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PLN26-0006; Consider a Conditional Use Permit to authorize the relocation and expansion of an existing Convenience Store at 1935 Washington Avenue into an adjacent former auto repair bay, increasing the sales area from approximately 365 to approximately 707 square feet. The request includes continued sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption in the relocated Convenience Store; CC(H), Community Commercial; Alameda County Assessor’s Parcel Number 75-73-1-3; A&M Gas Station Two Inc. (Applicant); Dabit Christopher R & Alex R Etal. (Property Owners).
Staffreport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for the relocation and expansion of an existing Convenience Store at 1935 Washington Avenue into an adjacent former auto repair bay, increasing the sales area from approximately 365 to approximately 707 square feet. The request includes continued sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption in the relocated Convenience Store.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit PLN26-0006, superseding Conditional Use Permit PLN21-0051, subject to the recommended Findings of Fact and Conditions of Approval.
BACKGROUND AND RELATIONSHIP TO SURROUNDING AREA
The subject property is zoned CC(H), Community Commercial with a Housing Overlay, and is located on the southwest corner of Washington Avenue and Castro Street and encompasses approximately 15,657 square feet (0.36 acre). The site contains an existing 1,148-square-foot building, containing a Convenience Store, with one canopy and eight fuel pumps. The Convenience Store sells alcohol, food, beverages, and small convenience items primarily for off-premises consumption.
The gas station was built in 1966. At that time, no Conditional Use Permit was required. On April 26, 2023, the Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA) approved a Conditional Use Permit (PLN21-0051, Resolution 2023-004) to allow the sale of beer and...
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