# 4 ) UN-33-16 CLUB LIT HOOKAH LOUNGE

SPECIAL USE PERMIT PUBLIC HEARING

STAFF REPORT

To: Planning Commission Meeting date: June 8, 2016 Item: UN-33-16 Prepared by: Robert Eastman GENERAL INFORMATION:

Applicant: Lash Vegas Tatt Star, LLC Property Owner(s): Lafalen Corp Requested Action: Approval of a special use permit Purpose: To allow the “On-Sale” of Beer, Wine, and Spirit

based products Location: 3960 W. Craig Road, Suite 105C Parcel Number(s) 139-06-615-006 Lot Area: 2.7 ± acres Comprehensive Plan: Mixed-Use Commercial Existing land use and zoning: Commercial Center, C-2, General Commercial

District

Surrounding land use and zoning: North: Single-Family Residential; R-1, Single-Family Low Density District East: Undeveloped; C-2, General Commercial District West: Commercial Center, C-2, General Commercial District South: Multi-Family Residential and Undeveloped; MUD-C, Mixed-Use Development – Commercial District

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The applicant is requesting Planning Commission approval to allow the “on-Sale” of Beer, Wine, and Spirit based products. Specifically in conjunction with an existing hookah lounge located on Craig Road west of Allen Lane. Additionally, with the use permit, the applicant is requesting a waiver of the 400 foot separation from an existing church. According to the letter of intent, the applicant intends to add beer and wine to the existing hookah lounge. According to a discussion with the applicant the hours of operation are 6 pm to 12 am Tuesday through Thursday; 6 pm to 2 am Friday and Saturday; and closed Sunday and Monday. The applicant does not provide any dining or food service at this time. With this application a waiver of the 400 foot separation from an existing church is also requested. The Church (Ignited Praise Fellowship) received a use permit from the Planning Commission on June 10, 2015, UN-34-15. It is located within suites 115C – 117C. The proposed use is within suite 105C within the same building as the existing church. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS:

Public Works: No comment. Fire Prevention: No comment. Police Department: The North Las Vegas Police Department has no

concerns with this request and recommends approval. ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting Planning Commission approval to allow an “On-Sale beer, wine, and spirit based products license as part of an existing hookah lounge within an existing shopping center. According to the site plan, the site has four (4) buildings and one (1) kiosk. The existing hookah lounge is located within Building “C” located along the northern property line on the east side of the site. The approved site plan (SPR-20-07) shows that approximately 324 parking spaces have been provided for the overall commercial center where 316 parking spaces were required. While the site does not contain an overabundance of parking, the proposed use is consistent with the commercial center the primary usage of the lounge will be in the evenings and weekends. Therefore, there should be sufficient parking for the proposed use, and the existing or future uses within this commercial center. The applicant is also requesting a waiver of the 400 foot separation of an existing church. Staff contacted Pastor Lacy of the Ignited Praise Fellowship regarding the proposed use.

The pastor indicated she was not concerned about the proposed beer, wine, or spirit based license and expressed support for the requested use permit. Additionally, a Bambini’s Pizza and Restaurant is located within the adjacent building “A” in the same commercial center. Bambini’s was approved (UN-104-08) to allow the “on sale” of beer-wine-spirit based products in conjunction with their restaurant by the Planning Commission on November 12, 2008. Requirements for Approval of a Special Use Permit In accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Commission may, by motion, grant a special use permit if the Planning Commission finds, from the evidence presented, that all of the following facts exist: 1. The proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Master Plan and all

applicable provisions of this Code and applicable State and Federal regulations; 2. The proposed use is consistent with the purpose and intent of the zoning district in

which it is located and any applicable use-specific standards and criteria in Chapter 17.20 of this Code;

3. The proposed use is compatible with adjacent uses in terms of scale, site design,

and operating characteristics (such as, but not limited to, hours of operation, traffic generation, lighting, noise, odor, dust, and other external impacts);

4. Any significant adverse impacts anticipated to result from the use will be mitigated

or offset to the maximum extent practicable; and 5. Facilities and services (including sewage and waste disposal, water, gas, electricity,

police and fire protection, and roads and transportation, as applicable) will be available to serve the subject property while maintaining adequate levels of service for existing development.

Staff has no objections to the proposed use. The proposed use is consistent with the zoning designation, and Comprehensive Plan. As the applicant is proposing to use an existing building, the use appears to be compatible with the adjacent uses and surrounding neighborhood. RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development and Compliance Department recommends that UN-33-16 be approved subject to the following conditions: Planning and Zoning:

1. That, unless expressly authorized through a variance, waiver or another approved

method, this development shall comply with all applicable codes and ordinances.

ATTACHMENTS: Letter of Intent Distance Statement Site Plan Building Elevations Location and Zoning Map