REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Use Permit to allow on-site sale and consumption of alcohol for a new restaurant (Tostada's) at 3149 Mission College Boulevard
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Applicant: Tostadas 3 Inc.
Owner: Lakha properties-Santa Clara, LLC
General Plan: Regional Commercial
Zoning: PD - Planned Development
Site Area: 5,314 square-foot tenant space in an existing commercial building
Existing Site Conditions: Vacant tenant space
Surrounding Land Uses:
* North: Mission College
* South: U.S. 101
* East: Mission College
* West: U.S. 101
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 alcohol (ABC License Type 47) in a new restaurant at the existing Mercado Shopping Center. The restaurant will occupy a 5,314 square-foot tenant space, with 160 indoor seats and 40 seats in the outdoor patio. The proposed restaurant hours of operation, along with the sale and service of alcohol, are Sunday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Alcohol sale and service would only be available during normal business hours and when food service is available.
DISCUSSION
Consistency with the General Plan
The subject property has a General Plan land use designation of Regional Commercial. This designation is intended for retail and commercial uses that provide local and regional services that serve both Santa Clara residents and the surrounding region. The proposed restaurant use in the existing retail center is consistent with this land use designation, as well as the following General Plan policies:
5.3.3-P1 - Provide a mix of retail and commercial uses to meet the needs of local customers and draw patrons from the greater region.
The proposal is consistent with this policy in that the ...
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