Planning commission approves Chevron’s upgrade to full-liquor license at Joyner Parkway

The Lincoln Planning Commission voted 6–0 on April 15 to approve a conditional use permit allowing the Chevron convenience store at 151 Joyner Parkway to upgrade to a type 21 off‑sale general license permitting distilled spirits in addition to beer and wine.

Staff presented the project and recommended the commission find the request exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under section 15301 for existing facilities and adopt the proposed resolution approving the CUP and a public convenience or necessity finding. "The chief has no heightened concerns about the facility's proposed use," senior planner Alfred Sanchez told commissioners, and staff reported six active alcohol licenses within a one‑mile radius.

Nick, the Chevron owner, addressed the commission and said the off‑sale license would serve neighborhood convenience: "So it's mainly for public convenience," he said, adding the store plans to keep liquor behind the counter and that the business has had no ABC violations. Nearby resident Kevin Siddle opposed the request, citing the site's proximity to Creekside Oaks Elementary School and saying, "I think this is a really bad idea because... it's literally a 100 yards away from this development."

Commissioners asked whether the school district had been notified; staff clarified the routing includes notification and reiterated that the request is strictly for off‑site alcohol sales. After discussion the commission moved and seconded the resolution as recommended on the agenda, including the CEQA exemption, and adopted it by roll call (6–0–0).

The resolution approves the conditional use permit subject to the usual project‑specific conditions. The applicant and staff said they will implement the conditions and that the police chief’s review showed no chronic policing issues at the site. No appeal or next hearing date was announced at the meeting.