1 00:00:04,170 --> 00:00:05,730 - Good afternoon, everyone. 2 00:00:05,730 --> 00:00:09,150 It is four o'clock on August the 20th. 3 00:00:09,150 --> 00:00:10,770 I am Michael Cass, 4 00:00:10,770 --> 00:00:14,400 the acting Community and Economic Development Director 5 00:00:14,400 --> 00:00:16,860 serving as Zoning Administrator this afternoon. 6 00:00:16,860 --> 00:00:22,530 And I would like to call today's meeting to order. 7 00:00:22,530 --> 00:00:24,210 Before getting started, 8 00:00:24,210 --> 00:00:29,257 I would like to start by reading our civility statement. 9 00:00:29,257 --> 00:00:30,990 "As your appointed governing body, 10 00:00:30,990 --> 00:00:32,790 we will treat each other and the public 11 00:00:32,790 --> 00:00:35,580 with patience, civility, and courtesy 12 00:00:35,580 --> 00:00:37,170 as a model of the same behavior 13 00:00:37,170 --> 00:00:38,790 we wish to reflect in Martinez 14 00:00:38,790 --> 00:00:40,770 for the conduct of all city business 15 00:00:40,770 --> 00:00:42,770 and community participation. 16 00:00:43,140 --> 00:00:45,930 This includes respect for everyone's First Amendment right 17 00:00:45,930 --> 00:00:48,900 to voice their opinion on matters 18 00:00:48,900 --> 00:00:50,850 within the city's subject matter jurisdiction, 19 00:00:50,850 --> 00:00:53,760 even if that opinion is different from our own. 20 00:00:53,760 --> 00:00:54,840 The decisions made 21 00:00:54,840 --> 00:00:57,120 will be for the benefit of the Martinez community 22 00:00:57,120 --> 00:01:00,120 and not for personal gain." 23 00:01:00,180 --> 00:01:03,307 I'd next like to move on to public comment. 24 00:01:03,307 --> 00:01:06,900 "The non-agenda public comment is limited to matters 25 00:01:06,900 --> 00:01:08,850 which are within the subject matter jurisdiction 26 00:01:08,850 --> 00:01:10,350 of the Zoning Administrator, 27 00:01:10,350 --> 00:01:12,240 and which are not action items 28 00:01:12,240 --> 00:01:14,610 listed elsewhere on the agenda." 29 00:01:14,610 --> 00:01:16,410 If you'd like to make a public comment 30 00:01:16,410 --> 00:01:18,510 for an item not on today's agenda, 31 00:01:18,510 --> 00:01:20,370 please use the Raise Your Hand feature 32 00:01:20,370 --> 00:01:23,970 at the bottom of your screen. 33 00:01:25,980 --> 00:01:27,390 Hearing none. 34 00:01:27,390 --> 00:01:31,680 We'll now move on to the first public hearing item, 35 00:01:31,680 --> 00:01:36,960 which is for a Conditional Use Permit at 908 Ferry Street. 36 00:01:36,960 --> 00:01:39,930 Salmana, if I could please have a presentation. 37 00:01:39,930 --> 00:01:41,250 - Thank you, Michael. 38 00:01:41,250 --> 00:01:44,610 I'll go ahead and share my screen. 39 00:01:44,610 --> 00:01:46,650 Okay, good afternoon, everyone. 40 00:01:46,650 --> 00:01:48,990 Can you see my screen? 41 00:01:48,990 --> 00:01:50,843 - Now we can. 42 00:01:50,843 --> 00:01:54,660 - Today I will be presenting on a Conditional Use Permit 43 00:01:54,660 --> 00:01:56,660 at 908 Ferry Street. 44 00:01:59,400 --> 00:02:01,200 The project is located within 45 00:02:01,200 --> 00:02:04,230 the Professional Administrative Office Zoning District 46 00:02:04,230 --> 00:02:08,550 and has a General Plan designation of Downtown Transitional. 47 00:02:08,550 --> 00:02:12,600 The lot size is 5,897 square feet, 48 00:02:12,600 --> 00:02:14,460 which is about 0.14 acres. 49 00:02:14,520 --> 00:02:15,540 And currently, 50 00:02:15,540 --> 00:02:20,340 the subject property and the building is vacant. 