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BACKGROUND On November 20, 1991, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit (UP-91-77, Exhibit C) granting the applicant, Sunshine Saloon, an expansion of an existing bar at the subject location. This approval included a condition of approval (No. 6) explicitly prohibiting the consumption of alcohol outside of the bar. This condition was part of staff's recommendation to the Planning Commission, although the reasoning is unclear, as there was no detailed discussion of this issue in the meeting minutes (Exhibit D) and staff was unable to locate the agenda report for the item. However, pursuant to the Planning Commission discussion in the meeting minutes, the existing bar was noted generally as a good neighbor with no history of negative impacts on the surrounding areas. This discussion ultimately led the Commission to question staff about the need for a separate Condition of Approval, No. 3, which required the applicant to maintain the site in a clean and orderly manner and to patrol outside areas regularly to maintain peace and quiet. Staff explained Condition of Approval No. 3 was a standard condition for bar uses; thus, it remained as part of the Planning Commission action to approve the CUP. Unfortunately, that level of background detail was not discussed for Condition of Approval No. 6. More recently, staff inquired with the Police Department regarding any incidents for the existing bar, especially since June 19, 2020, to the present, when the existing bar received/operated temporary outdoor dining, including outdoor alcohol service, approval for this location. The Police Department reported no significant incidents or calls for service in general related to the existing bar or during the specified period when outside service was being provided, including no complaints related to violations of the City's Noise Ordinance. Although principally a bar, it is noted that Sunshine Saloon also offers a full menu including breakfast, lunch and dinner options. SITE AND AREA DESCRIPTION Valley Plaza Shopping Center, constructed generally in the late 1970's and early 1980's comprises multiple, multi-tenant buildings, as well as two to three standalone drive-through uses, located along the north side of Valley Avenue and the west side of Santa Rita Road. Figure 1 on the following page shows Valley Plaza shopping center, the location of Sunshine Saloon and the surrounding area. The existing bar is located at the northwest corner of a single-story, multi-tenant, building which sits on an approximately 2.13-acre parcel within the shopping center, which is generally rectangular in shape and flat topographically. The overall building area is approximately 22,320 square feet with the existing bar occupying approximately one-sixth of the total building area, approximately 3,700 square feet. Access to the shopping center is provided by three driveways on Valley Avenue and three driveways on Santa Rita Road, with two of the driveways on Santa Rita Road located directly adjacent to the subject multi-tenant building. There are approximately 600 shared on-site parking spaces in the shopping center. The other uses within the shopping center contain various commercial, restaurant, office and tutoring uses including Jack in the Box, KFC, Limitless Axes and Ales, True Value Hardware, the UPS Store, The Press Café and the Amador Valley Veterinary Center. Tri-Valley Inn and Suites is located to the north of the shopping center, Amador Shopping Center is located to the south of the shopping center across Valley Avenue, and residential uses (both single-family P21-1206, 1807 Santa Rita Road, Suite K Planning Commission 2 of 6