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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCUP 234; Woolworth; Conditional Use Permit (CUP) (2)City of Carlsbad Planning Department PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF DECISION April 22, 1997 Sons Amusement Corp 2891 West Pico Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90006 SUBJECT: CUP 234(A)xl - WOOLWORTH'S FUN CENTER At the Planning Commission meeting of April 16, 1997, your application was considered. The Commission voted 7-0 to APPROVE AS AMENDED your request. Some decisions are final at Planning Commission, and others automatically go forward to City Council. If you have any questions regarding the final dispositions of your application, please call the Planning Department at (760) 438-1161. Sincerely, MICHAEL J. HOLZMILLER Planning Director MJH:CW:kr Enclosed: Planning Commission Resolution No. 4086 2O75 Las Palmas Dr. - Carlsbad, CA 92OO9-1576 • (619) 438-1161 • FAX (G19) 438-O894 PROJECT REVIEW On August 22. 1991. CUP 234 Woolworth Video Arcade was reviewed (date) (project number) (project name) for compliance with the conditions contained therein. The project was found to be in compliance with all the conditions of Resolution No. 2176 and no further action was taken. COMMENTS: Number of video machines counted - 39. Signed cs David Rick c: Erin Letsch DR:km City of Carlsbad Planriina Department October 2, 1989 F. W. Woolworth Company 2525 El Cam/no Real, Suite 110 Carlsbad, CA 92008 SUBJECT: CUP 234 - Video Game Room Gentlemen: On September 29, 1989, CUP 234, Woolworth Video Game Room, was reviewed for compliance with the conditions contained therein. The project was found to be in violation of Condition 8 of Resolution No. 2176. Condition No. 8 states: "The maximum number of machines permitted on the premises is 39." To avoid possible revocation of the subject Conditional Use Permit, the number of machines in the Video Game Room must be reduced to 39 within 30 days. Please contact the undersigned for a site inspection when the above condition has been complied with. Sincerely, ANNE HYSONG Planning Tech I AH:af c: Erin Letsch 2O75 Las Palmas Drive • Carlsbad, California 92OO9-4859 • (619) 438-1161 R. THOMAS WOOD ATTORNEY AT LAW TELEPHONE (619)931-4725 (619)729-1159 OcF FAX S" (619)438-0960 September 2, 1988 Michael Holzmiller Planning Director City of Carlsbad 2075 Las Palmas Carlsbad, CA 92009 RE: CUP 234 Dear Mr. Holzmiller: My client just contacted me regarding renewing the above- referenced Conditional Use Permit. Please have your office contact me to advise me of the necessary procedures. I will be out of town until September 8, 1988. Yours truly, R. THOMAS WOOD RTW:dbd \ 701 PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD • SUITE 300 • P.O. BOX 1545 CARLSBAD, CA 92OO9-1O25 I'llOJLCI REVIEW On g> -C-l , ^T<£/£ __?_?. 7 , ._yJpOLUJ_&pfftS. ... was reviewed (date) (projeci number) (project riamn) for compliance with the conditions contained therein. 1) The project was found to be in compliance with all the conditions of Resolution No. ^.TV? and no further action was taken. Z/7£ 2) The project was found to be in violation of Condition of Resolution No. and the following actions have been taken: COMMENTS: 7 Signed EL:lh project.frm R. THOMAS WOOD ATTORNEY AT LAW 2S5O P1O PICO DRIVE, SUITE H P. O. BOX 1545 CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA D2OO8-I531 TELEPHONE (619) 729-1159 February 18, 1986 Martin Orenyak Building Director City of Carlsbad 1200 Elm Avenue FES IB 1986 Re: CUP -234 Luilding DepartmentWoolworth's Dear Marty: As I explained to you on the telephone, Woolworth's is planning on closing the Active Edge store next to the Fun Center and install a fast food restaurant in the space now occupied by the Active Edge and the Fun Center. The Fun Center would then be moved from its present location of approximately 1,800 square feet to a location previously occupied by the Harvest House cafeteria which is approximately 2,200 square feet. I enclose herewith the following exhibits: (1) Diagram of existing plan showing location of Active Edge and Fun Center. The proposed new location of the Fun Center is the long rectangular space immediately to the right of the existing Fun Center. (2) A proposed floor plan for the new location showing the dimensions and the relationship to the Woolworth merchandise area. (3) A diagram showing the physical improvements of the proposed new area. Although it is not clear, there will be a fire exit at "A" on the diagram. (4) A diagram of the electrical improvements of the pro- posed area. (5) A lay out of the proposed new Fun Center showing the games in place and the entrance. As you can see, there is a ten foot wall immediately inside which will block the view and sound between the Fun Center and the common area of the mall. We have the following questions: (1) Will the change in location and configuration of the Fun Center affect the Conditional Use Permit? Martin Orenyak Building Director City of Carlsbad February 18, 1986 Page Two (2) Do we need to apply to the City for a permit or any other consent in order to moVe the Fun Center? (3) What process does Woolworth's need to follow in order to install the proposed fast food restaurant? ^ W)4-U£^ Thank you for your consideration. Yours truly, R. THOMAS WOOD RTW/mm Encls. cc: Henry F. Barnas Attachment 1 Existing Fun Center Mall "Cannon 24' Area" T 5' JL •20'80' 104' Rest \pcms Woolworth Merchandise Area Do Not Scale Vtoolworth #920 Carlsbad, CA Coffee Shop Space Date 2/4/86 Scale Drawn by HFB CENTURY CORPORATICN Attachment 3— no t— % y^ . __ _ *V%>7 ' ._ F . H ff I T 11 . 