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1 INTRADEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE February 17, TO: The Honorable Police Permit Review Panel FROM: Commanding Officer, Commission Investigation Division SUBJECT: REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF THE GRANTING OF A POLICE COMMISSION PERMIT PERMIT TYPE: Cafe Entertainment/Show APPLICANT: GRANVILLE RESTAURANT PARTNERS, LLC. LOCATION: VENTURA BLVD #C PERMIT NO.: P519 st>;k: GCarnitt I 43-h,tott: 6 The permit application and various supporting documentation for the above-mentioned applicant were reviewed by staff of the Commission Investigation Division. The investigation performed as part of the application process revealed that: The application conforms to the written application requirements for police permits outlined in Los Angeles Municipal Code section The Police Permit Review Panel may issue this permit pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code section , which regulates the Cafe Entertainment/Show permit. No criminal history for the Applicant that should prohibit granting of the permit existed in the California Department of Justice records at the time of investigation. No adverse Police Commission permit or disciplinary history was found. The Department of Building and Safety has deemed that the business is a permitted use at the location. Notice of Application was sent to the appropriate Council District Office and Neighborhood Council. No objections received Notice of Application was sent to the appropriate geographic police division. No objections received Public input: None It is recommended that the Panel approve the Applicant's permit application. WATERS, Lieutenant II.z - Commanding Officer Commission Investigation Division Attachments

2 III IIIIIiIIIIII I III H Hill I I ph Application A Type of Permit (ace Gil Account Number. Main Account I Form: City of Los Angeles, Board of Police Commissioners, Application for Police Commission Permit turnan+ *Sirṯus Location, Check Digit LOS ANGELES POLICE COMMISSION-POLICE PERMITS 100 W. FIRST ST., #147 LOS ANGELES, CA (213) Fill out Type of Permit Dale Of Application: MONTH / DAY / YEAR Type of APR' Police Area: Fingerprints: Y N ABOVE FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Police Commission Number. Council Dist: Fee: Dale Granted: Certificate of Occupancy Issued: Zoning Approved: A APPLICANT INFORMATION B kt NATURE OF BUSINESS Please type or print legibly Legal Name of Applicant 61247WE i.-le ge3tilviiihi-r- Pik-a-r-pens, 1,1-c, Name and title of person submitting application Type of EYt -3-C14A1/i4Sci j takiss/ -Pg-Et Denirop /1.4,41JAZUSineSS Business Name (Doing Business As) GvanvkA Cr Cafe Ste '\ 1.) Clx_ '---\/ Business Address City & State, t2--3u Vill-k_WA.fwd' Sit(-- Business.Mailing Address wire Al Nabs val Be maw) \ Cf)12D3 \ Q-1VO, (3hia.1 Ste Sole Proprietor Entity Prhorship 111Corprato LT6tha Lte...-- Zip sta,,o Cd-1 0A4 9 itk Ci& State ' ail1),c 9144:3'- )(4 Please Indicate 'Yes' or 'No' to the following questions, and place your initials in the box provided 1. Do the owners, managers, employees, or entertainers of this business provide sexually oriented material, products, services or merchandise as defined by the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 10101? Please write Yes or No In the box provided Initials 2. Do the owners, managers, employees, entertainers or patrons of this business perm' or engage in specified sexual activit if the business as defined by the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section ? Please write Yes or No In the box provided NI 0 3. Does this business possess or is it in the process of obtaining an Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) License? Please write Yes or No In the box provided YE 5 Initials Itis ALL CORPORATE OFFICERS, GENERAL PARTNERS, AND OTHER PERSON(S) WITH GREATER THAN 5% FINANCIAL INTEREST IN BUSINESS MUST COMPLETE SECTIONS C&D. THIS APPLICATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL ALL QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED, ALL INITIALS, AND SIGNATURES ARE OBTAINED, AND ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED ON GEN. FORM (REV 2-11) ARE SUBMITTED iy g 1' lytit`

3 Form Los Angeles Police Commission Police Permits Zoning and Use Clearance for Police Permit Police Department cannot issue a permit for business activity which Is not allowed at a location. This form must be signed off at an office of the partment of Building and Safety. Instructions: 1. Enter type of police permit (1). 2.' Enter address (2). 3. Go to one of the following Building and Safety offices to have this form signed off. DOWNTOWN: 201 N. Figueroa St. (First floor) *SAN PEDRO: 638 S. Beacon St (Room 276) VAN NUYS: 6262 Van Nuys BI. (Room 251) Make sure that Building arid Safety staff: SIGNS the form. DATES the form for the date it is signed off. STAMPS the form. Counter Hours: Mon., Tues., Thur., Fri. 7:30-4:30 Wed. 9:00-4:30 *San Pedro office is dosed between Noon and 1pm daily. This form is not complete until at required signatures are obtained (on this form), all questions are answered, and documents on required document list are submitted. (I) Type of Police Permit eace Evv(tti-ck\ ywevni i shwys LADBS Use ABC (2) Address of Business )a3,(5 V Wiltitok. 13i \J(i 1/2e a -iu.d.c, alli CA at ItCbli Between And Streets Legal Description Lot 1-1 Blk A Tract ---ig, (?9 I Dist. Map No. Zone c '2 1 V Business Shown Is Is Not A Permitted Use by the Business Shown Occupancy Record** Comment: Signature: Is Not A PermiCad Use. Cry oty comment: 9 0 H Signature: Print Name: r- -6- rn q 2V tj 6 6 It Jr.- LJ15 C A l') Print Name: Phone Number: -, [Q] Conditions: City Planning C(?*. **APPLICANT NOTE Ther Conditional Use Peunickequired )(xi,z_1. 4additional Buildinnp and Safety and/or Zoning requirements applicable to the business. Yes No CUP Issued ZA No. Had use been vacated greater than one year? Remarks: (Incidental Use, Auxiliary Use) Yes No

4 CITY OF LOS ANGELES CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ADDRESS OF BUILDING: VENTURA BL NOTE: Any change of use of occupancy must be approved by the Department of Building and Safety. [XI This certifies that, so far as ascertained or made known to the undersigned, the vacant land. building or portion of building described below and located at the address complies with the applicable construction requirements (Chapter 9) and/or the applicable zoning requirements (Chapter 1) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code for the use, or occupancy group in which it is classified. (Non-Residential Uses) 4 1 This certifies that, so far as ascertained by or make known to the undersigned, the building or portion of building described below and located at the above address complies with the applicable requirements of the Municipal Code, as follows; Ch. 1, as to permitted uses, Ch. 9, Arts. 1,l,4, and 5; and with applicable requirements of State Housing Law-for following occupancies:. (Residential uses) Permit No.and Year: , 92VN06630 cl MANGE THE USE OF A 90' X 86' PORTION OF A 180' X 86' RETAIL BUILDING TO RESTAURANT. PKF B-2/A-3 OCCUPANCY. Total Parking Required: 26 Total Parking Provided:44 = Standard:41 + Compact:. ALSO SUBJECT TO ANY AFFIDAVITS OR BUILDING AND ZONING CODE MODIFICATIONS WHETHER LISTED ABOVE OR NOT. Issued By/Office: LA-MGO-WLA-SP-C,D, #: Bureau: (BLDG)-BCS: Division: GI-(MS)-MSS-EQ-DMI-COMM: OWNER: OWNER'S ADDRESS: PS BUSINESS PARK 2540 CORPORATE PLACE "B" MONTEREY PARK, CA Issued: August 5, 1997 BY: D

5 LINN K. WYAT7 CHIEF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ASSOCIATE ZONING ADMINISTRATORS R. NICOLAS BROWN SUE CHANG LOURDES GREEN CHARLES J. RAUSCH, JIM TOKUNAGA FERNANDO TOVAR DAVID WEINTRAUB MAYA E. ZAITZEVSKY CITY OF LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA ERIC GARCETTI MAYOR DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING MICHAEU. LOGRANDE DIRECTOR OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATION 200 N. SPRING STREET, 7 FLOOR LOS ANGELES, CA (213) FAX: (213) July 17, 2014 Jonathan Weiss (A) Granville Restaurant Partners, LLC Ventura Blvd., Suite 1085 Encino, CA PS Business Parks, L.P. (0) 701 Western Ave., 2nd Floor Glendale, CA J.T. Fox / David Jarrett (R) SoCal Development Consultants, Inc Ventura Blvd., Suite 451 Studio City, CA CASE NO. ZA (CUB)(CU) CONDITIONAL USE West Ventura Boulevard ( West Ventura Boulevard) Sherman Oaks Studio City Toluca Lake Cahuenga Pass Community Plan Zone C2-1VL D. M. : C. D. : 2 CEQA : ENV CE Legal Description: Lots 1-7, Block A, Tract TR 6891 Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section W, 1, I hereby APPROVE: a Conditional Use to permit the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in conjunction with the remodel of an existing 6,800 square-foot restaurant with portions of 2 separate patios, approximately 105 square-feet total, extending into the public right of way in the C2-1VL Zone, Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section W, 27, I hereby APPROVE: A Conditional Use to permit the proposed hours of operations from 8:00 a.m. to ee t et pint upon the following additional terms and conditions: All other use, height and area regulations of the Municipal Code and all other applicable government/regulatory agencies shall be strictly complied with in the development and use of the property, except as such regulations are herein specifically varied or required. 2. The use and development of the property shall be in substantial conformance with the plot plan submitted with the application and marked Exhibit "A", except as may be revised as a result of this action.

