Outdoor Seating-Socialight - 2015CITY OF CAMPBELL
Community Development Department
August 13, 2015
AFN Services, LLC
368 E. Campbell Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
Re: Outdoor Seating Pen7lit (Socialite)
368 E. Campbell Avenue
File Number: PLN2015-218
Dear Mr. Bonner:
1'he Planning Division has conditionally approved your Outdoor Seating Pernlit application (PLN2015-
218) for Socialite, located at the above referenced property. Your. application has been approved subject
to the following Conditions of Approval: ,
Approved Seating Plan: The outdoor seating area and outdoor heater unit locations shall
substantially conform to the project plans, stamped as approved on August 10, 2015 except as
redlined by staff and modified by the conditions of approval contained herein.
2. Business Operation: The use of the outdoor seating area is limited to the approved "Business
Hours" (6:00 AM to 10:00 PM Sunday to Saturday).
Barrier: No barrier, railing, or fencing shall be permitted, with the intent for the outdoor seating to
seamlessly integrate with the public sidewalk. Planter boxes, as otherwise approved, shall not be
considered a barrier, railing, or fence.
4. Approved Location & Sidewalk Clearance: Aseven-foot-wide pedestrian walkway shall be
maintained at all times along the public sidewalk, except at "pinch points" where trees occur (as
shown on the plans). This walkway shall provide for pedestrian access to doorways, crosswalks,
and along the public sidewalk. All tables shall be placed flush against the building walls (and
continuously maintained in that manner) to maximize the amount of walkway clearance in the
public right-of--way. It shall be an ongoing responsibility of the business to ensure all furniture
and planter boxes are in the approved locations, as shown on the project plans.
Outdoor Furniture: A maximum of thirty-six chairs and ten tables shall be permitted. The two
tables located adjacent to the restaurant entry. shall be restricted to be 35.5-inches by 35.5-inches.
Where planter boxes are indicated, only four-seat tables shall be permitted (to maintain the
delineation of the "premise area" for ABC purposes), measuring 36-inches x 48-inches. All other
tables maybe either two-seat (35.5-inches x 35.5-inches), or four-seat (36-inches by 48-inches) in
size, as indicated on the project plans. No other table sizes, or shapes (other than square and
rectangular) shall be permitted. -All furniture shall be fabricated by untreated teak wood with a
black aluminum rim and base, with untreated teak folding chairs.
6. Planter Boxes: The outdoor seating area shall incorporate three large (half-wine barrel) round
planters (standard size) serving to more clearly defuse the permit area of the outdoor seating.
Additionally, a total of five rectangular planter boxes (tlu-ee on E. Campbell Avenue & two on S.
Central Avenue) shall be placed flush against the four-seat tables. The rectangular planters shall
be 23.5-inches long, by 11.5-inches wide, by two-feet tall. The requirement to provide planter
boxes is not only for aesthetic purposes but also to satisfy criteria required by the Alcoholic
Beverage Control Department to more clearly define the permit area.
7. Landscaping: All landscaped areas, including the planter boxes and wine barrel, shall be
continuously maintained in accordance with City Landscaping Requirements (CMC 21.26).
Landscaped areas shall be watered on a regular basis so as to maintain healthy plants. Landscaped
areas shall be kept free of weeds, trash, and litter. Dead or unhealthy plants shall be replaced with
healthy plants of the same or similar type.
8. Storage: By the end of the "Operational Hours" (5:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Sunday -Saturday) all
chairs and tables shall be placed inside the building. Planters shall be either placed inside the
building, or placed on the south side of the building flush against the building walls, with
adequate clearances provided for the rear entry/service doors.
9. FDC Clearance: A minimum clearance of three feet shall be provided around the wall mounted
Fire Department Connection (FDC). Planters, tables, and chairs shall not be permitted in this area
at any time.
10. Heaters: A maximum of six wall mounted heaters shall be permitted. No more than two heater
units shall be permitted on the West Elevation (S. Central Avenue), and no more than four shall
be permitted on the North Elevation (E. Campbell Avenue). The approved heater model shall be
the SL-16 by Infratech Comfort which measure a total of 29.5-inches in length, with the intent to
not extend beyond the wall columns. One larger heater, model SL-24, measuring 42.5-inch wide
shall be permitted on the S. Second side of the building in the location noted on the plans (as the
column width in this area can support the larger unit size). The units selected shall be finished
with black matte anodized aluminum ho_ using. Heaters shall have independent controls, which
shall be operated from the interior of the building. The placement of the heaters shall abide by all
clearance requirements as specified by the Building Department and Product Specifications
Manual. No temporary and/or portable outdoor heater units shall be permitted at any time.
11. Electrical Box: The electrical box mounted above the FDC connection (and as noted on the plans)
shall be required to be removed. Please paint/repair the wall as needed to restore this area to the
original condition.
12. Window & Walls: No changes to the existing building windows or walls have been approved
with this application.
13. Umbrellas Lig_htina and Outdoor Speakers: No exterior lighting, umbrellas, or outdoor speakers
are proposed or approved as part of the Outdoor Seating Permit application. Any change to the
exterior lighting, or installation of umbrellas or outdoor speakers, shall require City approval
prior to installation.
14. Litter: All litter shall be picked up immediately and the tables cleaned promptly. Socialite is
responsible for the cleanup of all litter associated with the business. Litter removal may extend
beyond the boundaries of the business frontage.
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15. Cleaning: All spills shall be cleaned immediately and the sidewalk shall be pressure washed as
necessary or as required by the Community Development Director or Public Works Director. No
harmful chemicals shall be used, and all water shall be collected and not permitted to be washed
down the storm drains.
16. Maintenance: All outdoor furniture shall be kept clean and in good repair and replaced and/or
fixed as necessary.
17. Smoking: A "No Smoking" sign shall be maintained on the premises in compliance with CMC
6.11.060. Should these signs be damaged, defaced or removed, the applicant shall promptly
replace them. Window signs are preferred over wall-mounted signs.
18. Insurance: The required insurance policy shall be maintained in good standing and in compliance
with applicable requirements of the Campbell Municipal Code, at all times that this permit is
exercised. If the insurance policy described in the submitted Certificate of Insurance is canceled,
terminated, suspended, or materially changed, the Outdoor Seating Permit shall be considered
suspended.
19. ABC Permitting: Prior to serving alcohol outdoors the applicant shall be required to obtain all
required ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control) approvals, and post a sign stating that "No Alcohol
Beyond this Point" in one-inch lettering on both sides of the outdoor seating area to delineate the
limit of the licensed area. These approvals and signs must be maintained in good standing at all
times alcohol is served.
If you have any questions regarding the requested information, please do not hesitate to contact me at
(408) 866-2142 or by email at stephenr(a~cityofcampbell.com.
Sincerely,
A
Stephen Rose
Associate Planner
encl. Approved Plans
Approved Furniture & Heater Units
Certificate of Liability Insurance
cc. Project File
Paul Kermoyan, Community Development Director
S3 Properties, Inc. 17695 Vista Avenue, Monte Sereno, CA 95030
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