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(Note if power not available in floor for divider, revomnend power poles) 8 lin. ft. at 18" elevation SOlin. ft. at 30" elevation ' 7 lin. ft. at 30" elevation 14 lin. ft. at 30" elevation 92 lin. ft. at 30" elevation " 18 lin.. ft. at 30" elevation - • Wbolworth #920 Carlsbad, CA Fun Center .Electrical Requirements - Plan A Date 2/4/86 Scale l"=app 12' Drawn by HFB CENTURY CORPORATION ri-ftOotr3 (D 3ft Ul At tendanb Cubicle Callout TD V CG CT CR 's 'V V EJ V| IV No. Reg'd 26 3r Explanation Token Dispenser Video Game Cockpit Game "Cocktail~TaEIeT Children's Ride COnr~i \\ I Storalge WoolWorth #920 Carlsbad, CA Fun Center Equipment Allocation C Date 2/4/86 Scale | l"=app 12' Drawn by HFB CENTURY CORPORATION MAY 9, 1985 TO: CITY MANAGER FROM: Police Chief CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 234 - F.W. WOOLWORTH 120 DAY REVIEW RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the review period be extended for an additional 90 days with the listed conditions prior to final approval of the CUP 234. 1. Have an "on site" security guard stationed within the arcade during all hours of operation during the summer months. 2. Exclude school aged youths from the use of the arcade during normal school hours until summer break begins. 3. Close the arcade for a minimum of four (4) hours upon the request of the police department if a disturbance occurs in or adjacent to the arcade that is of a magnitude that the responding officer(s) feel jeopardize the safety of the mall customers. DISCUSSION On November 20, 1984, the City Council heard the appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of CUP 234 for the Fun Center at F.W. Woolworth. The City Council approved the CUP with a trial period of 120 days. The trial period was approved with conditions proposed by Woolworth and agreed to by the City Council and Police Chief. The Chief was directed to report the status of the problems expressed and make recommendations for final consideration in 120 days. The representatives of Woolworth and the Chief worked out operating, security and reporting procedures. Contact with mall officials was accomplished and agreement for cooperation acquired. Officer Galloway, business liaison officer, was assigned the responsibility to observe-and verify reporting of all incidents, review actions by all parties involved and evaluate changes in circumstances. The police department received daily reports of activities at the Fun Center by the security service of the arcade, G.M. Molifua Security. At the same time weekly reports of mall activity were received from May Company mall security highlighting Fun Center area problems. The results have indicated that the problematic activity in and around the Fun Center has been adequately handled by the security services of the the mall and the arcade. The administration of the mall has indicated that conditions around the arcade has improved. Secondly, there appears to be less hostile and more coexistence oriented attitudes by the "punker" type individuals. The problem of the trial period is that the period reviewed is generally con- sidered the least problematic period. To truly test the stability of the improvement would take at least 90 additional days to see if the period that youngsters are out of school (June, July and August) has any major effect on the conditions now existing. The current conditions lead department staff to believe that the Fun Center can co-exist in the mall if proper safe guards and conditions are maintained. It is of concern that the high volume period during the summer has not been part of the review prior to the final determination. ALTERNATIVES The alternatives considered were: 1. Approve CUP with conditions. 2. Approve CUP for 90 additional days with conditions prior to final determination. 