REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Consent: Action on Use Permit for ABC License Type 41 for Shake Shack Located at 2855 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Project: Use Permit to allow on-site sale and consumption of beer and wine (ABC Type 41 License)
Applicant: Jared Taylor, Golden Property Development
General Plan: Regional Commercial
Zoning: Community Commercial (CC)
Site Area: 2,769 square foot tenant space
Existing Site Conditions: Existing tenant space within the Westfield Valley Fair Mall
Surrounding Land Uses (adjacent to Westfield Valley Fair Mall)
North: single family residences along Forest Avenue
South: commercial uses along Stevens Creek Boulevard including Santana Row
East: Interstate 280 Freeway
West: commercial uses along Winchester Boulevard
Issues: Consistency with the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance
Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution approving the Use Permit, subject to conditions of approval
BACKGROUND
The applicant is requesting a Use Permit to allow on-site sale and consumption of beer and wine (ABC License Type 41) in a new Shake Shack restaurant located at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall. The restaurant will occupy a 2,769 square foot tenant space with 60 indoor seats and 43 seats in an interior patio within the Mall directly across from the restaurant. The proposed restaurant hours of operation, along with the sale and service of beer and wine, are from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily.
DISCUSSION
[Consistency with the General Plan:
The subject property has a General Plan designation of Regional Commercial. 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. The project is also consistent with the following General Plan policies:
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