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Commission approves beer-and-wine permit for 1718 South New Avenue after debate about overconcentration

San Gabriel Planning Commission · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Planning staff recommended and the commission approved CUP25‑016 to allow on‑site beer and wine at a small existing restaurant at 1718 South New Avenue (applicant Dongming Fang); commissioners debated the absence of a citywide plan for liquor‑license concentrations and discussed referring a study to city council.

The San Gabriel Planning Commission voted 4‑0 to approve planning case CUP25‑016, granting a conditional use permit to allow on‑site sale and consumption of beer and wine at 1718 South New Avenue (applicant: Dongming Fang), an existing restaurant unit approximately 882 square feet in size.

Assistant Director Samantha Stewart described the site, noting four existing parking spaces behind the restaurant accessible from Ralph Street, the unit’s floor plan and current hours of operation (5 p.m. to midnight, closed Tuesdays). She said the application seeks a Type 41 ABC…

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