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Development Services Department
April 24, 2012
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY
Arcadia Planning Commission
Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator
By: Tim Schwehr, Assistant Planner
Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 12 -03 for a restaurant
with alcoholic beverage service and live entertainment at the
existing 2,700 square -foot commercial space at 48 E. Huntington
Drive (formerly Bar Twist)
Conditional Use Permit application no. CUP 12 -03 was filed by Mr. John Kirimis
for a restaurant with alcoholic beverage service and live entertainment at the
existing 2,700 square -foot commercial space (formerly Bar Twist) at 48 E.
Huntington Drive — see attached aerial photo. The Development Services
Department is recommending approval, subject to the conditions listed in this
staff report.
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICANT: Mr. John Kirimis
LOCATION: 48 E. Huntington Drive
REQUEST:
A Conditional Use Permit for a 2,700 square -foot restaurant at
48 E. Huntington Drive with alcoholic beverage service and live
entertainment
SITE AREA: 7,300 square -feet (0.17 acre)
FRONTAGES: 50 feet along E. Huntington Drive
50 feet along a 20 -foot wide alley to the rear of the property
EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING:
The site is a 7,300 square -foot lot with a 4,370 square -foot building built in
1932 and divided into two commercial units; a 1,670 square -foot cocktail
lounge at 46 E. Huntington Drive (The First Cabin) and the subject 2,700
square -foot space at 48 E. Huntington Drive. The site is zoned CBD,
Central Business District.
SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING:
North: General Offices — zoned CBD, Central Business District
South: Apartments — zoned R -3, High Density Residential
East: General Offices — zoned CBD, Central Business District
West: General Offices — zoned CBD, Central Business District
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION:
Commercial with a Downtown Overlay (1.0 FAR) — This designation is
intended to permit a wide range of commercial uses which serve both
neighborhood and citywide markets. The designation allows a broad
array of commercial enterprises, including restaurants, durable goods
sales, specialty shops, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, and
entertainment uses. Adjacent to Downtown, the Commercial designation
is intended to encourage small -scale office and neighborhood - serving
commercial uses that complement development in the Downtown Mixed
Use areas.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION
Public hearing notices for CUP 12 -03 were mailed on April 11, 2012 to the property
owners and tenants of those properties that are located within 300 feet of the
subject property — see the attached radius map. Pursuant to the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the use of the existing 2,700 square -
foot commercial unit as a restaurant is Categorically Exempt under Section 15301
of the CEQA Guidelines, and therefore the public hearing notice was not published
in a local newspaper.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The subject property was developed in 1932 with a one -story, 4,370 square -foot,
two -unit commercial building — see attached site plan and photos. The 1,670
square -foot space at 46 E. Huntington Drive has been occupied as a bar or
restaurant since the mid- 1980s; prior to the City's requirement of a Conditional
Use Permit for such uses. The subject unit at 48 E. Huntington Drive was
similarly operated as a cocktail lounge prior to the City's Conditional Use Permit
requirement. However, the last tenant, Bar Twist, closed in 2010 and the space
has been vacant since that time and the legal- nonconforming status has expired.
CUP 12 -03
48 E. Huntington Drive
April 24, 2012 — page 2
The Central Business District (CBD) zoning of the property does not allow a
standalone bar or cocktail lounge use, but a restaurant with or without alcoholic
beverage service and /or entertainment is allowed, subject to a Conditional Use
Permit.
PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS
The applicant is proposing a restaurant with alcoholic beverage service and live
entertainment. The applicant, Mr. John Kirimis, is the owner of the subject
property and is applying for a Conditional Use Permit with the eventual goal of
turning over the approval to a tenant. Therefore, the specific type of restaurant
is yet to be determined. The applicant is proposing to utilize the existing floor
plan with only minor alterations — see the attached floor plan. The front of the
unit would be used for sit -down dining purposes with the bar area towards the
rear of the unit. The small stage would remain at the front corner of the unit for
live entertainment purposes. The open seating area will be utilized to
accommodate the needs of the specific restaurant tenant. No exterior changes
to the building are proposed at this time. The proposed operating hours are 6:00
a.m. to 2:00 a.m., seven (7) days a week, with the intention that the actual
operating hours be determined at a later date by the eventual restaurant tenant.
