1991-043-Granting Conditional Use Permit EU-77-24C Requesting Permission To Extend The Hours Of Operation For A Resturant Displaced By The Earthquake On Property In The C-2 ZoneRESOLUTION 1991 - 43
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS GRANTING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT EU-77-24C REQUESTING
PERMISSION TO EXTEND THE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR A
RESTAURANT DISPLACED BY THE EARTHQUAKE ON PROPERTY
IN THE C-2 ZONE
(15-1/2 N. SANTA CRUZ AVENUE/JOHN WATSON)
WHEREAS:
A. John Watson, applicant and consultant to the owner of the Old Alligator Grill,
has requested permission to extend the hours of operation for a restaurant displaced by the
October 17, 1991 earthquake on property located in the C-2 zone at 15-1/2 N. Santa Cruz
Avenue and owned by James D. Farwell and Mary Van Dalsem, a trustee, et al.
(Conditional Use Permit Application EU-77-24C); and
B. The Earthquake Restoration Committee considered the application on
January 10, 1991 and recommended that the Town Council grant the Conditional Use
Permit Application EU-77-24C; and
C. A public hearing was held by the Town Council on February 4, 1991.
BE IT RESOLVED:
A. The Town Council hereby makes the findings pursuant to Zoning Ordinance
Section 5.20.210 for the granting of a Conditional Use Permit as follows:
1. The proposed change of hours is desirable to the public convenience and
welfare because it will allow the restaurant to provide breakfast service;
2. The extension of hours will not impair the integrity of the zone because the
restaurant is in a commercial zone and other businesses in the area have
similar hours;
3. The extension of hours will not be detrimental to public health, safety or
general welfare because the conditions of this permit are intended to reduce
any unforseen impact on the surrounding neighborhood; and
4. The proposed use of the property is in harmony with the various elements and
objectives of the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance in that the increase in
hours is a minor change to an existing business that already operates under
a Conditional Use Permit and provides a desirable service to the community.
C. Based on the foregoing findings, the Town Council grants Conditional Use
Permit Application EU-77-24C subject to the following conditions:
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR:
1. The hours of operation will be limited from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 a.m.
2. Alcoholic Beverages:
a. No alcoholic beverages may be served after 1:00 a.m.
b. This operation will be on a probationary status for a period of one year
with regard to the service of alcoholic beverages past 12:00 midnight.
c. A quarterly review of the operation will be conducted by the Police and
Planning Departments to ensure extension of the hours of service
alcoholic beverages will not be detrimental to public health, safety or
general welfare of the community.
d. If after one year, it is determined that the extended hours are not
detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare, the matter
can be scheduled before the Planning Commission, without fee, for
public hearing to modify the Conditional Use Permit.
3. The maximum number of seats allowed in the waiting area and restaurant is
160. Seating for the banquet room may be distributed elsewhere in the
building if this facility is no longer used (the maximum number of seats in the
banquet room is 45). Any request to rearrange seating must be received in
writing and approved by the Planning Department.
4. Alcoholic beverages shall only be served with meals to people seated at tables
or to people waiting for tables. Alcoholic beverages are also permitted at the
serving bar with meals.
5. The barrel maintained for cooking grease shall be kept within its designated
enclosure, except when being emptied. It will never be allowed to leak or
overflow.
TO THE SATISFAC I ION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS, FORESTRY AND
MAIN PENANCE SERVICES DEPARTMENT:
6. If a food grinder and/or dishwasher are used, grease interceptor or trap must
be installed, meeting the requirements of the Sanitation District.
PASSED AND ADOP 1'ED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town
of Los Gatos, California, held on the 18th day of March, 1991 by the following vote.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Randy Attaway, Joanne Benjamin
Steven Blanton, Eric D. Carlson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Brent N. Ventura
SIGNED:
ATTEST:
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CLERK OF THE TOWN OFJOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA