, declare as follows: I am employed by the City of Diamond Bar. On December 4, 2009, a copy of the agenda of the Regular Meeting of the Diamond Bar Planning Commission was posted at the following locations: South Coast Quality Management District Auditorium 21865 East Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Diamond Bar Library 1061 Grand Avenue Diamond Bar, CA Heritage Park 2900 Brea Canyon Road Diamond Bar, CA 91765 I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on December 4, 2009, at Diamond Bar, California. gA\affidavitposting.doc artment Fite re ie ec by on ) , m and is r0ady for nning