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CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Request from the Gourmet Sandwich Shop, 230 West Pine Street, Lodi,
for an Encroachment Permit that Would Allow the Restaurant to Install
Exterior Tables and Chairs During Business Hours
FETING DATE: May 5, 1993
PREPARED BY: City Clerk
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council discuss and take action as deemed)
necessary on the above matter.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Gourmet Sandwich Shop, 230 West Pine Street, Lodi,
has requested that they be put on the City Council agenda
of May 5, 1993 (see letter attached). The restaurant
would like to have an encroachment permit that would
allow it to install exterior tables and chairs during
business hours.
FUNDING: None required.
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APPROVED:
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City Manager
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A BUSINESS OWNER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
GOOD EVENINU ::F. ttAYOR, "ITY COUNCIL :SETtBERB,
HY NAME IS MICHELLE RISHCAIN BERNARD, HY HUSBAND DENNIS BERNARD
AND I ARE THE PRESENT :-YiNERS OF THE -GOURMET SANDWICH" SHOP
LOCATED AT 230 W. PINE STREET IN LODI ,RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET
FROM CITY HALL).
WHEN PURCHASING THIS PARTICULAR RESTAURANT, WE IDEALIZED THIS
CORNER AS AN HONORABLE OUTSIDE FRENCH CAFE WITH A TERRACE TO SIT
OUR CUSTOMERS.
MR. MAYOR AND RESPONSIBLE CITY COUNCIL,MY REQUEST IS;TO MODIFY
THE CITY CODE AS TO PERMIT AND APPROVE US TO INSTALL EXTERIOR
TABLES AND CHAIRS DURING BUSINESS HOURS.
THIS PRIME LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN LODI IS READY AND IN NEED OF
THIS PARTICULAR CONCEPT. A CAFE TERRACE WOULD DEFINITELY BE THE
ANSWER TO THIS CACHET CONCEPT OF CHARM WHICH IS SWEEPING THE
NATION. LODI IS IN NEED OF A MODERN VOGUE AND ROMANTIC AMBIANCE
WHICH THE FRENCH CAFE TERRACE STYLE WOULD GIVE. THE IDEA WOULD
KEEP THE AREA A VERY DISTINGUISHED, INVITING AND WELCOMING TO
THOSE WHO DRIVE AND SHOP ON PINE STREET AND ITS SURROUNDINGS.
THE OUTDOOR CAFE WOULO MAKE OUR CLIENTS FEEL AT EASE. RELAXING
AND ENJOYING AN OUTSIDE GATHERING BETWEEN FRIENDS FOR A
CAPPUCCINO OR CROISSANT. FELLOW WORKERS DISCUSSING BUSINESS OVER
AN ESPRE,.SO, OR TO OUR FELLOW LODI NEWS SENTINEL READERS SIPPING
A MOCHA WITH A BOWL OF HOME MADE SOUP, HOW ABOUT THE STUDENTS WHO
SIT OUTSIDE LISTENING TO MOTHER NATURE BIRDS AND LOOKING AT THE
TREES AS THEY REFLECT ON THERE STUDIES. LETS NOT FORGET THE
SENIOR CITIZENS OF OUR GREAT CITY WHO LOVE TO RELAX WITH OUR
FRESH GROUND HOUSE COFFEES. IN A NUT SHELL, EVERYONE WOULD
BENEFIT FROM THIS INVITING IDEA.
ACCOMPLISHING THIS IDEA WOULD NOT ONLY BENEFIT THE GOURMET
SANDWICH SHOP ANP TTS CUSTOMERS, BUT WOULD ALSO ATTRACT MANY FROM
THE OUTSKIRTS OF TnL SURROUNDING CITIES TO DINE, SHOP AND
ENCOURAGE THE BUSINESSES uF OUR GREATER DOWNTOWN LODI AREA.
