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Planning and Building Agency Item # 2 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Planning Commission Staff Report June 13, 2022 Topic: CUP No. 2022-09 – Board and Brew RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-09 as conditioned. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Kevin Kohan with Elevated Entitlements representing Board and Brew (applicant), on behalf of Excel Realty Partners, LP (property owner), is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2022-09 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption (Type 41-Beer and Wine) at a new eating establishment located at 3305 South Bristol Street, Unit A. Pursuant to Section 41-196 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), establishments wishing to sell alcoholic beverages for on- premise consumption require approval of a CUP. Staff is recommending approval of the applicant’s request because the site is located within a commercial center intended for such uses, the site is located away from sensitive land uses, and is in compliance with City standards. DISCUSSION Project Description Board and Brew will occupy a 2,325-square-foot tenant space within a 4,000-square-foot multi-tenant commercial building located near the southeast corner of Bristol Street and Alton Avenue. The building is currently undergoing exterior and interior improvements providing an enhanced architectural design, new outdoor dining area, refreshed landscaping and an additional tenant space. The restaurant will accommodate up to 53 patrons within the interior dining area and 34 patrons within the 791 square-foot outdoor patio area. Dine-in and to-go services will be offered daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Alcoholic beverages will be stored in the back- of-house walk-in cooler and dispensed via a draft beer system at a centrally positioned bar. The restaurant will have an overall display and storage area of 29 square feet, which 6/13/2022 Planning Commission 2 –1