The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors continued until Nov. 18 a request for a letter of public convenience or necessity related to a Type 21 (off-sale general) ABC license for Smile Market at 2950 Bradshaw Road in the Cordova community.

Kimber Gutierrez, principal planner with the Department of Planning and Environmental Review, told the board staff recommended continuing the item to allow more time for the applicant to meet with neighbors. Chuck Shaw, a property manager who identified himself as the operating officer of a nearby development company, opposed a full Type 21 license and said the applicant had not meaningfully met with neighbors. Shaw described a shared parking area that serves a roller-skating rink and other businesses with a substantial presence of minors and said property managers and businesses in the area have ongoing challenges with persons experiencing homelessness. Shaw said, “we have to remain in opposition” to a full liquor license if the applicant persists with a Type 21 application.

Supervisor Kennedy said she had heard neighbors found it difficult to meet with the applicant and offered to meet with the applicant team if they showed good faith in meeting neighbors’ concerns. The board voted to continue the item to Nov. 18; the motion passed unanimously with those members present.