3. Approve CUP with conditions of operation directing Chief of Police to report to Council the status prior to next renewal date. EXHIBITS 1. Letter from Tom Woods, Attorney, dated December 4, 1984 2. Letter of conditions dated December 6, 1984 3. Letter of hours of security dated December 12, 1984 4. Report by Officer Galloway dated April 27, 1985 Attachments VDJ:db MEMORANDUM TO: CHIEF V. JIMNO DATE: APRIL 27, 1985i FROM: OFFICER R. GALLOWAY SUBJECT: ACTIVITY LEVEL OF COMPLAINTS AT THE MALL "FUN CENTER" THIS MEMORANDUM WILL ADDRESS THE REPORTED PROBLEMS AND DIS- TURBANCES THAT OCCURRED IN AND AROUND THE PLAZA CAMINO REAL "FUN CENTER" FROM JANUARY 1, 1985 UNTIL APRIL 10, 1985. A REVIEW OF THE CARLSBAD POLICE DEPARTMENT PATROL LOGS AND CRIME REPORTS, THE PLAZA CAMINO REAL SECURITY WEEKLY CRIME REPORTS, AND THE DAILY SECURITY REPORTS FROM THE MOLIFUA'SECURITY COMPANY (WHICH PROVIDES AN ON SITE SECURITY GUARD INSIDE THE ARCADE DURING PEAK BUSINESS HOURS), REVEALS THAT THE ACTIVITY LEVEL REQUIRING POLICE OR SECURITY OFFICER INVOLVEMENT IN THE ARCADE AREA IS OCCURRING AT A MODERATE AND MANAGEABLE LEVEL. DURING THE PAST FOURTEEN WEEKS, MOLIFUA SECURITY REPORTED TWELVE INCIDENTS REQUIRING ACTION BY THEIR SECURITY GUARDS. THESE INCIDENTS RANGED FROM FIGHTS AND USE OF PROFANITY TO FIRST AID REQUESTS. MALL SECURITY REPORTED FORTY INCIDENTS/DISTURBANCES OCCURRING IN THE ADJACENT COMMON AREA NEAR THE ARCADE. THESE INCIDENTS RANGED FROM LOITERING .-AN&,'- FIGHTS TO -REPORTED THEFTS ^OCCURRING IN THE AREA. THE CARLSBAD POLICE WERE CALLED TO THE AREA THREE TIMES DURING THIS PERIOD, ONCE BECAUSE OF A FIGHT THAT HAD OCCURRED IN THE COMMON AREA OF THE MALL, ONCE TO ARREST A DRUNK JUVENILE, AND ONCE TO CHECK ON A SUSPICIOUS PERSON LINGERING IN THE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE ARCADE. THESE THREE CALLS FOR SERVICE BY THE POLICE NEAR THE ARCADE WERE IN ADDITION TO THE "NORMAL" MALL CALLS INVOLVING THEFTS, ROBBERIES, BURGLARIES, KIDNAPPINGS, AUTO THEFTS, BATTERIES, BUSINESS ALARMS, ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS, TRUANCY, RECOVERED RUNAWAY JUVENILES, TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS, LOST CARS AND LOST CHILDREN, FIRST AID REQUESTS, WARRENT ARRESTS, FORGERY, AND VEHICLE "LOCK OUTS" WHICH WERE REPORTED THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS OF THE CENTER. IT APPEARS THAT THE ACTIVITY OCCURRING IN AND AROUND THE ARCADE IS BEING ADEQUATELY HANDLED BY THE SECURITY GUARDS AND THEY DO NOT REQUIRE POLICE ASSISTANCE IN MOST INSTANCES. THERE HAS BEEN AN INCREASE OF PROBLEMS INVOLVING THE GATHERING AND THE LIOTERING OF GROUPS OF JUVENILES IN THE AREA AROUND CARL'S JR. RESTAURANT AND OTHER LOCATIONS UPON THE MALL PROPERTY. BUT AGAIN, IN MOST CASES, THE MALL SECURITY STAFF IS ABLE TO BREAK UP THESE GROUPS AND MOVE ALONG THOSE WHO LOITER AND DISRUPT THE NORMAL SHOPPING CLIMATE. PLAZA CAMINO REAL ADMINISTRATORS, THE SECURITY MANAGER, AND SOME MALL MERCHANTS HAVE EXPRESSED TO ME THEIR FEELINGS THAT THE ARCADE OCCURR EC AND THE SURROUNDING AREA IS GREATLY IMPROVED FROM THE PROBLEMS THAT THERE DURING THE PAST SUMMER. THE REPORTED REDUCTION OF COMPLAINTS AND ACTIVITY I BELIEVE CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO THE ON SITE SECURITY GUARD WITHIN THE ARCADE, AN INCREASE OF SECURITY GUARDS BY THE MALL SECURITY STAFF, AND BY A HIGHER VISIBILITY OF CARLSBAD POLICE OFFICERS IN AND AROUND THE MALL AREA. THERE ALSO SEEMS TO BE A CHANGE IN THE ATTITUDE OF SOME OF THE "PUNKERS" FROM VIOLENT, HOSTILE TENDENCIES TO AN ATTITUDE OF COEXISTENCE WITH OTHER MALL USERS AND BEHAVIOR THAT IS MORE TOLERABLE. I FEEL THAT THE RECENT "TEST" PERIOD HAS SHOWN A HUGH REDUCTION IN THE PROBLEMS THAT WERE ATTRIBUTED TO THE ARCADE, BUT I FEEL THAT THE REAL "TEST" PERIOD IS APPROACHING US AND THAT THE SUMMER MONTHS WILL GIVE A MORE ACCURATE READING ON HOW THE ARCADE "PROBLEM" IS PROGRESSING. LAST YEAR THE VAST MAJORITY OF THE SERIOUS INCIDENTS OCCURRED DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, (AUGUST IN PARTICUALLY) , AND I DO NOT FEEL THAT THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO THE ARCADE ON A PERMENANT BASIS UNTIL THE SAME TIME PERIOD CAN BE EXAMINED THIS YEAR. DURING THE TIME THE ARCADE WAS CLOSED IN DECEMBER OF 1934, COMPLAINTS INVOLVING "PUNKERS" WERE ALMOST NON- EXISTENT. THIS CLOSURE WAS TO PROTECT THE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING SEASON, AND SINCE THE LATE AUGUST AND EARLY SEPTEMBER MONTHS ARE THE "BACK TO SCHOOL" SEASON AND ACCORDING TO SOME MERCHANTS THEIR SECOND MOST BUSY TIME OF THE YEAR, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A DRASTIC INCREASE IN COMPLAINTS/DISTURBANCES ORIGINATING FROM THE ARCADE COULD AGAIN WARRANT IT'S CLOSURE. IN REGARDS TO THE ISSURANCE OF THE "CUP" FOR THE ARCADE, I RECOM- MEND THE FOLLOWING: EXTEND THE "CUP" TO THE ARCADE ON A TEMPORARY BASIS FOR AN ADDITIONAL NINTY (90) DAYS, PROVIDED THEY, 1.) HAVE AN ON SITE SECURITY GUARD STATIONED WITHIN THE ARCADE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. "-._• 2.) EXCLUDE SCHOOL AGED YOUTHS FROM THE USE OF THE ARCADE DURING NORMAL SCHOOL HOURS UNTIL SUMMER BREAK BEGINS?:. 