6 CASE NO. ZA (CUB)(CU) PAGE 2 3. The authorized use shall be conducted at all times with due regard for, the character of the surrounding district, and the right is reserved to the Zoning Administrator to impose additional corrective Conditions, if, in the Administrator's opinion, such Conditions are proven necessary for the protection of persons in the neighborhood or occupants of adjacent property. All graffiti on the site shall be removed or painted over to match the color of the surface to which it is applied within 24 hours of its occurrence. A copy of the first page of this grant and all Conditions and/or any subsequent appeal of this grant and its resultant Conditions and/or letters of clarification shall be printed on the building plans submitted to the Development Services Center and the Department of Building and Safety for purposes of having a building permit issued. 6. Indemnification. The applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers, or employees from any claim, action or proceedings against the City or its agents, officers, or employees relating to or to attack, set aside, void or annul this approval which action is brought within the applicable limitation period. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense. If the City fails to promptly notify the applicant of any claim action or proceeding, or if the City fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City. Approved herein is the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in conjunction with the remodel of an existing 6,793 squarefoot restaurant with a maximum 174 seats (139 indoor seats and 35 outdoor patio seats) subject to the following limitations: a. Hours of operation shall be limited from 8 a.m. to 12 midnight Sunday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m Friday and Saturday. b. Any portion of the patio located within the right-of-way shall require a revocable permit by the Bureau of Engineering.,,Q c. Live entertainment shall be limited to a three piece band and shall require the issuance of a Café and Entertainment Permit by the Police Commission. d. No live entertainment or amplified music shall be permitted on the patio. Any speakers in the patio shall be turned off at 11 p.m. 8. The authorization granted herein for the on-site sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages is for a period of five (5) years from the effective date of this grant. Thereafter, a new authorization to allow the on-site sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages will be required. The applicant is advised that he/she should allow appropriate time for a new entitlement application to be processed and the application should be approved prior to the expiration date of

7 CASE NO. ZA (CUB)(CU) PAGE 3 this grant in order to continue the sale of beer and wine at the restaurant. 9. If at any time during the period of the grant, should documented evidence be submitted showing continued violation(s) of any condition(s) of the grant, resulting in a disruption or interference with the peaceful enjoyment of the adjoining and neighboring properties, the Zoning Administrator will have the right to require the petitioner(s) to file for a plan approval application together with the associated fees, to hold a public hearing to review the petitioner's compliance with and the effectiveness of the conditions of the grant. The petitioner(s) shall submit a summary and supporting documentation of how compliance with each condition of the grant has been attained. 10. Parking shall be provided in compliance with the Municipal Code and to the satisfaction of the Department of Building and Safety. No variance from the parking requirements has been requested or granted herein. 11. No music, sound or noise shall be emitted from the subject businesses at a level prohibited by the noise regulations of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. Amplified recorded-music shall not be audible beyond the area under control of the applicant, and any sound or noise emitted that is under the control of the petitioner shall constitute a violation of Section 116,01 of the LAMC, including any loud, unnecessary or unusual noise that disturbs the peace or quiet of any neighborhood or that causes discomfort. The establishment shall make an effort to control any unnecessary noise made by restaurant staff or any employees contracted by the restaurant, or any noise associated with the operation of the establishment, or equipment of the restaurant. 12. There shall be no coin-operated game machines or video machines permitted on the premises at any time. 13. The conditions of this grant, a police permit, a copy of a business license, insurance information and an emergency contact phone number for the operator and valet service(s), if any, shall be retained on the premises at all times and be immediately produced upon request of the Los Angeles Police Department, the Department of City Planning, State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control or other responsible agencies. The manager and all employees shall be knowledgeable of these Conditions. 14. Within six months of the effective date of this action, all employees involved with the sale of alcoholic beverages shall enroll in the Los Angeles Police Department "Standardized Training for Alcohol Retailers" (STAR). Upon completion of such training, the applicant shall request the Police Department to issue a letter identifying which employees completed the training. The applicant shall transmit a copy of the letter from the Police Department to the Zoning Administrator who acted on this case as evidence of compliance. In the event there is a change in the licensee, within one year of such change, this training program shall be required for all new staff. All employees who serve alcoholic beverages shall attend followup STAR classes every 24 months. The STAR training shall be conducted for all new hires within 2 months of their employment.

8 CASE NO. ZA (CUB)(CU) PAGE The applicant shall not permit any loitering on the premises or on property adjacent to the premises. 16. The applicant shall be responsible for maintaining free of litter the area adjacent to the premises over which they have control, including the sidewalk in front of the restaurant. 17. An electronic age verification device shall be retained on the premises available for use during operational hours. This device shall be maintained in operational condition and all employees shall be instructed in its use The applicant/restaurant operator shall identify a contact person and provide a 24- hour "hot line" telephone number for any inquiries or complaints from the community regarding the subject facility. Prior to the utilization of this grant, the phone number shall be posted on the site so that is readily visible to any interested party. The hot line shall be: posted at the entry, and the cashier or customer service desk, provided to the immediate neighbors, schools and the Neighborhood Council, responded to within 24-hours of any complaints/inquiries received on this hot line, and the applicant shall document and maintain a log of complaints received, the date and time received and the disposition of the response. The log shall be made available for review by the Los Angeles Police Department and the Zoning Administrator upon request. 19. The applicant shall comply with (b) of the Labor Code, which prohibits smoking within any place of employment. The applicant shall not possess ashtrays or other receptacles used for the purpose of collecting trash or cigarettes/cigar butts within the interior of the subject establishment. 20. Only the front door shall be used for patron access. All other doors shall be equipped on the inside with an automatic locking device and shall be kept closed at all times other than to permit temporary access for delivery of supplies and trash removal. These doors shall be solid. 21. Trash/recycling pick-up and emptying or disposing of trash/recycling into outside containers is permitted to occur only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. a. Trash/recycling containers shall be locked when not in use. b. Trash/recycling containers shall not be placed in or block access to required parking. 22. Petitioner(s) shall install and maintain security cameras and a two-week DVR that covers all common areas of the business, high-risk areas, entrances and exits. The DVRs shall be made available to the Los Angeles Police Department upon request.

