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Conditional Use Permit No. 2012-21 October 17, 2012 Page 2 approximately 49 seats within its dining room. The on-premise sale of alcoholic beverages to customers is intended to provide a service ancillary to the primary restaurant use. The hours of operation far the restaurant are from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on Friday and Saturday. Alcohol will be stored in two separate areas that are not accessible to or visible by the public. Beer will be stored in two 8-square foot storage areas at the rear of the restaurant, while distilled spirits will be stored within the food service area in a 6-square foot area. The overall storage and display of alcohol consists of approximately 22 square feet, which is less than one percent of the floor area and is less than five percent of the gross floor area of the restaurant. This falls below the Planning Division Guidelines for establishments serving alcoholic beverages (Exhibits 3 and 4). Pro'ect Back round Taqueria Acapulco No. 2 restaurant has been in operation at the site since 1998. In 1988, the previous restaurant, Taqueria Guadalajara, received approval of Land Use Certificate No. 88-2, which allowed the on-premise sale of beer and wine at the eating establishment. The applicant is now seeking to upgrade the license to allow the sale of distilled spirits in addition to beer and wine. If approved, the action will also entail the voiding of the above-referenced minor exception. Taqueria Acapulco No. 2 restaurant is a locally-owned and operated establishment specializing in Mexican cuisine. In order to display and sell alcohol, a conditional use permit is required. General Plan and Zoning Consistency The General Plan land use designation for the site is General Commercial (GC). General Commercial land-use districts provide highly visible and accessible commercial development along the City's arterial transportation corridors and provide important neighborhood facilities and services, such as this restaurant. The project site is consistent with this General Plan land use designation. The parcel is located within the Community Commercial (C-1) zoning district. The C-1 zoning district allows for retail and service uses such as restaurants, making the proposed use consistent with the zoning code. Proiect Analysis Conditional Use Permit requests are governed by Section 41-638 of the SAMC. Conditional Use Permit requests may be granted when it can be shown that the following can be established: • That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or community. That the proposed use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity.