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Board denies RK Grocery request for liquor-license convenience letter amid over-concentration, crime concerns
Summary
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously July 22 to deny a Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN) letter for RK Grocery and Food Market after staff and residents pointed to over-concentration of off-sale licenses, nearby sensitive uses and sheriff concerns.
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on July 22 denied a request for a Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN) letter from RK Grocery and Food Market to support an ABC type 21 off-sale beer, wine and spirits license at 4901 Auburn Boulevard.
Why it matters: County staff recommended denial after analysis showed the census tract already exceeded the baseline number of off-sale licenses and the store sits in a high-crime reporting area with several sensitive uses (schools, day care and social services) within a one-mile radius. Residents and neighborhood leaders told the board they do not want additional off-sale liquor outlets in the corridor.
What the board heard: Diane…
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