3.) WILL CLOSE THE ARCADE FOR A MINIMUM OF FOUR (4) HOURS UPON THE REQUEST OF THE POLICE DEPARTMRNT IF A DIS- TURBANCE OCCURS IN OR ADACENT TO THE ARCADE THAT IS OF SUCH MAGITUDE THAT THE RESPONDING POLICE OFFICER FEELS JEAPODIZES THE IMMEDIATE SAFETY OF THE MALL CUSTOMERS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, R.W. GALLOWAY 5022 1200 ELM AVENUE CARLSBAD, CAS2005-1989 Office of the Chief of Police TELEPHONE €itp of Carisbab December 13, 1934 R. Thomas Wood Attorney At Law P.O. Box 1545 Carlsbad, California 92008-0206 RE: VIDEO ARCADE - PLAZA CAMINO REAL Dear Tom: Thank you for your patience in this matter. Here is the schedule for security coverage for the arcade that I am requesting. Monday through Friday Saturday Sundav 12 Noon to 8 PM ' 10 AM to 6 PM 11 AM to 5 PM *At least one local school dismisses at 11:30 AM During the Easter school break (April 1 through 5, 1985), the arcade should maintain a security officer for the entire period the establishment is opened. If you wish to discuss the matter further, please feel free to contact me. Your continued cooperation is truly appreciated. Sincerely, Vincent D. Jimno Chief "of Police VDJ:db i 1200 ELM AVENUE m /Slf , jjj TELEPHONE CARLSBAD, CA 92006-1989 - m$*$I J?fjl (519)438-5511 Office of the Chief of Police Cttp of Cartebab December 6, 1984 R. Thomas Wood Attorney At Law P.O. Box 1545 Carlsbad, California 92008-0206 Dear Tom: This correspondence is in response to our conversation and your request of last week. I agree with you that it would be helpful for me to indicate what it is that I would need in order to get a clear idea of the conditions at and around the arcade. In order to assist you in providing that information, I would like your security people to provide me with the following information on a weekly basis: 1. How many security officers work each day. 2. Hours of each security officer each day, i.e. one officer, 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.; one officer, 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. 3. The number of incidents inside the arcade which required action by the security officers. 4. The number of incidents outside the arcade that occurred in the immediate area, also known as the common area, or adjacent stores. 5. The types of incidents occurring, i.e. shopper harrassment, dis- orderly conduct, loitering, malicious mischief or other similar offenses. 6. Any suspected alcohol or drug-related activities. 7. Any other activities previously described at City Council or City Planning Commission meetings as unacceptable or inappropriate. 8. The number of times arcade or arcade security personnel call the mall security regarding problems. 9. The number of times the mall security contacts arcade or arcade security personnel regarding problems. These items would greatly help me in analyzing the situation. It would also help if the security personnel would include a short disposition of each incident. Example: Carlsbad police handled - or - subject talked to by security officer and released - or - mall security called and referred to them. - -•-Jy Tom, I'm looking for the best way to really look at the activity level in the area and analyzing it to see if the mitigating conditions placed upon the arcade have had a significant affect. Your cooperation, understanding and assistance is greatly appreciated. Vincent D. Jiirino Chief VDJ:ng -2- R. THOMAS WOOD ATTORNEY AT LAW 3SSO P i O ='CO D P ' V E . SUITE H P O. BOX -5^5 CABLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 02OO8-O2GO T E ^ E s — ON'E 1 o J 9) 7 £ £ - • 59 December 4, 1984 Mary Casler Mayor 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Anne Kulchin City Councilor 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Claude Lewis City Councilor 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Richard Chick City Councilor 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92.008 Mark Fettine City Councilor 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Re: Woolworth's Conditional Use Permit #234 Dear Mayor and City Councilors: After reviewing the conditions to be added to the above- referenced Conditional Use Permit, I felt that a comment regard- ing condition no. 2 was appropriate. Because different schools and different students are released at different times, I felt a little uncertain as to what the term "when school is not in session" would be interpreted to mean. After discussing it with City Attorney Biondo and Police Chief Jimno, I feel it best that the language remain as is. However, I have asked the Police Chief to confer with Officer Galloway, the mall liaison officer, and to provide me with his opinion as to the exact hours that we should have private secur- ity on the premises. Our intention is to comply with the Chief's request with regard to said hours. Mary Casler Anne Kulchin Claude Lewis Richard Chick Mark Pettine December 4, 1984 Paqe Two In addition, I have asked Chief Jimno to provide me with the specifics as to what he will require in the monthly report des- cribed in condition no. 5. I sincerely believe that the implementation of the new conditions, in conjunction with cooperation from the mall secur- ity, will continue alleviate the problems of the past. Yours truly, __ ) /. R. THOMAS WOOD RTW/ralk cc: Vincent F. Biondo, City Attorney Vincent Jimno, Chief of Police R. THOMAS WOOD ATTORNEY AT LAW 2S5O PIO PICO DRIVE. SUITE H P. O. BOX 1545 - - • - - - . - CAKtSBAO,—CALIFOKNiA-OSOOe-iBSl -- - TELEPHONE (619) 729-1159 March 20, 1984 Mary Casler, Mayor 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Anne Kulcnin, City Councilor 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Claude Lewis, City Councilor 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Richard Chick, City Councilor 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Mark