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San Bernardino council upholds denial of ARCO beer-and-wine license at 189 W. Highland
Summary
The city council unanimously denied an appeal by the owner of the ARCO at 189 West Highland Avenue seeking a Type 20 ABC license to sell beer and wine off‑site, upholding the Planning Commission's determination. Staff cited an overconcentration of off‑sale licenses, elevated crime in the reporting district and proximity to sensitive uses.
The San Bernardino City Council voted unanimously Nov. 5 to deny an appeal by 189 West LLC seeking a Type 20 (off‑sale beer and wine) license for the ARCO convenience store at 189 West Highland Avenue, adopting Resolution No. 2025‑380 and upholding the Planning Commission's prior denial.
Assistant planner Angeline Mendoza told the council the Planning Division's denial and the commission's ratification relied on three primary factors: Census‑tract allocations showing seven active off‑sale licenses in a tract for which the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control recommends five; police department statistics showing 140 reported crimes in the reporting district (about 104.65% above the city average); and nearby sensitive uses, including two places of worship within 500 feet and…
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