Huntington Beach's Black Bull Chop House is trying to settle with the city for a plan of operations that will fit the local scene. In this latest rendezvous, the City of Huntington Beach Planning Commission holds a hearing with officials with debates and disagreements over whose responsibility it is to watch patrons' drinking habits, overcrowding, bull-riding raucous behavior and even one complaint of an assault. The HB City Planning Commission could pull the permit that allows this Main Street downtown HB steak joint from selling liquor beverages, play music with DJ's, allow dancing and riding the mechanical bull advertised by the restaurant on cable tv advertisements.
Owner, Cesar Pena, says he wants to focus on the business (profit) and reconcile the disagreements over the way his restaurant is run. Police reports, neighbor comments and a 6-month review of his business operations all led to the concept of taking away his liquor license. Soundproofing of walls, separation of dance floor from fire exits, and other complaints have been examined and may be recommended to Pena and his attorney. It is no surprise that Pier Colony condominium residents that face the venue would not be happy with a new business in this spot, especially one of the hottest new watering holes serving affordable cocktails and entertainment. Several other such restaurants have tried in the spot and failed due to similar complaints and other factors. While mixed use developments seem to bring the downtown regions to life, there's a need for compromise and in this case, the condo owners have to fight for rest and relaxation in their Surf City abodes that overlook the restaurant and have partial views of the Pacific Ocean and famed Huntington Beach Pier (some may).
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