Pettine, City Councilor 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Re: Woolworth's Conditional Use Permit #234 Dear Mayor Casler and City Councilors: Enclosed herewith please find a Summary of Daily Security Reports for the month of February, 1985 which is a compilation of daily reports prepared by Molifua Security at the Woolworth Fun Center in the mall. As with January, Chief Jimno has been provided with copies of each of the daily reports from which this summary was created. Yours truly, R. THOMAS WOOD RTW/mlk Encl. cc: Mike Holzmiller, Land Use Planning Director (w/encl.) Vincent D. Jimno, Chief of Police (w/encl.) Mr. William McDonald Mr. Henry Barnas PLAZA ruam' si Sunnary of Daily Security Reports, Month Of February , 1985 Two incidents - of Arcade patrons using profanity. One incident - where Mall Security requested assistance for troublesome student in Common Area/ aid was given. One incident - loitering- One incident - fighting in Common Area - Surmiary: Total of 5 incidents - 3 in Common Area/2 in Arcade Llpg Fran Daily Report 1. Ircider.t In Fun Center. ?. inciOnt in Hall cannon area. ^. T>:«. ircKtnt litt key below). 5, Hill security contacted Fun Center security. o. virnoaa f ol Ice Departaent called. Day. Q£ Month i A 2 3 4 5 6 7 L f•> e 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 xr V n 18 19 20 \1 A_ UA_ 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 — n X 31 l*j To Un, 3: A). Use of profanity - guilty parties ejected. B) Use of profanity - guilty parties ejected. Loitering in Corrmon Area. C) Responded to Mall Security request for assistance in Conmon Area: aided in ejecting troublesome student from Mall. D) Arcade Security broke up fight between two youngsters in Common Area; Mall Security and Carlsbad Police called; Police ejected pair from Mall. R. THOMAS WOOD ATTORN ELY AT LAW 23SO P f O PiCO OR'iVE S '.,' . ~ E P O. 5 O X t5^ = CARLSBAD. CALIFORNIA ©s TELEPHONE (6191 72S-.IS9 March 5, 1984 Mary Casler, Mayor 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Anne Kulchin, City Councilor 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Claude Lewis, City Councilor 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Richard Chick, City Councilor 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Mark Pettine, City Councilor 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Re: Woolworth's Conditional Use Permit #234 Dear Mayor Casler and City Councilors: Enclosed herewith please find a Summary of Daily Security Reports for the month of January, 1985 which is a compilation of daily reports prepared by Molifua Security at the Woolworth Fun Center in the mall. Chief Jimno has been provided with copies of each of the daily reports and I presume he would make them available upon your request. If that is inconvenient, please contact my office and I will be pleased to provide you with copies of any daily reports you request. Mary Casler Anne Kulchin Claude Lewis Richard Chick Mark Pettine March 5, 1985 Page Two As you may recallf this matter will be reviewed by you in early May.• I will provide you with additional information approximately mid-April. In the meantime, please contact me if you have any questions or require any additional information. Yours truly, R. THOMAS WOOD RTW/mlk Encl. cc: Kike Holzmiller, Land Use Planning Director (w/encl.) Vincent D. Jimno, Chief of Police (w/encl.) Mr. William McDonald Mr. Henry Barnas CAMINO REAL FUN CEN ||| Sunmary of Daily Security Reports, Month Of January, 1985 One incident - assisted in the arrest of a minor who apparently walked through the coirmon area of the Mall intoxicated, and in possession of an alcoholic beverage. Two incidents - minors evidently walked through the camion area of the Mall during school days, but were denied access to the game room. One incident - altercation in the common area of the Mall was headed off because Fun Center security spotted trouble brewing and alerted Mall security. One incident - shopper stumbled down Mall stairs sustaining injury and was irrmediately aided when Game Room security alerted Mall security. One incident - Disorderly conduct of teenagers, originating in 'Carnron Area' - brought into 'Game Room'. Ejection by Security Guard ended disturbance. WE WERE PLEASED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE IN INFORCING LOCAL ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS, PREVENTING A DISTURBANCE IN THE MALL 'COMMON AREA1, AND EXPEDITING ASSISTANCE WHEN AN ACCIDENT WITH INJURY OCCURRED IN THE 'COMMON AREA1 . Line £rj3a Daily Report 1. Incident in Fun Center. ?. Incident in Mail cannon area. 3. Tvr-e incident (see key below).a. Fun Center security contacted Kail security. 5. Mail security contacted Fun Center security. 6. Carlsbad Police Department called. &3X fit Month. 1 Hf! TTnjs,V 2 3 4 5 6 _!