HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/18/2011 (3)ZONING ADMINISTRATOR HEARING
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MAY 18, 2011
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2011 -12
9:07 a.m.
Mr. Vince Fregoso, Zoning Administrator, called to order the public hearing in the City
Hall Ross Annex Conference Room 2001.
Also in attendance were: Jennifer Chavez, Jason Austin, Phil Reinartz and June
Hoodbhoy, Walgreens; Verny Carvajal, Senior Planner; Mike McCoy, Police
Department; Ryan Hodge, City Attorney; and Jocelyn Magalona, Recording Secretary.
Verny Carvajal presented the staff report and recommendation for denial.
Two correspondences were received: an email from Ali Surti in opposition to the project;
and a letter and signed petition from Jennifer Chavez in support of the project.
The Police Department noted inconsistencies in the staff report and amended the
number of active ABC licenses currently in the census tract within 1,000 feet.
isMs. Chavez provided background of the project.
Discussion and clarification was held regarding crime statistics, alcohol impacts, 1,000
foot minimum requirement from sensitive uses and overconcentration. The Zoning
Administrator noted Walgreens is a nationally known chain with established policies and
procedures in place and stated he is inclined to approve the project. The Zoning
Administrator requested from the Police Department an evaluation of Walgreen's
established ABC licenses in neighboring cities and review of the employee training
manual for alcohol sales. He also instructed staff to revise inconsistencies in the staff
report and have conditions for approval prepared should his decision be to recommend
approval.
The Zoning Administrator continued Conditional Use Permit No. 2011 -12 to June 15,
2011 at 10:30 a.m.
The hearing adjourned at 9:44 a.m.
Jocelyn Wagalona
Recording Secretary
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