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DEBRA J;FIGONE,TOWN MANAGER
MEETING DATE:6/06/06
ITEM NO.
SUBJECT:CONSIDERAREQUEST TO MODIFY A CONDITIONAL USE TOCHANGE
THE HOURS OF OPERATION,ALLOW SPECIAL EVENTS,DELI,OFF
-------------------------------ANn ON';-SITE BEER AND-WINE-SALES,AND-WINE TASTING ON-
PROPERTYZONEDC-2.CONDITIONAL USEPERMITU-06-12 APN529-
01-025.PROPERTY LOCATION:91,101 AND 109W.MAINSTREET·
PROPERTY OWNER:SUE FARWELL APPLICANT:TERIHOPE
RECOMMENDATION:
1.Hold the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2.Close the public hearing.
3.Approve Conditional Use Pennit Application U-06-12 (requires motion).
4.Refer to the Town Attorney for the preparation ofthe appropriate resolution.
PROJECT BACKGROUND
The Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company currently operates under an existing Conditional Use
Permit (CUP)which allows the operation of a restaurant w~th 52 seats.The existing CUP allows
for a restaurant use with retail.The approved hours ofoperation are as follows:7:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Wednesday,7:30AM-l 0:30PM Thursday through Saturday,and 9:30AM-6:00PM
Sundays.Please see the Planning Commission Staff Report for a complete description of the
existing operation (Attachment 2).
PROJECT SUMMARY
The applicant is requesting approval to modify the Conditional Use Permit for the Los Gatos Coffee
Roasting Company.The applicant is proposing to extend the hours ofoperation,add a delicatessen
counter and wine bar,and allow special events.The business is located within three connected
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DIRECTOR OF COM1.1UNITY DEVELOPMENT
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tenant spaces in a building with a total of five tenant spaces.The proposal includes minor interior
improvements to Store A as noted on theproposed plans (Exhibits K and L ofAttachment 2).No
exterior modifications will be made to the storefronts.Please see the Planning Commission Staff
Report for the applicant's letter ofjustification and project description (Exhibit D of Attachment 2).
The proposed hours of operation for the three tenant spaces are 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM seven days
a week.The wine bar will close at 9:30 PM seven days a week.
DISCUSSION
1.Grocery Retail StorelDelicatessen-Store A:
The applicant is proposing to use a portion of Store A as a gourmet grocery store.The grocery
store will include a full service delicatessen counter in this space which will offer sandwiches
made to order,bulk meats,cheeses,and deli items.
In 1996,the Town Council amended the Town Code to.iequire a more comprehensive review
of restaurant uses in the Downtown area.It was found that an over concentration of restaurants
in the Downtown would displace retail uses that are vital to continued success oithe Downtown
retail environment.The intent of the amendment was to discourage the displacement of retail
uses by new restaurant uses.In the case of tIle subject application;the delicatessen is a restaurant
use b~t it also compliments the grocery retail element of the business.
2.Wine Service Bar and Alcohol Sales:
The applicant is proposing a wine service bar and off-site sale of wine.The plans show the
location of the wine service bar area (Exhibit K and L of Attachment 2).The wine bar will
function as a wine tasting area for a small number of patrons,sales area,and order counter for
wine sold by the glass.
No seats will be added to the wine service bar area.Patrons will have the option to sample wine
,as a tasting,or purchase.a glass of wine with a meal.Pursuant to Alcohol Beverage Control
(ABC)requirements,patrons are required to pay for the taste,which will be limited to one ounce
servings,and prepackaged snacks will be available at the bar for consumption.
Staff advised the applicant that the Town's Alcohol Policytequires alcoholic beverages be
served with a lunch or dinner meal.The applicant agreed to a condition of approval stipulating
the glasses of wine may only be served with a meal.Patrons·will be able to purc!Iase a glass of
wine with a meal in Store A and sit in any of the existing seats and benches available in Store
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Attached:
3.Required Findings and Considerations (one page)
4.Recommended Conditions of Approval (three pages)
5.Letter of Support from Reue1 Warkov dated May 29,2006 (one page)
6.Letter of Support from Laverne Nolan date May 31,2006 (one page)
Distribution:
.Teri Hope,212 Bella Vista Avenue,Los Gatos,CA 95030
Sue Farwell,121 Laurel Avenue,Los Gatos,CA 95030
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Commissioners:
Assistant Director of
Community Development:
Town Attorney:
Transcribed by:
Phil Micciche,Chair
John Bourgeois
Michael Kane
Tom O'Donnell
Lee Quintana
Stephen M.Rice
Joanne Talesfore
Randy Tsuda
Orry Korb
Vicki L.Blandin
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CHAIR,MICCICHE:Item #1.91,101,109 West Main
Street,and I think the desk item is related to'that,so I
want to give us,five minutes to read it and then we'll
Icontinuewiththe hearing.
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CHAIR,MICCICHE:Randy,a question on the
conditions that;are attached to this.Some of them have
been changed?Are the changes so noted?
RANDY;TSUDA:I can go through that.
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CHAIR:MICCICHE:I'm going to have Randy give us
a summary of th¢changes to the conditions,and also give
any pre~history:you might like to give at this time as
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RANDY,TSUDA:As the Staff Report indicates,this
applisation is ~request to modify an existing conditional
use permit for ~he Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company.The
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existing use permit for the site allows for a restaurant 1 I restaurant.Rather the restaurant use,or the deli use,is
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hours of operation are indicated in the Staff Report.
The'applicant is proposing to modify the hours of
operation to ·be 6:00am to 10pm generally,and the applicant
is now proposing differing,more restrictive hours of
operation for the specials events and for alcohol sales.
The wine bar for example will close at 9:30 rather than the
10:00 o'clock as is being proposed for the overall Roasting
Company operation.
In terms of modifications to the uses,Store A,
which is the westerly most store,which is the current
retail portion of the Roasting Company,the applicant is
proposing to utilize that space as a gourmet grocery store
that will have a full-service delicatessen counter that
will serve sandwiches,meats,cheeses,et cetera.
Technically that is a restaurant use because it is serving
food items.
The Council,in adopting a more rigorous review
process for restaurants did specify that it discourages the
displacement of retail spaces by restaurant uses.In this
case it is not a complete conversion from retail to .
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The second area use modification is in the area
of alcohol sales and the wine bar.The wine bar is proposed
also in Store A,near the front entryway to the store.The
applicant intends that bar area to be for standing area
only,anticipating that no more then three people or so
would be in the area at anyone time.It would function
also as a sales area where people can order individual
glasses of wine,or do individual tastings of wine.The
Town's alcohol policy requires that alcohol be served with
a meal,~nd the applicant is now agreeable to a condition
requiring that.
The third area of the use modification is in the
area of special events.There are four broad categories as
special events being proposed.First,for the Under 21 Club
events,though in that case obviously alcohol would not be
served.The poetry music weekend evening events would be
limited to a maximum of ten events per year and alcohol
would not be permitted.The applicant also allows use of
her store for various community meetings,and in that case
music,alcohol and food service would not occur,and the
events will not go past the closing hour of 10pm.
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And the last category is 'company annual events,
which would be two per year,and the applicant is proposing
to serve alcohol and provide music.
The Town's existing alcohol pOlicy states ·that
entertainment uses will be permitted with eating
establishments if a process is adopted for those uses.The
Council has not adopted a specific process for those uses,
so that's an issue that will require some consideration and
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IForthe recommended Condition #1,we've corrected,
the exhibit thal is mentioned;it is now Exhibit L.
For Cpndition #3,we have added specificity to
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the types of allowed uses.
For cpndition #4,we have clarified that there
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are 52 seats al~owed inside the rest~urant there are six
seats on the ex~sting outdoor benches located in front of
storefronts B apd C.
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deliberation on the Commission's part.Factors and
consideration are the limited number of events where the
eating establishment would be functioning at ·the same time
entertainment uses would be occurring.
The Staff Report addresses parking,and there is
a surplus of parking credits for the site.
Then last,the applicant did hold a neighborhood
meeting last week.The Staff Report provides a summary of
what was discussed.You also have several letters in the
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Condition #5 goes into more detail,and it tries
to encapsulate ~hose modifications the applicant has
proposed to the!hours of operation.
condition #7,we have corrected that exhibit call
out.
In the Condition #10,the special event table,
again we've included those approved hours of operation that
the appl:!,cant i:s suggesting.With that I can answer any
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19 desk item that make reference to the neighborhood meeting 19 CHAIR:MICCICHE:Commissioner Talesfore.
about the condi~ions.On the new conditions,#6,it says an
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and some of the assurances and modificat·ions that were
agreed to by the applicant.
In terms of the recommended conditions of
approval,let me just walk through those changes briefly.
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1Isn't that part of the Town,the benches,and why would we
do that,or why is that in here?Could you clarify that?
COMMISSIONER TALESFORE:I mean it's just a
2 Inatural they can't do it?I mean we don't have to put a
RANDY TSUDA:Sure.Those benches are not Town 3 Icondition in?
7 land in that case we have included that seat count as part of
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COMMISSIONER TALESFORE:B.ut not for wine
RANDY TSUDA:No,that would be inside the
I'm sorry,could you repeat yourRANDYTSUDA:
COMMISSIONER TALESFORE:Normally when we okay
having music at a venue,we usually have it as a condition
that it has to be either amplified or acoustic only.
CHAIR MICCICHE:We say amplified here.
COMMISSIONER TALESFORE:I know it says amplified
here,but in one of the letters that we just received,and
in the old Staff Repprt,it also is referred to as acoustic.
If you go to the letter,reference Gina Love,there's not a
question?
RANDY TSUDA:The app~icant hasn't proposed that.
It's not part of their request.
CHAIR MICCICHE:So as result they can't do it?
RANDY TSUDA:They cannot do it.
COMMISSIONER TALESFORE:That'·s what I wanted to
know.Then also I see that we have music,and there's not a
condition in here for music.I see amplified music and I see
acoustic music.
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IS that.not part of theCOMMISSIONERTALESFORE:
COMMISSIONER TALESFORE:They're not?
RANDY TSUDA:No,those are on private property,
COMMISSIONE~TALESFORE:That doesn't have to be
cited in the conditions,does it?
consumption?
RANDY TSUDA:The applicant has not incorporated
that into the request for outdoor wine service,but you
could add that as ,a'condition of approval to make that
crystal clear.
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alcohol policy or guidelines for the Town that you can't
have open containers?
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RANDY TSUDA:If you're going to propose that,
there are ABC regulations that require a barrier between the
portion that serves alcohol and the public portion.
21 Inumber on it.It's in our desk item.Page one of one.She
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RANDY TSUDA:Absolutely.
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COMMISSIONER TALESFORE:I think we need to be
clear about that because I don't want anyone to think we
of these events it is amplified musi.c.Now if the applicant
approved something when we didn't.
RANDY TSUDA:Our understanding is that for some
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discussed this ~ith a Staff member or a Council member for
example,and ma~have been discouraged from submitting that
appl~cation,but that's not part of the pUblic
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COMMISSIONER QUINTANA:Could you give some
for now.
Quintana.
made concessions in the public meeting,then that should be
drawn out during the public testimony.
COMMISSIONER TALESFORE:That's all my questions
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background on the conditional use permit request·from both
Wine Cellar and The French Cellar,and how the actual
requests were modified when they were approved,and what the
issues involved were?I think some of that relates to what
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was Thursday through Sunday.
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18 Irequest as submitted was for a wine tasting that would
19 Icompliment their existing retail sales.Now their l~?ter
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21 lapproval for a wine bar.In researching the file,that was
not part of their application.I talked to Sandy Bailey,who
21 COMMISSIONER QUINTANA:And what was the reason
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of operation,volume,and proximity to residential areas.
ORRY KORB:The French Cellar was approved for
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COMMISSIONER QUINTANA:Was there concern about
the lack of permit process being established?
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CHAIR MICCICHE:No.Well you were there.
COMMISSIONER TALESFORE:Yeah,I think there was.
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CHAIR MICCICHE:You have a question,Mr.Kane?
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perhaps more were concerned about the fact that there was
no policy in existence that would allow for live
entertainment,and felt that no action should be taken until
a policy is developed.
COMMISSIONER QUINTANA:I have one last question.
In reading through the conditions,.there'S reference to
"wine'-bar,""wine service bar I""wine bar service,"and
"wine tasting."Could you delineate the difference between
all of those in the conditions?
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know if you got the clarification you needed,Commissioner
Talesfore,but I have the same confusion.
The application talks about acoustic music,
amplified music,and low amplified music.I know what
acoustic is;the guitar is not plugged in.Amplified is it's
plugged in.There's a big difference between the two,so I
wanted some clarity on what Staff seems to be recommending
and/or repeating in the boxes where amplified music shall be
allowed.
approved for The.French.Cellar?
stab at it.I think when she uses the term "wine serVice
ORRY KORB·:-Rachel can clarify me,but I'll take a
can occur at the wine bar.But "wine bar"and "wine service
I don't know if that's a recommendation or you're
recommending that that be part of the conditions of
approval,and I'd like definition to go fOrward with more
questions supporting/not supporting~
What kind of music exactly are we talking about?
