REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Twelve-Month Review of a Conditional Use Permit for OPA restaurant at 2722 Augustine Drive
Report
BACKGROUND
On December 14, 2016 the Planning Commission approved a Use Permit (PLN2016-12295) to allow the on-site sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages including beer, wine and distilled spirits (Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) License Type 47) for OPA restaurant. The Use Permit allows the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Friday to Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Six and twelve-month reviews are required as a condition of the Use Permit approval (attached) following the activation of the ABC License. An ABC License Type 47 was issued to the applicant on March 2, 2017.
The 4,261 square foot restaurant is located in Building H just east of the Whole Foods Market in the Irvine Company's Santa Clara Square development. The surrounding land uses are comprised of high-intensity offices, and commercial and mixed-use residential development. The attached Project Data Sheet provides an aerial map for reference.
DISCUSSION
Since the issuance of the ABC license on March 2, 2017, there were no calls for service received by the City's Police Department related to the subject use. No zoning code violations are pending related to the subject use. All conditions of approval have been satisfied. Based upon the evidence available to staff, all activities are being conducted consistent with the intent and purpose of the issued Use Permit so that there is no justification for a modification of the Use Permit at this time.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Use Permit review is not a project under CEQA and is exempt from the CEQA environmental review requirements per CEQA Section 15061(b)(3). The activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen w...
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