The City encountered a number of problems with the former tenant, Bar Twist.
These included noise complaints from neighboring residences, accumulations of
refuse and litter at the rear of the property, entertainment without permits, and
fights and other disturbances that required the Arcadia Police Department to
respond. To avoid these issues, the new business is to operate as a restaurant
and not a bar or cocktail lounge. Staff is recommending the following limitations
and improvements:
Operating hours of 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Sunday through
Wednesday, and 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Midnight, Thursday through
Saturday.
• Full meal service shall be required during all operating hours.
• The rear door is to remain closed, and an interior door is to be added to
provide additional noise containment.
• The seating area shall be restricted to dining patrons who are seated by a
server. The bar shall be limited to the small area towards the rear of the
unit.
• D.J. music, jukeboxes, and dancing shall be prohibited at this location.
• A trash and recycling enclosure with a roof shall be provided at the rear of
the building for both commercial units at the subject property.
CUP 12 -03
48 E. Huntington Drive
April 24, 2012 — page 3
Parking
The subject property has 8 on -site parking spaces that are shared between the
two commercial units. The parking requirement for the existing 1,670 square -
foot bar at 46 E. Huntington Drive (The First Cabin) is 13 spaces; and the
parking requirement for the previous bar /restaurant (Bar Twist) was 20 spaces,
for a combined requirement of 33 on -site parking spaces, which is a deficiency of
25 spaces. The proposed restaurant would not change the parking requirement
or increase the parking deficiency at this property. However, a Parking
Modification for 8 on -site spaces in lieu of 33 spaces required is necessary as
part of this Conditional Use Permit.
Although the property has a substantial parking deficiency, the proposed use
would not increase this deficiency compared to the previous use. The building
was constructed at a time when the parking requirements were much less
stringent, and both units were legally converted to bar /restaurant uses.
The City -owned public parking lots north of Huntington Drive are within a
reasonable walking distance of the subject property, and there is also on- street
parking along Huntington Drive and First Avenue that can be utilized by patrons
and employees of the restaurant. Staff recommends signs and notices to inform
patrons and employees of the locations of public parking and to indicate that
parking at neighboring properties is prohibited. Also, employees of the
restaurant should refrain from parking in the on -site parking lot during business
hours.
CODE REQUIREMENTS
All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities, occupancy limits,
building safety, emergency equipment, and parking and site design are required
to be complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official, City Engineer,
Community Development Administrator, Fire Marshal, and Public Works
Services Director. The proposed restaurant will also be subject to Los Angeles
County Health Codes, and licensing by the State Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control.
CEQA
Proposed projects that are not approved, are by virtue of being denied, exempt
from any further environmental assessment. If approved, however, and if it is
determined that no significant physical alterations to the site are necessary, then
this project, as an existing facility is categorically exempt from the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of
the CEQA Guidelines. A Preliminary Exemption Assessment is attached to this
staff report.
CUP 12 -03
48 E. Huntington Drive
April 24, 2012 — page 4
FINDINGS
Section 9275.1.2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code requires that for a Conditional
Use Permit to be granted, it must be found that all of the following prerequisite
conditions can be satisfied:
1. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to
the public health or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in
such zone or vicinity. The proposed restaurant is consistent with the zoning
and land use designation of the site and area, and with conditions of
approval to limit the operations; it should not impact the neighborhood in the
way the previous bar /restaurant use did.
2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for which a
Conditional Use Permit is authorized. A restaurant with alcoholic beverage
service and live entertainment is allowed in the CBD zones with an approved
Conditional Use Permit per Section 9264.2.9 of the Arcadia Municipal Code.