51 00:02:20,580 --> 00:02:24,120 It was previously used as a warehouse. 52 00:02:24,120 --> 00:02:26,280 Surrounding the subject property 53 00:02:26,280 --> 00:02:28,710 are multifamily and single-family residences 54 00:02:28,710 --> 00:02:31,110 and the downtown core. 55 00:02:32,880 --> 00:02:34,500 The applicant is proposing 56 00:02:34,500 --> 00:02:37,290 to establish a French-style bakery with a retail component. 57 00:02:37,290 --> 00:02:38,790 The wholesale and production kitchen 58 00:02:38,790 --> 00:02:42,330 would operate seven days a week from 4:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 59 00:02:42,330 --> 00:02:43,380 The retail storefront 60 00:02:43,380 --> 00:02:45,840 would operate from Wednesday through Sunday 61 00:02:45,840 --> 00:02:48,120 from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, 62 00:02:48,120 --> 00:02:50,880 and deliveries are proposed to occur 63 00:02:50,880 --> 00:02:52,800 between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM, 64 00:02:52,800 --> 00:02:54,420 either along the Ferry Street frontage 65 00:02:54,420 --> 00:02:57,570 or the site entrance at Green Street. 66 00:02:57,570 --> 00:02:59,700 Items for the bakery and retail storefront 67 00:02:59,700 --> 00:03:01,470 will initially be produced offsite 68 00:03:01,470 --> 00:03:04,140 at one of the applicant's other locations, 69 00:03:04,140 --> 00:03:06,480 and then the intent is to transition production 70 00:03:06,480 --> 00:03:08,670 to the subject property. 71 00:03:08,670 --> 00:03:11,550 So we would assume that the retail component 72 00:03:11,550 --> 00:03:14,610 of the business would open first, 73 00:03:14,610 --> 00:03:15,510 and then they would transition 74 00:03:15,510 --> 00:03:19,530 to producing baked goods at the subject property. 75 00:03:19,530 --> 00:03:20,363 At this time, 76 00:03:20,363 --> 00:03:22,440 the applicant is not proposing any physical expansions 77 00:03:22,440 --> 00:03:25,500 or exterior alterations of the building. 78 00:03:25,500 --> 00:03:29,100 They're just proposing the land use itself, 79 00:03:29,100 --> 00:03:33,300 and any physical alterations to the building 80 00:03:33,330 --> 00:03:38,730 will be reviewed in the future through Design Review. 81 00:03:40,320 --> 00:03:42,540 So to go over zoning compliance, 82 00:03:42,540 --> 00:03:44,760 the bakery is permitted 83 00:03:44,760 --> 00:03:47,100 within the Professional Administrative Office 84 00:03:47,100 --> 00:03:48,177 Zoning District as a restaurant 85 00:03:48,177 --> 00:03:50,700 and other eating and drinking establishment 86 00:03:50,700 --> 00:03:52,170 with a Conditional Use Permit. 87 00:03:52,170 --> 00:03:55,770 So staff is finding that the proposed use is consistent 88 00:03:55,770 --> 00:03:57,000 with the intent and character 89 00:03:57,000 --> 00:03:59,310 of the Professional and Administrative Office 90 00:03:59,310 --> 00:04:00,180 Zoning District, 91 00:04:00,180 --> 00:04:01,500 and is compatible 92 00:04:01,500 --> 00:04:03,300 with the established commercial character of the area 93 00:04:03,300 --> 00:04:05,820 as it is proposing a neighborhood-serving use 94 00:04:05,820 --> 00:04:07,710 close to the downtown core. 95 00:04:07,710 --> 00:04:11,100 It is also consistent with the General Plan Designation 96 00:04:11,100 --> 00:04:13,100 of Downtown Transitional. 