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Commission approves conditional use permit allowing alcohol sales for Mama Canela restaurant in downtown Glendora
Summary
The Glendora Planning Commission voted 5-0 to approve a conditional use permit permitting on‑site alcohol sales (on‑sale general) for Mama Canela, a fast‑casual Tex‑Mex restaurant proposed at 147 N. Glendora Avenue (PLN24‑0047). The approval includes an existing parklet and hours of operation subject to state Alcoholic Beverage Control approval.
The Glendora Planning Commission voted 5-0 to approve a conditional use permit that would allow on‑site alcohol sales for a new Mama Canela restaurant proposed at 147 North Glendora Avenue (project file PLN24‑0047).
Planning staff described the proposal as a mid‑sized, fast‑casual Tex‑Mex restaurant that would serve alcohol only for on‑site consumption, including a street‑side outdoor parklet that will occupy three to four public parking stalls adjacent to the storefront. Proposed hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday–Saturday.
Planning technician Irving Adolfo said the site lies within the Civic Center Area Plan (Village Core) and that surrounding uses are primarily commercial. Staff confirmed public notice exceeded the municipal code requirement (mailed to owners within 500 feet versus the 300‑foot minimum) and reported no written responses from nearby property owners as of the staff report. Staff recommended approval, subject to standard conditions included in the draft resolution.
Applicant representative Will Nieves said the owner operates restaurants in Texas and that this is their first California location. Nieves told commissioners the applicant accepts staff conditions of approval and expects construction to be completed in a few months; he said an ABC (state Alcoholic Beverage Control) application has already been submitted. Nieves stated the restaurant is currently under construction and the applicant anticipates a grand opening once state approvals are in place.
Commissioners asked about sequencing and enforcement: one commissioner noted that only the state ABC can authorize the sale of alcohol and that the city’s CUP governs the time, place and manner under which the business may sell alcohol but does not replace state licensing. The commission adopted a categorical exemption under the CEQA guidelines and approved Planning Commission Resolution PC‑2025‑09 granting the CUP. Commissioner Davis made the motion; Commissioner Koss seconded. The motion carried 5–0.
The CUP approval does not itself authorize alcohol sales until the business secures required ABC permits. Conditions of approval and parklet authorization will govern on‑site operations and use of public parking stalls for outdoor dining.