3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate said use, and all yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking,
loading, landscaping, and other features required to adjust said use with the
land and uses in the neighborhood. The proposed restaurant with alcoholic
beverage service and live entertainment will not have a parking requirement
that is greater than the previous use at this location. Additionally, the site is
close to City -owned parking lots and on- street parking is available along
Huntington Drive and First Avenue.
4. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement
type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. The site
fronts Huntington Drive to the north and has access to a 20 -foot wide alley at
the rear of the property. The site is between Santa Anita and First Avenues,
and the alley and the three streets that provide access to the site are
adequate for the type of traffic that is to be generated by a restaurant use.
5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the
comprehensive General Plan. The proposed restaurant is a commercial use
that is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Designation of the site.
It is staffs opinion that this restaurant with appropriate conditions of approval
does satisfy each prerequisite condition.
RECOMMENDATION
The Development Services Department recommends approval of Conditional
Use Permit Application No. CUP 12 -03, subject to the following conditions:
CUP 12 -03
48 E. Huntington Drive
April 24, 2012 — page 5
1. The business shall be operated as a restaurant with alcoholic beverage
service being incidental to the primary restaurant use. Full meal service
shall be available during all operating hours. The main seating area shall be
restricted to dining patrons who are seated by a server, and the seating
arrangement shall be subject to City approval. The open bar seating shall
be limited to the small, 9 -seat bar towards the rear of the unit. The
maximum occupancy shall be determined by the Fire Marshal.
2. Operating hours shall be limited to 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday through
Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 12 Midnight, Thursday through Saturday.
3. D.J. music, jukeboxes, and dancing shall be prohibited at this location.
Separate entertainment permit(s) and business license(s) shall be obtained
for all entertainments in accordance with the City's Business License
standards.
4. A trash and recycling enclosure with a roof shall be installed at the rear of
the building for both commercial units at this property. The location and
design of the enclosure shall be subject to Planning Services approval. The
enclosure shall not interfere with the existing on -site parking spaces or the
handicap accessibility of either commercial unit.
5. This approval of CUP 12 -03 includes a parking modification for 8 spaces in
lieu of 33 spaces required. This is not an approval of a general reduction of
the parking requirements for the subject commercial space, or the subject
site, but only for the restaurant approved by this Conditional Use Permit.
6. Signs and notices showing the locations of public parking areas shall be
prominently displayed near the front and back entrances and available within
the restaurant. The notices shall also indicate that parking at neighboring
properties is prohibited and violators are subject to towing. A draft of the
notice shall be submitted to Planning Services for review and approval prior
to the opening of the restaurant.
7. Employees of the restaurant shall refrain from parking in the on -site parking
lot during business hours.
8. The use approved by CUP 12 -03 is limited to this restaurant, which shall be
operated and maintained in a manner that is consistent with the proposal
and plans submitted and approved for CUP 12 -03, and shall be subject to
periodic inspections, after which the provisions of this Conditional Use
Permit may be adjusted after due notice to address any adverse impacts to
the adjacent streets and /or neighboring businesses or properties.
9. All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities, occupancy
limits, building safety, emergency equipment, and parking and site design
shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official, City
CUP 12 -03
48 E. Huntington Drive
April 24, 2012 — page 6
Engineer, Community Development Administrator, Fire Marshal, and Public
Works Services Director.
10. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for
CUP 12 -03 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any
approvals, which could result in the closing of the restaurant.
11. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia
and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action,
or proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents
to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of
the City of Arcadia concerning this project and /or land use decision,
including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City
Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within
the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or other
provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly
notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project
and /or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of
the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own
attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the
defense of the matter.
12. Approval of CUP 12 -03 shall not take effect until the property owner(s),
applicant(s), and business owner(s) and operator(s) have executed and filed
an Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department
to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Approval
If the Planning Commission intends to approve this application, the Commission
should move to approve Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 12 -03;
state the supporting findings and environmental determination, and direct staff to
prepare a resolution for adoption at the next meeting that incorporates the
Commission's decision, specific determinations and findings, and the conditions
of approval.
