SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution of Denial for Conditional Use Permit #1272, initiated by Paramjeet Singh, on behalf of Encina Investment Group Mainplace Merced, LLC, property owner. This application involves a request for alcohol sales (beer, wine, and distilled spirits) for off-site consumption for a new convenience market at 429 W. Main Street, generally located on the north side of Main Street, approximately 75 feet east of Canal Street, with a General Plan designation of Regional/Community Commercial (RC), and a Zoning classification of Central Commercial (C-C) ACTION: Adopt a Resolution of Denial for: 1) Environmental Review #23-18 (Categorical Exemption) 2) Conditional Use Permit #1272 SUMMARY On August 9, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit #1272. After hearing additional information provided by staff, the Planning Commission directed staff to prepare a resolution of denial for Conditional Use Permit #1272 and associated environmental review based on the reasons provided by the Planning Commission. RECOMMENDATION Planning staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Resolution of Denial for Conditional Use Permit #1272.

Committee

Planning Commission

Introduced

August 22, 2023

On agenda

September 6, 2023

Passed

September 6, 2023