__ 7 a X AX X 9 10 >^ H 11 12 13 It 15 16 X{ X 17 13 19 21 Xv •4 22 x- 11 X 23 2K 25 26 27 Xx7 26 29 30 31 Key To Une 3: A. A sixteen year old minor walked through the common area of the Mall while apparently intoxicated and in possession of alcohol. He was detained, Mall security was called and the Carlsbad Police Department responded to the call and arrested the youth. Minors refused entry to the Fun Center during school hours. Fun Center security noted that a confrontation was brewing in the Control Area of the Mall. Mall security was advised and the potential fight was defused. Fun Center security noticed a shopper stumble down the Mall steps, alerted Mall security and iimediate aid was given. Disorderly conduct in Common Area; brought into Fun Center. Security guard ejected the youngsters from Center, ending disturbance< R. THOMAS WOOD ATTORNEY AT LAW EB5O PIO PICO DRIVE, SUITE H P. O. BOX 1545 CARLSBAD, CAHFOHNIA 9SOO8-OSBO TELEPHONE (619) 729-1159 October 18, 1984 Planning Commission City of Carlsbad 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Re: Woolworth's CUP - 234 Dear Planning Commissioners: I have been retained to represent the interests of F. W. Woolworth Company with regard to the above-referenced Conditional Use Permit to be heard on October 24, 1984. I enclose herewith the following exhibits: 1. A letter from George Molifua dated October 18, 1984. 2. A letter from F. W. Woolworth Company to Chris Calderon, Manager of Plaza Camino Real, dated August 14, 1984. 3. Sixteen letters from patrons of the fun center. As you are well aware, on September 14, 1983, a Conditional Use Permit was granted allowing the operation of a video arcade on several conditions, including that the use not have a signifi- cant detrimental impact on surrounding properties or the public health or welfare. The Conditional Use Permit further provided as follows: "If the Land Use Planning Manager determines that the use has such significant adverse impacts, the Manager shall recommend that the Planning Commission, after providing the per- mittee the opportunity to be heard, add additional conditions £p_ mitigate the significant adverse impacts." After the issuance of the Conditional Use Permit, F. W. Woolworth Company invested substantial sums of money in remodel- ing and in obtaining the video equipment and has operated the fun center continuously since that time. According to Chris Calderon, General Manager of Plaza Camino Real, several tenants have complained of large groups of young people congregating at the bottom of the stairs outside the fun center and engaging in certain illegal activities such as pan- handling. Based upon these facts, it is being recommended by staff and the Chief of Police that the Conditional Use Permit not be renewed. Planning Commission October 18, 1984 Page Two F. W. Woolworth Company is as concerned with the problem in the common area as the other tenants and would like to see the problem solved. In fact, F. W. Woolworth Company has already taken the following steps: 1. The Molifua Security Service has been engaged by F. W. Woolworth Company to patrol as described in Mr. Molifua's letter attached hereto. 2. The following rules have been posted in the fun center: A. Positively no smoking. B. Food and beverages are prohibited. C. Rowdy, boisterous conduct or use of vulgar, offen- sive language will not be tolerated. D. Minors are not permitted in fun center during school hours, on school days. 3. Meetings have been held with Ms. Calderon and Chief Jimno to obtain their views on the problem. 4. F. W. Woolworth Company has offered to Plaza Camino Real to be responsible for the cost of additional security in the area outside of the fun center. (See letter dated August 14, 1984 from W. T. McDonald, Manager of F. W. Woolworth Company.) In addition, the undersigned has personally met with Chief Jimno. The Chief expressed that he feels any security patrol should be willing to act as the "eyes and ears" of the police department. As outlined in Mr. Molifua's letter, the private security hired by F. W. Woolworth Company is willing to do so. The undersigned also met with Bill Hofman and Paul Klukas of the Planning Staff. They have expressed that staff's position is that this is an appropriate use to be allowed within the mall, but they share the concern of the Chief of Police with regard to the activity complained of outside the fun center. Therefore, it would seem appropriate to seek a solution to the problem short of closing down a legitimate business. F. W. Woolworth Company requests that the Conditional Use Permit be renewed with the following additional conditions: 1. F. W. Woolworth Company will provide private security during the hours and subject to the other provisions outlined in Mr. Molifua's letter. During school vacations, the hours of the private security will be expanded to cover all hours that the Planning Commission October 18, 1984 Page Three mall is open. If the Carlsbad Police Department suggests hours other than those currently being worked, those suggestions should be incorporated into this condition. 2. If a serious problem should occur, the fun center will be closed for a minimum of two hours. 