REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Use Permit for ABC License Type 47 for 3151 Mission College Boulevard
Report
BACKGROUND
The applicant is requesting a Use Permit to allow on-site sale and consumption of beer, wine and distilled spirits (ABC License Type 47) in a new BurgerIM restaurant, located on the north side of Mission College Boulevard. The BurgerIM restaurant is in progress of opening and will occupy a 2,341 square foot tenant interior space with a 426 square foot outdoor patio seating area which offers 72 seats in total. Proposed restaurant hours of operation, along with the sale and service of alcohol, are Monday -Thursday: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday-Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. and Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The retail building containing the subject restaurant was constructed in 1997 as part of the Mercado Shopping Center. In 2017, the building owner requested to downsize the existing Mexicali Grill restaurant creating another tenant space to accommodate the BurgerIM restaurant within the existing footprint. The tenant improvement plans are currently under review by the Building Department.
Surrounding Land Uses
The existing Mercado Shopping Center is bordered by Calabazas Creek to the west, Mission College to the north, an existing office campus with High Intensity Office (R&D) land use designation to the east, and U.S. Highway 101 and Mission College Boulevard to the south.]
DISCUSSION
The primary issues for the project are consistency with the City's General Plan and Zoning and parking.
Consistency with the General Plan
The subject property has a General Plan designation of Regional Commercial (RGCO). This classification is intended for retail and commercial uses that provide local and regional services. It is intended for commercial developments that serve both Santa Clara residents and the surrounding region. A broad range of retail uses are allowed, including regional shopping centers and restaurants. ...
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