REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Approve a Use Permit to Allow On-Site Sale and Consumption of Beer and Wine for an Existing Food-Service Establishment, Swaraj India, at 1855 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 95050 - continued from the September 21, 2022 Planning Commission meeting
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Applicant: Ganesh Gaursar
Owner: Carter Raff
File Number: PLN22-00383
General Plan: Community Mixed Use
Zoning: CT - Thoroughfare Commercial
Site Area: 3,200 square foot tenant space currently operating as Swaraj India near the corner of El Camino Real and Scott Boulevard.; APN: 224-20-095
Existing Site Conditions: Food service tenant space
Surrounding Land Uses:
North: Commercial / Residential
South: Commercial / Residential
East: Commercial
West: Commercial
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 the on-site sale and consumption of beer and wine (ABC License Type 41) in conjunction with an existing food service establishment, Swaraj India, in an existing tenant space located at 1855 El Camino Real. The restaurant is a 3,200 square foot space with approximately 96 indoor seats. The proposed restaurant hours of operation, along with the sale and service of beer and wine, are Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Alcohol sale and service would only be available during normal business hours and when food service is available. Most revenue will be from the sale of food; alcohol sales are accessory to the main restaurant use.
The action for a public use permit was noticed to be heard by the Planning Commission on September 21, 2022. At the September 21, 2022 meeting, the Commission voted to open and continue the public hearing to October 26th, 2022.
DISCUSSION
After notice of this hearing on this use permit was made, it was determined that...
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