97 00:04:15,900 --> 00:04:16,590 Staff received one public comment 98 00:04:16,590 --> 00:04:19,410 from a neighboring property owner in support of the project, 99 00:04:19,410 --> 00:04:21,420 but also sharing potential concerns 100 00:04:21,420 --> 00:04:23,730 of potential smells and odors 101 00:04:23,730 --> 00:04:29,130 that could occur due to baking or yeast fermentation 102 00:04:30,360 --> 00:04:32,760 at the subject property. 103 00:04:35,100 --> 00:04:38,370 So there are two notable recommended conditions of approval. 104 00:04:38,370 --> 00:04:40,140 One that's already in the resolution 105 00:04:40,140 --> 00:04:44,100 is requiring Design Review for any exterior improvements, 106 00:04:44,100 --> 00:04:46,290 tenant improvements, building modification, signage, 107 00:04:46,290 --> 00:04:47,760 or other physical alterations 108 00:04:47,760 --> 00:04:50,700 proposed in conjunction with the approved use. 109 00:04:50,700 --> 00:04:56,700 And this is standard for the Downtown Specific Plan area. 110 00:04:57,900 --> 00:05:00,120 So they would be required to go through this 111 00:05:00,120 --> 00:05:01,920 even if they weren't getting a Conditional Use Permit, 112 00:05:01,920 --> 00:05:04,740 but that's just to clarify that this Conditional Use Permit 113 00:05:04,740 --> 00:05:07,410 does not constitute approval of any physical improvements 114 00:05:07,410 --> 00:05:09,420 that may be proposed for the site. 115 00:05:09,420 --> 00:05:12,480 And then in response to the comment 116 00:05:12,480 --> 00:05:14,100 from the member of the public, 117 00:05:14,100 --> 00:05:17,700 staff is proposing another condition of approval 118 00:05:17,700 --> 00:05:19,470 to address odor control. 119 00:05:19,530 --> 00:05:20,363 I'll read it out. 120 00:05:20,363 --> 00:05:21,817 So we're proposing, 121 00:05:21,817 --> 00:05:23,430 "The bakery shall operate and maintain 122 00:05:23,430 --> 00:05:25,260 its exhaust and ventilation systems 123 00:05:25,260 --> 00:05:27,720 in a manner that prevents objectionable odors 124 00:05:27,720 --> 00:05:30,270 that may adversely affect neighboring properties. 125 00:05:30,270 --> 00:05:31,770 If the city determines that the use 126 00:05:31,770 --> 00:05:34,590 is generating persistent or objectionable odors, 127 00:05:34,590 --> 00:05:37,200 the operator shall take reasonable corrective measures 128 00:05:37,200 --> 00:05:38,880 as determined by the city, 129 00:05:38,880 --> 00:05:40,260 which may include modifications 130 00:05:40,260 --> 00:05:41,880 to the ventilation or exhaust system 131 00:05:41,880 --> 00:05:45,480 or installation of appropriate odor-control equipment." 132 00:05:49,200 --> 00:05:52,260 So the findings for the Conditional Use Permit 133 00:05:52,260 --> 00:05:53,700 are seen on the screen, 134 00:05:53,700 --> 00:05:56,610 and staff believes that all of the findings 135 00:05:56,610 --> 00:05:57,960 can affirmatively be made 136 00:05:57,960 --> 00:05:59,730 because the proposed bakery is consistent 137 00:05:59,730 --> 00:06:01,140 with the PA Zoning District, 138 00:06:01,140 --> 00:06:02,940 and is a neighborhood-serving commercial use 139 00:06:02,940 --> 00:06:05,340 near the downtown core. 140 00:06:07,290 --> 00:06:09,480 The staff's recommendation is to conduct a public hearing 141 00:06:09,480 --> 00:06:13,500 and adopt Zoning Administrator Resolution Number 26-20, 142 00:06:13,500 --> 00:06:15,990 approving a request to consider a Conditional Use Permit 143 00:06:15,990 --> 00:06:18,810 to establish a bakery located at 908 Ferry Street 144 00:06:18,810 --> 00:06:20,670 in the Professional and Administrative Office 145 00:06:20,670 --> 00:06:21,780 Zoning District, 146 00:06:21,780 --> 00:06:25,980 Assessor's Parcel Number 372-392-002-5, 147 00:06:27,180 --> 00:06:30,120 subject to conditions of approval. 