9 CASE NO. ZA (CUB)(CU) PAGE No pay phone may be maintained on the exterior of the premises. 24. Within 30 days of the effective date of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control license, and within 30 days of the effective date of any modification or alteration of terms of said license, the applicant shah transmit a copy of the valid Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control license to the Zoning Administrator for attachment to the case file. 25. The Project shall comply with all conditions of Case No. DIR SPP. 26, Prior to the clearance of any conditions, the applicant shall show proof that all fees have been paid to the Department of City Planning, Expedited Processing Section. 27. Within 30 days of the effective date of this grant, a covenant acknowledging and agreeing to comply with all the terms and conditions established herein shall be recorded in the County Recorder's Office. The agreement (standard master covenant and agreement form CP-6770) shall run with the land and shall be binding on any subsequent owners, heirs or assigns. The agreement with the conditions attached must be submitted to the Zoning Administrator for approval before being recorded. After recordation, a certified copy bearing the Recorder's number and date shall be provided to the Zoning Administrator for attachment to the subject case file. OBSERVANCE OF CONDITIONS - TIME LIMIT - LAPSE OF PRIVILEGES All terms and conditions of the approval shall be fulfilled before the use may be established. The instant authorization is further conditional upon the privileges being utilized within three years after the effective date of approval and, if such privileges are not utilized or substantial physical construction work is not begun within said time and carried on diligently to completion, the authorization shall terminate and become void. TRANSFERABILITY This authorization runs with the land. In the event the property is to be sold, leased, rented or occupied by any person or corporation other than yourself, it is incumbent upon you to advise them regarding the conditions of this grant. VIOLATIONS OF THESE CONDITIONS, A MISDEMEANOR Section of the Los Angeles Municipal Code provides: "A variance, conditional use, adjustment, public benefit or other quasi-judicial approval, or any conditional approval granted by the Director, pursuant to the authority of this chapter shall become effective upon utilization of any portion of the privilege, and the owner and applicant shall immediately comply with its Conditions. The violation of any valid Condition imposed by the Director, Zoning Administrator, Area Planning Commission, City Planning Commission or City Council in connection with the granting of any action taken pursuant to the authority of this chapter, shall constitute a violation of this chapter and shall be

10 CASE NO. ZA (CUB)(CU) PAGE 6 subject to the same penalties as any other violation of this Code." Every violation of this determination is punishable as a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $2,500 or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. APPEAL PERIOD - EFFECTIVE DATE The applicant's attention is called to the fact that this grant is not a permit or license and that any permits and licenses required by law must be obtained from the proper public agency. Furthermore, if any Condition of this grant is violated or if the same be not complied with, then the applicant or his successor in interest may be prosecuted for violating these Conditions the same as for any violation of the requirements contained in the Municipal Code. The Zoning Administrator's determination in this matter will become effective after August t 2014 unless an appeal therefrom is filed with the City Planning Department. It is strongly advised that appeals be filed early during the appeal period and in person so that imperfections/incompleteness may be corrected before the appeal period expires. Any appeal must be filed on the prescribed forms, accompanied by the required fee, a copy of the Zoning Administrator's action, and received and receipted at a public office of the Department of City Planning on or before the above date or the appeal will not be accepted. Forms are available on-line at Public offices are located at: Figueroa Plaza 201 North Figueroa Street,. 4th Floor Los Angeles, CA (213) Marvin Braude San Fernando Valley Constituent Service Center 6262 Van Nuys Boulevard, Room 251 Van Nuys, CA (818) If you seek judicial review of any decision of the City pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section , the petition for writ of mandate pursuant to that section must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which the City's decision became final pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section There may be other time limits which also affect your ability to seek judicial review. NOTICE The applicant is further advised that all subsequent contact with this office regarding this determination must be with the Zoning Administrator who acted on the case. This would include clarification, verification of condition compliance and plans or building permit applications, etc., and shall be accomplished BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, in order to assure that you receive service with a minimum amount of waiting. You should advise any consultant representing you of this requirement as well. FINDINGS OF FACT After thorough consideration of the statements contained in the application, the plans submitted therewith, the report of the Zoning Analyst thereon, the statements made at the public hearing on July 1, 2014, all of which are by reference made a part hereof, as

