Planning Commission Staff Report
Report Prepared by: Julie Nelson, Acting Planning Manager for Francisco Mendoza-Gonzalez, Associate Planner
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SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution of Denial for Conditional Use Permit #1272, initiated by Paramjeet Singh, on behalf of Encina Investment Group Mainplace Merced, LLC, property owner. This application involves a request for alcohol sales (beer, wine, and distilled spirits) for off-site consumption for a new convenience market at 429 W. Main Street, generally located on the north side of Main Street, approximately 75 feet east of Canal Street, with a General Plan designation of Regional/Community Commercial (RC), and a Zoning classification of Central Commercial (C-C)
ACTION: Adopt a Resolution of Denial for:
1) Environmental Review #23-18 (Categorical Exemption)
2) Conditional Use Permit #1272
SUMMARY
On August 9, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit #1272. After hearing additional information provided by staff, the Planning Commission directed staff to prepare a resolution of denial for Conditional Use Permit #1272 and associated environmental review based on the reasons provided by the Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
Planning staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Resolution of Denial for Conditional Use Permit #1272.
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DISCUSSION
On July 5, 2023, the Planning Commission heard the request for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) #1272. At that meeting, the Commission requested additional information and voted to continue the matter to the meeting of August 9, 2023. At the Planning Commission meeting of August 9, 2023, the Planning Commission considered the additional information provided by staff (refer to Planning Commission Staff Report #23-642 at Attachment B). After thoroughly discussing the matter, the Planning Commission adopted a motion of intent to deny Conditional Use Permit #1272 and directed staff to prepare written findings...
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