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ITEM 6 |
Planning & Zoning Commission Memorandum Development Services Memo No. PZ22-003
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Date: |
January 19, 2022 |
To: |
Planning and Zoning Commission |
Thru: |
Kevin Mayo, Planning Administrator David de la Torre, Planning Manager |
From: |
Harley Mehlhorn, Planner |
Subject: |
PLH21-0092 Celoni Hospitality DBA Recreo |
Request: |
Entertainment Use Permit approval to allow live entertainment and speakers inside and on an outdoor patio. |
Location: |
28 S. San Marcos Place, generally located ΒΌ mile south of the southwest corner of Arizona Avenue and Chandler Boulevard |
Applicant: |
Niels Kreipke, Owner |
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Proposed Motion: |
Move Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of Use Permit case PLH21-0092 Celoni Hospitality DBA Recreo to allow live entertainment and speakers inside and on an outdoor patio, subject to the conditions as recommended by Planning staff. |
Background Data: |
- Zoned City Center District (CCD)
- CCD Zoning code requires Entertainment Use Permit approval for any live entertainment or outdoor speakers for businesses located less than 1,320 feet from the nearest residentially zoned property
- Formerly occupied by El Zocalo, which featured live entertainment on weekends as granted by a previous Liquor Use Permit
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Surrounding Land Use Data: |
North |
Existing commercial building zoned CCD |
South |
Existing commercial building zoned CCD |
East |
San Marcos Place |
West |
An alley, then an existing commercial building zoned CCD |
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Proposed Business Operations (for Use Permit) or Proposed Development (for PDP) |
Hours of entertainment |
M-Th 10am-10pm Friday 7am - 2am Saturday 7am - 2am Sunday 7am - 10pm |
Building square footage |
3,700 sq. ft. |
Patio square footage |
5,800 sq. ft. |
Seats |
240 |
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Review and Recommendation: |
Recreo is a restaurant that will be located in the space formerly occupied by El Zocalo in downtown Chandler. The restaurant is proposing to offer various types of entertainment, inclusive of DJ's, live amplified bands, outdoor speakers, and dancing. Per Zoning Code section 35-305(4), an Entertainment Use Permit is required when alcoholic beverages are sold or served; there is entertainment activity provided outdoors with the property being located 1,320 feet or less from a residentially zoned property, and/or if there is entertainment provided indoors with the property being located 600 feet or less from a residentially zoned property. The distance is measured from the closest exterior wall or fence of any indoor or outdoor space occupied by the subject establishment to the closest property line of a residentially zoned property. Residentially zoned property is located approximately 512 feet from Recreo, triggering the need for an Entertainment Use Permit. The former business in the space, El Zocalo, had a Liquor Use Permit which permitted live entertainment only on weekends until 2:00 a.m. The proposed hours of operation for Recreo reflect this requirement with reduced hours being proposed during weekdays while keeping the weekends consistent with the previous approval. The proposed hours of operation are consistent with other approvals that have been granted within Downtown, inclusive of The Perch and The Stillery, which were approved in 2016 and 2021, respectively. Planning staff has reviewed the request and finds it consistent with the General Plan; the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval subject to conditions. |
Public / Neighborhood Notification |
- This request was noticed in accordance with the requirements of the Chandler Zoning Code.
- A neighborhood meeting sign was posted on the site and on social media via NextDoor.
- A neighborhood meeting was held on December 30, 2021 at which no neighbors attended
- As of the writing of this memo, Planning staff is not aware of any opposition to this request
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Recommended Conditions of Approval |
Planning staff recommends Planning and Zoning Commission move to recommend approval of the Use Permit, subject to the following conditions:
- Substantial expansion or modification beyond the approved exhibits (Site Plan, Floor Plan and Narrative) shall void the Entertainment Use Permit and require new Entertainment Use Permit application and approval.
- The site shall be maintained in a clean and orderly manner.
- The hours of live entertainment shall be limited to: Monday - Thursday 10AM to 10PM, Friday 10AM to 2AM, Saturday 7AM to 2AM, and Sunday 7AM to 10PM
- Entertainment Uses shall be controlled so as to not unreasonably disturb area residents.
- The establishment shall provide a contact phone number for a responsible person (i.e. bar owner and/or manager) to any interested neighbors or property owners to resolve noise complaints quickly and directly.
- The Entertainment Use Permit shall remain in effect for two (2) years from the date of City Council approval. Continuation of the Entertainment Use Permit beyond the expiration date shall require re-application and approval by the City Council.
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