Is it a microphone in front of an acoustic guitar?Is it an
electric zorba plugged in?Or is it a mic as in poetry
reading and/or vocals?I think that goes to not just my
concerns for the neighborhood,the charaqter,et cetera,but
repeating.It's conditions.of approval,·isn't it?So you're
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Just so I totallyCOMMISSIONERQUINTANA:
bar"and "wine bar,"they are interchangeable."Wine
bar"are synonymous.
understand,what is the difference between that and what was
tasting"I believe refers to the actual serving of tastes as
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there was a great deal of discussion about amplification in
the Wine Cellar case,and one of the conditions of approval
for Wine Cellar was no amplified music.
Now somebody just suggested that that may have
been because it went until 1:00 o'clock,2:00 o'clock in the
morning.I don't remember that being part of the objection,
I just remember it being out of character for a restaurant
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COMMISSIONER KANE:All right,that's what it's
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RANDY!TSUDA:I do not know the exact style or
type of music.I would suggest you ask the applicant what
her intentions ~re.
ICOMMISSIONER KANE:All right.As so the Town has
or certain locations.no discouragement on amplified music in a restaurant per se?
RANDY TSUDA:I'm not sure what a zorba is.
what are we not?
students come in to play,theY're not likely going to be
playing takamines.So what are we suggesting is okay and
Help me out,Mr.Tsuda.If we're frowning on
plugged in zorbas,if we're frowning On amplified music,
then we should say so or say it's okay,because when the
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allowing the amflified music but reminding them that it
needs to comply;with the Town's noise standards.The noise- I
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matter what you,do through the CUP process.
COMMISSIONER KANE:And it needed to be kept
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COMMISSIONER KANE:Second question:In framing!
the issue,in trrms of the existing CUPs and the
consolidation-ot the two,or three,or however many there
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and wine permit?Can I frame the case that way?
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RANDY ~SUDA:The alcohol policy,in the case of
Wine Cellar a lot of that issue revolved around the service
of alcohol.For a number of these events alcohol service-is
not at play;it's just an entertainment use.So it's a
different set of factors involved than Wine Cellar,where it
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yes,that's approved,cillowed through a CUP.They are
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My vision includes increasing my retail sales by
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products that would include artisan cheeses,cured meats,
4 Ipates,olive oils,and a selection of local wines.
The business model could be best compared to the
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TERI HOPE:Good evening.I'm Teri Hope.I live
present their case.
COMMISSIONER KANE:Thank you.
CHAIR MICCICHE:Any other questions?If not,
thank you,I am going to ask the applica~t to come up and
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Gatos Coffee Roasting Company at the addresses we've already
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Oakville Grocery Store that once existed in downtown Los
Gatos,but on a much smaller scale.I have listened to many
customers over the years talk about missing the Los Gatos
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My business is in the heart of the downtown
historic district and I occupy three common walled spaces,
and they're adjoined by doorways in between the thr~e space.
I understand I have five minutes to present,so
I'm going to be very brief and perhaps some questions can be
addressed that will get to the heart of some of the issues
that are more pointed here,and I also .want to introduce my
partner in this who is a professional in the area of wine
and specialty foods,so that she has a chance to explain
more details from h~r perspective.
My primary motivation for this CUP modification is
based on my economic viability of my business.Due to rising
rents,increased property taxes,triple net lease fees and
other escalating overheads,I have the immediate need to
improve my business profitability.
My plan is to expand my product line in.order to
produce additional revenues to maintain a viable business in
a highly competitive market.
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Cheese Shop and the Los Gatos Market as well,and so those
are motivating"factors in identifying products that are
dearly missed in our downtown.
Another goal I have is to secure permission to
have the community groups who have been meeting at my store
after hours continue to be able to do so,as well as to
accommodate the Under 21 Club's request to have their events
at my store after hours.The other groups include the Los
Gatos Art Association;they have a board meeting that meets
once a month.I also have a group of independent artists who
have a co-op drawing on Monday night that's happening.There
are some private receptions that are held by artists who
exhibit artwork in my store;those are hosted by the artists
as well.
So those have been ongoing for many years.Indeed
I've had live music,poetry,and all kinds of things going
on long before the Town had ordinances or started creating
some ordinances,s6 I have a history of some of these things
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those things town wide.
And finally I am asking to continue having my
annual Christmas party and my annual anniversary event.
These have been going on for 24 years now and I'd like to be
1.I having taken place.But I do dearly want to bring these into
compliance with whatever rules are going to be established
so that the Town can continue to have some'control over
that.Local wines,and we're also
to do tastings,a little one-ounce
FAWN SKYLES:The store is going to consist of
Iartisancheesesf so primarily local like Calgo Creamery or,
Bellwether Farm~.I don't know if anyone has ever been to
the Ferry Plaza Building in San Francisco,but you go
through a lot 0 those specialty shops and they have olive
oil,balsamic,ruffle oil,pates,Prosciutto di Parma,
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I don't want to go into much more detail at this
point,but I would like to introduce my business partner in
able to keep doing them.
Also I'd 'like to be able to do some poetry reading
and live music,'including acoustic and sometimes amplified
acoustic music,but I think the qecibel at which they are
played has more importance than whether it's amplified or
not,it'S how much it's amplified,and I know there are some
the area of the gourmet food and wine.Her name is Fawn
Skyles and she's going to talk to you about her professional
background and the products we'd like to carry.Tpank you.
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1 COMMISSIONER KANE;Ms.Hope,in various parts of
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prior applications we got into-I don't know if we did or the
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amplifications and they actually began to put a decibel
limit,a measurable limit.If that became important,would
think.Exhibit D.Can you tell me,in the projected sales
ratiOS,the six-percent retail wines,what would be the
ratio,or how would you figure out the relationship between
glasses of wine and selling your cases of wine?How did you
figure that and what do you think the percentage is?
TERI HOPE;I think Fawn has experience here in
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setting that,and I understand there are means and
you agree to a decibel limit on the presumption that some
amplification you feel is necessary?
mechanisms to check it;even the Police Department can check
a decibel level.
Yes,we'd be very comfortable with
COMMISSIONER KANE;I'm sorry,Mr.Chair?
CHAIR MICCICHE;No,go ahead.I'm sorry.
COMMISSIONER KANE:If that became an·issue,would
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difference between how much is sold by wines by the glass or
how much is sold by the bottle,just from my experience of
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your sales mix,we're .actually confining it to about a
Los Gatos with that when she managed the Oakville store,so
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COMMISSIONER TALES FORE;So then it would be five-
COMMISSIONER KANE:Another question,on the
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COMMISSIONER TALESFORE:Okay.Thank you.
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or I missed his letter.I'll speak to him.What percent
local do you think you would target,that you would need to
be successfUl,and what percent outside.?
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We have a fabulous group of wine growers and producers in
the area.There are so many to pick from,it would be hard.
to narrow it down,it will be hard to narrow down.I think
that perhaps.there are some territic wines in Northern
California'that will be represented in the mix,but that
most of them would be local.In polling the community,it
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regarding this music issue,that you've had live music in
promoted somewhere in the heartot downtown Los Gatos to
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TERI HOPE:Yes,I did.
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as well,or just the deli sandwiches ordered from the
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your question.
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another side,how are you going to ensure that someone
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buying a glass of wine has purchased a meal?
COMMISSIONER QUINTANA:But you can take your wine
COMMISSIONER QUINTANA:That is not clear to me.
TERI HOPE:That's correct.
TERI HOPE:That's correct.
Bourgeois's question went to how you would know that meal
service was being provided along with the glass of wine.And
the answer was that they would have to come up to the'
cashier,and at the cashier they would order their deli
sandwich.Does that mean that only those people who ordered
deli sandwiches from Store A could order glasses of wine?
Was that clear to anybody else?I guess I'm the only one who
didn't understand it.So if you're just ordering something
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TERI HOPE:They'll be served simultaneously.
COMMISSIONER BOURGEOIS:From one side?
COMMISSIONER TALESFORE:Okay,logistics.When I
to sell full glasses with a meal?
TERI HOPE;That'.s absolutely correct.
register,that's when yOU'll have to show your ID so.we can
in this floor plan,and basically when you come up to the
order your sandwich along with your meal.We can stamp the
ticket and then give that to the wine bar.
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COMMISSIONER QUINTANA:Also just to clarify,
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parameters.And!then the other two spaces we would plan
6:00am till 6:0~pm.Generally we're going to be closing the
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TERI HOPE:One of the criteria is that we want to
northern California or local?
local wines,and then there was an expansion to northern
California.Are all the wines either going to be from
support local artisan winemakers.As far as what the mix is,
what's really going to tell us is listening to our
customers,and if our customers say,"I really want a Malbec
from Chile,that's what we want to carry.Sol think
defining what the sales mix right now,except for the fact
that the majority of our wines are going to be local,I
think is maybe a little·bit premature.
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we should clarify that in the conditions as well.What are
your current hours of operation?
TERI HOPE:6:00am till 6:00pm,seven days a week.
COMMISSIONER QUINTANA:I don't have any problems
with the expansion of hours I don't think,but I am a little
confused by the fact that you can operate to the 10:OOpm and
yet your community meetings say that they will be held
outside of business hours,but they're within the business
hours.
TERI HOPE:When we approached this application
with some advice as to how to make sure that w~don't limit
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And I'll add on~other question at the same time.The list
that was given,I that's.not the exclusive list,that's just
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a week,or to the days that they could occur?
COMMISSIONER QUINTANA:And they're very specific.
have it limited to those that you currently have,or to two
request,and if so,what are the total number of events?
TERI HOPE:Well there'S only seven nights a week,
JASON FARWELL:Good evening.My name is·Jason
Farwell.Thanks for the opportunity to speak tonight.I
stand before you tonight representing my family as the
building's ownership group,and also to support·our longtime
tenant,Teri Hope.My £amily and I are in complete support
of Teri'~application and respectfully request that you
approve the modification of the existing conditional use
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CHAIR MICCICHE:Any other questions?Seeing none,
I'm going to open this up to the public hearing and I'll
call you back £or rebuttal.
TERI HOPE:Thank you.
CHAIR MICCICHE:Anybody wishing to speak on this
ite~should fill out one of these cards.You'll find them in
the back,and turn them in to either side and I'll call you
up as they come in.
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Yes,I would be willing to set a limit
COMMISSIONER QUINTANA:
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so there is some limitation.We have cleaning services that
come in two nights a week,so that would prohibit it.We may
have a staff training session going on after hours.We
probably wouldn't manage more than what we already have.I
would probably choose not to accept many more of those kinds
of requests.;just logistically it isn't feasible.
TERI HOPE:Yes.
COMMISSIONER QUINTANA:But my question on the
community groups is can other community groups than the ones
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As we all know,Teri is an accomplished
businesswoman in our community.Since 1982 Teri has worked
diligently to provide the town with the unique,inviting,
and the Los Gatos community.As evidenced in her
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could say one board meeting a week,one drawing group a
week,one Under 21 Club group meeting per month.
It's the community (inaudible).
TERI HOPE:I'd be comfortable with setting a
limit on that,yes,absolutely.
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artists,and community groups with a comfortable place to
meet and share an evening together.How fortunate are we to
have somebody like this in our town that's willing to open
up their business to these types of groups?
We feel the application before you is consistent
with the Town's general plan.This is a community-oriented
application,providing the Town with unique goods and
services.The Coffee Roasting Company and the proposed
concept of a retail grocery,deli,and wine service fits
nicely within and maintains the small town character of the
downtown business district.So many of our townspeople would
appreciate,support,and benefit from Teri's store.I.
believe that,'as well as evidenced by the letters of support
that you've received.
Teri has been and continues to be a fantastic
tenant.For over 20 years Teri has occupied the building,
and in that time she's cared for our property as if it is
her own.We're very thankful to her for her continued
presence in the building and we look forward to her being in
the building for years to come.
Teri has our complete support.We think this is a
great opportunity for the Town and for the Town's community
member,and once again we respectfully request the approval
of this application.Thank you.
CHAIR MICCICHE:Any questions?Thank you very
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enjoying the music that they've listened to at the past
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You a~e probably familiar with my position as I
included a 1ett~r in Ms.Hope'S application.These low-I .
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and thanks to M~.Hope's.generosity it looks like they have
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unique and frie~dly to residents of all ages.I sincerely
hope that we wi]l be able to continue those open-mie nights..
at the Coffee Roasting Company and give high schoolers
another safe an4 creative way to have fun together in the
town.
