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Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -04 March 9, 2015 Page 2 Storage and display areas for alcohol will be located in the beverage cooler and on end displays, with distilled spirits held in a locked display case located at the front of the store that will only be accessible by the manager or designated staff members with managerial duties. The overall storage of alcoholic beverages contains approximately 230 square feet, which is approximately two percent of the gross floor area of the building (Exhibits 4 and 5). Project Background Northgate Market has been in Southern California since 1980 and operates stores that range from local market size to units over 50,000 square feet. Moreover, Northgate Markets employ over 4,750 employees throughout Southern California. The company is open to the public and offers a full range of groceries, from produce and meats to bakery items and prepared foods. Northgate has occupied the building located at 1623 West Seventeenth Street since 1994. The same year, Northgate Market received approval of a conditional use permit for a Type 20 ABC license to allow the off - premise sale of beer and wine. Northgate Market has recently been upgrading existing ABC licenses throughout their stores. By adding distilled spirits to the other items already offered in the store, Northgate can better serve the community by providing added convenience and a one - stop shopping experience. 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 supermarket. The project site is consistent with this General Plan land use designation. The site is located within the General Commercial (C -2) zoning district. The C -2 zoning district allows for retail and service uses, making the proposed use consistent with the zoning designation. Project 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. 31 B -4