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Commission approves alcohol sales rezoning at 318 Historic Old Highway 90 amid neighborhood support
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Summary
The commission approved changing 318 Historic Old Highway 90 from C2NA to C2 to permit beer sales at an existing restaurant; staff had recommended denial due to a previously established non‑alcohol corridor but the neighborhood association supported the change.
The Zoning Commission approved a rezoning at 318 Historic Old Highway 90 to allow alcohol sales at an existing restaurant.
Staff (Samantha Benavides) recommended denial, citing a city council‑initiated large area rezone in 2011 that established a non‑alcohol sales corridor and the property’s surrounding land uses. The applicant’s representative, Humberto Liao, said the owner purchased and remodeled the restaurant three years ago, will retain family‑friendly operations, will not operate a bar or live music, and requested the ability to sell beer with food. The applicant said hours would remain unchanged (weeknights until 10 p.m., weekends until 11 p.m.) and that the owners agreed to provide security or law enforcement presence on weekends.
Los Jardines Neighborhood Association supported the request; staff staff recorded 15 notices mailed with two in favor and none opposed. Chair John Bustamante moved for approval; Commissioner Marco Barros seconded. The commission approved the rezoning by roll call.
Outcome: the commission recommended approval to City Council despite staff's recommendation for denial; because Council has final authority, the applicant must pursue the case to Council within the standard six‑month window.