With that said,I would like you to consider the
time that we ha~e put on the events and the restrictions of
the permit.The iapplication asks for these events to last
until 10:00pm,Jnd I would like you to'consider extending
this time.With lour previous open-mic nights we've had
trouble getting 'a significant attendance until 8:00pm.Kids
just do not wan~to come out until it's dark.But once it.I
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can play their songs,and kids are always just sad that they
can't play their music enough because we have to end so
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So all I ask is that you keep in mind the number
early.4 of kids we've had,between 270 and 220,and the success of
were a songwriter.
Any questions of our speaker?Mr.Kane.
JACQUI KEMP:Oh no,that's not me.That was
written by a songwriter,yes.
But I did have a question
I thought you had a very
Hang on,there may be questions.
Right now you are probably familiar
Thank you.
COMMISSIONER TALESFORE:
COMMISSIONER TALESFORE:
JACQUI KEMP:
CHAIR MICCICHE:
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complete letter.It was well thought out and substantiated.
COMMISSIONER KANE:In your letter you said you
CHAIR MICCICHE:Any other questions?Commissioner
for you.One of the sentences says,"Over many months we
worked with a multitude of community members and downtown
business owners to find a way to allow teens to have fun as
Talesfore.
our events.Thank you.
parentheses you have,"Example:Not pushing them into a dark
corner of town to have their fun.u What does that mean?
with The Outhouse,which is currently called The Venue;they
changed their name.
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I know the first concern that comes to mind is the
Roasting Company,the windows are all double paned,and the
brick walls of the building do not let any sound out.On top
be completely unplugged after a certain time.Then kids
talked about the decibel reading,so we can comply to that.
All.the conditions of this location seem perfect
neighbors and the noise.During our six previous events we
have not had one single noise complaint.As Teri said
earlier,there are no apartments directly above the-Coffee
for music.If you are concerned with a problem with noise,
Teri and I have discussed the fact that closing
too early may defeat the purpose of these events,which is
keeping kids occupied in a fun environment until their
parents prescribed curfew,usually 11:30 or 12:00.I am
absolutely positive that ,if these events do continue until
11:00 or even 11:30,kids would stay until the very end and
then even they would agree that it is time to go directly
of that we do not use large amplifiers,and I guess you've
could at least hang.around inside,drink coffee-and chat
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10:00,you said?;But you'd like to extend that on Friday and
saturday night?
Jacqui.
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Music in the Park,and kids feel like they should be able to
feel like it's going back onto school.They don't want to go
back onto a school campus on,their weekends.They feel like
the rest of the community.So we were comparing the events
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this year it's been a complete success.They have concerts
every Friday night until 12:00 o'clock.They're open until
12:00 on weekdays,and they serve over 300 kids a day.
Earlier the vision of the Under 21 Club was kind
of formed as a result of t~at,when they were only serving
five kids a day.And other musicians and kids who like to
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CHAIR MICCICHE:It's just Friday and Saturday
JACQUI:KEMP:Terri and I talked about only having
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quitting now at 10:00 o'clock?
JACQUI KEMP:Yes.
month and it's not specific.
JACQUI KEMP:It's not specific,okay.
CHAIR MICCICHE:I would say right now it's the
COMMISSIONER TALESFORE:Do you notify the 5 most general it can be.
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we haven't notified them since.from Mr.O'Brien.
COMMISSIONER TALESFORE:Sometimes when we have JEROLD O'BRIEN:Good evening.I'm Jerold O'Brien
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COMMISSIONER TALES FORE:It just might be I support certainly this application,this concept
comments earlier this evening about missing a cheese shop.
of a deli,cheese,wine tasting and such for a number of
reason,one of which my heart supports and I heard some
and I live up in the hills above here,called the Los Gatos
service area and (inaudible)road area.
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Okay,yeah.
Can I ask a quick question?
CHAIR MICCICHE:You may do .anything you like at
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right now,is it stuck to Fridays?Because like.I said,The
Outhouse or The Venue has events many days a week,and what
if they were to.have an event on Friday,and.so.we arranged
with Teri to have an event on Wednesday instead·,""is that
allowed,if it's still only once a month?
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But we also were very much interested in selling
wine at the time.However,I'm not so sure you folks know
about this,but because our landlord was Larry and Jean
Roganni (phonetic)and they operated a wine shop,they
promised not to sell cheese if we promised not to sell wine,
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so that was the condition of our rental agreement if you
will.However we were very much involved and interested in
wine.
Now I'm in the wine business.I operate a winery
that started in 1979,Silver Mountain Vineyards,and I'm one
of those local wineries that looks forward to a place here
in Los Gatos where wines can be shown,tasted,sold;and
we're very much in support of that.And as she says,I'm
fully aware that there are some wonderful wineries,if pot·
some of the best wineries in the state,in the Santa Cruz
Mountains here.
One other point I wanted to say is that as far as
tasting,since I've been trying to sell wines for quite a
few years now,the wines that I've produced,I.realize from
a lot of experience that if the customer is not familiar
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Life Under 21 Cfub,as well as during the live music and
poetry events,and that we would also be agreeable to put a
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or something,trat will be installed between·Store A and B
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wine in order to make sure he or she wants to buy the wine.
That's why a tasting bar is extremely important to sell,to
educate the customer so that they're therefore allowed to
make their own decision and buy the wines that they
appreciate.
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have a suggestion perhaps for the
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2 Iproperty does have some credit from the parking district,
and so the parking issue isn't considered a problem.
However,the traffic will have what's described in the
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ORRY KORB:What it states is that people under 18
4 Icannot loiter past 10:00pm,They can be in transit to and
from places;they just can't loiter.
CHAIR MICCICHE:Oh,okay.But being inside the
premises would not be considered loitering,right?All
right,I'll open it up to questions.I'll start with Ms.8
report as a minor impact.It's minor to the Town,but I
understand that I will pay a traffic mitigation fee of a
little bit more than $13,000.So that's not a minor impact
to me,but I did want to point out that I understand that
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COMMISSIONER BOURGEOIS:I thought we might hear
tonight from the people from The French Cellar who had
expressed a little concern,and I see you had followed up
with them.Could you maybe summarize?Did you have a
conversation or was it just this letter?
Quintana.Any questions at this point?Commissioner Kane?
Commissioner Bourgeois.
COMMISSIONER BOURGEOIS:Did you receive any
feedback from your letter?
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neighborhood meeting with the intent of inviting them so
that we could do a presentation.I was met with some
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My apologies.I stand corrected.
ORRY KORB:10:00pm.
CHAIR MICCICHE:
TERI HOPE:Correct,or head~ng home.
ORRY KORB:Let me just clarify.It is 10:00pm
TERI HOPE:
I'll ask you.Do you know the curfew time in Los Gatos?
TERI HOPE:I understand it to be 11:00pm for the
under 18 year olds.
10:00pm.
and would agree to do that.
Also,in case anybody has any concerns about trash
and garbage,I do have a commercial trash compactor located.
immediately behind the building and we do have an active
recycling program in place.
CHAIR MICCICHE:I meant to ask Miss Kemp,but
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Would you have any issue if it
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COMMISSIONER TALESFORE:Okay.Thank you.
CHAIR MICCICHE:Any other questions?Commissioner
TERI HOPE:Yes,I did.I think in general they
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that I visited the location and had a good look at the
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CHAIR~MICCICHE:Thank you.Any other questions,'
Commissioners?Seeing none/I thank you,and I'll close the
public hearing ~nd open it to either a motion,questions of
Staff,or commepts.Commissioner Kane.
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general question,but I'd like to hear your thinking on it,
and that is how do you think what you're planning on adding
to your present business might or might not change the face
of your brand?Let's put it that way.You've been here a
long time.We'd hate to see you change.
TERI HOPE:It's not my intent to change,but to
compliment what I already do with products that are of
similar quality and w9uld be perhaps shopped for at the same
time.So you might be visiting the bakery next door for a
baguette,stop by my store for some gourmet cheese,meats,
and a bottle 'of wine,and your pound of coffee hopefully.So
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coat of paint and some polish on it would help,and that/s
I would also keep the turn of the century charm of
the store.It's funky,it's has its wood floors and brick
walls and old woodwork,and all those things would be'in
tact.I think the store is in need of a big facelift,but a
CHAIR MICCICHE:Electrical wire.
COMMI SIONER KANE:And I also had a sense that
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the amplificatipn was too lOUd,if the hours needed to be
changed.I found a great deal of flexibility I think tonight
and in the evidence before us.
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two cases that the commissioners suggested we get emails of.
Clearly I can see where this application fits in between the
two,and I'm excited under the heading of enhancement,that
we could begin more of a partnership with the wineries,
whether that's destination Los Gatos or a revisiting-this is
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2 lin time to ask Teri:One,is there enough room in the
deli/grocery portion to have a few tables for patrons who
4 IbUy the wine in the deli,and two,could those tables ~e
taken from the amount of tables that are allowed in the
18 I application that I have a l-ittle bit of concern about,
sandwich.
COMMISSIONER KANE:No.
they buy a sandwich.It seems very awkward to me.
COMMISSIONER QUINTANA:My second question is both
could be moved where it wouldn't have the possibility of
blocking movement through?
a similar concern originally and discussed this with our
with regards to the location of.the wine bar.I'm thinking
about where it's located.If there are more than three or
entrance into the shop or down the ramp into the other
portions of the shop.Is there another location where that
merely for convenience,so from their standpoint it wasn't
RANDY TSUDA:I suppose the wine bar could be
relocated and the floor plan could b~laid out again.We had
fire department and with our building official.We were
concerned about the people that might block that ramp,and
both parties indicated that that ramp,that.access point,is
not actually a legally required access point,but it's
RANDY TSUDA:I don't have the floor plan in front
of me.My recollection is that space is pretty tight as
proposed and I don't think there would be room,other than
maybe one table,in seating.
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make it now though.Do you have a problem with that,with
waiting?
ready to make a motion.
CHAIR MICCICHE:c I think I'll hold on the motion
My concern is with regard to how that works given
the fact that they then gO into the restaurant to eat,but
and just go aroundccone time if you don't mind,Mr.Kane.Or
we can do it and makce the comments after if you ,cd like to
especially since Ididn't understand thatcc wine by the glass
could only be purchased with the purchase of a deli
people in the coffeecshop can't purchase the wine unless
Staff.I'll preface it by saying one thing in this
for the Council-a revisiting of our alcohol policy to deal
with this new day that maybe dawning.
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any sort of legal problem if people did stand in that aisle COMMISSIONER RICE:Two quick questions,one for
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COMMISSIONER QUINTANA;If they stood in the aisle
way of the entrance,would that be a problem?
RANDY TSUDA:Then that would be a problem because
that is one of the designated ingress and egress points.
COMMISSIONER QUINTANA:That's one of my concerns.
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I forget what my other concern was.
CHAIR MICCICHE:We'll come back to you later.
that brought about the change in the CUP?This isn't a
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commissioner O'Donnell,any comments?
CHAIR MICCICHE:Commissioner Bourgeois?
knew a year ag9 that there was a nonconforming use,how did
it go on for a year?
RANDY TSUDA:What we indicated to her is if she,
entered 'into a ',conversation with us exploring what kinds of
uses she would !reguest,we would not go in there and require
that she be shut down.So she's had those conversations with
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comment about the sound issue we've been worried about.
Generally my feeling is the sound ordinance would be
COMMISSIONER QUINTANA;Okay.Thank you.
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21 Iglasses of wine!with a sandwich,mind you.
COMMISSIONER RICE:Okay.Second question.Maybe
18 Ithis is a trivi'al question,but I'm halfway through my
adequate,but I did think the suggestion in the sense of
have a particUlar time in mind,although it might be 9:30 or
even though they have the equipment to do it.So I think I
would just like to throw out for other people's
consideration whether at some point they.unplug.I don't
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CHAIR MICCICHE:All right.Commissioner Rice.
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RANDY TSUDA:The alcohol policy doesn't speak to
2 Ihow many glasses you can have with your meal,it simply says
you must have a meal if you're going to order alcohol.
COMMISSIONER RICE:So if two or three of us want
CHAIR MICCICHE:We're going to have a bottle
2 Ipoliceman there.
ORRY KORB:That's right.And as far as your first
question goes,again,it's a scenario we haven ,.t worked
to order a bottle of wine with ,our deli sandwiches as 5 through.I assume your poirttberng that somebody buys a
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ORRY KORB:Well,that's a very interesting
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6 sandwich,sits down,and then a little while later wants to
go up and buy that second glass of wine and essentially
they're buying a glass of wine separate·and apart from any
food,something along those lines.
ORRY KORB:I would assume,because we haven't
ensure,that individuals are acquiring wine along with a
COMMISSIONER RICE:I mean this seems silly.
Commissioner Talesfore.CHAIR MICCICHE:
COMMISSIONER RICE:I'm fine.Thank you.
food.Again,it's an interesting scenario we haven't worked
through.
