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Planning commission recommends denial of alcohol permit at 1610 McKee Road, citing overconcentration and school proximity
Summary
The commission voted to recommend denial of a planned development permit and a determination of public convenience or necessity for alcohol sales at 1610 McKee Road, finding the census tract overconcentrated and the site close to an elementary school; applicant and supporters argued for jobs and small‑business survival.
The San Jose Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council deny a planned development permit and a determination of public convenience or necessity that would allow off‑sale alcohol at a proposed mini‑mart at 1610 McKee Road.
City staff, represented by project manager Cameron Gee, described the application (PD24‑016; ER24‑208) as a planned development permit and PCN for a 2,376‑square‑foot tenant space proposed to sell beer, wine and spirits under a Type 21 ABC license. Gee said approximately 119 square feet (about 5% of the floor area) would be dedicated to alcohol sales, operating hours would be 7 a.m. to midnight, and two employees would be on site during operating hours. The San Jose Police Department provided a neutral position but confirmed the census tract is “over concentrated,” which triggers the PCN findings required by the municipal code.
Staff reported the site is designated neighborhood/community commercial and lies within planned…
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