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PUBLIC HEARING to consider Amendment No. 1 to Use Permit No. U-10-11 to amend an existing use permit for the Green River Tap Room to recognize the on-going use of the Restaurant and Bar, and to add outdoor dining and beverage service with entertainment and events on a portion of the property. The property is located at 4513 Putah Creek Road, south of the City of Winters in the Commercial Service "C-S" Zoning District (APN: 0103-160-010). The project qualifies for an Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines. (Project Planner: Michael Yankovich) Staff Recommendation: Approval
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RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Planning Commission ADOPT the mandatory and suggested findings, and APPROVE Use Permit No. U-10-11-AM1, subject to the recommended conditions of approval in Attachment A.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Green River Tap Room has filed an application to amend Use Permit 10-11 to add outdoor dining with entertainment on a portion of the property. The Zoning Administrator approved a minor revision to the use permit on February 17, 2011, to add food service to the existing bar business. The site is substantially developed but requires several improvements by the applicant to implement the project. The property is zoned Commercial Service (C-S). The proposed use is consistent with both the Solano County General Plan and County Zoning Regulations.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
The project qualifies for a Class I Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15304(e), Minor Alterations to Land. The physical improvements for the bar and restaurant already exist. This permit allows patrons to utilize the developed lands below the restaurant as a dining and entertainment extension of the Taproom and Restaurant.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Environmental Setting:
The site is comprised of one parcel (APN: 0103-160-010) which contain...
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