COMMISSIONER TALESFORE:Thank you.This is a
question of Staff as well,and it really is probably for my
clarification,maybe everybody else knows this.If the
ownership were to transfer,and since the CUP runs with the
land,does the liquor license also run with the land?Can
you speak to that?
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1'm assuming that the idea is toORRYKORB:
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really talked through all of these scenarios,that the
establishment would open the bottle and pour the wine·and
serve it to each of the individuals who has ordered the
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For Agenda Of: Apri126, 2006
Agenda Item: 1
REPORT TO: The Planning Commission
FROM: The Development Review Committee
LOCATION: 91, 101 and 109 W. Main Street
Conditional Use Permit U-06-12
Requesting approval to modify a conditional use permit to change the
hours of operation, allow special events, delicatessen, off- site beer and
wine sales and wine bar on property zoned C-2. APN 529-01-025.
PROPERTY-OWNER Sue FarwelI _
APPLICANT: Teri Hope
DEEMED COMPLETE: March 7, 2006
FINAL DATE TO TAKE ACTION BY: September 7, 2006
FINDINGS: ■ As required by Section 29.20.190 of the Town Code for the granting
of a Conditional Use Permit
■ As required by Section IV.B of the Redevelopment Plan for the
Central Los Gatos Redevelopment Project that it meets the use set
forth in the Town's General Plan.
■ It has been determined that the project is Categorically Exempt
pursuant to Section 15301 of the State Environmental Guidelines as
adopted by the Town.
EXHIBITS: A.
Required Findings (1 page)
B.
Existing Conditions of Approval for 101 and 109 W. Main Street
C.
Recommended Conditions of Approval (2 pages)
D.
Letter of Justification, Project Description and Current/projected
Sales sheet (5 pages), received April 21, 2006
E.
Community letters of support, (5 pages), received February 2, 2006
F.
Town's Alcoholic Beverage Policy, Resolution 2001-106, (6 pages)
G.
Town's Review of Additional Restaurant Use in the Downtown area
Policy, Ordinance 2021, (1 page)
H.
Letter of opposition from neighbor (2 pages), received April 17, 2006
I'.
Letter from applicant describingneighborhood meeting held on April
19, 2006 (1 page), received April 21, 2006
J.
List and Map of existing establishments with alcohol service in C-2
zoning district (2 pages), generated by staff
K.
Rendering of modified interior space-109 W. Main Street, (2 pages),
received, February 2, 2006
L.
Interior development Plan, received February 2, 2006
,
RECOMMENDATION
SUMMARY: Forward a recommendation to Town Council ATTACHMENT 2
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2. Hours of Operation
The proposed hours of operation for the three tenant spaces are 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM seven days
a week. The wine bar will close at 9:30 PM seven days a week. The previous hours of operation
are outlined in the Background section of this report.
3. Use Modifications
Grocery,Retail Store/17elicatessen- Store A:
In 1996 a Conditional-U- se-Permit modficaton was approved-for Store A to convert a portion
of the floor area for a food service counter (Los Gatos Creperie). The food service business
operated for two years, and then returned to retail. The CUP for this space has since expired
because the approved use has not operated for more than a year.
The applicant is proposing to use a portion of Store A as a gourmet grocery store. The grocery
store will include a full service delicatessen counter in this space which will offer sandwiches
made to order, bulk meats, cheeses, and deli items (Exhibit L). "
In 1996, the Town Council amended the Town Code to require a more comprehensive review
of restaurant uses in the Downtown area. It was found that an over concentration of restaurants
-in the Downtown would displace retail uses that are vital to continued success of the Downtown
retail environment. The intent of the amendment was to discourage the displacement of retail
uses by new restaurant uses.
In the case of the subject application, the delicatessen is a restaurant use, but it compliments the
grocery retail element of the business and has not displaced a retail use.
Wine Service Bar and Alcohol Sales:
The applicant is proposing a wine service bar and off-site sale of wine. The plans, show the
location of the wine service bar area (Exhibit K and L). The wine bar will function as a wine
tasting area for a small number of patrons, sales area, and order counter for wine sold by the
glass.
No seats will be added to the wine service bar area. Patrons will have the option to sample wine
as a tasting, or purchase a glass of wine with a meal from a menu available at the wine bar.
Pursuant to Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) requirements, patrons are required to pay for the
taste, which will be limited to a one ounce servings, and prepackaged snacks will be available
at the bar for consumption.
Staff met with the applicant and discussed that the Town's Alcohol Policy requires alcoholic
beverages be served" with a lunch or dinner meal . The applicant agreed to a condition of approval
requiring patrons to order a meal with each full glass of wine. The menu will be comprised of
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4. Parkin
r
The subject property is located in the Parking Assessment District and has a credit of 39 parking
spaces. There are no on-site parking spaces. The required parking for the proposed use is one
space per 4 seats. The total required parking for the proposed use is 20 spaces. With approval
of the proposed application, there will be no change to the total parking requirement for the
subject property. Following is a breakdown of the required parking for the entire property,
including the two additional tenant spaces.
- - - -Use------
-Square
--Number--of-Seats
- -Parking -
---Parking - -
Footage
Ratio
Required
Nibus Salon-
Personal
1,225
1:235
5
Service
Blendz/Juice Bar-
1,225
6
1 space per
2
Restaurant
4 seats
L. G. Roasting
1 space per
Co.
1,225
52
13
(Stores B and C)
4 seats
,
L.G. Roasting
Co.
1,350
1:235
6
(Store A)
TOTAL PARKING
REQUIRED
26
ON SrM PARKING
PROVIDED
0
PARKING CREDrm
39
5. Traffic
Due to the change of use from retail to delicatessen, there will be a net increase of 126
Additional Daily Trips (ADT) and no additional peak hour trips. The traffic impact is considered
minor according to the Town's. Traffic Impact Policy, and a traffic study and community benefit
are not required. Payment of a Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee, however, is required as a condition
of approval.
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Apr il 26, 2006
determine if the proposed use is consistent with the General Plan, Zoning Code, Town's Alcohol
Policy, and the Town's policy on the review of new restaurants in the downtown.
D. RECOMMENDATION:
Pursuant to the Town's Alcohol Policy, this matter must be referred to Town Council with a
recommendation from the Planning Commission.
If the Planning Commission finds merit with the proposal, it should:
1. Make the required findings (Exhibit A),
2. Recommend approval of the application to Council, subject to conditions (Exhibit C).
If the Commission has concerns with the application, it can:
1. Recommend approval of the application to Council with additional and/or modified
conditions of approval, or
2. Deny the application.
Prepared by: Approved by:
Rachel B. Peled, Assistant Planner Bud N. Lortz,
Director of Community Development
BNL:RT:RP:
cc: Teri Hope, 212 Bella Vista Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Sue Farwell, 121 Laurel Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
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REQUIRED FINDINGS FOR
91, 101 'and 109 W. Main Street
Conditional Use Permit U-06-12
Requesting approval to modify a conditional use permit to change the hours of operation,
allow special events; deli,
off- site beer and wine sales and wine bar on property zoned C-2. APN 529-01-025.
PROPERTY OWNER: Sue Farwell
APPLICANT: Teri Hope
■ As required by Section 29.20.190'of the Town Code for granting a Conditional Use
The deciding body, on-the basis of the evidence submitted at the hearing, may grant a
conditional use permit when specifically authorized by the provisions of the Town Code
if it finds that: .
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(1) The proposed uses of the property are essential or desirable to the public
convenience or welfare; and
(2) The proposed uses will not impair the integrity and character of the zone; and
(3) The proposed uses would not be detrimental to public health, safety or general,
welfare; and
(4) The proposed uses of the property are in harmony with the various elements or
objectives of the General Plan and the purposes of the Town Code.
■ That the work proposed is consistent with the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Los
Gatos Redevelopment Project Area (Section IV.B).
■ As required by Section 15301 of the State Environmental Guidelines as adopted by the
Town that this project is Categorically Exempt.
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Exhibit A
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR:
109 W. Main Street
Project Application PRJ-96-134
Requesting a Conditional Use Permit to convert the retail space of the Los Gatos Roasting Company to a
restaurant (Los Gatos Creperie) on property zoned C-2 LHP.
PROPERTY OWNER: Susan Farwell
APPLICANT: Teri Hope
TO SATISFACTION OF PLANNING DIRECTOR:
(Planning Department)
1. SEATING: No seating shall be allowed in the space:
2. HOURS: The hours of operation shall be limited to: -
Monday .8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 P.M.
3. TRASH: The area in front of.and adjacent to. the restaurant shall be kept clear of trash.
4. REUSABLE UTENSILS: All meals served on-site shall be on re-usable. utensils.
5. - - TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION FEE: A Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee shall -be paid for an
additional 124 A:D.T- prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Use and Occupancy. The amount of
the fee shall be based on the-current fee schedule adopted by Council at the issuance of building
permits.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF BUILDING & ENGINEERING SERVICES:
6. PERMITS REQUIRED: A building permit application shall be required for each proposed
structure. Separate Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing permit shall. be required as necessary.
7. 'CONSTRUCTION PLANS: The Conditions of Approval shall be stated in full on the cover sheet
of construction plan submitted for building permit.
8. SIZE OF PLANS: The maximum size of construction plans submitted for building permits shall be
24 in. X 36 in.
9, TITLE 24 ENERGY COMPLIANCE: California Title 24 Energy Compliance forms shall be blue
lined on:the construction plans.
10. PLANS: The construction plans for this project shall be prepared under direct supervision of a
licensed architect- or engineer. (Business and Professionals Code Section 5538)
11. TITLE 24 ACCESSIBILITY - COMMERCIAL: On site parking facility shall comply with the latest
California Title 24 Accessibility Standards for disabled.
.12. TITLE 24 ACCESSIBILITY - COMMERCIAL: On site general path of travel shall comply with the
latest California Title 24 Accessibility Standards for disabled. Work shall include but not limit to
have accessibility to building entrances from parking facilities and sidewalks,
13. TITLE 24 ACCESSIBILITY - COMMERCIAL: The building shall be upgraded to comply with the
latest California Title 24 Accessibility Standards for disabled. Necessary work shall be first
investigated by the design architect then confirmed by the Town staff.
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Exhibit B
PLANNING-DEPARTMENT =-408/354-6872-
July . 25r
Louise.and':Jim -Farwell - ti 1 .
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1.8841 Blythewood Drive:
CA 95034:.. '
Los G:atos,
Conditi~rrtal. Use Permit Applxcatxon: t! 85 .F ,
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Requesting 'permission to. expand an • existing restaurant ' (Los Gatos .Coffee.
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pprowed' Coni.ztion'al 'Ilse' Permit..APPlicaton C1 85-8A. mkiri9 t1ie. following :findings.
as regu: red: by Section:.9.20. -0 of tfie Zenin3 Oc~ciinanoe:..:'
' 1'..'The proposed. use of: the,property is desirable to the public:.ccmveni#nce..or
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wel:•fare.because.. it,provides' a Special zed.. restaurant :dse
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Z. The proposed use .wil.l•. riot. impair. the integrity and.. char~ac-ter 'of. the zone :
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,because.:the`u. ehis-existed.,at this Iocatiorr. one - year withbut.an sf~nificant
negative impact on :the..•surroundir s .business district.: .
3. .:The proposed .us would bot :be d trianenEal ~p public fieal.thr safety or
general welfare becadse then condit~s.vf. this. permit are intended- to: reduce .
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any unforeseen .impact: on* :tire Surr- unding-,.neighborhood.
::N .4'. The'. proposed use of the propert' is An harfiony: with the various elements or
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objectives of the Genera I.Plan,'Downt~awn .Specfic..Rlan and purposes .of the
Zoning Drdiriarice..
The Commission's aPprnVal of Cond' 'tibha.l. Use Permit APFtlicata.on U-85-8A is subject
I' to the following :conditims:
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1,l The m4ximum number of seats shall,be limited to -36.
2. Hours of,.operation :
a.m. to .6:00 p.m. Monday .through Wednesday
7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.. Thursday through Saturday
9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sundays
PLANNINQ 7JEPT!•fi TME1 l 408/354Z-6872'.
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Lociie :Farwell 'and' aim Farwell.' .
1G31 Blythswood. Drive .
