Planning commission approves alcohol license expansion at Glen Oaks Golf Course

The Glendora Planning Commission on Wednesday approved an amendment to a conditional use permit to allow the restaurant at Glen Oaks Golf Course to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits for on-site consumption.

The commission adopted a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act and passed Resolution PC 2025-13 to amend CUP PLN18-0029, changing the existing Type 40 (beer-only) license to a Type 47 (on-sale general eating place) license for the restaurant located at 200 West Dawson Avenue. The motion passed 5-0.

The change will allow alcohol to be served at the clubhouse, designated driving-range bays, patios and a proposed multipurpose building that the applicant says will seat about 40 people. Planning technician Ryan Alcazar told the commission the property is city-owned and leased by PW Golf Management, the applicant for the permit. Alcazar said staff recommended a CEQA categorical exemption and adoption of the resolution to modify the existing permit.

Applicant Paul Wellenstein, who identified himself as representing Glen Oaks Golf and Learning Center, told the commission the expanded license is intended to help generate revenue and support events such as team-building and corporate gatherings. "We are looking to expand on what we've done at the golf course," Wellenstein said, noting the goal of adding wine and hard alcohol in addition to the beer service already available.

Commissioners asked about proximity to a teen center across the street and about enforcement of underage sales on the range. Commissioner Cost said staff had been "very proactive" in addressing concerns about the teen center. Wellenstein said the site has security cameras, roaming guest services, and servers trained to check identification. Commissioner Davis said he would vote yes and welcomed the change: "I will be voting yes tonight, and I welcome it." Chair Tim Kremens announced the motion carried 5-0.

According to the staff presentation, the golf course and driving-range operations run daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the restaurant’s hours are daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; last service will be at 9 p.m., with the property cleared by 10 p.m. The applicant noted a small “shack” on-site will be replaced by the planned multipurpose building where alcohol service will also occur.

The hearing was noticed by mail to property owners within 300 feet and published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, according to staff. No members of the public spoke during the hearing; one written correspondence related to the public hearing was received and made available to commissioners.

The commission’s action amends CUP PLN18-0029 and grants the applicant authority to pursue a Type 47 license in conjunction with the on-site restaurant at 200 West Dawson Avenue. The resolution and the amended conditional use permit include the hours and site constraints described in the staff report; the city will retain any permitting oversight and enforcement authority moving forward.

A vote tally and motion details are recorded in the commission’s minutes for this meeting.