Denial
If the Planning Commission intends to deny this application, the Commission
should move to deny Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 12 -03; state
the finding(s) that the proposal does not satisfy with reasons based on the
record, and direct staff to prepare a resolution incorporating the Commission's
decision and specific findings for adoption at the next meeting.
CUP 12 -03
48 E. Huntington Drive
April 24, 2012 — page 7
If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any questions or
comments regarding this matter prior to the April 24, 2012 public hearing, please
contact Assistant Planner, Tim Schwehr at (626) 574 -5422, or at
tschwehr @ci.arcadia.ca.us.
Approved by:
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Community Development Administrator
Attachments: Aerial Photo with Zoning Information
300 -foot Radius Map
Site Plan and Floor Plan
Photos of Subject Property
Preliminary Exemption Assessment
CUP 12 -03
48 E. Huntington Drive
April 24, 2012 — page 8
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CITY OF ARCADIA
240 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
PRELIMINARY EXEMPTION ASSESSMENT
(Certificate of Determination
When Attached to Notice of Exemption)
1. Name or description of project:
CUP 12 -03
2. Project Location — Identify street
address and cross streets or attach a
map showing project site (preferably a
USGS 15' or 7 1/2' topographical map
identified by quadrangle name):
3. Entity or person undertaking project:
48 E. Huntington Drive - between Santa Anita Avenue and First Avenue
A.
B. Other (Private)
(1) Name John Kirimis, Property Owner
(2) Address 2941 Gainsborough Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
4. Staff Determination:
The Lead Agency's Staff, having undertaken and completed a preliminary review of this project in accordance with
the Lead Agency's "Local Guidelines for Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)" has
concluded that this project does not require further environmental assessment because:
a.
The proposed action does not constitute a project under CEQA.
b.
The project is a Ministerial Project.
c.
The project is an Emergency Project.
d. ❑
The project constitutes a feasibility or planning study.
e.
The project is categorically exempt.
Applicable Exemption Class: 01 - Operations of an Existing Facility
f.
The project is statutorily exempt.
Applicable Exemption:
g. ❑
The project is otherwise exempt on
the following basis:
h.
The project involves another public agency which constitutes the Lead Agency.
Name of Lead Agency:
Date: April 8, 2012
Preliminary Exemption Assessment\201 1
Staff: Tim Schwehr, Assistant Planner
FORM "A"
MEMORANDUM
Development Services Department
DATE: April 19, 2012
TO: Arcadia Planning Commission
FROM: Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator
Tim Schwehr, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: CUP 12 -03 - Letter of Opposition
Attached is a letter of opposition to this project from a resident on Alta Street. It was
received on April 19th after the staff report was complete.
Dear City Planning Commission:
My name is Andy L. I have been an arcadia resident and living on Alta street since 2004. Today, I
am writing to you on behalf of myself and several of my neighbor home owners to provide you
with our comments on the matter of "A Conditional Use Permit to allow a restaurant with
alcoholic beverage service and live entertainment at 48 E. Huntington Drive (formerly Bar
Twist) ".
First of all, we would like to remind you the facts and concerns listed on the attached class
petition letter dated August 2008. In fact, most of these are facts rather than concerns before
Bar Twist tried to apply for DJ, dancing and etc. license. And it had cost city fair amount of
resources to control, monitor and mediate the conflicts between the business and residents in
the neighborhood.
Second, we are not here to specifically target the business located at 48 E. Huntington Drive,
nor its owner. We are here to express our concerns and frustrations because we have been
experiencing fears, frustrations and frequently interrupted night sleeps in the past by having so
many bar -type (alcohol and live entertainment) businesses surrounding our homes. Our daily
life and safeties were constantly affected in a negative way by the type of activities listed on the
petition letter.