148 00:06:30,120 --> 00:06:34,320 And I'm available for any questions. 149 00:06:35,220 --> 00:06:36,570 - Thank you very much, Salmana. 150 00:06:36,570 --> 00:06:38,970 I have no questions at this time, 151 00:06:38,970 --> 00:06:42,600 but I will likely circle back with additional questions. 152 00:06:42,600 --> 00:06:45,450 I would like to now allow the applicant 153 00:06:45,450 --> 00:06:49,500 an opportunity to make a presentation. 154 00:06:49,800 --> 00:06:51,720 Vincent, you may unmute yourself, 155 00:06:51,720 --> 00:06:53,940 and please feel free to present your project 156 00:06:53,940 --> 00:06:59,310 and provide any information that you'd like to present. 157 00:06:59,310 --> 00:07:01,230 - [Vincent] Yes. 158 00:07:01,230 --> 00:07:03,173 Can you guys see me? 159 00:07:03,173 --> 00:07:04,230 I don't see any camera. 160 00:07:04,230 --> 00:07:06,900 - We can't see you, but we can hear you. 161 00:07:06,900 --> 00:07:06,923 - [Vincent] Sure, that's fine. 162 00:07:06,923 --> 00:07:07,756 All right. 163 00:07:07,756 --> 00:07:13,710 So as you've already discussed, based on our application, 164 00:07:13,710 --> 00:07:18,600 we're proposing to open a bakery with a retail storefront. 165 00:07:18,600 --> 00:07:21,600 And a small part of it is gonna be wholesale operations. 166 00:07:21,600 --> 00:07:23,670 But ideally, what we're doing 167 00:07:23,670 --> 00:07:27,120 is we're producing for our other retail bakeries 168 00:07:27,120 --> 00:07:29,520 in the Martinez location, 169 00:07:29,760 --> 00:07:31,890 and we're delivering to our other bakeries, 170 00:07:31,890 --> 00:07:35,400 along with a few other customers that we may have. 171 00:07:35,400 --> 00:07:37,620 The goal is to serve artisanal breads. 172 00:07:37,620 --> 00:07:41,640 So, you know, sourdoughs, baguettes, all that stuff, 173 00:07:41,640 --> 00:07:42,600 laminated doughs, 174 00:07:42,600 --> 00:07:45,150 so your typical croissants and breakfast pastries, 175 00:07:45,150 --> 00:07:47,700 desserts, cakes, all that stuff, 176 00:07:47,700 --> 00:07:49,920 plus coffee and, you know, basic drinks. 177 00:07:49,920 --> 00:07:55,770 So what our intention is, it's really to, you know, 178 00:07:55,770 --> 00:07:57,480 become part of the community, 179 00:07:57,480 --> 00:07:59,460 just like we've done in San Francisco, 180 00:07:59,460 --> 00:08:03,210 and just like we've started doing in Concord, 181 00:08:03,210 --> 00:08:06,210 by having our onsite baking, 182 00:08:07,320 --> 00:08:09,840 which is just filling the neighborhood 183 00:08:09,840 --> 00:08:13,200 with really good smells and drawing people in, 184 00:08:13,200 --> 00:08:14,760 and just generally, you know, 185 00:08:14,760 --> 00:08:17,790 being a place where members of the public 186 00:08:17,790 --> 00:08:19,290 can interact, people talk, 187 00:08:19,290 --> 00:08:21,240 bring their kids, bring their family. 188 00:08:21,240 --> 00:08:23,700 And it's just really to, you know, 189 00:08:23,700 --> 00:08:25,740 provide like that good atmosphere. 190 00:08:25,740 --> 00:08:26,700 That's what we want. 191 00:08:26,700 --> 00:08:29,550 I mean, we are a family-owned business, 192 00:08:29,550 --> 00:08:32,670 but we are all about, you know, providing, 193 00:08:32,670 --> 00:08:34,500 you know, fun spaces, 194 00:08:34,500 --> 00:08:38,580 and I guess a good place to interact 195 00:08:38,580 --> 00:08:39,540 with friends and family. 