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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Res 23-15 - 2023-12-18 RESOLUTION NO. 23-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 23-4 TO ALLOW THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE (ABC TYPE 20 ALCOHOL LICENSE) FOR OFF-SITE CONSUMPTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION CONVENIENCE STORE WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) ZONING AREA THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY FIND AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. On May 18, 2023, Steve Rawlings submitted an application to the City of Seal Beach Department of Community Development for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 23-4 to allow a Type 20 (beer and wine) alcohol license at an existing automotive service station convenience store at 4000 Lampson Avenue, (the "subject property"), which is located in the General Commercial (GC) Zone. Section 2. Pursuant to the State of California Public Resources Code and State Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Community Development Department has determined that the proposed project is categorically exempt from environmental review per Section 15301 (Existing Facility) of the State CEQA Guidelines, as no development is proposed. Section 3. A duly noticed public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on December 18, 2023, to consider the application for CUP 23-4. At the public hearing, the Planning Commission received and considered all evidence presented, both written and oral, regarding the subject application. The record of the public hearing indicates the following: A. The subject site is located on the northeast corner of Lampson Avenue and Basswood Street. The property operates as an automobile service station with three service bays and a 1,275 square foot convenience store. The land area of the site is 22,121 square feet. The subject site is surrounded by residential uses to north and east, open space parks and recreation to the south, and recreational/golf use to the west. B. The proposed alcohol license Type 20 (beer and wine) does not require any modifications to the existing building. The applicant is maintaining the overall layout of the existing convenience store with the exception of minor interior improvements for storage of the alcohol beverages. C. Pursuant to Seal Beach Municipal Code Section 11.4.05.015, a conditional use permit is required for all alcoholic beverage establishments; and the CUP must include all appropriate conditions of City Council Policy 600-1: Standard Conditions for Alcohol-Related Land Uses. Section 4. Based upon the facts contained in the record, including those stated in the preceding Section of this Resolution and pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20 of the Code of the City of Seal Beach, the Planning Commission makes the following findings: Page 1 of 6 Resolution No.23-15 4000 Lampson Avenue A. The proposed alcohol license in conjunction with an existing automobile service station with convenience store is consistent with the General Plan. The General Plan specifies that the Service Commercial Land Uses designation encourages commercial areas to provide a broad range of retail and service needs for the community. With the continued use of the subject site as a convenience store with the sale of beer and wine, the convenience store can offer its customers greater convenience. B. The proposed use complies with applicable provisions of the Municipal Code and the General Commercial Zone. The Municipal Code allows for a Type 20 (beer and wine) alcohol license at a service station convenience store with approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The existing service station convenience store complies with all other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, with approval of the associated Variance. C. The subject site is physically adequate for the proposed use. The convenience store with the Type 20 alcohol license does not require alterations to the exterior of the building and no additional parking is required. The subject site is considered in compliance with all parking requirements because of there will be no physical expansion of the convenience store or building. D. The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed convenience store with the Type 20 alcohol license would be compatible with the surrounding uses and will not adversely affect those uses or properties in the surrounding areas. The existing building complies with the height, setback and parking requirements of the General Commercial zoning area and conditions have been imposed to ensure the proper service of alcohol to patrons in compliance with City Council Policy 600-1 (Standard Conditions for Alcohol Related Land Uses). The convenience store's hours of operation will be from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM seven days a week with alcohol service hours from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily. E. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed Type 20 alcohol license would not be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The proposed Type 20 license will not require modifications to the site and sufficient conditions have been imposed to ensure that the use will comply with the Performance Standards set forth in Section 11.4.10.020 of the Zoning Code and will not create adverse impacts upon adjacent uses. The property is consistent with uses found in General Commercial areas which consists of a service, retail and convenience store uses. F. The subject site is located approximately 50 feet from the nearest residential property and other sensitive land uses such as measured from the convenience store's primary front entrance. The addition of the sale of beer and wine is not expected to interfere with the quiet enjoyment of property by residents. The automobile service station and convenience store have been in operation in good order for several years and the city has not received any complaints of their operations impacting the nearby residences. The sale of beer and wine would be incidental to the current operations, and as such, is not expected to produce additional impacts. Furthermore, the proximity to residential properties is similar to other retail 2 of 6 Resolution No.23-15 4000 Lampson Avenue establishments serving alcohol beverages throughout the city. The noise levels generated by the operation of the site would not exceed the level of background noise normally found in the area as there will no change to the operation of the business and the sales area will be fully contained within the interior of the convenience store. In the event that complaints are received in the future, the Planning Commission reserves the right to reconsider the operation of the business and the conditions of approval. G. The sale of the beer and wine at the convenience store would provide a public convenience or necessity as this would be the only location within College Park East where these convenience goods can be bought. Nearby residents currently need to drive to the shopping centers on Seal Beach Boulevard or into Garden Grove to make their purchases. The sale of beer and wine would be incidental to the current operations and sales at the convenience store and there is no indication that this activity would create an additional nuisance. Section 5. Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves CUP 23-4 to permit a Type 20 (beer and wine) alcohol license to allow beer and wine sales for off-site consumption in conjunction with an existing service station convenience store, at 4000 Lampson Avenue, subject to the following conditions. 1. Conditional Use Permit 23-4 is approved to permit the sale of beer and wine (Type 20 ABC license) at an existing service station convenience store located at 4000 Lampson Avenue. 2. The applicant shall comply with all restrictions placed Upon the license by the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. In connection with the City consideration of an application, the applicant must demonstrate compliance with all restrictions placed upon the issuance of such license by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, California Business and Professions Code Sections 23000 through 25762, and its implementing regulations set forth in Title 4 of Division 1 of the California Code of Regulations, including but not limited to Rule 61.4. 3. The applicant shall furnish the City a copy of his ABC license and a copy of the conditions placed on the license by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. This shall be done as soon as the license is received by the applicant from the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. 4. The premises of the convenience store must be in substantial compliance with the plan submitted with the application dated May 18, 2023, and maintained on file with the Community Development Department. 5. The hours of operation shall be 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM seven days a week with alcohol service hours from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily. 6. No video games or similar amusements shall be permitted on the premises. 7. There shall be no exterior advertising of any kind or type, including advertising directed to the exterior from within, promoting or indicating the availability of alcoholic beverages. 3 of 6 Resolution No.23-15 4000 Lampson Avenue 8. In the event staff determines security problems exist on the site, the Conditions of this permit may be amended to require the provisions of additional security measures. 9. Deliveries to the premises are prohibited between 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. 10. There shall be no dumping of trash outside and/or glass bottles outside the establishment between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. 11. Any proposed alterations or upgrades to the convenience store will require review and approval from the City of Seal Beach Planning Division. 12. The establishment must comply with Chapter 7.15 "Noise" of the City of Seal Beach Municipal Code. Should complaints be received regarding noise generated by the establishment, the Planning Commission reserves the right to schedule this permit for reconsideration and may require the applicant/business operator to mitigate the noise level to comply with the provisions of Chapter 7.15. 13. A modification of this CUP must be applied for when: a. The establishment proposes to change its type of liquor license. b. The establishment proposes to modify any of its current Conditions of Approval. c. There is a substantial change in the mode or character of operations of the establishment. 14. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke or modify this CUP if any violation of the approved conditions occurs, any violation of the Code of the City of Seal Beach occurs. 15. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke or modify this CUP if harm or operational problems such as criminal or anti-social behavior occur. Examples of harmful or operation behaviors include, but not limited to, violence, public drunkenness, vandalism, solicitation and/or litter. 16. The establishment shall have a public telephone listing. 17. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant/licensee to provide all employees that sell or serve alcoholic beverages with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to comply with their responsibilities under State law. 18. Litter and trash receptacles shall be located at convenient locations inside the establishment and operators of such establishments shall remove trash and debris on an appropriate basis so as not to cause a health problem. 19. The sale of alcoholic beverages for on premises consumption shall be prohibited. Consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be prohibited in the establishment's parking area. There shall be appropriate posting of signs both inside and outside the licensed premises indicating that drinking outside the licensed premises is prohibited by law. 20. The applicant will prominently display these Conditions of Approval in a location within the businesses' customer area that is acceptable to the Community Development Director. 4 of 6 Resolution No.23-15 4000 Lampson Avenue 21. Failure to comply with any of these conditions or a substantial change in the mode or character of the use shall be grounds for revoking or modifying this CUP approval. 22. This CUP shall not become effective for any purpose unless/until a City "Acceptance of Conditions" form has been signed and notarized by the applicant before being returned to the Planning Department; and until the ten (10) calendar day appeal period has elapsed. 23. The applicant is required to obtain all required Building and Safety permits prior to any tenant improvements, construction, or demolition. 24. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Municipal Code, or all other applicable City Ordinances in effect at the time of building permit issuance. 25. This CUP shall become null and void unless exercised within one year of the date of final approval, or such extension of time as may be granted by the Planning Commission pursuant to a written request for extension submitted to the Community Development Department at least ninety days prior to such expiration date. 26. The applicant must indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City, its officers, agents, and employees (collectively "the City" hereinafter in this paragraph) from any and all claims and losses whatsoever occurring or resulting to any and all persons, firms, or corporations furnishing or supplying work, services, materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of the use permitted hereby or the exercise of the rights granted herein, and any and all claims, lawsuits or actions arising from the granting 'of or the exercise of the rights permitted by this Conditional Use Permit, and from any and all claims and losses occurring or resulting to any person, firm, corporation or property for damage, injury or death arising out of or connected with the performance of the use permitted hereby. Applicant's obligation to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City as stated herein shall include, but not be limited to, paying all fees and costs incurred by legal counsel of the City's choice in representing the City in connection with any such claims, losses, lawsuits or actions, expert witness fees, and any award of damages, judgments, verdicts, court costs or attorneys' fees in any such lawsuit or action. PASSED,APPROVED,AND ADOPTED by the Seal Beach Planning Commission at a meeting thereof held on December 18, 2023, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners COLES, MASSETTI, MINGIONE, WHEELER NOES: Commissioners CAMPBELL ABSENT: Commissioners ABSTAIN: Commissioners 5of6 Resolution No.23-15 4000 Lampson Avenue Patty Campbell ATTEST: t. Chairperson 6/7/, Alexa Smittle Planning Commission Secretary 6 of 6