Los Ga? to s r 'QA •95.03U
Re' - Wjj%j A-ja3trzeet
Conditional: -•Uee 'Fermi t' 'Applicatio'n- w35-8 l _
R eqltt rig -=Perut'is5►il3ii' operate :ail' :e .I Liity.i.e~:s:vdlii'.eu'i fi aft 'rte ZClne- .
t`lWNER: ' :L66.' F.arwe7l and Jim-Fa'
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T AF'Pt T 'Teri A. 'Mope-_(Los _Gatan -•Cb#fee Roa'st'ing:-Co.)'
one 'Town cif -L s 0 oi:Pla_nnin' bmmistion ' aAk its meeting of July I041985 made. the
foI IOW-i.ri§':•fin~ ngs -:as-.equir~d..::bY'--Section S:.C~10:o.f.jtl4e Zonin9.~t~linance:fvr:the,
sir ruing f :a ConditiohiL.Use Permit.: J
1'.., Tkte . Pr-o P.osed. use _::of. • the. pr*Per , y. -is. deszrabl~± to''tt,~ p.tbl3c. cvn~3ertiehCe or..
.i : asel#;are becuse it :rtvids Peiilty: praclut tcz. the commuti~+y:
. . The Pjr. op* ed use: - wi11 . not •.2mair ...the ises3rity.-and. cb- r*c~~r of the 'zone
bec,auge - it, is lc~catecl., in :.a - commercial ' aFea with 3i~ri iar d/ or' coittp atitil a u
3.::Ttie Prtapoed Ube.cold nod :be .'detrimental to. public itlth, safQ.ty. c~r..gneral
. - u. .
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Welfare :because .the. Coll ion's...., 0. ...:thi permit ave . intend ii to. red i_.e an'y'
' ..6nforeseen imPact:.on- the:-iurrou!nc ng .nei#bb.6rhood.. -and...
: ihe' prop s d u:se ..f the :P1"oPe►' is iri:: _harmony- _ with the -v~e~icaus eleinents 'ark
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b iectives of the,General P1 aR 'an d. purp4ses 6f the.;arl cs3 :O.r'd•inaince.,.
The Cmy missi..on appro,ied 'Cundi ti'anal.-.Use :Derma t ,
p~i P:i cati66 X3--86-71.3 s tb' ft tia ..the
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following ;ondi. ns~
1» The. in?si~n~tm- umber of seats shall b► ted 'to 16.-
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. The hburs_:of: operation- sh-a11 be :l..imIted. to 7.:30 a..cr~. t-o C1. `Q..-M ~ 'Mond'ay
tl~rcus'h- aturd0 and 9030` a.m..to .8:00 p:m. on 50 0 day~:.: :
;3.. Ttra s use is honcon' forming as ' to ' p4rkin' .and If ri o±. abated i rior '.to '''ar'ch 20:
. 1.986-, .shall. become i'lle al w ittt:out further ac'tio'n' of Council. .
•Thi:~ . apt royal 4i.ll.. exp-ire one year. om the date of this approval purswant to
sec ki~an »317.160 ' oft the Zoning Ordinance . un'1~ss the. apPrOVaz7' . is used before
e np ira±ion » 'Sec tic~n r.; U.170 e.f ir►es' ~alYs~t Cons i to tk s the. use Of
an . app-r•ova7.
9r,anted under the Zoping= prdinance»
(Cont.irlUed pan,,.P- fie f
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
RE: 91,101 AND 109 W. MAIN STREET
June 1, 2006
The applicant originally proposed that alcohol be served until 11:00 PM. After meeting with
staff, the applicant agreed to reduce the hours of the wine bar to 9:30 PM, require patrons to
order a meal- with a wine order, and restrict alcohol service during special events. With
modifications, staff believes that the request for wine service complies with the Town's Alcohol
Policy (Exhibit F of Attachment 2).
3. Special Events:
The applicant is proposing four types of special events. The following table explains the types
------:--of -proposed special events - - - -
Special Event
Event Type
A maximum of 12 events per year. Amplified
music and. open microphone. Alcohol not
permitted during hours of scheduled youth
group events. Adult supervision provided for
Events for Individuals Under 21 of Age
each Under 21 Club event. Amplified music
shall not go past 9:30 PM Sunday through
Thursday. Amplified music shall not go past
10 PM Friday and Saturdays. Under 21 Club
shall not go past 11 PM.
A maximum of 10 events per year. One event
per month scheduled on a weekend evening.
Poetry/Music Weekend Evening Events
Poetry and amplified music. Alcohol service
not permitted during hours of weekend events.
Music shall end at 9:30 PM.
Weekly community meetings (including the
Los Gatos Art Association Board, Co-op nude
Community Meetings
figure drawing group, and wine appreciation
lecture group) held within non-business hours.
Music, alcohol, and food service not permitted.
Events will not go past 10 PM.
Two Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company
Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company
events per year, by invitation only. Amplified
Annual Events
music and alcohol permitted. Music shall end
at 9:30 PM.
To address staff's concerns about the stand alone wine bar in relation to the operation of the
--1 overall business, the applicant has agreed to install a securable barrier between Store A and
Store B that can be locked during scheduled special events.
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
RE: 91,101 AND 109 W. MAIN STREET
I June 1, 2006
L.P.5.1 - Maintain a variety of commercial uses (a strong downtown commercial area
combined with Los Gatos Blvd and strong neighborhood commercial centers) to meet
the shopping needs of residents and to preserve the small-town atmosphere.
L.P.5.2 - Encourage a mix of retail, office and professional uses in commercial areas, except
in the Central Business District where retail should be emphasized.
L.P.5.5 - Encourage the development and retention of locally-owned stores and shops.
L.G.6.2 - Preserve downtown Los Gatos as the historic center of the Town with goods and
services for local residents while maintaining the existing Town identity, environment
and commercial viability.
PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION
On April 26, 2006 the Planning Commission heard public testimony and discussed the issues
regarding the proposed project. Ms. Jacqui Kemp, representing the Under 21 Club, requested
that the Commission consider extending the hours of operation for the Under 21 Club. The
Commission discussed the issue and revised the recommended conditions of approval to allow
the Under 21 Club to play amplified music until 9:30 PM on week nights and 10:00 PM on
weekdays and operate until 1.1:00 PM.
Commissioner Quintana voiced concern with portions of the application. She asked the Council
to consider separating the Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company and the food service/wine sales
operation into two businesses to provide a clear separation between the two services. The
applicant will be present at the Town Council hearing to answer any questions regarding the
proposed operation.
Commissioner Quintana also requested that the Council give the Planning Commission direction
on how to consider new limited menu restaurants that propose wine tasting and sale of wine by
the glass. This is a policy issue that the Council may or may not want staff to pursue. If Council
decides to pursue this issue, staff will bring this issue back to Council as a separate report so that
Council can provide direction. It will be prioritized in relation to council interest and other
workload items.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the project with a 6 to 1 vote, with
Commissioner Quintana dissenting.
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR:
91,101 and 109 W. Main Street
Conditional Use Permit U-06-12
Requesting approval to modify a conditional use permit to change the hours of operation,
allow special events, deli, off- site beer and wine sales and wine bar on property zoned C-2.
APN 529-01-025.
PROPERTY OWNER: Sue Farwell
APPLICANT: Teri Hope
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR:
(Planning Section)
-
1. APPROVAL: This application shall be completed in accordance with all of the conditions of
approval listed below and in substantial compliance with the plans approved and noted as
Exhibit in the report to the Planning Commission. Any changes or modifications made to the
approved plans shall be approved by the Director of Community Development or the Planning
Commission, depending on the scope of the changes.
2. LAPSE FOR DISCONTINUANCE: If the activity for which the Conditional Use Permit has
been granted is discontinued for a period of one (1) year the approval lapses.
3. USE: The approved use is a restaurant, delicatessen, wine bar. The use shall be consistent with
the description contained in the letter from Teri Hope dated March 15, 2006.
4. NUMBER OF SEATS: The maximum number of seats. for the restaurant shall not exceed 52
seats. No seats will be allowed outside of restaurant.
5. HOURS OF OPERATION: Maximum hours of operation for the restaurant shall be 6:00 a.m..
to 10:00 p.m. seven days a week.
6. ALCOHOL SERVICE: The service of wine by the glass for the restaurant is permitted only with
meals. A meal is defined as a combination of food items selected from a menu (breakfast,
brunch, lunch, or dinner). Appetizers such as popcorn-, nachos, pretzels, potato skins, relish
trays, etc. (hot or cold) are not meals.
7. WINE TASTING: Wine tasting is permitted at the wine bar located at the front of store `A' as
shown on Exhibit J of the report to Planning Commission. No seats are permitted at the wine
bar. The maximum sample size for the wine tasting shall not exceed one ounce. Packaged
snacks may be served as part of the wine tasting.
8. SECURABLE BARRIER. The applicant must install a securable barrier between Store `A' and
Store `B' as show on Exhibit J to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. The
barrier must be secured during all special events that do not permit the service of alcohol.
9. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: No live entertainment shall be provided during the service of
alcohol.
10. SPECIAL EVENTS.
Special Event
Event Type
A maximum of 12 events per year. Amplified
Under 21 Club Events
music and open microphone. Alcohol not
(Alive and Loving Life)'
permitted during hours of scheduled youth
group events. Adult supervision provided for
each Under 21 Club event.
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Exhibit C
RECEIVED
April 21, 2006
To: Town of Los Gatos Planning Commissioners
APR 2 1 2006
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING DIVISION
Re: Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company
101 W. Main - CUP: U-85-8A (7/23/86 - w/seating max. 36)
91 W. Main - CUP: (1986 - w/seating believed to be max. 16)
109 W. Main - CUP: PR-T-96-134 (1996 - Creperie w/o seating)
- CUP Modification Application Letter of Justification -
Teri Hope has been operating her business, Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company, on
West Main Street in downtown Los Gatos since 1982. The business occupies three--
common-wall spaces in one building in the Historic Downtown District of Los Gatos.
Internal doorways and wheelchair ramps allow customer foot traffic to flow between
rooms within the building.
The primary justification for this request for CUP modification is based on economic
viability. Due to substantial rising rents, increased property taxes passed on to the tenant
via the triple-net lease, and other escalating overheads there is an immediate need to
evolve the business by expanding the product line in an effort to remain viable in a highly
competitive market.
The proposal includes expanding the existing specialty coffee product-line with new
offerings that fill a niche not adequately served in the downtown area. A modified CUP
is requested to allow for the operation of a specialty delicatessen and grocery store
concept featuring gourmet cheeses, cured meats, hams, pates, and savory items
complimented by a selection of locally produced wines. The Los Gatos Creperie formerly
occupied the general area designated for these new products.
The request includes the off -site sales of locally produced boutique wines by the
bottle and a wine tasting area to allow for "measured-pour" wine sampling as well as
"measured-pour" wines by the glass to be served along with meals inside the
establishment. This request does not call for adding any seating in any of the spaces, but
will rely solely on the existing seating allowance in the 101 & 91 West Main spaces.
Note Regarding Seating: - In July 1986, Los Gatos Coffee Roasting was granted a
CUP with a maximum allowance of 36 seats in the 101 West Main "espresso bar space"
(currently the use includes 4 stools, 24 chairs and 1 bench which seats 3 = 31 seats
currently provided). Later that same year, an additional CUP was granted for the
adjoining space, 91 West Main "cafe & coffee roaster space" with an allowance believed
to be a maximum of 16 seats, (currently 12 chairs and one bench which seats 3 = 15 seats
currently provided). In 1996, a third CUP was approved allow a Creperie to be operated
in the 109 West Main adjoining space with no allowance seating. Similarly, the current
application requests no new seating.
Cont.
Exhibit D
CUP Modification Application - Revised April 21, 2006
Re: Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company
101 W. Main - CUP: Ti-85-8A.(7/23/86 - w/seating max. 36)
91 W. Main CUP: (1986 - w/seating believed to be max. 16)
109 W. Main - CUP: PRJ-96-134 (1996 - Creperie w/o seating)
Note: This application does not request any seating in the 109 W. Main space or any
additional seating in the adjoining spaces. Applicant will rely on the existing 52 seats
available in the adjoining spaces.
Description of Proposed Project:
1. Standardize the CUPs for the three common-wall spaces housing
---Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company.---------
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• 91 West Main, 101 West Main, and 109 West Main Street
2. Standardize maximum operating hours for three adjoining spaces
• Seven days a week maximum operating hours - 6.00 AM to 10: 00 PM
3. Allow coffeehouse special event functions as listed below:
• Annual Coffee Company's Anniversary party & Holiday open House event
Includes live acoustic music. Events from 6:30 PMto 9:30 PM. Max 2 annually,
• Poetry & live acoustic music - Low volume amplification - maximum 10 annually.
Hours of music and poetry reading 6:30 PMto 9:30 PM
• Los Gatos Art Association Board Meetings: The LGAA board of directors meet
in the cafe space, after business hours, from 7: 00 PM to 9: 00 PM. and
complementary coffee is provided. The board generally meets once a month
except in December when they take a recess.
• Co-op figure drawing group - A private non-profit co-op group of up to a
maximum of 10 semi-professional and professional artists, meeting Monday
nights, after business hours, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Professional model hired
from the Bay Area Models Guild posing nude and/or simi-nude. Windows &
doors are fully draped with canvas screening for privacy & doors are locked
during sessions for security. Group has been meeting for more than six years.