11 CASE NO. ZA (CUB)(CU) PAGE 7 well as knowledge of the property and surrounding district, I find that the requirements for authorizing a conditional use permit under the provisions of Section W have been established by the following facts: BACKGROUND The subject property consists of seven record lots with a total lot size of 15,743 square feet and is improved with a 1 story office and restaurant building with approximately 14,715 square feet of building area. The site is irregularly shaped and is bounded by Ventura Boulevard, a Major Highway-Class II, to the south, Rhodes Avenue, a local street, to the west, and Ventura Court, a local street, to the north. The subject site is located within the Sherman Oaks Studio City Toluca Lake Cahuenga Pass Community Plan, has a land use designation of Commercial, and is zoned C2-1VL. The site is also located within the Ventura / Cahuenga Specific Plan. On April 11, 2014, DIR (SPP) approved the interior and exterior remodel of the existing restaurant pursuant to the Ventura / Cahuenga Specific Plan. The restaurant use was originally permitted per Building Permit Number 90H009302, for tenant improvement and a change of use to restaurant, at site address West Ventura Boulevard. Presently, the restaurant unit also uses the address West Ventura Boulevard, which is within the range of addresses on the site. The project proposes the sale and on-site consumption of a full line of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with the remodel of an existing restaurant. The restaurant consists of approximately 6,800 square feet with a new outdoor patio, a portion of which extends into the public right-of-way. The representative has stated that the architect has obtained a revocable permit for the portion of the patios that extend into the public right-of-way. The restaurant will have 139 indoor seats and 35 outdoor patio seats, for a total of 174 seats. The restaurant proposes to have live music and/or a DJ; however, the floor plans do not show a designated area for the proposed live entertainment. The restaurant has an off-street, off-site parking covenant with the Public Storage facility located to the north of the property. The representative has submitted a letter from the property management verifying that a parking agreement is in place to allocate 68 parking spaces to the restaurant. The site is serviced by LADOT's Van Nuys Dash Line and by Metro Local line 150 and 240. The nearest Metro Rapid bus stop is located at Ventura Boulevard and Laurel Canyon Boulevard along bus route 750. The applicant submitted a letter from the Studio City Neighborhood Council dated March 24, 2014 stating that it was in support of the remodel of the restaurant proposed per DIR (SPP). A second letter of support from the Studio City Neighborhood Council was received via dated June 23, 2014 stating support for the upgrade to a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption. The proposed conditions pertain to the operation and maintenance of the restaurant, including the following:

12 CASE NO. ZA (CUB)(CU) PAGE 8 Any "door charge" collected shall be for the sole benefit and use of the entertainer No music or amplified sound shall be allowed in any outdoor area and no music or amplified sound shall be audible beyond the property lines On-sale service and consumption of alcoholic beverages shall end at 11:30 PM, close at Midnight on Sunday through Thursday and 1:30 AM, close at 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. A written correspondence via was received on June 5, 2014 from a resident who lives on Valleyheart Drive expressing concern about the location of the patio and the noise that would be amplified by the proposed live entertainment, and requested that the live entertainment be contained within the building. Staff confirmed the location of the patio to be facing Ventura Boulevard to the south. Streets: Ventura Boulevard, adjoining the property to the south is a designated Major Highway Class 11, dedicated a width of 100 feet and improved with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and street trees. Rhodes Avenue, adjoining to the west is a designated Local Street, dedicated a width of 60 feet and improved with curb, gutter and sidewalk. Ventura Court, adjoining property to the north is a designated Local Street, dedicated a width of 30 feet and improved with curb, gutter, and sidewalk on the south side of the street and curb and gutter on the north side of the street. Previous Cases, Affidavits, Permits, and Orders on the Applicant's Property: Building Permit No. B13VN14226: Issued on May 5, 2014 for the exterior and interior remodel of an existing restaurant and to convert 18' x 43' dining area to outside dining area by relocating exterior walls. There was no change to the parking requirement. DIR (SPP): On April 11, 2014, the Director conditionally approved a Specific Plan Project Permit Compliance to permit an interior and exterior remodel of an existing restaurant. ZA (CUB): On August 12, 1993, the Zoning Administrator approved a Conditional Use Permit authorizing the sale and dispensing of beer and wine for on-site consumption, in conjunction with an approximate 6,800 square-foot restaurant accommodating approximately 250 persons with hours of operation from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., seven days a week. The grant was given a term life of 10 years from the effective date. ZA (CUB): On August 24, 1990, the Zoning Administrator approved a Conditional Use Permit authorizing the sale and dispensing of beer and wine for on-site consumption, in conjunction with an approximate 6,800 square-foot restaurant accommodating approximately 198 patrons with hours of operation from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., seven days a week. The grant was approved for a "health food" oriented

