DIR-2010-07bCITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 (408) 777-3308
To: Mayor and City Council Members
Chairperson and Planning Commissioners
From: Aarti Shrivastava, Director of Community Development
Prepared by: Leslie Gross
Date: February 18, 2010
Subject: Director's Minor Modification, DIR-2010-07, for a Temporary Use Permit to
allow live music entertainment in Vallco Shopping Mall at the Tatami Sushi &
Seafood Buffet, located at 10123 North Wolfe Road, Suite 2001.
Chapter 19.132 of the Cupertino Municipal Code allows for administrative
approval of minor changes in a project. The Director reports his decision
to the City Council and Planning Commission in time to allow an appeal
of the decision within fourteen calendar days.
BACKGROUND
The applicant, David Imada, is proposing to allow live entertainment in an existing
restaurant (Tatami Sushi & Seafood Buffet) located in the Vallco Shopping Mall.
Typically, live entertainment activities require a conditional use permit under the Vallco
Master Use Permit (7-U-76). However, the applicant is requesting a six-month
temporary use permit to determine if the entertainment will enhance the business.
DISCUSSION
The applicant is proposing to provide live entertainment Monday through Saturday,
from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The entertainment includes acoustic guitar, electric keyboard
and vocals. The musicians would perform in the center of the restaurant, behind a a-
foot partition.
Staff supports the proposal because the live entertainment is enclosed within the mall,
meets the City's Noise Ordinance regulations, and all other requirements of the Master
Use Permit.
ACTION
In accordance with Chapter 19.128 of the Cupertino Municipal Code, the Director of
Community Development finds:
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1. The granting of the application will not be detrimental or injurious to property or
improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public, health,
safety, general welfare, or convenience; and
2. The proposed use will be located and conducted in a manner in accord with the
Cupertino General Plan and the purposes of this title.
The Director of Community Development grants asix-month temporary use permit,
effective March 4, 2010, expiring September 4, 2010, to allow live music entertainment in
Vallco Shopping Mall at the Tatami Sushi & Seafood Buffet, located at 10123 North
Wolfe Road, Suite 2001. A formal use permit will be required if the applicant decides
that the live entertainment should become a permanent function of the restaurant. The
approval is granted on February 18, 2010. The fourteen calendar day appeal period
expires on March 3, 2010.
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