HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2001 - 117RESOLUTION NO. 2001 - 117
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE IN AN EXISTING
MARKET AT 431 NORTH HIGHLAND AVENUE
APPLICANT: SAMIR SOMO.
CASE FILE NO. CUP-2001-5
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of National City considered the
applicant's appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-
2001-5) application for the sale of beer and wine in an existing market at 431 North Highland
Avenue at the regularly scheduled meeting of July 17, 2001, at which time oral and
documentary evidence was presented; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing the City Council considered the staff report
prepared for Case File No. CUP-2001-5, which is maintained by the City, and incorporated
herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, this action is taken pursuant to all applicable procedures required
by State and City law; and
WHEREAS, this action recited herein is found to be essential for the
preservation of public health, safety and general welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
National City, California, that the testimony and evidence presented to the City Council at the
public hearing held on July 17, 2001, support the following findings:
1. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape, since the existing market
has ample room available for the incidental sale of beer and wine.
2. That the site has sufficient access to streets and highways that are adequate in width and
pavement type to carry the volume and type of traffic generated by the proposed use, since
the site is already developed as a market and has adequate access via North Highland
Avenue/43' Street, an arterial, and the applicant has stated that the majority of his
customers live nearby and walk to the market.
3. That the proposed use will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent or abutting properties,
since conditions of approval will limit the hours of operation, limit the size and types of
containers offered for sale, and prohibit loitering and drinking on the premises.
4. That public convenience and necessity may be served by a proposed use of the property
for the retail sales of alcoholic beverages pursuant to law.
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August 7, 2001
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the application is approved subject to the
following conditions:
1. This Conditional Use Permit authorizes the sale of beer and wine within a 5,699 square
foot market, for off -site consumption, and shall conform with Exhibit "A", Case File No.
CUP-2001-05, dated March 28, 2001, except as modified by conditions of approval.
2. Permittee shall comply with all regulatory provisions of the Business and Professions
Code, section 25600 through 25667, currently in effect or as may be amended, regarding
sales, displays and marketing or merchandising of alcoholic beverages.
3. Approval of this permit shall allow the sale of beer and wine for off -site consumption
only, the sale of liquor shall not be allowed in any form.
4. The sale of beer and wine shall be permitted only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and
11:00 p.m.
5. The sale of beer or malt beverages in quantities of quarts, 22 ounce, 32 ounce, 40 ounce,
or similar size containers is prohibited.
6. No beer and malt beverage products shall be sold of less than six-pack quantities per sale.
There shall be no sale of single cans or bottles.
7. No wine shall be sold in containers of less than 750 milliliters, except for wine coolers.
Wine coolers may be sold only by four -pack or other manufacturer's pre -packaged multi-
unit quantities.
8. The sale of wine with an alcoholic content greater than 15% by volume is prohibited.
Wine sold shall have corked bottles, not screw -off caps.
9. Permittee shall post signs, to be approved by the Planning Department, at each entrance to
the applicant's premises and parking lot, prohibiting loitering and consumption of alcohol
on the premises and adjacent property under his control. Said signs shall not be less than
17 by 22 inches in size, with lettering not less than one inch in height. The signs shall
read as follows:
a. "No open alcoholic beverage containers are allowed on these premises."
b. "No loitering is allowed on or in front of these premises."
10. The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on the subject premises, and on all
parking lots and outbuildings and any property or adjacent property under the control of
the applicant.
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August 7, 2001
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11. All cups and containers shall be sold at or above prevailing prices and in their original
multi -container packages of no fewer than 12, and no cups and containers shall be given
free of charge.
12. Ice may be sold only at or about prevailing prices in the area and in quantities of not less
than three pounds per sale. Ice shall not be provided free of charge.
13. The display of beer and wine shall be limited to an area in substantial conformance with
Exhibit "A", Case File No. CUP-2001-05, dated 3/28/01.
14. Containers of beer and wine may not be stored on the premises, after being sold to
patrons, for the purpose of later consumption.
15. The rear door(s) of the premises shall be kept closed at all times during the operation of
the business except in case of deliveries or emergencies.
16. Exterior advertising and signs of all types, promoting or indicating the availability of
alcoholic beverages, including advertising/signs directed to the exterior from within, are
prohibited. Interior displays of beer and wine and signs, which are clearly visible to the
exterior, shall constitute a violation of this condition.
17. The quarterly gross sales of beer and wine shall not exceed the gross sales of all other
commodities during the same period. The applicant shall at all times keep records which
reflect separately the gross sales of beer and wine and the gross sales of all other items.
Said records shall be kept no less frequently than on a quarterly basis and shall be made
available to the City Finance Department and any Peace Officer of the California
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control upon demand.
18. No coin operated amusement devices shall be operated on the licensed premises.
19. This permit shall become null and void if not exercised within one year after adoption
of the resolution of approval unless extended according to procedures specified in
Section 18.116.190 of the Municipal Code.
20. Before this Conditional Use Permit shall become effective, the applicant and the property
owner both shall sign and have notarized an Acceptance Form, provided by the Planning
Department, acknowledging and accepting all conditions imposed upon the approval of
this permit. Failure to return the signed and notarized Acceptance Form within 30 days of
its receipt shall automatically terminate the Conditional Use Permit. The applicant shall
also submit evidence to the satisfaction of the Planning Director that a Notice of
Restriction on Real Property is recorded with the County Recorder. The applicant shall
pay necessary recording fees to the County. The Notice of Restriction shall provide
information that conditions imposed by approval of the Conditional Use Permit are
binding on all present or future interest holders or estate holders of the property. The
Notice of Restriction shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney and signed by the
Planning Director prior to recordation.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution shall be
transmitted forthwith to the applicant; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective and
final on the day following the City Council meeting where the resolution is adopted. The time
within which judicial review of this decision may be sought is governed by the provisions of
Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 7th day of August, 2001.
George H. Waters, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mich 1 R. Dalla,4 City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney