31E - CUP - 2741 W MACARTHUR BLVD

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CUP No. 2016 -21 May 23, 2016 Page 2 Protect Descriation Super King Market is requesting approval of a CUP to allow an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for the off - premise sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits to patrons of the grocery store. Pursuant to Section 41 -196 of the SAMC, markets wishing to sell alcohol to patrons require approval of a CUP; however, the use of the property as a retail market/grocery store is permitted by right. The market will occupy a tenant space that contained a Ralph's grocery store. Ralph's ceased business activity in October 2015. Super King Market began tenant improvements in March 2016. The project proposes no expansion of square footage. Alcohol storage and display areas, located near the front - center of the store, will consist of less than five percent of the floor area (Exhibits 4 and 5), The proposed hours of operation for the market are from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. Project Backcaround The subject site, South Coast Marketplace, contains multiple neighborhood - serving businesses. In August 1995, Land Use Certificate (LUC) No. 95 -134 was issued to allow the former Ralph's supermarket to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits for off -site consumption. In October 2015, Ralph's closed after 20 years of operation, leaving the surrounding neighborhoods without a full - service grocery store. SAMC Section 41 -683.5 requires that Super King Market apply for a CUP because the previous LUC, as a nonconforming entitlement, expired after six months of inactivity. In January 2016, Super King Market submitted tenant improvement plans for the vacant space, with permits issued In March 2016. Super King Market intends to open in mid -June, which is after the six -month timeframe that would allow the supermarket to sell alcohol without the need to apply for a new CUP. Super King Market is a southern - California based chain of full- service supermarkets. All stores carry a variety of fresh and dry goods, including produce, meats, dairy, bakery items, and sundries. The applicant is requesting approval of a CUP to allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for off -site consumption to patrons, similar to what is offered at other locations. The company operates six locations, including one in Anaheim. Project Analysis Conditional use permit requests are governed by Section 41 -638 of the SAMC. Conditional use permit request may be granted when it can be shown that the proposed project will not adversely impact the community. If these findings can be made, then it is appropriate to grant the conditional use permit. Conversely, the inability to make these findings would result in a denial. Using this information staff has prepared the following analysis, which, in turn forms the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. 31 E -4