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Council rejects developer’s appeal, then adopts staff denial for McKee Road mini‑mart alcohol permit
Summary
After public testimony and split votes, the San Jose City Council ultimately adopted staff's recommendation to deny a conditional use permit to allow off‑site liquor sales at a proposed mini‑mart at 1610 McKee Road. Councilmember Dwight Casey's motion to override staff failed 7–4; council later voted 7–4 to adopt the staff recommendation.
San Jose City Council voted to adopt staff's recommendation to deny a conditional use permit that would have allowed off‑site alcohol sales at a proposed 101 Mini Mart and Crispy Crunchy Chicken at 1610 McKee Road.
The council first heard extensive public testimony on the item, including more than two dozen speakers who described community safety issues, convenience needs, and economic benefits. The applicant, Arshon Puar, told the council his family had invested about $186,000 and secured an ABC license for the location and asked the council to approve the permit.
Staff and police memos were central to the debate. Planning staff recommended…
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