Under 21 Club functions with live acoustic music and open mic, meetin)- once a
month from 7:00 PM to 10 P.M, music and open mic to finish by 9:30 PM.
Event has constant adult supervision. Store will be closed to the public during the
U21 club functions. Maximum 12 annually.
Note: The gourmet grocery space 109, which plans to display and store bottled
wines, will be strictly off limits during U21 events and will be segregated by
means of a locking security gate and electronic security system.
j Cont.
RECEIVED
VAR Y 5 2006
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
Current Sales Ratios PLANNING DIVIS90N
■ 52% Espresso & Coffee Beverages
iD 34% Retail Grocery: Coffee Beans,
Bulk Teas, Juices & Soft Drinks
0 3% Retail: Merchandise (cups,
- -grinders- &-coffeema kers)
®11 % Prepared Foods: Pastries, Ice
Cream, Soup & Sandwiches
Projected Sales Ratios
■ 34% Espresso & Coffee Beverages
042% Retail Grocery: Coffee Beans, Bulk Teas, Juices & Soft
Drinks, Artisanal Cheeses & Charcuterie, Specialty Grocery
■ 6% Retail: Wines (regional vintners, bottles and/or cases)
777!P El 3% Retail: Merchandise (cups, grinders & coffeemakers)
®15% Prepared Foods: Pastries, Ice Cream, Soup &
Sandwiches, Deli items (salads, cheese plates & savory items)
9 < 1 % Wines by the glass (local wines served by the glass)
January 26, 2006
Gary Ball -
135 Vista del Monte
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Los Gatos Town Planners
Bud Lortz, Planning Director
-1-1-0-East Main Street - - _ - - -
Los Gatos, CA 95031
Dear Los Gatos Town Planners,
This letter is written to enthusiastically support and encourage the approval of Los Gatos
Coffee Roasting Company's application. Since the closing of Oakville Grocery, there
has been a gap in the offerings of downtown Los Gatos. Oakville not only filled a.
community need, by providing a wide range of gourmet specialty items 'such as fine
wines, cheeses and cold cured meats, but more importantly had a wonderfully
knowledgeable staff who took pleasure in educating and assisting its clientele in making
their highly personal food choices. To this day I miss the relationship I developed with
Oakville's wine master along with the convenience and "feeling of loyalty" in being able
to shop in downtown Los Gatos. The prospect of Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company,
having a deli and specialty store in it truly excites me as it fills this void.
As a Los Gatos resident who takes great pride in his town, I hope that you will approve
Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company's application. A deli and specialty food shop will
be a wonderful addition to downtown Los Gatos' offerings and will compliment the
surrounding businesses.
Sincerely,
Exhibit E
January 27, 2006
Dear Planning Commission,
I am writing in support of Teri Hope's application for revisions to the Los Gatos Coffee
Roasting Company Conditional Use Permit. I am the current teen leader of the Under 21
Club, a youth-run group in Los Gatos dedicated to sponsoring events that showcase
diverse teen talent while providing safe social alternatives. The Los Gatos community has
expressed a sincere interest in supporting its youth and events like those we sponsor. The
Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company is an ideal location for such events if a few
adjustments could be made in the venue's. conditional use permit.
What We're About
The Under 21 Club grew out of the community project Alive ...and Loving Life (ALL)
- - -after-L-os-Gatos-High-School-student Eric Quesada-was-killed-November 26, 2002-in an
alcohol related car accident. Our group is committed to the A.L.L. Vision:
'A safe community committed to sharing responsibility for each other
while supporting youth to be healthy, capable and confident in life."
To prevent another tragedy like this, the Under 21 Club formed to help young people
have fun in a safe and constructive way. Over many months we worked with a multitude
of community members, local officials and downtown business owners to find a way to
allow teens to have fun as responsible members of the community (i.e. not pushing them
into a dark corner of town to have their fun). Partnership between teens, adults, the Town
and local businesses is at the core of our effort. What we developed was a plan for
events, which fostered a variety of passions and interests. With five successful events
under our belt, we have seen the growing enthusiasm throughout the young community,
and we would like to continue; however, the restrictions of the Conditional Use Permits
have halted our events for eight months. We are eager resume this effort, providing a
unique opportunity for the young community, and so we write with our requests for the
Coffee Roasting Company's revised permit.
What We Would Like To Do
General Framework:
■ What: acoustic or softly amplified "Open Mic Nights"; performances will run on
a schedule with'time restrictions and a sign-up sheet
Where: All three rooms of the Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company.
■ When: Weekend nights (most likely Friday) during the school year and week
nights during summer-, until 1 lpm or midnight; once or twice a month; year-round
■ Who: for students under the age of 21.
Details:
The events will have adult supervision and we will work with the LG Police
Department to ensure that the events run safely. There will always be at least 2 to 3
Coffee Roasting Company employees present. Absolutely no alcohol will be
tolerated in the venue or involved with the events. We will serve small dinner food,
snacks, soda, and coffee drinks prepared by Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company
employees.
l
January 27, 2006
Dear Los Gatos Planning Commission,
Words cannot describe the amazing feeling of being able to share my music in an
intimate setting among my peers and my community. As a native Los Gatan and a
representative of the teenage population, I cannot stress enough the lack of activities and
events for teens to participate in, especially ones that are music related. Only a handful of
the musicians at the high school "are actually provided with opportunities to share their
music with their peers. The events held by the Under 21 Club at the Los Gatos Coffee
Roasting Company are a much-needed creative outlet for the countless artists who have
nowhere to perform.
Attending the first Open Mic Night inspired me to start creating my own music.
For over a year and a half, my friend Barbara Nerness and I have been writing songs. and
- - - - - performing-them-within-the -confines -of-my-garage.-Being . essentially too--small- for the- - - - - - more popular local venues, such as the Catalyst and San "Jose Skate, and with school
concerts such as Unplugged only being held once a year, the Under 21 Club events were
our ideal and only venue. It's extraordinary to be performing only five feet away from an
audience filled with your friends, classmates, and members of your community. It was
j wonderful. being able to share something so personal with my peers. Had these events
never been held, I probably never would have started writing music or found this outlet of
expression.
It was so upsetting to find out that we couldn't have any more of these shows at
the Coffee Roasting Company because of the permit restrictions. While trying to continue
the Open Mic Nights at the Venue was a noble effort, the atmosphere just wasn't the
same. There were no kids enjoying the free beverages, and, most importantly, it felt like '
we were being shoved into a corner, out of sight and out of hearing. One of the best
things about the Coffee Roasting Company was that we were in the middle of town,
where we could feel a part of the community. Furthermore, passersby could actually
observe a bunch of teenagers enjoying themselves in a non-alcoholic, non-disruptive
environment, which I think sends out a very important and positive message.
If you're still not sure whether or not to grant the Coffee Roasting Company a
conditional use permit,. I hope you'll consider these few points. The permit would allow
an outlet for the creativity of the town's youth, whether a person is a practicing musician
or someone -who simply feels like jumping on the mic for. some free-form poetry. The
Open Mic Nights also provide a positive atmosphere. for kids searching for entertainment
apart from drugs and alcohol. Finally, it helps to make teens feel welcomed in the
community, something that the Alive and Loving Life Program and the Under 21 Club
have been striving to obtain for nearly 3 years. To restrict the Roasting Company's
application would risk stifling the creativity and jeopardize the trust of some of the most
important people in Los Gatos-it's youth.
Marissa Lyman
Singer/Songwriter;
El Gato Editor-in-Chief
Los Gatos High School Senior
17-year Los Gatos Resident
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RESOLUTION 2001-106
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN. OF LOS GATOS
AMENDING THE TOWN'S ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE POLICY -
I~- - - - - - - - -)NHFREAS; the sale of alcoholic beverages, if not regulated, can j eopardize public safety,-'
result in an increase of calls for police services and compromise the quality of life for Town
residents; and
WHEREAS, The Town Council wants. to balance the regulation of alcoholic beverage,.
service and piotection of residential-neighborhoods with the goal of maintaining a vibrant and:
successful.Downtown and commercial areas throughout Los Gatcs;*and
~i WPI£REAS, the Town Council'held,a-study session on July 2, 2001 to discuss issues.
relating to service of alcoholic beverages; and
YMEREAS, the-Town Council has indicated a desire to review all applications for new
alcohol service or change in existing service, and .d need to amend the existing Alcohol Policy, .
THEREFORE BE.I.T;RESOLVED:'Ahe Town Council.of the TOWN OF LOS GATOS
does hereby adopt the amended Alcoholic Beverage Policy attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Exhib it F
POLICY REGULATING THE CONSUMPTION AND
SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
L Purpose
The consumption or service of alcoholic beverages, if not regulated, can jeopardize public'
safety; result in an increase of calls for police services and compromise the quality of life for.
Town residents. This policy provides parameters for alcoholic beverage service, particularly.
addressing late night service when alcohol related incidents are most likely to occur and when'.
the disturbances to Town residents is least-tolerable.
without meals, past 10 PM is a discretionary
.
The service of alcoholic beverages, with or"
privilege to be determined on a case by case basis. The following prov ions are intended to_ _ -
batance the protection ofresidential neighborhoods in close proximity to commercial districts'"
and still maintainthe viability of our commercial centers in which restaurants have an essential
role. Hours of operation may be regulated based on an establishment's proximity to
residential neighborhoods or schools, the concentration of establishments in an area serving
alcoholic beverages or for other reasons. that may arise at the public hearing.
The deciding-body may approve a conditional use permit to serve alcoholic'beverages based
on the merits of the application and subject to the following requirements:
II. 'General policy
J. The Town shall continue to strorigiy discourage new applications for stand alone bars
or restaurants with separate bars:
2. The Town shall continue to discourage applications for entertainment establishments
serving alcoholic. beverages.
3.-. Entertainment in association with ari eating or drinking establishment may be allowed
if standards and a permit process are adopted.
4. Alcoholicbeverage servicefor new conditional usepermit applications orapplications
for. modification of a conditional use permit shall not be allowed:
A_ After 11 PM Sunday through Thursday, except for holidays and evenings
before holidays.
B. After 1 AM Friday, Saturday, holidays or evenings before holidays,
An existing establishment with a conditional use permit in good standing allowed to serve
alcoholic beverages past the hours stated above may continue to operate under their existing
hours of operation.
Town of Los Gatos
Alcoholic Beverage Policy
AV
Page 3 of 4
IIL Specific Policy
1. -Restaurants: •
Alcoholic beverages may only be served with meals.
2. - Restaurants With Separate Bars:-.
Alcoholic beverage service is. permitted in the dining area only in conjunction with"
meal service. Meal service shall be available until closing or i I PM Sunday thraugii
Thursday and until 12 midnight Friday, Saturday, holidays and evenings before
holidays, whichever is earlier, if late night bar service is available. Specific hour9 of
operation for each establishment are determined upon issuance of a conditional use
permit.
IV. Review Process
l Proposals for new bars or restaurants with bars and all'requests for new alcohbi
service or a change to existing service shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission'.
The Commission will make a recommendation to the Town Council and the Council
shall have final review authority,. -
2, . Changes in ownership for-businesses involving service of alcoholic beverages shall be
reviewed by the Community De~telopment Department. The following process will
be followed:
a. The Director of Community Development shall contact the new business
owner to make them aware of the conditions of approval attached to the Use,
Permit for the location.
b. One year following issuance of a business: license., surrounding/ impacted
property owners shall be notified and any comments regarding the operation
of the business shall be solicited.
C. If the Director of Community Development becomes aware of any alcohol
related impacts on the surrounding neighborhood, the-Director shall review,
the operation of the business to determine whether there is a violation of the
use permit.
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ORDINANCE 2021
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AMENDING CHAPTER 29 TO PROVIDE A MORE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF
ADDITIONAL F,ESTAUPANT USE IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA
THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.. .
The C-2 (Central Rosiness District CornM'=;ial) zone-o' the Town of Los Gatos contains a
_ mix of retail, -restaurant, and associated uses that sustains the economic vitality and historic
atmosphere of the area, and is- an essential part of the community. However, too many restaurants
concentrated in this one area-would displace retail uses that are vital to continued success and-to
having businesses that attract Town residents throughout the day. This ordinance is intended to
discourage the displacement of retail uses by restaurant uses by requiring the Planning Commission to
conduct a careful review of all applications for new restaurant uses in the C-2 zone through the public
hearing process.... • , .
SECTION II -
Section 29.10.020 is amended to read as follows:
Bar means a drinking place where alcoholic beverages and snacks are served; possibly with
entertainment such-as music, television screens, video games or pool tables.
Restaurant, fast food means a restaurant with a large carry-out clientele, long hours of service,
some open for breakfast but all open for lunch and dinner, and high turnover rates for eat-in
customers..
Restaurant, high turnover (sit-down) means a restaurant with turnover rates generally of less
than one hour, is usually moderately priced and frequently belong to a restaurant chain, generally
scree breakfast, lunch and dinner, and are sometimes open 24 hours a day.
Restaurant, quality means a restaurant of high quality and with turnover rates usually of at
Exhibit G
Rachel Peled. - Fwd: Request to Modify CUP for 91, 1.01 and
109 W. Main Street
From: Marilyn Cosden
To: Bud Lortz; Rachel Peled; Randal Tsuda
Date: 04/17/2006 8:48 AM
Subject: Fwd: Request to Modify CUP for 91, 101 and 109 W. Main Street
F"T
1 I1
Marilyn D. Cosden
Administrative Secretary
Community Development Department
Town of Los Gatos
408/354-6874
Email: mcosden(a)losgatosca.gov
<srobbi ns-druia n@inetmail.att. net> 4/15/2006 11:54 AM
TO: Los Gatos Town Planning Department and Planning Commission
CC: Los Gatos Town Council
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FROM: Sallie Robbins-Druian & Jay Druian
Owners
The French Cellar
32 East Main Street
RE: Request to Modify CUP for 91, 101 and 109 W. Main Street by applicant Teri Hope
Dear Planning Department, Planning Commissioners and Town Council Members,
There are no two people in our community who admire and respect Teri Hope more than Jay and
myself. Throughout the years we have mutually supported each other in matters of business, we have
donated to her causes, and raised our positive voices for her special Town of Los Gatos projects. Her
contributions of time and creativity to the community are countless, and her success as a businesswoman is
obvious. We consider her a friend and she knows we will support her when we can. So it is with great
difficulty, that we must voice our concerns regarding this modification. Both as members of the community and
as business owners.
As owners of The French Cellar, we are not comfortable with her requests as stated. Her request for a Wine Bar
and extended hours trouble us. In 2004, we applied for a modification of our CUP for approval to hold private
events, our wine appreciation classes and a tasting bar. It was made extremely clear by the Planning
Department, that the Town would not approve a Wine Bar per se, only a Wine Tasting Bar. And that hours of
operation in a mixed-use neighborhood must end at 9:30 PM. Let me clarify that our normal hours of operation
do not extend past 6 PM, except for our wine appreciation classes every other week, and occasional private
parties. It is obvious that the impact of a Wine Bar versus a Wine Tasting Bar is significant in areas that have
apartment rental units above such businesses. We see the addition of a full-time day and evening Wine Bar or
a Wine Tasting Bar at this location, adversely impacting the surrounding neighborhood, notwithstanding obvious
file://C:\Documents and Settings\User\Local Settings\Temp\GW}00001.HTM Exhibit H
Notes from Los Gatos Coffee Roasting - Neighborhood meeting 4/19/06 6:30 - 8PM
Invitations. were mailed on April 10, 2006 to 70 addresses, including residents, property owners
and business owners surrounding Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company. The majority of
{ addresses were obtained from the Town's planning department and included properties in the
immediate vicinity of Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company.
Guests totaled 48 individuals including; a resident Regina Love from 135 W. Main Montebello
Terrace apartments (above Le Boulanger), neighboring business manager Marie Tallman of The
Opera House, and Shannon McDonough, owner of Blendz at 81 West Main, all were present
through the course of the meeting. Chief of Police Scott Seaman stopped in briefly at the
beginning of the gathering but did not stay long.
Guests were treated to a sampling of products including; gourmet cheeses cured meats, olives
and crackers along with a tasting of locally produced wines from Silver Mountain Winery.
Teri Hope_addressed_the_group at_ 7:1.5 _PM. Teri gave. an_ overview of her business- history- and - - - - - - -
future vision, and outlined the specifics of the CUP application.
Teri introduced Jacqui Kemp, a high school senior and coordinator of the Under 21 Club. Jacqui
briefly explained the history of the club and its mission. Jacqui announced that there would be a
"test" event held on Friday,Apri121st from 7 to 10 PM to allow neighbors to become familiar
with the activity and observe the function and provide feedback should they have any concerns.
Teri introduced Faun Skyles, a food and wine professional, who will be the wine and cheese
buyer for the proposed project. Faun spoke briefly about her culinary career and the products she
envisioned being carried.
Teri introduced Mary Lindsey, of the Santa Cruz Mountain Viticulture association. Mary talked
about the association and her relationship with the local wine community. Mary summarized her
talk by saying that the association was enthusiastic about Teri's project and believed it to be of
value to local growers, vintners and the Los Gatos community.
.Teri opened up the meeting to questions from the audience that included:
Q. How late will live music be played? RECEIVED
A. Live music will end by 9:30 PM APR 2 1 206
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
Q. What alcohol beverages are planned to be sold and/or served? PLANNING DIVISION
A. Only wine will be sold. No beer or other liquors will be sold or served.
Q. What kind of music & entertainment will happen at the Under 21 events?
A. Acoustic music and open mic poetry.
Q. How will alcohol be kept from the Under 21 event attendees?
A. The retail wine sales area will be segregated by gate and security system installed to
prohibit access. Adult supervision will be present at all times and the surrounding area
will be patrolled to prohibit congregating in the parking lot or back alley.
Teri closed the discussion and circulated 41 handout packets, which included contact information
for her self, the Planning Commission and the Town Council as well as the dates of the
upcoming public hearing. Guests were treated to coffee, chocolate fondue, biscotti and lemon
bars. Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM
Exhibit I
C-2 Establishments with Alcohol Service
I~
No.
Dir
Street'
Suite
APN
Name of Business
1
208
Bachman Ave
51014050
C.B. Hanne an's
2
42
Elm Street
52903035
Caf6 Rouge
3
165
Los Gatos-Saratoga Ave
52904083
Baker's Square
4
235
Los Gatos-Saratoga Ave
51014074
Diner of Los Gatos
5
25
E
Main Street
52928036
I Gatti
6
29
E
Main Street
52928036
2wen -9ine East-Main Cafe
13
160
W
Main Street
52903020
Valeriano's Italian Restaurant
14
6
N
Santa Cruz Ave
52803047
Andale
15
8
N
Santa Cruz Ave
52803046
Carry Nation's
16
9
N
Santa Cruz Ave
.51044077
Pizza M Heart
18
19
N
Santa Cruz Ave
51044068
Great Bear Coffee
20
20
S
Santa Cruz Ave
204
51045075
Jasmine Restaurant
22
20 _
S _
Santa Cruz Ave
218
51045075
Willow Street Pizza
23
21
N
Santa Cruz Ave
51044036
Andale
25
47
N
Santa Cruz Ave
51044030
Gille 's Coffee Shop
26
51
N
Santa Cruz Ave
51044030
Gardino's Ristorante Italino
27
57
N
Santa Cruz Ave
51044030
Round Table Pizza
29'
115
N
Santa Cruz Ave
51017065
Chart House Restaurant
30
130
N
Santa Cruz Ave
52903044
Los Gatos Brewing Company
133
N
Santa Cruz Ave
51017062
Tandoori Oven
32
135
N
Santa Cruz Ave
51017062.
Kamakura Restaurant
33
137
N
Santa Cruz Ave
51017061
The Green Papaya
34
140
S
Santa Cruz Ave
51045065
Toll House
35
151
N
Santa Cruz Ave
51017060
Maki Yaki
36
206
N
Santa Cruz Ave
52904089
Forbes Mill Steakhouse
39
316
N
Santa Cruz Ave
52904090
Pedro's
40
330
N
Santa Cruz Ave
52904040
Transilvania Romanian Restaurant
41
336
N
Santa Cruz Ave
52904041
Sushi Yokohama
43
340
N
Santa Cruz Ave
52904042
Los Gatos Cafe
44
354
N
Santa Cruz Ave
52904091..
Los Gatos Double D's Sports Grille
45
31
University Ave
52902044
Steamer's Grillhouse
46
50
University Ave
52902044
California Cafe Bar & Grill
47
50
University Ave
23
52902044
Wine Cellar Restaurant
48
320
Village Lane
52904048
Manresa Restaurant
49
368
Village Lane
52904053
Caf6 Marcella Wine Bar & Restaurant
Total: 49
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Exhibit L
Date: April 26, 2006
For Agenda Of April 26, 2006
Agenda Item: 1
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REPORT TO:
FROM:
LOCATION:
EXHIBITS:
REMARKS:
The Planning Commission
The Director of Community Development
91, 101 and 109 W. Main Street
Conditional Use Permit U-06-12
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hours of operation, allow special events, deli, off site beer and wine
sales and wine bar on property zoned C-2 APN 529-01-025.
PROPERTY OWNER: Sue Farwell
APPLICANT: Teri Hope
A-L. Previously Submitted
M. Revised Recommended Conditions of Approvals (2 pages)
N., E-mail letter from applicant to neighboring business owner,
(3 pages), received, April 24, 2006.
0. Seven letters from neighbors in support of the proposed project
(9 pages), received April 21, 2006 and April 26, 2006.
Attached are revised recommended Conditions of Approval with corrections and modifications to'
Conditions 1,3,4,5,6,7 (Exhibit M). The applicant submitted a follow-up'' letter to a letter of
opposition from a neighboring business owner that was included in the staff report (Exhibit N).
Attached are letters in support of the proposed project (Exhibit 0).
Prepared by: Approved by:
Rachel B. Peled, Assistant Planner Bud N. Lortz,
Director of Community Development
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10. SPECIAL EVENTS.
Special Event
Event Type
A maximum of 12 events per year. Amplified
Under 21 Club Events
music and open microphone. Alcohol not
(Alive and Loving Life)
permitted during hours of scheduled youth
group events. Adult supervision provided for
each Under 21 Club event. Music shall end at
9:30 PM.
A maximum of 10 events per year. One event
Poetry/Music Weekend Evening Events
per month scheduled on a weekend evening.
Poetry and amplified music. Alcohol service
not permitted during hours of weekend events.
Music shall end at 9:30 PM.
Weekly community meetings (including the
Los Gatos Art Association Board, co-op nude
Community Meetings
figure drawing group, and wine appreciation
lecture group) held within non-business hours.
Music, alcohol, and food service not permitted.
Events will not go past 10 PM.
Two Los Gatos Roasting Company events per
Los Gatos Roasting Company Annual Events
year, by invitation only. Amplified music. and
alcohol permitted. Music shall end at 9:30 PM.
11. WINDOW CURTAINS. Opaque window curtains must be placed in all storefront windows
during nude figure drawing classes.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF BUILDING & ENGINEERING:
12. TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION FEE. A traffic mitigation fee shall be paid for an additional
126 ADT prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Use and Occupancy. $13,008.96 shall be paid
within 30-days of Town Council approval of the CUP.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE:
13. UNIFORMED SECURITY: Uniformed privately provided security guards may be required in
or around the premises by the Chief of Police if alcohol related problems recur that are not
resolved- by the licensed owner.
14. CONSULTATION AND TRAINING: At the discretion ofthe Chief of Police, periodic meetings
will be conducted with representatives from the Police Department for on-going employee
training on alcoholic beverage service to the general public.
15. TRAINING MANUAL: The restaurant operator shall use an employee training manual that
addresses alcoholic beverage service consistent with the standards of the California Restaurant
Association.
16. DESIGNATED DRIVER PROGRAM: The restaurant operator shall actively promote a
designated driver program such as complimentary non-alcoholic beverages for designated
drivers.
17. POSTING OF TAXICAB TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Taxicab telephone numbers shall be
posted in a visible location.
application which describes all of the elements I wish to include in my
specialty grocery market concept. My vision is to' establish a specialty
grocery market in my store which will feature artisan cheeses, pates,
prosciutto, olives, olive oils, tapenades and charcuterie. I also wish to
sell a line of local boutique wines by the bottle and I would like to do
sampling to help sell the wine. However, I am not proposing a "wine
bar" per se, but rather a gourmet grocery store that includes wine in its
product line and wine sampling. The business model is most comparable
to an Oakville Grocery or AG Farrari type operation on a smaller scale.
I think I understand, from our recent conversations and your letter
addressed to the Town, that the wine sampling aspect of my application
is your primary concern. I also understand that you did not get the full
approval you were hoping for in your 2004 application for a
modification of your CUP. I'm sure you must have been
very disappointed that you did not receive the full measure of your
request. I sympathize with you and I know others do as well.
I want to assure you that I have worked with the Town staff over the
past weeks to understand the local requirements and restrictions
regarding the wine license aspects of my application. I am partnering
with a person who has 'a great deal of experience in the business *so I do
have the support of a seasoned professional. I have met with
neighborhood residents to get feedback about my proposal. Asa result I
am setting a 9:30 pm limit on any wine service. I will not be having live
music or entertainment during hours of wine service to avoid a bar-like
atmosphere. I do have a commercial trash compactor and a recycling
program in place. We will be paying a substantial Traffic Mitigation fee
to the town even though the planning dept determined that the traffic
impact generated is considered minor.
