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Planning commission approves 7‑Eleven permit to add distilled spirits at Fairview Road store
Summary
The Costa Mesa Planning Commission voted 7‑0 to approve a conditional use permit allowing the 7‑Eleven at 2244 Fairview Road to change its California ABC license from beer-and-wine (Type 20) to a general (Type 21) license, with a condition that distilled spirits be displayed and sold only behind the sales counter.
The Costa Mesa Planning Commission on Monday approved a conditional use permit for the 7‑Eleven convenience store at 2244 Fairview Road to change its California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control license from a Type 20 (beer and wine) to a Type 21 (general, including distilled spirits).
Staff presented the application and recommended approval, noting the store operates 24 hours and that the applicant would relinquish the existing Type 20 license if the Type 21 is issued. The staff report cited Costa Mesa Municipal Code section 13‑29(d)(3) for noticing and recommended a finding that the…
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