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Commissioner Hanna asked if the applicant could apply again for an ABC linenae if AonioA anA if There were anv ainnificant channac ainre the lost Commissioner Hanna asked if the applicant could apply again for an ABC license if denied and if there were any significant changes since the last request. In response, Mr. Yenglin indicated that this was the applicant's second time requesting an ABC license and there were no changes. Mr. Vaskin Koshkerian, applicant, indicated that he believed his service at at ion was a benefit to the community and it had some of the lowest prices in town. He was only requesting three doors in the mini market for alcoholic beverages. In addition, Mr. Koshkerian indicated that he had a good reputation with the City and he believes the City should take into considerations the operations of facilities when ABC licenses are requested. Mr. Koshkerian further indicated that he had planned to spend approximately ' $3 million on Fourth Street and Tustin Avenue, however due to the City's treatment with the small businesses like himself, he would not invest in that location. The following people expressed opposition and concern regarding Asc license, the liquor sales being in close proximity to the school, and concern for the children's benefit: Edelia Parada, Carver School parent Oliva Godinez, Carver School parent Lenka Hovorka, Communities in Prevention Commissioner Mondo indicated that he believed that the Chevron station was the best looking site in the area, however the operation of the service station was not the issue at hand. The license would not benefit the community and there were three additional alcoholic licenses within 1,000 feet of the Chevron station. Commissioner Mondo also noted a Lotto sign in front of the mini mart and requested Mr. Koshkerian to ensure that that sign was in agreement to the conditions of approval per the original Conditional Use Permit. Commissioner Hanna indicated that he concurred with Commissioner Mondo and noted that the Planning Commission's decision would be a public policy issue. A denial decision did not indicate an anti business position, but the Commission was considering the community's best interest. Commissioner Oliver indicated that the Chevron service station was one of the more successful service stations and well run station in Santa Ana. lYOtion to deny appeal No. 97-OZ. MOTION: Mondo SECOND: Doughty AYES: Oliver, Doughty, Mondo, Hanna, and MacDOwell NOES: None ABSENT: Na11e and Pedroza 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC. (For matters not previously listed on the Agenda) There were no comments. 7. ERCUSE OF ABSENCES. Commissioner MacDowell moved to excuse the absences of Commissioners Nalle and Pedroza. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Doughty and unanimously passed. B. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p. m. SM.7 1 ~ ~C~C~-~ Alexa er Nalle, Ch Plann ng Commission PLANNING COMMISSION MA'UTPS ¢ h1ARCH 10, 1997