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Commission approves Vicki's Bubbly Cafe to sell beer and wine at Crenshaw Plaza
Summary
The commission approved Resolution PC11-25 to permit on-site sale and consumption of beer and wine at Vicki's Bubbly Cafe, a small (about 14 seats) restaurant at 14782 Crenshaw Blvd. Staff noted the census tract is flagged as an "undue concentration" for alcohol licenses, and the applicant must seek ABC's public convenience determination; vote was 4–0.
The Gardena Planning Commission voted to approve a conditional use permit allowing on-site sale and consumption of beer and wine at Vicki's Bubbly Cafe, a proposed small restaurant at 14782 Crenshaw Boulevard in the Crenshaw Plaza shopping center.
Planning staff presented environmental assessment EA7-25 and CUP2-25, saying the project is proposed in a C-3 (general commercial) zone and is categorically exempt from CEQA under the cited guidelines. The staff report described a modest interior with approximately 14 customer seats, modifications to the existing floor plan but no exterior building footprint changes, and hours of operation from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Staff noted the census tract contains existing alcohol licenses and is within the definition of an undue concentration, meaning the applicant must justify public convenience and necessity to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control when applying for the appropriate type of license (type 42 was mentioned for on-site consumption). Staff recommended adoption of Resolution PC11-25 and filing a notice of exemption; public noticing was completed on 07/31/2025 and staff reported no written comments.
The applicant, who identified himself as Dr. Prince Ejike Aronson, described the proposal as a small Nigerian restaurant intended to be family-oriented, carrying over a catering business into a brick-and-mortar location. He said the venue is meant to be quiet with limited capacity and additional catering/takeout business.
No members of the public spoke in opposition during the hearing. A motion to adopt Resolution PC11-25 subject to conditions was made, seconded and passed on a 4–0 vote. Staff reminded the public of the standard 10-calendar-day appeal period to the city clerk or the option for the City Council to call the matter for review within that time.
The approval allows the applicant to proceed with building and licensing steps, including applying to the California ABC for the on-site alcohol license and meeting any conditions imposed by the commission.