196 00:08:39,540 --> 00:08:41,940 That's really what hospitality is about, 197 00:08:41,940 --> 00:08:43,946 and that's what we're proposing to do 198 00:08:43,946 --> 00:08:46,346 at this location, right? 199 00:08:47,460 --> 00:08:50,827 And yes, our hours of operation would be five days, 200 00:08:50,827 --> 00:08:53,970 you know, from, you know, breakfast to lunch hours, 201 00:08:53,970 --> 00:08:56,280 and then we would be working, you know, 202 00:08:56,280 --> 00:08:59,670 from around 4:00 AM to 4:00 PM, more or less. 203 00:08:59,670 --> 00:09:01,350 And we would be hiring locally, 204 00:09:01,350 --> 00:09:02,760 just as we've done in Concord, 205 00:09:02,760 --> 00:09:06,300 just as we've done in San Francisco. 206 00:09:06,300 --> 00:09:07,980 We actually live in Martinez, 207 00:09:07,980 --> 00:09:09,540 and we opened our shop in Concord 208 00:09:09,540 --> 00:09:13,440 so that we could be in the same community 209 00:09:13,440 --> 00:09:15,330 and so we wouldn't have to commute, 210 00:09:15,330 --> 00:09:18,930 but we could, you know, provide, 211 00:09:19,710 --> 00:09:23,400 I guess, the experience and the food 212 00:09:23,400 --> 00:09:27,360 that we thought would be a good addition to the area, right, 213 00:09:27,360 --> 00:09:28,470 to what was missing. 214 00:09:28,470 --> 00:09:30,480 And we believe something of that sort 215 00:09:30,480 --> 00:09:32,760 that was missing in Concord is missing in Martinez, 216 00:09:32,760 --> 00:09:37,980 you know, just some more good food options, right? 217 00:09:37,980 --> 00:09:40,350 And I don't know what else. 218 00:09:40,350 --> 00:09:44,160 I guess just the comment on the hood ventilation. 219 00:09:44,160 --> 00:09:49,200 I mean, in my experience, having worked in New York City, 220 00:09:49,200 --> 00:09:51,200 Vegas, San Francisco, 221 00:09:51,810 --> 00:09:57,180 and having, you know, just assisted in a lot of build-outs, 222 00:09:57,180 --> 00:10:00,900 everyone has a standard exhaust system, right? 223 00:10:00,900 --> 00:10:02,460 When we're talking about 224 00:10:02,460 --> 00:10:05,850 kind of looking into industrial scrubbers, 225 00:10:05,850 --> 00:10:08,610 I mean, this is for like large-scale industrial facilities, 226 00:10:08,610 --> 00:10:11,790 which, in my opinion, are expensive to install, 227 00:10:11,790 --> 00:10:14,220 and they have prohibitive yearly maintenance. 228 00:10:14,220 --> 00:10:17,610 But I can understand concerns about smells. 229 00:10:17,610 --> 00:10:20,940 You know, but it's a big distinction from a brewery 230 00:10:20,940 --> 00:10:22,470 or like a slaughterhouse, 231 00:10:22,470 --> 00:10:25,530 or a smoke, you know, like a barbecue space, right? 232 00:10:25,530 --> 00:10:28,140 Like we're not gonna be, 233 00:10:28,140 --> 00:10:32,940 I guess, contaminating the air with unpleasant smells, 234 00:10:33,390 --> 00:10:37,110 or, you know, nauseating smells or anything like that. 235 00:10:37,110 --> 00:10:40,710 In fact, what we do is, 236 00:10:40,980 --> 00:10:43,470 and it's funny, you can see this on our Instagram 237 00:10:43,470 --> 00:10:47,400 when the mayor of San Francisco, 238 00:10:47,400 --> 00:10:49,290 you know, Daniel Lurie, came over, 239 00:10:49,290 --> 00:10:50,400 and all he could focus on 240 00:10:50,400 --> 00:10:52,548 was the good smells coming out of our space. 