13 CASE NO. ZA (CUB)(CU) PAGE 9 chain restaurant and was to be considered null and void for any other type of restaurant, the grant was also subject to review within two years. Previous Cases, Affidavits, Permits, and Orders on the Surrounding Properties: ZA (CUB): On August 16, 2012, the Zoning Administrator approved a Conditional Use Permit to permit the continued sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption, in conjunction with an existing 2,473 square-foot restaurant accommodating 59 patrons indoors and 81 patrons outdoors with hours of operation from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. located at West Ventura Boulevard. ZA (CUB): On August 16, 2012, the Zoning Administrator approved a Conditional Use Permit to permit the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption, in conjunction with an existing 2,473 square-foot restaurant located at West Ventura Boulevard. ZA (CUB): On September 2, 2005, the Zoning Administrator approved a Conditional Use Permit to permit the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption, in conjunction with an existing 4,580 square-foot restaurant located at West Ventura Boulevard with hours of operation from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday and Sunday, with a grant life of eight years. ZA (CUB): On November 16, 2004, the Zoning Administrator approved a Conditional Use Permit to permit the sale of beer and wine only for on-site consumption as part of the operation of a proposed restaurant located within an existing shopping center located at West Ventura Boulevard. Public Hearing The public hearing was conducted at the Marvin Braude Constituent Services Center and was attended by the applicant, Mr. Jonathan Weiss, the applicant's representative, Mr. David Jarrett, the project architect, Mr. Daniel Heifetz, by Ms. Jennifer Brey, property manager for PS Business Park (across the site) and by Ms. Lisa Sarkin of the Studio City Neighborhood Council. Mr. Jarrett outlined the request and noted that the request for the on-site sale of a full line of alcoholic beverages involves the remodel of a former Good Earth Restaurant. A portion of the exterior walls on Ventura Boulevard will be removed to create an outdoor dining area along the sidewalk consistent with the goals of the Ventura Boulevard Specific Plan. A portion of the patio will encroach into the right-of-way but a 12-foot clearance will be maintained on the public sidewalk. A revocable permit has been obtained or is in process. The proposed restaurant, Granville, is a casual, high quality, family friendly restaurant with a healthy, organic menu that includes sandwiches, soups and pizzas. All items are made from scratch. Live entertainment is proposed and will be limited to a three piece band for Sunday Brunch.

14 CASE NO. ZA (CUB)(CU) PAGE 10 Ms. Brey explained the off-site parking arrangement. She noted that 68 code required parking spaces are provided and exclusively set aside by covenant with the subterranean parking at the Public Storage facility directly across the site to the north. An additional 52 non-exclusive parking spaces are also available to restaurant patrons. Mr. Jarrett noted that valet parking is provided for restaurant patrons for a fee of $3 and self-parking is free. Ms. Sarkin noted that the restaurant will be a good addition to the neighborhood and noted that the patio is oriented toward Ventura Boulevard and is not likely to be source of significant noise. However, she requested that no outdoor speakers be permitted after 11 pm. She noted the Studio City N.C. supported the request subject to conditions contained in their letter dated June 23, CONDITIONS IDENTIFIED FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL RELATIVE TO THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES in approving the instant grant, the Zoning Administrator has not imposed Conditions specific to the sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages, even if such Conditions have been volunteered or negotiated by the applicant, in that the Office of Zoning Administration has no direct authority to regulate or enforce Conditions assigned to alcohol sales or distribution. The Zoning Administrator has identified a set of Conditions related to alcohol sales and distribution for further consideration by the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). In identifying these conditions, the Office of Zoning Administration acknowledges the ABC as the responsible agency for establishing and enforcing Conditions specific to alcohol sales and distribution. The Conditions identified below are based on testimony and/or other evidence established in the administrative record, and provide the ABC an opportunity to address the specific conduct of alcohol sales and distribution in association with the Conditional Use granted herein by the Zoning Administrator. They may include those identified during hearing testimony, received as part of correspondence via stakeholder groups, city agency, other responsible agency, Council District, Mayor's office, etc.) No "Happy Hour" type of reduced-price alcoholic beverage or "2 for 1" promotion shall be allowed at any time. Discounted food promotions are encouraged. No alcohol shall be allowed to be consumed on any adjacent property under the control of the applicant. There shall be no exterior advertising of any kind or type, including advertising directly to the exterior from within, promoting or indicating the availability of alcoholic beverages. Interior displays of alcoholic beverages or signs which are clearly visible to the exterior shall constitute a violation of this condition. The sale of alcohol shall be incidental to the sale of food. The sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises is prohibited.

15 CASE NO. Zink (CUB)(CU) PAGE 11 The quarterly gross sales of alcohol shall not exceed the quarterly gross sales of food. The business operator shall maintain records which reflect these numbers and make them available to the Police Department upon request. No signs are permitted on the outside of the building or directed from the inside to the outside which display or advertise the availability of alcoholic beverages. The off-site sale of alcoholic beverages as a secondary use (i.e., "take out") is not permitted. All service of alcoholic beverages shall be conducted by a waitress or waiter or bartender. No sale of alcohol shall be permitted at any self-service, automated check-out station (checkout conducted primarily by the customer, with assistance by a store monitor) if such are available on the site. All sales of alcohol shall be conducted at a full-service checkout station directly attended by a cashier/checkout clerk specifically assigned solely to that station. The alcoholic beverage license shall not be exchanged for a public premises type license nor operated as a public premises. BASIS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS A particular type of development is subject to the conditional use process because it has been determined that such use of property should not be permitted by right in a particular zone. All uses requiring a conditional use permit from the Zoning Administrator are located within Section W of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. In order for the sale of full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption to be authorized, certain designated findings have to be made. In these cases, there are additional findings in lieu of the standard findings for most other conditional use categories. FINDINGS Following (highlighted) is a delineation of the findings and the application of the relevant facts to same: The project will enhance the built environment in the surrounding neighborhood or will perform a function or provide a service that is essential or beneficial to the community, city or region. The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to permit the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in conjunction with the remodeling of an existing restaurant, approximately 6,800 square-feet, with 139 indoor seats and 35 outdoor seats, for a total of 174 seats. The site is located along Ventura Boulevard, which is a commercially developed boulevard. The area is developed with a mix of office, retail, and restaurant uses within the commercially zoned properties and residential uses located behind the commercial properties, along Cantura Street to the south and Vallyheart Drive to the north. The restaurant with additional sales of a full line alcoholic beverages and live entertainment will provide an additional amenity to the surrounding

