REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Consent: Action on Use Permit for ABC License Type 23 for Barebottle Microbrewery Located at 2520 Augustine Drive
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Project: Use Permit to allow on-site sale and consumption of beer and wine (ABC Type 23 License) for a new Barebottle microbrewery with outdoor seating at Santa Clara Square.
Applicant: Michael Seitz, Barebottle Brewing Company
General Plan: Regional Mixed Use
Zoning: Planned Development (PD)
Site Area: 4,976 square foot tenant space with a 333 square foot outdoor patio space
Existing Site Conditions: Existing tenant space within the Santa Clara square
Surrounding Land Uses (adjacent to Santa Clara Square)
North: US 101 Highway
South: Light industrial uses along Scott Boulevard
East: San Tomas Aquino creek
West: Commercial uses along Bowers Avenue
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 23) in the new Barebottle Microbrewery located at the Santa Clara Square. The restaurant will occupy a 4,976 square foot tenant space with 83 indoor seats and 24 seats in the outdoor patio (330 square foot). The proposed restaurant hours of operation, along with the sale and service of beer and wine, are from Sunday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am to midnight.
DISCUSSION
Consistency with the General Plan:
The subject property has a General Plan designation of Regional Mixed Use This classification is a combination of the Regional Commercial and High Density Residential designations and is intended for high-intensity, mixed-use development along major transportation corridors in the City. This designation permits all types of retail, local serving offices, hotel and service uses, except for auto...
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