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REQUEST FOR Planning Commission Action PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 23, 2015 TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING — FILED BY EDUARDO HERNANDEZ FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014-50 TO ALLOW A TYPE 41 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE FOR EL POLLO NORTENO RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 1327 EAST FIRST STREET {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2) Prepared by Ivan Orozco nterim Ex . csatty s erector -- PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY APPROVED • As Recommended • As Amended ❑ Set Public Hearing For DENIED • Applicant's Request • Staff Recommendation CONTINUED TO Acting Planning Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -50. Reguest of Applicant Eduardo. Hernandez, representing El Polio Norteno restaurant, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit for a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for the on- premise sale and consumption of beer and wine at an existing eating establishment located at 1327 East First Street. Establishments that sell alcoholic beverages require a conditional use permit (CUP) pursuant to Section 41 -196 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC). Protect Location and Site Description El Polio Norteno restaurant currently operates within an existing multi - tenant commercial center known as the First Street Plaza located at the northwest corner of First and McClay Streets. The center is approximately one -half acre in size and contains approximately 8,100 square feet of building area, El Polio Norteno is currently occupying 1,590 square feet of the total building area. A total of 37 on -site parking spaces are provided for the six different retail tenants in the center. The site is surrounded by commercial uses to the east and west, residential and a church use to the north, and the State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to the south (Exhibits 1, 2 and 3). Protect Description El Polio Norteno restaurant is requesting approval of a Type 41 ABC license to allow the on- premise sale and consumption of beer and wine as part of the eating establishment's operations. The restaurant operates as a fast - casual, sit -down eating establishment that contains all necessary equipment to be considered for a Type 41 ABC license. The dining area contains approximately 32 seats, 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 for the restaurant are from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p,m. Monday through Sunday. No changes to the hours of operation are proposed at this time. EXHIBIT A 31A-3