2015-023 - Approve CUP for Hult's Restaurant 165 Los Gatos-Saratoga RdRESOLUTION 2015 -023
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
GRANTING A REQUEST TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICATION U -14 -025.
APN: 529 -04 -083
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION: U -14 -025
PROPERTY LOCATION: 165 LOS GATOS SARATOGA ROAD
PROPERTY OWNER: NICHOLAS AND SUEANNE GERA
APPLICANT: ALEXANDER HULT
WHEREAS, the applicant seeks approval for a modification of an existing Conditional
Use Permit (CUP) for a restaurant (Hult's) to construct and operate an outdoor dining patio with
full liquor service.
WHEREAS, on April 8, 2015, the Planning Commission considered the request to
modify the existing CUP. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the CUP subject
to the modified conditions.
WHEREAS, the Town Code requires any application for new or modification to the
service of alcoholic beverages to be approved by Council. Town Council reviews CUP requests
for alcohol service on a case -by -case basis to ensure that the request is appropriate for the specific
use and its location.
WHEREAS, this matter came before the Town Council for public hearing on April 21,
2015, and was regularly noticed in conformance with State and Town law.
WHEREAS, Town Council received testimony and documentary evidence from the
applicant and all interested persons who wished to testify or submit documents. Town Council
considered all testimony and materials submitted, including the record of the Planning
Commission proceedings and the packet of material contained in the Council Agenda Report,
along with any and all subsequent reports and materials prepared concerning this application.
WHEREAS, Council finds as follows:
A. Pursuant to Town Code section 29.20.190, the request for modification of this CUP is
desirable to the public convenience; will not impair the integrity and character of the zone; would
not be detrimental to public health, safety or general welfare; and is in harmony with the various
elements or objectives of the General Plan and the purposes of the Town Code. These findings
are based on the evidence presented at the April 21, 2015 Council meeting, including all written
materials and testimony regarding this application.
B. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section
15061 of the State Environmental Guidelines as adopted by the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. CUP application U -14 -025 to modify an existing CUP for a restaurant (Hult's) to
construct and operate an outdoor dining patio with full liquor service on property zoned C -2 is
Approved.
2. The Conditions of Approval attached hereto as Exhibit A are hereby adopted as the
Conditions of Approval for this permit.
3. The decision constitutes a final administrative decision pursuant to Code of Civil
Procedure section 1094.6 as adopted by section 1.10.085 of the Town Code of the Town of Los
Gatos. Any application for judicial relief from this decision must be sought within the time limits
and pursuant to the procedures established by Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.6, or such
shorter time as required by state and federal Law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos, California, held on the 21 st day of April, 2015, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Steven Leonardis, Rob Rennie, Marico Sayoc, Barbara Spector, and Mayor Marcia
Jensen
NAYS: None
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — April 21, 2015
165 Los Gatos- Saratoea Road
Conditional Use Permit Application U -14 -025
Requesting approval to modify an existing Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant
(Hult's) to construct and operate an outdoor dining patio with full liquor service on
property zoned C -2. APN 529 -04 -083.
PROPERTY OWNER: Sueanne and Nicholas Gera
APPLICANT: Alexander Hult
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
Planning Division
1. EXPIRATION: Zoning approval will expire two years from the approval date
pursuant to Section 29.20.320 of the Town Code, unless the approval has been
vested.
2. RESTAURANT USE: A high quality restaurant.
3. HOURS: Maximum hours of operation for both the restaurant and the patio shall
be 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.,
Friday and Saturday.
4. SEATS: The maximum number of seats shall not exceed 158 inclusive of indoor
and outdoor seating. A maximum of 53 seats are permitted in the outdoor patio.
5. ALCOHOL SERVICE: Full liquor service is permitted with meal service only.
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.
6. DELIVERIES: Deliveries shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
7. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Live entertainment is not permitted without a valid
entertainment permit.
8. TRASH: All areas directly surrounding the restaurant shall be kept clear of trash.
All trash shall be kept in the dumpsters located in the southwest corner of the
parking lot.
9. OUTDOOR FURNITURE: Outdoor furniture, including tables, chairs, and heat
lamps, shall be secured and properly covered before the close of business each
day.
10. PATIO WALL: A masonry wall up to five feet in height shall be installed along
the perimeter of the patio. Landscape screening, approved by the Community
Development Director, shall be installed between the wall and the sidewalk to
soften the wall from the street.
11. LIGHTING: No string lighting is permitted in the outdoor patio.
12. RECYCLED CONTAINERS: Any take -out food shall be served in containers
made of recycled materials.
13. REUSABLE CONTAINERS: Pursuant to Town Code all on -site meals shall be
served with re- usable dishware and utensils.
14. 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 pursuant to Section 29.20.340 of the Zoning Ordinance.
15. TOWN INDEMNITY: Applicants are notified that Town Code Section 1.10.115
requires that any applicant who receives a permit or entitlement from the Town
shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Town and its officials in any
action brought by a third party to overturn, set aside, or void the permit or
entitlement. This requirement is a condition of approval of all such permits and
entitlements whether or not expressly set forth in the approval, and may be
secured to the satisfaction of the Town Attorney.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE:
16. GENERAL: The restaurant is subject to the following:
a. 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.
b. 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.
C. All establishments shall use an employee training manual that addresses
alcoholic beverage service consistent with the standards of the California
Restaurant Association.
d. All licensed operators shall have and shall actively promote a designated
driver program such as complimentary non - alcoholic beverages for
designated drivers.
e. Taxicab telephone numbers shall be posted in a visible location.
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