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  • Citrus Heights News Briefs: home invasion, night club update, top 20 leaders

    Planning commissioners approved a proposal on Thursday to allow Alley Katz in Citrus Heights to reformat its use into a Latin-themed night club. // CH Sentinel

    Latest local news briefs include a proposal for a Latin-themed night club gaining unanimous approval following a public hearing, a home invasion robbery under investigation, and the latest “Top 20” list unveiled in celebration of Citrus Heights’ 20th birthday.

    New Citrus Heights night club approved 6-0 by planning commission
    The owner of Alley Katz bar on Arcadia Drive received a green light from planning commissioners on Wednesday, allowing him to proceed with plans to reformat his facility into a Latin-themed night club. The new “Plush Restaurant and Lounge” will seek to target the region’s Latin community with “salsa dance, bachata, and other Mexican regional music including regeaton and mariachi,” according to the proposal.

    Although commissioners questioned owner Felipe Olvera about parking, trash, noise, security, and age restrictions, each member voted in favor of approving the proposal. Only one resident spoke during a public hearing held prior to the vote, expressing some concern about noise levels and parking if a proposed 261-unit housing development is approved across the street on Arcadia. Commissioners and city staff said they believe a list of about two-dozen conditions imposed on the club are sufficient to mitigate any concerns. (see prior story for more)

    Citrus Heights announces ‘Top 20’ community leaders, plants 20 oaks
    During an April 13 city council meeting, the latest “Top 20” list in celebration of 20 years of cityhood was unveiled. Stephanie Cotter, from the city manager’s office, told council members that due to receiving so many submissions for “top 20 community leaders,” staff had found “it was impossible” to narrow the list of names down to only 20 people, so a decision was made to broadly list 20 groups of people rather than individuals.

    First on the list was “all Citrus Heights residents,” followed by former residents, appointed and elected officials, safe commuters who pass through the city each day, teachers, those who volunteer and maintain parks, and “anyone we have missed who has ever had a positive impact on Citrus Heights.” The city also announced on Twitter this week that 20 oak trees had been planted along Stock Ranch Road in commemoration of the 20th year since Citrus Heights became a city in 1997.

    Learn more about cityhood: 2017 marks 20 years since Citrus Heights became a city

    Police investigating attempted home invasion robbery
    Citrus Heights police are still investigating a home invasion incident on the 7800 block of Auburn Woods Drive that occurred last Thursday, Sgt. Jason Baldwin told The Sentinel this week. He said police believe four suspects entered a residence shortly after 2 a.m. “on false pretense.” At least one of the suspects was armed with a handgun.

    Once inside the location, suspects reportedly demanded the residents’ property. After residents said they “had no property to give,” Baldwin said the suspects fled the location in a vehicle. He said “it does not appear this was a randomly selected location and the suspects may know the victims.” He later confirmed drugs are believed to have been involved in the incident.

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  • Public hearings set for proposed Citrus Heights night club, car wash

    Quick Quack car wash
    A map included in planning commission documents indicates the proposed area for a new Quick Quack Car Wash in Citrus Heights. // Courtesy, City of Citrus Heights

    Two separate public hearings will be held during an April 12 Citrus Heights planning commission meeting, where commissioners are expected to make a decision on whether to approve a new Latin-themed night club in the Citrus Town Center and a new car wash near Antelope Road and Interstate 80.

    Update: an update on this story will be included in The Sentinel’s April 16 Weekend e-Edition. Click here to sign up free.

    One proposal seeks to transform the existing Alley Katz bar at 7942 Arcadia Drive into a night club called “Plush Restaurant and Lounge.” According to planning commission documents, the proposal has been made by the current owner of Alley Katz, Felipe Olvera, along with two business partners, who are seeking to reformat the facility to target the region’s Latin community with “salsa dance, bachata, and other Mexican regional music including regeaton and mariachi.”

    Proposed hours of operation for the night club and restaurant are 2:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., Monday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on weekends. Entry would be restricted to those age 18 and up, except on weekends when a 21-and-over restriction would begin at 10 p.m.

    Menu items for the restaurant would include a variety of tacos, tamales, sushi-style rolls, tostadas, and mixed drinks.

    Document: See full April 12 planning commission agenda packet

    A letter about the proposed night club was submitted to the planning division by resident Nancy Graham, who heads up the area’s Sunrise Oaks Neighborhood Association. She stated primary concerns about occupancy limits being too high for the location — which were initially proposed for up to 900 patrons.

    Citrus Heights Associate Planner Alison Bermudez confirmed on Friday that the city has conditioned occupancy to 500, but Graham told The Sentinel “500 is still way too many,” citing a 261-unit housing development proposed across the street on Arcadia Drive.

    A staff report from the planning division also references the proposed housing across the street and states that no outdoor music or activities will be allowed at the night club in order to minimize noise. Other conditions imposed on the proposed night club include a minimum of two security guards from 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., with an additional pair of guards required in the parking lot on weekends and whenever patrons exceed 100.

    A police statement included in the planning commission’s agenda packet reports “no significant calls for service or problems” at the location, since it opened as Alley Katz in 2015.

    Related: Watt Communities proposes huge 261-unit development in Citrus Heights

    The second proposal to be taken up by planning commissioners is a Quick Quack Car Wash facility proposed at 7882 Lichen Drive, next to Goodwill Express across from Raley’s. The proposal would construct a new 3,500-square-feet automated car wash tunnel on the currently undeveloped 1.8-acre parcel, bordered by Interstate 80, Antelope Road, and a Goodwill Express location.

    According to a letter submitted to the city by Quick Quack, the proposed car wash would use water reclamation technology to minimize waste, with approximately 12 gallons of water being treated and sent to the sewer for each vehicle. Operating hours are proposed to be from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., with shorter hours on Sundays and winter season.

    Extensive documentation about noise from dryers and other equipment is also listed in the packet, and the car wash would be required to follow the city’s noise ordinance. The area’s neighborhood association did not raise any concerns about the proposal, according to the city.

    The April 12 planning commission meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at city hall, located at 6360 Fountain Square Drive.

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