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RESOLUTION NUMBER 1615
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SEAL BEACH APPROVING A SIX (6) MONTH EXTENSION OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 12-89, A REQUEST FOR THE
PLACEMENT OF TWELVE (12) COIN-OPERATED AMUSEMENT
DEVICES WITHIN THE LOBBY OF WITHIN A THEATRE (SUPER
SAVER CINEMA SEVEN)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
WHEREAS,
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the Super Saver Cinema Seven Theatres, Inc. is owned by Associated
Theatres, Inc. and Lyco Financial, Inc.; and
the subject property is located within the Rossmoor Business
Center and is surrounded on all sides by said Center; and
the first floor area, consisting of the lobby, restrooms,
concession and storage areas, and all seven (7) theatres
encompasses an area of approximately 23,577 square feet. The
lobby measures approximately 4,410 square feet in area; and
the subject property possesses a valid City business license for
the operation of a theatre; and
a duly noticed public hearing was held on September 20, 1989 to
consider CUP 12-89 at which the Planning Commission approved the
request for a period of six (6) months (this period was
subsequently reviewed and extended for an additional six (6)
months). Approval was subject to eight (8) conditions and
contained a five step "video area control method"; and
a duly noticed public hearing was held on October 3, 1990 to
consider an extension of CUP 12-89. In conjunction with this
review, the Commission requested a review of the escalating police
problems associated with the theatre and granted a six (6) month
extension of the CUP; and
on April 3, 1991 the Planning Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing to consider an extension of CUP 12-89; and
the Planning Commission makes the following findings:
1. The extension of CUP 12-89 is consistent with the provisions
of the General Plan which indicate the subject property is
to be used for general commercial uses.
2. The subject property is adequate in size, shape, topography
and location to meet the needs of the proposed use of the
property. Specifically, the lobby area is of adequate size
and is accessible only through the purchase of a theatre
admission to ensure proper usage of the video gaming area.
3. Required adherence to applicable buildlng and fire codes
ensure there will be adequate water supply and utilities for
the proposed use.
4. Required adherence to the conditions of approval as well as
the .video area control method" will ensure proper usage of
the video gaming area.
5. The loitering problem in the parking area adjacent to the
theatre has continued to exist.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Seal
Beach does hereby approve a six (6) month extension of CUP 12-B9, subject to
the following conditions:
1. CUP 12-89 is extended for a six (6) month period of time.
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ABSENT: Commissioners
Phillip Fif , Cha
Planning mmission
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2. That persons shall be allowed to play the machines only after the
purchase of a theater admission ticket.
3. That the video game machines be turned off upon the closing of the
ticket booth for the final shows of the evening, at approximately 10:30
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5. That the on-duty manager of the theater shall monitor the video game
area to prevent the loitering of individuals in the lobby.
6. That the business license fee for the coin-operated amusement devices be
paid to complete the application process.
7. That with the applicant's consent, the hours of operation shall be
between 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 12:00 a.m. (midnight) for the public and
between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight) theater employees.
8. That no person shall be permitted to play the coin-operated amusement
devices during hours when any public or private school is in regular
session in the cities if Seal Beach, Los Alamitos or the unincorporated
area known as Rossmoor unless such person's age is 18 years or more.
The theater manage shall require proper identification in cases of
doubt.
9. A sign, not less than three (3) square feet in area, shall be clearly
posted at the video game machine area stating that use of the machines
is limited to holders of tickets for a theater performance on the
premises.
10. A sign, not less than six (6) square feet in area, shall be clearly
posted at the video game machine area stating that use of the machines
is not permitted by persons under the age of 18 years during hours when
any public or private school is in regular session in the cities if Seal
Beach, Los Alamitos or the unincorporated area known as Rossmoor unless
such person's age is 18 years or more. The theater manage shall require
proper identification in cases of doubt.
11. Staff will review the loitering situation at the three (3) month
interval of the six (6) month extension and provide a brief report back
to the Commission at that time.
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