Commission denies special exception for liquor store on Central Avenue
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Summary
The commission voted to deny a request to operate a liquor store at 2059 Central Avenue, with staff advising that the parcel and surrounding area did not meet criteria in the zoning code for a B‑1 liquor store.
The Planning Commission denied a special exception application from N. K. Patel LLC to operate a liquor store adjacent to an existing convenience store at 2059 Central Avenue.
Amanda Cruz, Planner I, explained that liquor stores are permitted by special exception in B‑1 zones only if certain criteria are met. Staff found the site is situated in an area that is “predominantly residential” to the north, and that the parcel is not at the intersection of two arterial streets or within 500 feet of such an intersection. Staff concluded the application did not comply with section 21‑2(c) of the comprehensive zoning ordinance and recommended denial.
Applicant Paras Kumar Patel submitted a petition of community signatures in support and argued the neighborhood contains existing businesses and restaurants in the vicinity that serve alcohol. Randy Frailz, speaking for the applicant, said many nearby commercial uses already operate with liquor licenses and argued the site is a pragmatic location. Staff reported it had received letters of opposition.
After public comment, the commission voted to deny the special exception in a roll call vote in accordance with staff’s recommendation.
