Item 28 - Public Hearing - ZOA No. 20204-01 South Coast Technology Center

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1. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the character of development in the immediate neighborhood and will be in harmony with the overall objectives of the General Plan. The sale of distilled spirits, in addition to beer and wine, for off -premises consumption will not be detrimental to the character of development in the immediate neighborhood. Target is a full-scale department store located in an integrated shopping center that is designed to minimize intrusion into surrounding neighborhoods. The primary entrance to the store is located on the east side of the building and faces away from the multi -family residential development to the west. Moreover, operational standards applicable to the ABC license and conditions of approval will mitigate any potential impacts created by the use and will ensure that the use will not negatively affect the immediate neighborhood. The granting of CUP No. 2012-14-MOD-1 will be in harmony with the overall objective of the General Plan as stated in Section 1.G.5. above. 2. The economic benefit outweighs the negative impacts to the community as whole. The economic benefit associated with the sale of distilled spirits, in addition to beer and wine, for off -premises consumption at the subject site will outweigh any potential negative impacts to the community as a whole. The sale of distilled spirits, in addition to beer and wine, for off - premises consumption will positively affect the economic welfare of the community by adding a service to an existing department store with grocery store located within its existing operations. The additional service will offer additional community services at an existing department store with its own policies and standards for the sale of alcoholic beverages, which complement policies and standards imposed by State ABC, and generates additional sale tax revenue for the City. 3. The issuance of the license will provide a needed service not currently being met in the community. The sale of distilled spirits, in addition to beer and wine, for off -premises consumption at the subject site will provide a needed service not currently being met at the subject department store. A significant component of the Target store is its market section. The market section offers a full -range of grocery products, including fresh meats and produce, along with a variety of dry goods. The ability to purchase alcoholic beverages with other grocery items will offer customers a more complete shopping experience and will provide a service to Target Resolution No. 2024-XXX Page 4of7