16 CASE NO. ZA (CUB)(CU) PAGE 12 community. The site has been operating as a restaurant for approximately 20 years and will be changing operators. The new operator, the applicant seeks to upgrade the current ABC license for the sale of beer and wine to a full line of alcoholic beverages. The change in license type will not change the operation from a bona fide restaurant. The applicant also proposes to extend the hours of operation, add live entertainment, and open patio seating to the restaurant; however, conditions have been imposed to mitigate impacts to the surrounding community. The remodel will include a reconfigured floor plan and partial demolition of the exterior walls along Ventura Boulevard to create an outdoor dining area adjacent to the sidewalk which will enhance the pedestrian environment consistent with the goals of the Ventura Boulevard Specific Plan. The exterior facade will be updated and the proposed remodel has been approved under related Case No. DIR SPP. The project's location, size, height, operations and other significant features will be compatible with and will not adversely affect or further degrade adjacent properties, the surrounding neighborhood, or the public health, welfare and safety. The project site is located at the corner of Ventura Boulevard, Rhodes Avenue, and Ventura Court and is zoned C2-1VL. The properties directly adjacent to the site are also zoned C2-1VL and are developed with a mix of office, retail, and restaurant uses. The residentially zoned properties to the north are located on Valleyheart Drive; however, the residential uses are buffered by the flood control channel and a commercially zoned property developed as a public storage facility. Residential properties located to the south along Cantura Street are buffered by Ventura Boulevard, which is 100 feet wide, and the commercially developed properties along the south side of Ventura Boulevard. The proposed patio is oriented along Ventura Boulevard to enhance the pedestrian environment consistent with the goals of the Ventura Boulevard Specific Plan. As conditioned, no live entertainment or amplified music is permitted on the patio and any speakers on the patio must be turned off at 11 pm to minimize potential noise impacts. Other conditions of the grant address safety and security to ensure the use is conducted with due regard for surrounding uses, Therefore, as conditioned, the project's location, size, height, operations and other significant features will be compatible with and will not adversely affect or further degrade adjacent properties, the surrounding neighborhood, or the public health, welfare and safety. The project substantially conforms with the purpose, intent and provisions of the General Plan, the applicable community plan, and any specific plan. The project site is located within the Sherman Oaks Studio City Toluca Lake Cahuenga Pass Community Plan with a land use designation of Community Commercial with the following corresponding zones: CR, C2, C4, RAS3, RAS4,

17 CASE NO. ZA (CUB)(CU) PAGE 13 P, and PB. The site is also located within the Ventura I Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan and Studio City Cahuenga Pass Streetscape Plan. Within the Ventura Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan, the site is designated as Regional Commercial and is located within a Pedestrian Oriented Area (POA). The site is currently developed and has been operating as a restaurant. The proposed remodel to the restaurant would not result in a change to the character of the immediate neighborhood or the surrounding areas. The proposed outdoor patio area along Ventura Boulevard would be consistent with Section 2.1-I of the Ventura / Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan, which seeks to promote an attractive pedestrian environment which will encourage pedestrian activity and reduce traffic congestion. The exterior and interior remodel of the restaurant has previously been approved per the specific plan and adding the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption would not result in deviations from the purpose, intent, and provisions of the General Plan, the Community Plan, and the Specific Plans for this project site. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FINDINGS FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 4. The proposed use will not adversely affect the welfare of the pertinent community. The site has been operating as a restaurant for approximately 20 years and is a use that is allowed by right in both the C2-1VL zone and within the Ventura / Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan. The proposed restaurant is family oriented and the operator does not propose publi; dancing or late night hours. Hours of operation are limited to midnight during the week and until 2 a.m. on the weekends. The site is not directly adjacent to any sensitive uses. The primary emphasis of the business is food service with alcohol sales as an accessory use. The operator is proposing to have live entertainment in the form of live music however, the Zoning Administrator has imposed conditions that will limit the impacts as to not adversely affect the welfare of the pertinent community. The grant is authorized for a term of five years, after which time the applicant will need to file for a. new Conditional Use Permit or a Plan Approval for the continued sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption. The limited term of the grant allows the City to review the operation of the establishment and consider any changes in the surroundings. The operator's conduct and any negative impacts it causes will be considered when an application is requested. The granting of the application will not result in an undue concentration of premises for the sale or dispensing for consideration of alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine, in the area of the City involved, giving consideration to applicable State laws and to the California Department of Alc&iolic Beverage Control's guidelines for undue concentration; and also giving consideration to the number and proximity of these establishments within a one thousand foot radius of the site, the crime rate in the area (especially those crimes involving public drunkenness, the illegal sale or

