REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Use Permit for ABC License Type 47 and outdoor seating for Bloom Restaurant located at 202 Saratoga Avenue.
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Project: Use Permit to allow on-site sale and consumption of beer, wine and distilled spirits (ABC Type 47 License) for a new Bloom restaurant with outdoor seating
Applicant: Reza Manion, Bloom
General Plan: Community Mixed Use
Zoning: Community Commercial (CC)
Site Area: 2,500 square foot existing tenant space with 206 square foot outdoor seating on the shared sidewalk.
Existing Site Conditions: Existing tenant space within the Pruneridge Shopping Center
Surrounding Land Uses (adjacent to Pruneridge Shopping Center)
North: Pruneridge Golf Course
South: Residential Planned Development across San Tomas Expressway
East: Residential Planned Development across Saratoga Avenue
West: R1-6L Single Family homes across San Tomas Expressway
Issues: Consistency with the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance
Staff Recommendation: Adopt a 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, wine and distilled spirits (ABC License Type 47) in a new Bloom restaurant located at the Pruneridge Shopping Center. The restaurant will occupy a 2,500 square foot tenant space with 82 indoor seats and 12 outdoor seating (206 square foot) on the shared sidewalk. There is no enclosed patio for the outdoor seating. The proposed restaurant hours of operation, along with the sale and service of beer and wine, are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The applicant is not proposing live entertainment in the restaurant at this time.
DISCUSSION
Consistency with the General Plan:
The subject property has a General Plan designation of Community Mixed Use. This classification i...
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