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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Agenda StatementCITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT MEETING DATE: May 3, 2011 AGENDA ITEM NO. ITEM TITLE: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the sale of beer and wine at a proposed convenience store at 151 North Highland Avenue. (Applicant 7-Eleven) (Case File 2011-08 CUP) NYC PREPARED BY: Martin Reeder PHONE: 336-4313 EXPLANATION: DEPARTMENT: D APPROV D cs/Planning. The applicant is proposing to offer beer and wine for sale for off -site consumption at the proposed convenience store. The store would be open 24 hours a day but proposes alcohol sales hours of 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., the maximum allowed by the state. 90% of all alcohol products would be stored in four coolers in the rear corner of the store that would be locked after sales hours. Larger items (e.g., cases of beer) would be located on shelves near the coolers. Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on April 18, 2011. No concerns were noted from area residents. Commissioners asked questions regarding conditions of approval and Police Department concerns. PD indicated that 7-Eleven was a responsible business partner and that there were minimal concerns. The applicant requested amended language to condition no. 8, related to required employee training, to allow for 7-Eleven corporate training, with the approval of PD and/or state Alcoholic Beverage Control. There was also discussion of recent Council direction regarding 3-pack sales of beer. The Commission voted to approve the CUP based on required findings and subject to conditions of approval, with changes to conditions to reflect required employee training (no. 8) and to allow for 3-pack sales in the future if Council permits such sales (no. 10). FINANCIAL STATEMENT: ACCOUNT NO. APPROVED: APPROVED: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Categorically Exempt pursuant to Class 1 Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION: FINAL ADOPTION: Finance MIS STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission approved the Conditional Use Permit. Ayes: Alvarado, Baca, Flores, Pruitt Nays: Reynolds Absent: Farias, DeLaPaz ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 3. Resolution No. 11-2011 Planning Commission Staff Report 4. Reduced Plans