Commission approves Pete's switch to full liquor license at 231 Esplanade Suite 102
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The commission approved a conditional use permit amendment allowing Pete's restaurant at 231 Esplanade, Suite 102, to convert from a beer-and-wine (Type 41) to a full-liquor (Type 47) license.
The Capitola Planning Commission on April 3 approved a conditional use permit amendment allowing Pete's restaurant at 231 Esplanade, Suite 102, to convert from a beer-and-wine license (Type 41) to a full-liquor license (Type 47).
Planning staff reported the tenant space has been used by restaurants for about 20 to 30 years and that a full bar use permit existed in the mid-1990s for a prior tenant. Staff recommended approval of the amendment to allow full bar service, noting the space includes two dining rooms, a bar and two outdoor decks.
Kat Cannon, director of operations for Sunset Hospitality Group, told the commission Pete's is the company's newest concept and said the operator is "excited to apply for a liquor license" and expects to operate above its sister restaurant, Margaritaville.
No public commenters spoke on the item. Commissioners made supportive remarks. A motion to approve the conditional use permit amendment passed on a roll-call vote: Commissioner Howard — Yes; Commissioner Q — Yes; Commissioner Westman — Yes; Vice Chair Christensen — Yes; Chair Esty — Aye.
The approval allows conversion to a Type 47 license subject to the conditions in the staff report and any state licensing requirements administered by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.