241 00:10:52,548 --> 00:10:55,860 And what we said was that our goal is 242 00:10:55,860 --> 00:10:57,540 to make the neighborhood smell better. 243 00:10:57,540 --> 00:10:58,500 I mean, literally. 244 00:10:58,500 --> 00:11:00,870 We could even put that on a T-shirt, right? 245 00:11:00,870 --> 00:11:03,480 Like, it's just good, hearty smells. 246 00:11:03,480 --> 00:11:04,740 It's just bread and butter. 247 00:11:04,740 --> 00:11:07,500 Nothing fermented, nothing unpleasant. 248 00:11:07,500 --> 00:11:09,330 And those good smells are what draw people in, 249 00:11:09,330 --> 00:11:13,920 and really what create a space where people wanna linger. 250 00:11:13,920 --> 00:11:18,240 And I don't know if my wife, Maria, has anything to say. 251 00:11:18,240 --> 00:11:20,400 - [Maria] I was gonna say the same thing. 252 00:11:20,400 --> 00:11:22,500 - [Vincent] You know, we're pretty much on the same page 253 00:11:22,500 --> 00:11:23,333 with all this stuff. 254 00:11:23,333 --> 00:11:24,600 But that's what we have to say 255 00:11:24,600 --> 00:11:27,450 about what we plan on doing with the space. 256 00:11:27,450 --> 00:11:30,390 And yeah, we just wanna provide for the locals. 257 00:11:30,390 --> 00:11:32,550 You know, we're gonna hire locally, 258 00:11:32,550 --> 00:11:36,270 and we're just, you know, we don't wanna have 259 00:11:36,270 --> 00:11:38,100 any kind of negative impact, right? 260 00:11:38,100 --> 00:11:41,400 So our build-out will probably take a year, 261 00:11:41,400 --> 00:11:42,450 a year and a half. 262 00:11:42,450 --> 00:11:43,980 But while that's going on, 263 00:11:43,980 --> 00:11:46,530 we hope to open within three to six months 264 00:11:46,530 --> 00:11:47,520 the smaller space, 265 00:11:47,520 --> 00:11:50,400 so that it could be our, you know, our cafe 266 00:11:50,400 --> 00:11:51,990 where people can get the pastries 267 00:11:51,990 --> 00:11:54,270 that we're baking in Concord 268 00:11:54,270 --> 00:11:55,680 and they can buy them in Martinez, 269 00:11:55,680 --> 00:11:58,320 and they can sit down, have a cup of coffee, 270 00:11:58,320 --> 00:12:01,920 you know, and enjoy some pastries. 271 00:12:02,914 --> 00:12:05,550 - Great, thank you very, very much, Vincent. 272 00:12:05,550 --> 00:12:09,750 I appreciate your presentation and your passion. 273 00:12:09,870 --> 00:12:14,700 And it's always great to see 274 00:12:15,300 --> 00:12:17,430 locals opening businesses here. 275 00:12:17,610 --> 00:12:20,400 I do have a couple of questions for you, though. 276 00:12:20,400 --> 00:12:24,240 So as part of Salmana's presentation, 277 00:12:24,390 --> 00:12:27,930 she spoke about the intended operations 278 00:12:27,930 --> 00:12:30,330 from a delivery standpoint, 279 00:12:31,110 --> 00:12:36,630 that it would be on both Green and on Ferry Street 280 00:12:36,630 --> 00:12:39,300 that deliveries would occur, 281 00:12:39,300 --> 00:12:42,630 some of them starting as early as six o'clock. 282 00:12:42,630 --> 00:12:45,900 Can you elaborate a little bit 283 00:12:45,900 --> 00:12:48,660 in terms of what type of deliveries you envision 284 00:12:48,660 --> 00:12:52,170 happening on one side versus the other? 285 00:12:52,170 --> 00:12:53,760 There is the garage door. 286 00:12:53,760 --> 00:12:55,920 If there is an intention down the line 287 00:12:55,920 --> 00:12:57,840 to have, like, trucks pull in there 288 00:12:57,840 --> 00:12:58,965 for delivery and drop off, 289 00:12:58,965 --> 00:13:01,470 can you elaborate a little bit? 290 00:13:01,470 --> 00:13:02,303 - [Vincent] Sure. 291 00:13:02,303 --> 00:13:06,150 So a lot of our vendors are local vendors. 