Unique Club and Bar

Unique Club and Bar

20754 Sardinia Way, Porter Ranch, CA 91326
Phone (805) 554-7747 http://www.uniqueclubandbar.com
November 12, 2016
Palm Spring Planning Commission
3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
+1 760-323-8245
To the Planning Commission:
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your letter dated
December 10, 2016, in response to our application to open a club and
restaurant business and appreciate noting your concerns therein. We
understand the reservations that the Commission has regarding the
operations of such a business on Arcade Street. My partners examined your
letter carefully, and we would like to make a request for further consideration
of the critical clarifications that we wish to bring to your attention. Indeed,
we would like you to consider our experiences elsewhere in managing similar
ventures, the value we add to our host cities, how our presence publicizes a
city, how connected businesses benefit, the employment opportunities we
create, and the added tax that a town collects (Willard 108).
Notably, Unique Club and Barmanages three similar outlets, and we consider
them successful because they are profitable and pay tax. Therefore, our
proposed venture will benefit greatly from this experience and benefit the
society. In the three outlets, we managed to get gross sales of $ 200,000 on
average per month, and the same is moving towards $ 250, 000 by the end
of this year. Concerning the Commission's query on our adherence to Alcohol
Licensing regulations, we would like to assure the committee that we fully
comply with our licenses to serve alcohol, and all our business have never
been sanctioned for non-compliance. Please refer to the Local Licensing
Committee for verification (Ashe et.al 1404). In our endeavors, our greatest
satisfaction is in ensuring that our customers are safe as they enjoy their
experience. Mainly, this includes ensuring that our patrons are of age and
guarantee their safety while in our premises and in their home (Schofield,
Weeks, and Sansonfisher 827).
Furthermore, my partners and I are aware of the commissions reservations
concerning extra costs relating to public safety. In the existing ventures, we

have taken additional measures and exceeded market standards to hire an

average of ten guards per club and restaurant. As a result, only a few and
isolated cases of violence are reported. Additionally, we have partnered with
taxi companies to ensure that our late patrons get home safely. Therefore, it
is already in our organization structure to guarantee our customers and
staffs safety and, therefore, the burden is not transferable to the
department.
Undoubtedly, the opening of such a business will open an avenue for other
related businesses. Indeed, the cabs, the nearby shops, suppliers will get
businesses from our customers and us. Additionally, our policy dictates that
we employ 70% of our members of staff from the host community and
therefore, we expect to have more than fifty employees on the local
population. Additionally, because of the business name that we have built in
the recent past, we anticipate that by opening the business in the street, we
will create publicity to the city, further opening doors for other investors to
see the city in a positive light. Apart from these positive impacts, my
partners and I anticipate that we will ably pay our taxes as we enhance the
visibility of the area within which our business is located.
We are confident that we will adhere to the above recommendations and any
other requirement that the commission may bring to our attention.
Additionally, it is our submission that the addition of unique nightclub and
restaurant on the Arcade Street will not have any adverse effects on the
street and the city in general. Therefore, we kindly request that you
reconsider your initial decision on our application. Your consideration of our
request is highly appreciated.
Yours faithfully,

Qiaochu Shi
President, Unique Club and Bar.