FOR OUR RESTAURANT, HAVING AN OUTSIDE TERRACE WOULD MEAN; ADDING
BEAUTY TO THE CITY ALONG WITH PLEASING ALL OF THE PEOPLE WHO ASK
US IF THEY COULD BRING TABLES OUTSIDE TO ENJOY THE FOOD ALONG
WITH THE OUTSIDE VIEW OF THE PARK AND BUILDING ETC. THE GOURMET
SANDWICH IS A HEALTHY RESTAURANT WITH MID -EASTERN SPECIALTIES
ALONG WITH AMERICAN t00DS. THE HIGHEST QUALITY IS SERVED IN
EVERY ASPECT ALONG WITH ITS UNIQUE AMBIANCE. VEGETARIAN FOOD IS
ALSO ONE OF OUR SPECIALTIES WITH ESPRESSO AND HOUSE BLEND
COFFEES. THE ONLY THING HISSING TO THIS VERY EUROPEAN STYLE CAFE
AS ONE CAN SEE TS THE LACK rf` AN OUTSIDE TERRACE.
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OUTSIDE CAFES ARE SEEN Iti :HE RICHEST CITIES OF THE WORLD.
HERE IN CALIFORNIA, MANY RESTAURANTS HAVE ALSO OPENED THE EYES
AND HEARTS OF THE PUBLIC W;TH CAFE TERRACES, CITIES SUCH AS SAN
FRANCISCO, SACRAMENTO AND EVEN SMALLER AND BEAUTIFUL CITIES WHICH
WE C014PARE TO LODI WHICH ARE MONTEREY AND CARMEL.
WE INDEED WISH TO ACCOMPLISH OUR GOAL AND THAT OF OUR CUSTOMERS
AND FUTURE CUSTOMERS BY HAVING THE CITY ORDINANCE MODIFIED FOR.
OUTSIDE CAFE TERRACES IN LODI. CALIFORNIA IS BEAUTIFUL, THE
TREES,. SUNLIGHT AND NATURE ARE ALL OUTSIDE FOR US TO ENJOY. THE
BEST VIEW IN OUR CASE FOR EVERYONE, WOULD BE ON A RELAYING
OUTSIDE TERRACE.
WE HOPE THE CITY CODE CAN BE MODIFIED FOR OUR CAFE. WE ARE IN
GREAT NEED OF YOUR ADVICE AND DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO ACHIEVE OUR
NEED. WE ARE WILLING TO WORK WITH YOU ON TP:S PROJECT.
THANK YOU MR. MAYOR, CITY
COUNCIL, FELLOW MERCHANTS AND
FRIENDS.
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MEMORANDUM, City of Lodi, Public Works OepartmeniPE C EIV E-0
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TO: City Manager :. ; Li
FROM: Public Works Director
DATE: May 13, 1993
SUBJECT: Encroachment for The Gourmet Sandwich. 230 West Pine Street
The City Council, at its meeting of May 5, 1993, authorized the Public
Works Department to issue an encroachment permit for The Gourmet Sandwich
for two small dining tables to be located on the sidewalk fronting their
establishment. In issuing this permit, we've encountered two problems:
1. We've previously issued an encroachment permit for locating
three newspaper racks in front on this same establishment.
We are in the process of obtaining approvals from these
newspapers for the relocation of these racks to the side
street on Pleasant Avenue.
2. The owner of the establishment has placed three dining
tables and chairs fronting their establishment and has
requested that an encroachment permit for four tables be
issued.
I have instructed my staff that I cannot approve any more than two tables
because of Council action. However, the owner could place three tables
fronting their establishment .without any additional encroachment into the
right of way. (Three tables are in place at the present time.) I have no
problem with three tables; however, I am reluctant to issue an
encroachment permit for three tables due to Council action. I don't
believe the Council would have a problem with it, but I would hate to see
this have to go back to Council for resolution. I thought you might be
able to informally poli the Council and give me direction with respect to
the three tables.
I have no problem issuing the encroachment permit for three tables with
your direction. Please instruct me on how our Department should proceed
in this matt
ac L.•Ronsko
ubli Works Director
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