18 CASE NO. ZA (CUB)(CU) PAGE 14 use of narcotics, drugs or alcohol, disturbing the peace and disorderly conduct), and whether revocation or nuisance proceedings have been initiated for any use in the area. According to the California State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control licensing criteria, there are 3 on-site and 2 off-site licenses allocated to the subject Census Tract Number , based on a population of 4,068. Presently, there are 27 active licenses within this census tract, including 23 onsite and 4 off-site alcohol licenses. The proposed project would add one new onsite license to this census tract, as the license at this location was surrendered as of April 29, 2014 and was not included in the active license count. There are 11 active establishments within 600 and 1,000 feet of the subject site with on-site and/or off-site.alcohol licenses. Statistics from the Los Angeles Police Department reveal that the Crime Reporting District No. 1591, which has jurisdiction over the subject property, a total of 397 crimes were reported in 2013, compared to the citywide average of approximately 180 crimes and the high crime reporting district average of approximately 216 crimes for the same period. Part 1 Crimes reported by LAPD include: Rape (1), Robbery (3), Aggravated Assault (2), Burglary (42), Larceny (244), and Auto Theft (9). Part II Crimes include: Other Assaults (5), Sex Offenses (3), Offenses against Family (1), Narcotic (8), Liquor Laws (6), Drunkenness (11), Disturbing the Peace (2), Disorderly Conduct (2), DWI Related (27), and Other Offenses (27). Over concentration can be undue when the addition of a license will negatively impact a neighborhood. Over concentration is not undue when the approval of a license does not negatively impact an area, but rather such a license benefits the public welfare and convenience. The above statistics indicate the crime rate in the census tract where the subject site is located is higher than the city average. However, no evidence was submitted for the record indicating the subject site has been the subject of any nuisance or criminal activity. Ventura Boulevard has many restaurants, commercial and entertainment venues making it a regional destination that draws many visitors. The proposed restaurant is a family oriented restaurant and is not located directly adjacent to any sensitive uses. As conditioned, the use is not expected to increase or contribute to the area's crime rate. 6. The proposed use will not detrimentally affect nearby residentially zoned communities in the area of the City involved, after giving consideration to the distance of the proposed use from residential buildings, churches, schools, hospitals, public playgrounds and other similar uses, and other establishments dispensing, for sale or other consideration, alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine. The following sensitive uses are located within 600 feet of the project site: Thirty-Sixth Church of Christ Scientist (4032 North Whitsett Avenue) Christian Science Reading Room (12360 West Ventura Boulevard)

19 CASE NO ZA (CUB)(ClJ) PAGE 15 The following sensitive uses are located within 1,000 feet of the project site: Weddington Golf and Tennis (4141 North Whitsett Avenue) While the restaurant is within the proximity of sensitive uses, the site does not directly adjoin these sensitive uses and service of alcoholic beverages is anticipated to be ancillary to the sale of food in the restaurant. The site is also located along a developed commercial corridor and will not detrimentally affect the neighboring offices and commercial uses in the area. Within 500' of the site there are single family residential uses; however, these uses are not directly adjacent to the site and are buffered by other commercial development. With the conditions imposed by the Zoning Administrator, the impacts of the on-site consumption and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages will be reduced and will not detrimentally affect nearby residentially zoned communities and other sensitive uses within the area. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FINDINGS FOR MINI-SHOPPING CENTERS AND COMMERCIAL CORNER DEVELOPMENTS 7. Based on data provided by the City Department of Transportation or by a licensed traffic engineer, that ingress to and egress from the project will not create a traffic hazard or cause significant traffic congestion or disruption of vehicular circulation on adjacent streets. The subject restaurant is existing within an established Mini-Shopping Center that is developed with office uses. The parking for the site has been provided offsite at a public storage facility located to the rear of the subject property since the restaurant was first established approximately 20 years ago. The subject restaurant is currently going through an exterior and interior remodel; however, no additional parking was required. The request to deviate from the standards of Mini-Shopping standards are for the hours of operation only, which limits operating hours to 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and there will be no modifications to the building that would cause an increase in parking spaces or traffic. There will be no change to the ingress and egress of the site and traffic would not be effected to the extent that it would create a traffic hazard or cause significant traffic congestion or disruption of vehicular circulation on adjacent streets. The project approval will not create or add to a detrimental concentration of Mini-Shopping Centers or Commercial Corner Developments in the vicinity of the proposed project. The project site is an existing Mini-Shopping Center. It was originally part of a larger development that consisted of multiple lots fronting along Ventura Boulevard. However, the lots have since been untied and tied to form separate developments. The subject site is developed with office uses and the subject restaurant. It is considered a Mini-Shopping Center due to the size of the restaurant which exceeds the 30 percent or less of the total square footage containing related commercial/retail uses to be exempt from Mini-Shopping Center regulations. Therefore, the project will not create or add to a detrimental