SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution #4186 Approving Conditional Use Permit #26-0023 and Adopting Environmental Review #26-0069 (California Environmental Quality Act Class 32 Categorical Exemption) ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution #4186 to 1) Approve Conditional Use Permit #26-0023; and 2) Adopt Environmental Review #26-0069 (California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Class 32 Categorical Exemption). RECOMMENDATION Planning staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt Resolution # 4186, (Attachment A), approving Conditional Use Permit #26-0023 subject to the Conditions of Approval set forth in Exhibit A of this proposed Resolution #4186, including the Conditional Use Permit Standard Conditions adopted by Planning Commission Resolution #1249 and attached to this Staff Report at Attachment B as well as the Findings and Considerations set forth in Exhibit B of this proposed Resolution #4186. The Planning Commission should concurrently adopt the accompanying Environmental Review #26-0069 (CEQA Class 32 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Guidelines section 15332 for in-fill development) attached to this Staff Report at Attachment C. SUMMARY Sohal #8 Merced Convenience Store and Car Wash is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for the sale of tobacco products/paraphernalia within 600 feet of a public park, and alcohol for off-site consumption (for buildings under 20,000 square feet) per Merced Municipal Code (MMC) Section 20.10.020. A Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity is also required for alcohol sales because Merced is listed under Moratorium City for Type 21 alcohol licenses by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The Police Department has determined they would support the sale of alcohol for off-site consumption if specific conditions are included to reduce the potential for alcohol-related incidents, which Staff has incorporated into the Conditional Use Permit at Exhibit A to Attachment A. Staff is recommending approval of this application subject to the Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A to Attachment A) and adoption of Findings and Considerations (Exhibit B to Attachment A).

Committee

Planning Commission

Introduced

July 14, 2026

On agenda

September 9, 2026

Passed

September 9, 2026

Where it was heard

Planning Commission Sep 9, 2026 approved as amended Pass

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