Third, we understand that city is trying to control the situation by setting conditions on the
license. However, we believe these conditions are very difficult to monitor and enforce as we
had experienced in the past and it is costing a lot of city resources as well. In addition, we are
seriously questioning whether such practice of putting bar -type businesses on the borderline of
commercial zone and residential zone is following the best practice. As a matter of fact, there
are currently 3 (used to be 4 including bar twist) bar -type businesses within one block of our
neighborhood already, we certainly would greatly appreciate if there isn't going to be a 4th one.
Fourth, we don't believe the vision statement in regards to noise (described in Chapter 9: Noise
Element of the Arcadia General Plan) is being carefully followed if these bar -type business
licenses are granted (even with certain conditions) because the business is so close to the
residence. Because of such close distance, we believe and experienced that bar -type businesses
are constantly in violation of Arcadia city ordinance code for sound level especially when
customers are constantly going in and coming out of the business via the back door, which is
facing directly to our houses. Thus, we don't believe it is in the best interest of arcadia residents
and City of arcadia to have so many bar -type businesses located so close to the residential
houses. We are hoping city you would put yourselves in our shoes and understand our concerns
and frustrations for being so close to so many bar -type businesses. In my opinion, these bar -
type businesses should have never ever been approved to be next to the residence in the first
place. Instead of thinking "Oh, when you purchase a home next to a bar, you should expect
certain things. ", how about "when owning a business adjacent to the residential zone in arcadia,
business owner should expect not able to obtain alcohol and live entertainment license. "? Now
we are depending on you, planning dept /commission, to take the proactive actions of not
allowing more bar -type of business near residence.
Last, I'd like to conclude by asking you again to follow the vision of "establishing a balance and
mix of land uses that promote economic growth and maintain a hiah quality of life for Arcadia
residents ", especially for our children.
Sincerely,
Andy L.
NOTICE OF A HEARING
BEFORE THE
BUSINESS LICENSE REVIEW BOARD
To: All property owners and tenants within a 100' radius
From: City of Arcadia Community Development Division
Pursuant to the Arcadia Municipal Code, Section 6312.1, the Business License Review Board hereby
gives notice that a hearing will be held to determine whether the following request should be approved,
conditionally approved, or denied:
Location: 48 E. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91006
Applicant: Bar Twist /Andy C. Lee (owner)
Request: Entertainment permit for live music that will include live bands, DJ's, and dancing.
Time of Hearing:
Place of Hearing:
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 1 1:00 a.m.
Development Services Conference Room
Arcadia City Hall
240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California
The application file is available for review at the Business License office.
All interested persons are invited to appear before the Business License Review Board and to provide
evidence or testimony concerning the request. You are hereby advised that should you desire to legally
challenge any action taken by the Business License Review Board with respect to the request, you may
be limited to raising only those issues and objections which you or someone else raises at or prior to the
Hearing.
Persons wishing to comment on the request may do so at the Hearing or by writing to Business License
prior to the September 2" d Hearing. For further information regarding this matter, or to submit
comments, please contact Amber Abeyta in Business License at 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia,
CA 91007, or call (626) 574 -5430, or by fax to (626) 447 -9173, or by e -mail at
aabeyta @ci.arcadia.ca.us. Arcadia City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m., and on alternate Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. City Hall is closed every alternate Friday.
The City Hall will be closed on August 29th and September 12th.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in
the Hearing, please contact Business License at (626) 574 -5430 at least three (3) working days before the
meeting or other time when such special services are needed. This notification will help city staff in
making reasonable arrangements to provide you with access to the Hearing.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Community Development Division / Business License
Amber Abeyta, Business License Office Assistant
(626) 574 -5430
Mail by date: Thursday, August 21, 2008
FAX
TO: Amber Abeyta
FROM: Uyen Wong
FAX: 626- 447 -9173
PAGE: 9 pages including cover sheet
FAX:
PHONE:
SUBJECT: Bar Twist /Andy C. Lee Permit for live music, DATE:
band, DJ and dancing hearing of September
2, 2008.