3. The Conditional Use Permit will be reviewed in 90 days to determine if substantial progress has been made to alleviate the problems. I believe that these measures will correct the situation complained of by the tenants. Since I have been involved in this matter, I have walked through the common area outside the fun center on several occasions during non-school hours and it appears that the Molifua Security Patrol has had a substantial positive impact. On behalf F< W. Woolworth Company, I invite each of you personally to visit the area during non-school hours before the hearing on this matter. If any of you have any questions or additional suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours truly, R. THOMAS WOOD RTW/mlk Encls. October 18, 1984 Planning Commission City of Carlsbad 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Re: Woolworth's CUP - 234 Dear Commissioners: This letter will confirm that the G. M. Molifua Security Patrol has been hired by Woolworth's at the Plaza Camino Real to be responsible for patrolling their fun center. Our hours at the present time are as follows: Monday through Friday 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday Noon to 5:00 p.m. We have two security personnel on the premises during these hours. We have been instructed regularly to patrol the inside of the fun center and continually to make our presence obvious at or near the entrance from the common area into the fun center. We are also available to patrol the common area immediately outside the fun center, subject to consent from the May Company. 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I ^^5 6 ** ce Nineteenth October, 1984 To whom it may concern: I am writing in regard to the hearing which will consider the closing of the video arcade at Woolworth's, Plaza Cam- ino Real, Carlsbad. I am a young Episcopal priest and live in nearby Oceanside. One of the ways that I relax on my day off is (after pulling weeds and running errands) to go to the mall and play a par- ticular game in the :arcade., For me, it is a harmless form of recreation which does not cost alot of money. The young men and women who frequent the arcade are always well be- haved and considerate. i There have been some young people around lately that are a bit frightening to behold. Once you get beyond the bizarre appearence they present, however, one realises that they usually keep to themselves. From my own perspective, they do not inhibit my using the arcade or any other shop. Should the arcade be moved elsewhere, I doubt that I would frequent the mall as often as I do. I would certainly have no reason to have my breakfast at Bob's resteraunt, or browse through the booksellers. I would not eat lunch At Carl's, have my noontime coffee at the Coffee Merchant's or shop for home items at the May Company or the Broadway. There is a deeper issue, I believe. Shopping malls are one of the few areas of "public space" left to us, though they are private property. In a well-homogenised society one ; expects to see a few outlandish styles, as well as a mix between generations. To deliberately attempt to exclude some people whose styles are not our own is, in my estima- ^tion, to discriminate on the most superficial of grounds. It does strike me as ironic that these young people, who are trying to make a break with middle-class values and styles, should choose that most magnificent cathedral to the god • of materialism and consumerism: the shopping mall. Please do not force the closure of the video arcade because , of a few "wierd" young people. They don't chase this priest away, but the closing will. I would rather they all wore button-down shirts but, failing that, would rather they were allowed to remain in the public, in an open and inter-gen- '. erational environment. Hoping that you will consider leaving the arcade open, I remain, Faithfully (Fr.) Stephen Powers 1854, Purdue Court Oceanside 758-2088 C / X ////J/. JT f/sfCZ // to A TS"//</ 97 ¥ f>tt ^ L tAJ1^ k - W- cM <y ^ f~* Or / tf-g- '<* ^ / */=-/ 03 -/7 /C-7 of Tor Tom&iu HI 16 If/ ,7ft 16/1 30 i >7 &*>% /t/Z In, o 0% 15 I6//0 0 9/7 3 n Ibllf a 0.$%A 35 W/a <25b A '<>1/3. J33 o 1561 61 DEVELOPMENTAL M ISF, • - 1200 ELM AVENUESERVICES - v^W am CARLSBAD, CA 92008-1939 mSKy LAND USE PLANNING OFFICE ^^g^^ <619> Cttp of Cartefrab October 12, 1984 F. W. Woolworth Co. 2525 El Camino Real Suite 110 Carlsbad, California 92008 SUBJECT: CUP-234 - Woolworth's Preliminary Staff Report The preliminary staff report for the above referenced project has been completed. A copy of the report, including the recom- mendation and conditions, is enclosed. This preliminary report will be discussed by staff at the Development Coordinating Committee (D.C.C.) meeting which will be held on October 16, 1984, beginning at 9:15 a.m. If you have any questions concerning the report, you may attend the D.C.C. meeting. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact the Land Use Planning Office at 438-5591. CITY OF CARLSBAD MICHAEL J. HOLZMILLER Land Use Planning Manager : /La/ /A Land Use Planning Office MJHrad Enclosure SEPTEMBER 13, 1983 TO: ED RUIZ, Land Use Planning FROM: VINCENT D. JIMNO, Chief of Police b ELECTRONIC ARCADE PROPOSAL, WOOLWORTH STORE, PLAZA CAMINO REAL One of the Police Department's concerns regarding our crime prevention responsibilities in areas like the Plaza Camino Real ,is..its attraction to area juveniles. Previously, the Mall Administration has attempted to discourage businesses which would be likely to attract large groups of kids and become a gathering place for meeting and entertainment within the retail complex. I am informed that the Mall Security Officers would patrol only the common Mall property and not be responsible for any problems occurring within the interior of the Woolworth's building. It is therefore recommended that if this proposal is approved, an agree- ment be stipulated that uniformed security guards be provided in the arcade at any time the need for same is determined by the Chief of Police. DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES LAND USE PLANNING OFFICE 1200 ELM AVENUE CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008-1989 (619) 438-5591 September 2, 1983 Plaza Camino Real 2525 El Camino Real Carlsbad, CA 92008 SUBJECT: CUP-234 WOOLWORTH Preliminary Staff Report The preliminary staff report for the above referenced project has been completed. A copy of the report, including the recom- mendation and conditions, is enclosed. This preliminary report will be, discussed by staff at the Development Coordinating Committee (D.C.C.) meeting which will be held on September 6, 1983, beginning at 10:15 a.m. If you have any questions concerning the report, you may attend the D.C.C. meeting. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact the Land Use Planning Office at 438-5591.- CITY OF CARLSBAD MICHAEL J. KOLZMILLER Land Use Planning Manager By: Land Use Planning Office MJH:bw Enclosure r DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES LAND USE PLANNING OFFICE 1200 ELM AVENUE CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008-1989 (619) 438-5591 September 2, 1983 P. W. Woolworth Co. 2525 El Camino Real, Suite 110 Carlsbad, CA 92008 SUBJECT: CUP-234 WOOLWORTH Preliminary Staff Report The preliminary staff report for the above referenced project has been completed. A copy of the report, including the recom- mendation and conditions, is enclosed. This preliminary report will be discussed by staff at the Development Coordinating Committee (D.C.C.) meeting which will be held on September 6, 1983, beginning at 10:15 a.m. If you have any questions concerning the report, you may attend the D.C.C. meeting. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact the Land Use Planning Office at 438-5591. . CITY OF CARLSBAD MICHAEL J. HOLZMILLER Land Use Planning Manager By: Land Use PlannTn^e-ffice MJH:bw Enclosure MEMORANDUM DATE: _ / r TO: Engineering, Fire Department/(.BiBuildingx#8 and Parks and Recreation FROM: Planning Department SUBJECT: Request for Review and Comment on Application No. Proposal Project Planner This item has been tentatively scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting of fScSv^T^ /*? , f^f S 3> - Please review and submit writ tea 'comments' and/or conditions to the Planning Department by yVjc/ [^ / ^A3> . If not received by that date, it will be assumed that you have no comment and that the proposal has your endorsement as sub- mitted. Thank you. Comment ATTACHMENTS Location Map Project map or plans (if any) MH: j t MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Proposal ^Engineering) Fire Department, Building, and Parks '""and Recreation Planning Department Request for Review and Comment on Application No. C<( Project Planner This item has been tentatively scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting of .g-^jgr^T'1 >/ ^ ( 3 . Please_ review and submit written omments and/or conditions to the Planning Department by Ao^ f"Z-> received by that date, it will be assumed that you have no comment and that the proposal has your endorsement as sub- mitted. Thank you. Comment ATTACHMENTS Location Map Project map or plans (if any) MH: j t Y MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Proposal — ^^--^Engineering/^Fire Department,Building, and Parks anr) Pfsff-f^^-l-i niT——^—H! — —^and Planning Department Request for Review and Comment on Application No. Project Planner This item has been tentatively scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting of f^rj^rT^ -/ , (*?. S 3_. Please review and submit written ^comments and/or conditions to the Planning Department by -Ao<w J^ /^fA3> • If not received by that date, it will be assumed that you have no comment and that the proposal has your endorsement as sub- mitted. Thank you. Comment / / tjfc-^-'v.Y C-J^ X" && ATTACHMENTS Location Map Project map or plans (if any) Ml!: j t We the below signed merchants of Plaza Camino Real are requesting that something be done (specifically the removal of the Fun Center) about the disruptive element now frequenting the center. We have losf regular customers and potential business due to the disruption of the juveniles in and around the arcade. Our customers as well as ourselves are subjected to rowdy behavior, obscene and vulgar actions and language. The situation can no longer be tolerated. ' - - j*t ii^fl<- 1^^Qa/ A 7/7« t^u-^--e-vi I/O