292 00:13:06,150 --> 00:13:09,210 Like we use Central Milling that's based in Petaluma 293 00:13:09,210 --> 00:13:10,980 for all our flours and, you know, 294 00:13:10,980 --> 00:13:13,920 it's flour that comes from California. 295 00:13:13,920 --> 00:13:17,100 And, you know, same with the dairy, Sonoma County. 296 00:13:17,100 --> 00:13:19,230 So in any case, you know, these people 297 00:13:19,230 --> 00:13:21,330 deliver, like, once or twice a week 298 00:13:21,330 --> 00:13:22,920 and, you know, they just deliver 299 00:13:22,920 --> 00:13:25,200 either a pallet or half a pallet, 300 00:13:25,200 --> 00:13:27,480 and, you know, or, you know, if you wanna think about it, 301 00:13:27,480 --> 00:13:31,230 like, you know, six milk crates kinda thing, right? 302 00:13:31,230 --> 00:13:32,850 And those kinda things 303 00:13:32,850 --> 00:13:36,900 would just be dropped off and brought inside. 304 00:13:36,900 --> 00:13:39,210 And as of right now, I mean, just looking at it, 305 00:13:39,210 --> 00:13:42,180 it seems like Green Street is more approachable 306 00:13:42,180 --> 00:13:45,360 with the little, I guess, alleyway, 307 00:13:45,360 --> 00:13:48,840 or that little walkway that's right there 308 00:13:48,840 --> 00:13:50,700 and doorway, right? 309 00:13:50,700 --> 00:13:52,860 So it seems like that's more unobtrusive 310 00:13:52,860 --> 00:13:55,200 than the garage door, which is very useful, 311 00:13:55,200 --> 00:13:57,780 but that street kind of seems like very residential, 312 00:13:57,780 --> 00:14:00,900 and kinda a little tight over there. 313 00:14:00,900 --> 00:14:05,430 But, you know, logistically it's just maybe 314 00:14:05,430 --> 00:14:07,980 like no more than two deliveries a day. 315 00:14:07,980 --> 00:14:10,860 And then our driver, when our driver comes to pick up, 316 00:14:10,860 --> 00:14:13,230 I mean, they're just taking, you know, a bunch of boxes 317 00:14:13,230 --> 00:14:15,600 and putting them in their van. 318 00:14:15,600 --> 00:14:16,433 That's it. 319 00:14:16,433 --> 00:14:19,230 You know, we're not ordering, 320 00:14:19,230 --> 00:14:20,670 like, you'll see a lot of restaurants 321 00:14:20,670 --> 00:14:23,550 that they order from, like huge industrial, 322 00:14:23,550 --> 00:14:26,256 like, restaurant depots, like Sysco. 323 00:14:26,256 --> 00:14:29,490 We don't buy food like that. 324 00:14:29,490 --> 00:14:31,530 So it's a little bit different. 325 00:14:31,530 --> 00:14:32,363 - Okay. 326 00:14:32,363 --> 00:14:34,200 I mean, you definitely addressed some of my concern 327 00:14:34,200 --> 00:14:36,000 with the additional information 328 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:38,610 with the limitations on the number of deliveries 329 00:14:38,610 --> 00:14:42,750 that are happening on a daily basis. 330 00:14:42,750 --> 00:14:45,420 You did speak, as part of your presentation, 331 00:14:45,420 --> 00:14:47,610 in response to the public comment 332 00:14:47,610 --> 00:14:50,940 that we received from Scott Busby 333 00:14:50,940 --> 00:14:54,540 in regards to more industrialized scrubbers. 334 00:14:56,370 --> 00:14:59,970 Staff was recommending a not-as-specific approach 335 00:15:03,900 --> 00:15:05,490 to address that concern 336 00:15:05,490 --> 00:15:08,250 without being specific with the types of equipment 337 00:15:08,250 --> 00:15:09,840 that would be needed. 