September 1, 2008
COMMENTS: Dear Amber,
Here is the list of all the near by residents who oppose the Bar Twist's request for Entertainment
permit for live music that will include live bands, DJ's and dancing.
Thank you,
Uyen Wong
CeII: 626- 675 -0456
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Petition Letter
Bar Twist /Andy C. Lee (owner) Permit for live music, band, DJ and dancing
August 31, 2008
To: City of Arcadia Community Development Division
Re: Bar Twist /Andy C. Lee (owner) Permit for live music, band, DJ and dancing
Hearing of September 2, 2008
Dear Community Development Division Committee Members:
I, a resident of Arcadia within a close radius of the Bar Twist, at the location of 48 E. Huntington Drive,
Arcadia CA 91006 oppose the issuance of a permit for the Bar Twist for live music, band, DJ and
dancing due to the following reasons:
• May attract gang members from nearby cities and possible gang activities
• Drunk drivers who will crash into ally -way garages and homes
• Bar goers may get violent near our residents
• Heavy noise level including weeknights in a quiet neighborhood until 3 AM
• Trashing of the areas nearby our backyard, drives, and garages
• Insufficient parking and may block our driveways
• They park in Washington Mutual Bank's parking lot that makes hfa.hl.(L 4a121p i:rIYttjw� u b c.cu,� -S Bete
• Use of the City's resources of dispatching police there every night JJ
• Smoking buds and beer bottles being thrown in the parking lot adjacent residents' driveway and
garages
• Most importantly, the safety of our children and seniors may be in jeopardy
We are concerned what the potential of the permit may lead to the demise of our beautiful neighborhood.
We urge you to consider our safety and deny the permit.
Sincerely,
Residents of Arcadia
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Petition Letter
Bar Twist /Andy C. Lee (owner) Permit for live music, band, DJ and dancing
August 31, 2008
To: City of Arcadia Community Development Division
Re: Bar Twist /Andy C. Lee (owner) Permit for live music, band, DJ and dancing
Hearing of September 2, 2008
Dear Community Development Division Committee Members:
I, a resident of Arcadia within a close radius of the Bar Twist, at the location of 48 E. Huntington Drive,
Arcadia CA 91006 oppose the issuance of a permit for the Bar Twist for live music, band, DJ and
dancing due to the following reasons:
• May attract gang members from nearby cities and possible gang activities
• Drunk drivers who will crash into ally -way garages and homes
• Bar goers may get violent near our residents
• Heavy noise level including weeknights in a quiet neighborhood until 3 AM
• Trashing of the areas nearby our backyard, drives, and garages
• Insufficient parking and may block our driveways
• They park in Washington Mutual Bank's parking lot that makes vn/aovu. 1.1a11e 1- ■ 61ry /Here
• Use of the City's resources of dispatching police there every night
• Smoking buds and beer bottles being thrown in the parking lot adjacent residents' driveway and
garages
• Most importantly, the safety of our children and seniors may be in jeopardy
We are concerned what the potential of the permit may lead to the demise of our beautiful neighborhood.
We urge you to consider our safety and deny the permit.
