SPECIAL – WHWCNC FULL BOARD MEETING

SPECIAL AGENDA – WHWCNC FULL BOARD MEETING

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 – 8:15 p.m.

American Legion Hall

5320 Fallbrook Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367

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SPECIAL AGENDA – WHWCNC FULL BOARD MEETING

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 – 8:15 p.m.

American Legion Hall

5320 Fallbrook Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367

 

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AGENDA

 

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

 

Item No. (1) PLUM Committee – Don Patterson and Lauren Coffman Co-Chairs

(18-103)

ZA-2018-4536 CUB  

Morton’s The Steakhouse, 6250 Canoga Avenue Woodland Hills, CA 91367

 

Discussion and possible vote

 

MOTION – As pertaining to Case No. ZA 2018-4536 CUB, having held a public meeting on November 1,2018, concerning the Application for a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (“LAMC”) Section 12.24 W.1, to permit the continued sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in conjunction with an approximately8,673 square foot existing restaurant, the Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee hereby finds that:

 

WHEREAS, the Project Site was originally approved, pursuant to Case No. ZA-2006-

5003(CUB)(ZAD) and ZA-2006-5003(CUB)(ZAD)(PA1) for a Conditional Use Permit to allow

the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in

conjunction with an existing restaurant and shared parking arrangement. There is no change in

parking as part of the subject request; and

 

WHEREAS, the subject request does not change the nature or intensity of the previously

approved use; and

 

WHEREAS, the instant request does not represent the introduction of a new use or a new

operator to the area. The Applicant has operated the restaurant in the Woodland Hills community

for ten years; and

 

WHEREAS, the existing restaurant will continue to contribute to the economic vitality of the

area as a long-term tenant and operator with a proven history, providing a full line of alcoholic

beverages in conjunction with a specialized menu; and

 

WHEREAS, the Applicant is proposing to create a limited “Happy Hour,” Sunday through

Friday, from 5:00pm to 6:30pm; and

 

WHEREAS, the proposed Project has been in compliance with the conditions of the previous

approval, and will comply with applicable regulations related to the safety and health of its

operations; and

 

WHEREAS, In the prior approval, the Zoning Administrator found that: “these figures do not

indicate an over-concentration nor undue concentration of on-site establishments in the Census

Tract.” (City Planning Case No. ZA-2006-5003(CUB)(ZAD); and

 

WHEREAS, the existing restaurant has been in operation at the Project Site for over ten years

without any complaints reported; is in good standing with the Los Angeles Police Department’s

(“LAPD”) Vice Unit; and

 

WHEREAS, Applicant’s Representative, has clarified with Morton’s, per Planning’s request, that

the “741 square foot patio with 8 outdoor seats” as described in its application, is an existing

covered entry area and is NOT used for table service. It is, in fact, primarily a waiting area for

patrons when needed. Therefore, this has been removed from the application and/or can be

referred to as a Waiting Area.

 

THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Planning, Land Use and Mobility

Committee, for the findings and conditions stated herein, recommends that the Board of the

Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council SUPPORT APPROVAL of the

application of Triana at Warner Center, LLC, on behalf of Morton’s The Steakhouse, with the

following conditions:

 

Conditions:

1. That everything issued in the previous Conditional Use Permits in Case No.

ZA-2006- 5003(CUB)(ZAD) and ZA-2006-5003(CUB)(ZAD)(PA1) be

reinstated with the exception of the hours of operation shall be 5:00PM to

11:30PM Monday through Saturday; 5:00PM to 10:00PM Sunday.

 

2. That the limited “Happy Hour” shall be from 5:00PM to 6:30PM,

Sunday through Friday.