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File #: ID 23-1456    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/27/2023 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 10/4/2023 Final action:
Title: Consideration of an appeal filed regarding Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-00244, and related Environmental Assessment for property located at 3045 West Bullard Avenue on the southwest corner of West Bullard and North Marks Avenues (Council District 2). 1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. P23-00244, dated July 1, 2023, a determination that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) through Section 15301/Class 1 Categorical Exemption. 2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director to approve Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-00244 authorizing the extension of the hours of operation for an existing restaurant with alcohol sales with a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 47 alcohol license (On-Sale General - Eating Place), subject to the Conditions of Approval dated August 7, 2023.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Attachments: 1. Exhibit A - Vicinity Map, 2. Exhibit B - Aerial Photograph, 3. Exhibit C - Zoning Map, 4. Exhibit D - Project Information Tables, 5. Exhibit E - Noticing Map.pdf, 6. Exhibit F - Owner's Letter of Authorization, 7. Exhibit G - Operational Statement, 8. Exhibit H - Exhibits (Site Plan, Elevation Photos, Floor Plans), 9. Exhibit I - Appeal Letter, 10. Exhibit J - Department & Agency Comments, 11. Exhibit K - Fresno Municipal Code Findings, 12. Exhibit L - Environmental Assessment, 13. Exhibit M - Conditions of Approval [8-7-2023], 14. Supplemental Exhibit N – Public Comments
REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION



October 4, 2023


FROM: PHILLIP SIEGRIST, Planning Manager
Planning & Development Department

THROUGH: ROB HOLT, Supervising Planner
Planning & Development Department

BY: LUKE RISNER, Planner II
Planning & Development Department

SUBJECT
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Consideration of an appeal filed regarding Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-00244, and related Environmental Assessment for property located at 3045 West Bullard Avenue on the southwest corner of West Bullard and North Marks Avenues (Council District 2).

1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. P23-00244, dated July 1, 2023, a determination that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) through Section 15301/Class 1 Categorical Exemption.

2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director to approve Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-00244 authorizing the extension of the hours of operation for an existing restaurant with alcohol sales with a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 47 alcohol license (On-Sale General - Eating Place), subject to the Conditions of Approval dated August 7, 2023.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Conditional Use Permit Application P23-00244 was filed by Valarie Richardson of Locked In restaurant and pertains to an existing 3,500 square-foot restaurant with alcohol sales located at 3045 West Bullard Avenue within the Marks & Bullard Shopping Center.

The existing restaurant with alcohol sales is currently operating under a State of California ABC Type 47 alcohol license (Restaurant - sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption on the premises where sold, minors allowed) and authorized to operate between the hours of 9:00 am - 10:00 pm. Under this special permit application (P23-00244), the applicant requests authorization to extend the hours of operation to 8:00 am - 2:00 am.

On August 7, 2023, the Planning and De...

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