Sincerely,
Residents of Arc
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Petition Letter
Bar Twist /Andy C. Lee (owner) Permit for live music, band, DJ and dancing
August 31, 2008
To: City of Arcadia Community Development Division
Re: Bar Twist /Andy C. Lee (owner) Permit for live music, band, DJ and dancing
Hearing of September 2, 2008
Dear Community Development Division Committee Members:
I, a resident of Arcadia within a close radius of the Bar Twist, at the location of 48 E. Huntington Drive,
Arcadia CA 91006 oppose the issuance of a permit for the Bar Twist for live music, band, DJ and
dancing due to the following reasons:
• May attract gang members from nearby cities and possible gang activities
• Drunk drivers who will crash into ally -way garages and homes
• Bar goers may get violent near our residents
• Heavy noise level including weeknights in a quiet neighborhood until 3 AM
• Trashing of the areas nearby our backyard, drives, and garages
• Insufficient parking and may block our driveways
• They park in Washington Mutual Bank's parking lot that makes IJa.V�vu- 1/ /e i-Fi zj4-5 1cc -s
• Use of the City's resources of dispatching police there every night
• Smoking buds and beer bottles being thrown in the parking lot adjacent residents' driveway and
garages
• Most importantly, the safety of our children and seniors may be in jeopardy
We are concerned what the potential of the permit may lead to the demise of our beautiful neighborhood.
We urge you to consider our safety and deny the permit.
Sincerely,
Residents of Arcadia
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Petition Letter
Bar Twist /Andy C. Lee (owner) Permit for live music, band, DJ and dancing
August 31, 2008
To: City of Arcadia Community Development Division
Re: Bar Twist /Andy C. Lee (owner) Permit for live music, band, DJ and dancing
Hearing of September 2, 2008
Dear Community Development Division Committee Members:
1, a resident of Arcadia within a close radius of the Bar Twist, at the location of 48 E. Huntington Drive,
Arcadia CA 91006 oppose the issuance of a permit for the Bar Twist for live music, band, DJ and
dancing due to the following reasons:
• May attract gang members from nearby cities and possible gang activities
• Drunk drivers who will crash into ally -way garages and homes
• Bar goers may get violent near our residents
• Heavy noise level including weeknights in a quiet neighborhood until 3 AM
• Trashing of the areas nearby our backyard, drives, and garages
• Insufficient parking and may block our driveways
• They park in Washington Mutual Bank's parking lot that makes vi t /a)Le} 7 F I U w'y ccud5 �-
• Use of the City's resources of dispatching police there every night
• Smoking buds and beer bottles being thrown in the parking lot adjacent residents' driveway and
garages
• Most importantly, the safety of our children and seniors may be in jeopardy
We are concerned what the potential of the permit may lead to the demise of our beautiful neighborhood.
We urge you to consider our safety and deny the permit.
Sincerely,
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Petition Letter
Bar Twist/Andy C. Lee (owner) Permit for live music, band, DJ and dancing
August 31, 2008
To: City of Arcadia Community Development Division
Re: Bar Twist/Andy C. Lee (owner) Permit for live music, band, DJ and dancing
Hearing of September 2, 2008
Dear Community Development Division Committee Members:
I, a resident of Arcadia within a close radius of the Bar Twist, at the location of 48 E. Huntington Drive,
Arcadia CA 91006 oppose the issuance of a permit for the Bar Twist for live music, band, DJ and
dancing due to the following reasons:
• May attract gang members from nearby cities and possible gang activities
• Drunk drivers who will crash into ally -way garages and homes
• Bar goers may get violent near our residents
• Heavy noise level including weeknights in a quiet neighborhood until 3 AM
• Trashing of the areas nearby our backyard, drives, and garages
• Insufficient parking and may block our driveways
• They park in Washington Mutual Bank's parking lot that makes al-4(1,114,6 l�in�u Hy occc
• Use of the City's resources of dispatching police there every night
• Smoking buds and beer bottles being thrown in the parking lot adjacent residents' driveway and
garages
• Most importantly, the safety of our children and seniors may be in jeopardy
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We are concerned what the potential of the permit may lead to the demise of our beautiful neighborhood.
We urge you to consider our safety and deny the permit.