I do believe that the community will welcome the return of a quality
cheese & gourmet grocery operation in the heart of the downtown and
that it will serve the customers who already frequent my store, the
farmers market and three bakeries near my shop, will find it a welcome
addition.
I do wish I had your blessings, but if I do not, I will respect your opinion
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This letter is written_in support of Teri Hope andher. Los. Gatos Coffee Roasting
_ Company's Conditional Use: Permit Modification Application. She'is applying for a
gourmet grocery and delicatessen with on-site tasting and sampling'by-measured pour.
First let us address the applicant herself.. Teri. Hope. has become a business. icon in Los
Gatos. Her.:Los Gatos Roasting Co. has become the symbol of life in our town. -
Somehow through. good times and bad Teri has been able the keep her business thriving. ;
and exciting. People gather to meet. and greet there. Business .dells .aremade~ there:
Relationships start there. The Roasting Company is the heart of town. Teri is the
quintessential example of a successful woman.in business: And she has been doing this
for a VERY long time. Not only that, but she has been an ardent supporter of the-
community, serving on numerous charities and events. designed to help both the arts and
Los Gatos in general. This is a woman with as good a track record as you could hope to
find. Words. that apply here are, "TRUST" and " ITEGRTTY".
All that being said, the concept itself is dearly needed. There is no convenient place to
pick up food in the.heart of town.. This would be a welcome addition. As.to the wine
tasting and sales:.This is-certainly not a new idea. The concept is a tried and true one
used in numerous communities throughout-the state and the surrounding area. These are
business models which are considered assets to their communities. Los Gatos is the
gateway to one of the finest wine regions in the world. The town has the unique
opportunity to support the region and help itself at the same time.
Exhibit 0
17700 Kc:nrn.edy R>ad 408-358-19111
VINEYARDS €Cf THE SANrA CRUZ I OUMA9NS
f.,os Gidos, CA 95052 Fax 408-558-185,(
Marilyn Cosden - (no subject)
-rom:
<RpBravo®aol.com>
To:
<planning@losgatosca.gov>
Date:
4/26/2006 10:18:14 AM
Subject:
(no subject)
To: Los Gatos Planning Commission,
Byington Winery & Vineyards in Los Gatos supports Teri Hope's application,to allow wine sales, a wine bar and gourmet deli
at the present Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company location. We feel that this business will be an asset to the town of Los
Gatos and a service to its residents, and is in keeping with the Town's high-end retail character. As a local winery and resident
of Willow Glen we are very supportive of the Town of Los Gatos and Willow Glen as we frequent both places regularly, we
would like continue to be part of the Town's vitality and success. We would also like to be part of Teri's success, and wish her
the best in her new endeavor. -
Rod P. Bravo
GM/CFO
Byington Winery & Vineyards, Inc.
21850 Bear Creek Road
Los Gatos, CA 95033
Tel 408-354-1111 x 202
Faxl 408-354-2782
RECEIVED
APR 2 6 2006
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING DIVISION
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Rachel Peled - Teri Hope's proposal for wine tasting bar
From: "Diana Jensen" <Diana@testarossa.com>
To: <planning@losgatosca.gov>
Date: 04/25/2006 2:11 PM
Subject: Teri Hope's proposal for wine tasting bar
CC: <mary@lindsaypr.com>,
. <terihope@losgatoscoffee.com>
To whom it may concern:
Testarossa Vineyards in Los Gatos supports Teri Hope's application to allow wine
sales, a wine bar and gourmet deli at the present Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company
location. We feel that this business will be an asset to the town of Los Gatos and a
service to its residents, and is in keeping with the Town's high-end retail character. As a
local winery we are very supportive of the Town of Los Gatos and would like to be part
of the Town's vitality and success. We would also like to be part of Teri's success, and
wish her the best in her new endeavor.
Best regards,
Diana Jensen RECFIVED
APR 2 ; ; .
Diana Jensen
Testarossa Vineyards Town of .01 3ATos
diana6D-testarossa.com PLANNING GcV~SION
testarossa.com
Phone: 408-354-6150 x16
Fax: 408-354-8250
Cell: 408-391-6677
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Downtown Committee April, 2006
Subject: CUP Application for Los Gatos Roasting Company
On Wednesday, April 26`' the Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company will be going before the
Planning Commission with a request to upgrade their existing Conditional Use Permits. The
information for this piece was obtained from a handout used at a meeting for those people who
have businesses or live in the immediate area of the 3 storefronts that make up the LGRC. It
included the elements of the project as well as the outline for the CUP application. Please read
the information, share it with your neighbors and answer the data questions at the end. We will
take the information gathered and submit it to the Planning Commission prior to the meeting so
that they will have a sense of the opinions of the merchants in the downtown corridor on this
matter.
1. Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company Application Information:
Teri Hope has been operating the Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company on W. Main
Street since 1982. The business occupies three spaces with access for flow between them
(including wheelchair). Teri is looking to make changes to her original business model while
still maintaining the coffee business. Included in the request are a change to the operating hours
(expansion) and changes to the products and services they provide.
The application consists of the following:
1. Standardizing the CUPs for the three spaces.
2. Standardizing the operating hours for the three spaces L The requested hours would
extend to 10 PM seven days a week.
3. Allow special event functions, some with live music including:
a. Poetry and live music - low volume amplification (maximum 12 annually)
b. Co-op drawing group, weekly meetings, no music
c. Monthly Under 21 Club functions with live music and open microphone
d. Annual LGRC events (twice annually) by invitation, include live music
4. Allow retail gourmet grocery & deli products to be added in the section that is now
the specialty coffee section. They would continue to sell the coffees, teas & retail
items but would add specialty foods as well as take-out cheese & charcuterie platters.
5. Allow on site:
a. Off-site sales of regional wines by the bottle
b. Allow on-site wine tasting area for measured pour sampling & wine
appreciation classes and wine served by the glass with food items
c. Allow on-site service of wine by the glass with food.
NOTE: The wine site would be locked and secured and strictly off limits after
hours during youth activities in the adjoining spaces.
NOTE: When there are events with live music, no alcohol will be sold/available.
There is no request for additional seating in any of the three spaces.
In her summary to the application, the applicant submits that the request meets the Town's
.criteria in the following ways:
a. Use is desirable to public convenience and welfare
b. Use will not impact the integrity or character of the zone
c. Use will not be detrimental to public health or safety
d. Use preserves the mix of land use without over concentration
e. Use is in harmony with the various elements and objectives of the General Plan.
REQUIRED FINDINGS FOR
91,101 and 109 W. Main Street
Conditional Use Permit U-06-12
Requesting approval to modify a conditional use permit to change the hours of operation,
allow special events, deli,
off and on- site beer and wine sales and wine bar on property zoned C-2. APN 529-01-025.
PROPERTY OWNER: Sue Farwell
APPLICANT: Teri Hope
■ As required by Section 29.20.190 of the Town Code for granting a Conditional Use
P ermit.
The deciding body, on the basis of the evidence submitted at the hearing, may grant a
conditional use permit when specifically authorized by the provisions of the Town Code
if it finds that:
(1) The proposed uses of the property are essential or desirable to the public
convenience or welfare; and
(2) The proposed uses will not impair the integrity and character of the zone; and
(3) The proposed uses would not be detrimental to public health, safety or general
welfare; and
(4) The proposed uses of the property are in harmony with the various elements or
objectives of the General Plan and the purposes of the Town Code.
■ That the work proposed is consistent with the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Los
Gatos Redevelopment Project Area (Section IV.B).
■ As required by Section 15301 of the State Environmental Guidelines as adopted by the
Town that this project is Categorically Exempt.
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RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR:
91.101 and 109 W. Main Street
Conditional Use Permit U-06-12
Requesting approval to modify a conditional use permit to change the hours of operation,
allow special events, deli, off and on- site beer and wine sales and wine bar on property zoned
C-2. APN 529-01-025.
PROPERTY OWNER: Sue Farwell
APPLICANT: Teri Hope
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR:
(Planning Section)
1. APPROVAL: This application shall be completed in accordance with all of the conditions of
approval listed below and in substantial compliance with the plans approved and noted as
Exhibit L in the report to the Planning Commission. Any changes or modifications made to the
approved plans shall be approved by the Director of Community Development or the Planning
Commission, depending on the scope of the changes.
2. LAPSE FOR DISCONTINUANCE: If the activity for which the Conditional Use Permit has
.been granted is discontinued for a period of one (1) year the approval lapses.
3. USE: The approved use is a coffee shop-restaurant, delicatessen, wine bar, and specialty retail.
Store A contains the wine bar, deli counter, off-site sales of wine, and specialty grocery/coffee
retail uses. Stores B and C contain the espresso bar and coffee shop uses. The use shall be .
consistent with the description contained in the letter from Teri Hope dated April 21, 2006
(Exhibit D).
4. NUMBER OF SEATS: The maximum number of seats for the restaurant shall not exceed 52
seats and 6 seats on the outdoor benches in front of Store B and C. No additional seats will be
allowed outside of restaurant.
5. HOURS OF OPERATION: Maximum hours of operation for the restaurant shall be 6:00 a.m.
to 10:00 p.m. seven days a week. The wine service bar will operate from 11:00 a:m. to 9:30 p.m.
during normal business hours. Wine bar service not permitted during the following special
events: Under 21 Events, Poetry/Music Weekend Events, and Community Meetings.
6. ALCOHOL SERVICE: The service of wine by the glass for the restaurant is permitted only with
meals. A meal is defined as a combination of food items selected from a menu (breakfast,
brunch, lunch, or dinner). Appetizers such as popcorn, nachos, pretzels, potato skins, relish
trays, etc. (hot or cold) are not meals.
7. WINE TASTING: Wine tasting is permitted at the wine bar located at the front of Store A as
shown on Exhibit L of the report to Planning Commission. No seats are permitted at the wine
bar. The maximum sample size for the wine tasting shall not exceed one ounce. Packaged
snacks may be served as part of the wine tasting.
8. SECURABLE BARRIER. The applicant.must install a securable barrier between Store `A' and
Store B as show on Exhibit L to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. The
barrier must be secured during all special events that do not permit the service of alcohol.
9. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: No live entertainment shall be provided during the service of
alcohol.
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Conditions of Approval
91, 101 and 109 W. Main Street
Conditional Use Permit U-06-1.2
Page 3
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE:
13. UNIFORMED SECURITY: Uniformed privately provided security guards maybe required
in or around the premises by the Chief of Police if alcohol related problems recur that are
not resolved by the licensed owner.
14. CONSULTATION AND TRAINING: At the discretion of the Chief of Police, periodic
meetings will be conducted with representatives from the Police Department for on-going
employee training on alcoholic beverage service to the general public.
15. TRAINING MANUAL: The restaurant operator shall use an employee training manual that
addresses alcoholic beverage service consistent with the standards of the California
Restaurant Association.
16. DESIGNATED DRIVER PROGRAM: The restaurant operator shall actively promote a
designated driver program such as complimentary non-alcoholic beverages for designated
drivers.
17. POSTING OF TAXICAB TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Taxicab telephone numbers shall be
posted in a visible location.
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From: Reuel Warkov <rjwarkov@comcast.net>
To: <terihope@losgatoscoffee.com>
Date: 05/29/2006 7:02:53 PM
Subject: Letter of Support for Granting the New Permit Requests of the Los Gatos Coffee
Roasting Company
Dear Teri,
I am delighted to hear of your latest effort to enhance the downtown
business community and quality of life in Los Gatos. I have long
thought that downtown would benefit from having a retail location
focused on wines from our local wineries. Your concept provides the
opportunity to experience and enjoy locally produced wines without
having to travel into the mountains. The economic benefit to the local
community and the small area producers is obvious. I am truly
appreciative of your efforts in this regard and strongly urge the Los
Gatos Town Council to grant you the necessary permit(s) for you to
succeed in this venture. With so many local businesses leaving town, I
applaud your determination to look for ways of bringing people downtown
and creating opportunity for local producers. The Los Gatos Coffee
Roasting Company is such an integral part of the spirit of Los Gatos and
has.. always.. given ..so_.much.back-to_.our..town.-I...wholeheartedly.support.the.
Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company's effort to expand in this way and
support the town granting all necessary permits for the retail sale of
wine as well as permits for consumption on the premises.
I am out of town this week on business and am unable to attend the
Council meeting, but offer this letter as my testimony in favor of the
r' Roasting Company's requests to the Town Council
Sincerely,
Reuel Warkov
269 Marchmont Dr.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
CC: <mwasserman@losgatosca.gov>, <jpirzynski@losgatosca.gov>,
<dmcnutt@losgatosca.gov>, <sglickman@losgatosca.gov>, <bspector@losgatosca.gov>
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