Sincerely,
R idents of Arcadia
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Bar Twist/Andy C. Lee (owner) Permit for live music, band, DJ and dancing
August 31, 2008
To: City of Arcadia Community Development Division
Re: Bar Twist/Andy C. Lee (owner) Permit for live music, band, DJ and dancing
Hearing of September 2, 2008
Dear Community Development Division Committee Members:
I, a resident of Arcadia within a close radius of the Bar Twist, at the location of 48 E. Huntington Drive,
Arcadia CA 91006 oppose the issuance of a permit for the Bar Twist for live music, band, DJ and
dancing due to the following reasons:
• May attract gang members from nearby cities and possible gang activities
• Drunk drivers who will crash into ally -way garages and homes
• Bar goers may get violent near our residents
• Heavy noise level including weeknights in a quiet neighborhood until 3 AM
• Trashing of the areas nearby our backyard, drives, and garages
• Insufficient parking and may block our driveways II''
• They park in Washington Mutual Bank's parking lot that makes l/3a». -ut�t� I �i`n�y ° ��`�
• Use of the City's resources of dispatching police there every night
• Smoking buds and beer bottles being thrown in the parking lot adjacent residents' driveway and
garages
• Most importantly, the safety of our children and seniors may be in jeopardy
We are concerned what the potential of the permit may lead to the demise of our beautiful neighborhood.
We urge you to consider our safety and deny the permit.
Sincerely,
Residents of Arcadia
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Petition Letter
Bar Twist /Andy C. Lee (owner) Permit for live music, band, DJ and dancing
August 31, 2008
To: City of Arcadia Community Development Division
Re: Bar Twist /Andy C. Lee (owner) Permit for live music, band, DJ and dancing
Hearing of September 2, 2008
Dear Community Development Division Committee Members:
I, a resident of Arcadia within a close radius of the Bar Twist, at the location of 48 E. Huntington Drive,
Arcadia CA 91006 oppose the issuance of a permit for the Bar Twist for live music, band, DJ and
dancing due to the following reasons:
• May attract gang members from nearby cities and possible gang activities
• Drunk drivers who will crash into ally -way garages and homes
• Bar goers may get violent near our residents
• Heavy noise level including weeknights in a quiet neighborhood until 3 AM
• Trashing of the areas nearby our backyard, drives, and garages
• Insufficient parking and may block our driveways
• They park in Washington Mutual Bank's parking lot that makes hJAJnik We ? l UJ°y oce -b(r
• Use of the City's resources of dispatching police there every night
• Smoking buds and beer bottles being thrown in the parking lot adjacent residents' driveway and
garages
• Most importantly, the safety of our children and seniors may be in jeopardy
We are concerned what the potential of the permit may lead to the demise of our beautiful neighborhood.
We urge you to consider our safety and deny the permit.
Sincerely,
Residents of Arcadia
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Petition Letter
Bar Twist/Andy C. Lee (owner) Permit for live music, band, DJ and dancing
August 31, 2008
To: City of Arcadia Community Development Division
Re: Bar Twist /Andy C. Lee (owner) Permit for live music, band, DJ and dancing
Hearing of September 2, 2008
Dear Community Development Division Committee Members:
I, a resident of Arcadia within a close radius of the Bar Twist, at the location of 48 E. Huntington Drive,
Arcadia CA 91006 oppose the issuance of a permit for the Bar Twist for live music, band, DJ and
dancing due to the following reasons:
• May attract gang members from nearby cities and possible gang activities
• Drunk drivers who will crash into ally -way garages and homes
• Bar goers may get violent near our residents
• Heavy noise level including weeknights in a quiet neighborhood until 3 AM
• Trashing of the areas nearby our backyard, drives, and garages
• Insufficient parking and may block our driveways LD
• They park in Washington Mutual Bank's parking lot that makes 'U)Cikn'i . k4'4, r l {1.0e . oc'ctlys 1 A �'-e,
• Use of the City's resources of dispatching police there every night
• Smoking buds and beer bottles being thrown in the parking lot adjacent residents' driveway and
garages
• Most importantly, the safety of our children and seniors may be in jeopardy
We are concerned what the potential of the permit may lead to the demise of our beautiful neighborhood.
We urge you to consider our safety and deny the permit.
Sincerely,
Residents of Arcadia
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