338 00:15:09,840 --> 00:15:11,910 Are you comfortable with that approach 339 00:15:11,910 --> 00:15:14,910 as was recommended by Salmana? 340 00:15:17,190 --> 00:15:19,230 - [Vincent] Were that if it was felt 341 00:15:19,230 --> 00:15:21,600 that in the future that this was an issue, 342 00:15:21,600 --> 00:15:22,470 that the city would recommend 343 00:15:22,470 --> 00:15:25,636 that some additional ventilation would be installed? 344 00:15:25,636 --> 00:15:28,260 - That we would work together on that. 345 00:15:28,260 --> 00:15:30,600 - [Vincent] Right, I mean, if that's what it comes to, 346 00:15:30,600 --> 00:15:31,620 I can understand that. 347 00:15:31,620 --> 00:15:33,150 I'd rather that there not be 348 00:15:33,150 --> 00:15:35,400 any kind of conditional clause attached to this. 349 00:15:35,400 --> 00:15:37,800 Like, as I told Mr. Busby, 350 00:15:37,800 --> 00:15:41,473 who I understand is a busy man, I totally get it, 351 00:15:41,473 --> 00:15:43,500 I said, "Just come to our bakery." 352 00:15:43,500 --> 00:15:46,590 Anyone who has any worries about smells 353 00:15:46,590 --> 00:15:49,500 or anything like that, just come to Oak Grove Plaza. 354 00:15:49,500 --> 00:15:49,883 You'll see. 355 00:15:49,883 --> 00:15:52,260 We make the entire plaza smell good. 356 00:15:52,260 --> 00:15:56,310 People smell us like almost a block away. 357 00:15:56,310 --> 00:15:57,990 There's really nothing negative. 358 00:15:57,990 --> 00:15:58,920 But of course, you know, 359 00:15:58,920 --> 00:16:03,300 if anyone has, you know, concerns like that, that's fine. 360 00:16:03,300 --> 00:16:04,800 I mean, I can understand. 361 00:16:04,800 --> 00:16:06,000 I can understand. 362 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:08,100 And obviously, we'd work with the city, 363 00:16:08,100 --> 00:16:10,920 and, you know, we could find a solution. 364 00:16:10,920 --> 00:16:13,740 But I would just highly recommend, 365 00:16:13,740 --> 00:16:15,300 if you have any concerns, 366 00:16:15,300 --> 00:16:18,630 please just pass by the plaza and come check us out. 367 00:16:18,630 --> 00:16:21,870 You'll see what we're talking about. 368 00:16:21,870 --> 00:16:24,270 - I appreciate the clarification. 369 00:16:26,460 --> 00:16:28,410 I have two more questions for you at this point. 370 00:16:28,410 --> 00:16:32,100 So there is a state law 371 00:16:33,630 --> 00:16:37,230 that applies to all food establishments. 372 00:16:37,950 --> 00:16:41,550 It's SB 1383, so Senate Bill 1383, 373 00:16:41,760 --> 00:16:45,450 which relates to the potential of efforts 374 00:16:45,450 --> 00:16:47,250 to minimize food waste. 375 00:16:47,250 --> 00:16:49,938 Hopefully, we have almost none. 376 00:16:49,938 --> 00:16:54,000 I can say that I have visited one of your other locations 377 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:58,230 and had a chance to try your goods, and was very pleased. 378 00:16:58,230 --> 00:17:04,830 So hopefully there will be minimal items that are not sold. 379 00:17:06,690 --> 00:17:09,600 But what is your approach 380 00:17:09,600 --> 00:17:12,180 with goods that are not sold on a daily basis? 381 00:17:12,180 --> 00:17:13,680 Are they just disposed of? 382 00:17:13,680 --> 00:17:19,710 Do you do day-old pastries that are sold the following day? 383 00:17:19,710 --> 00:17:22,320 What's your typical approach there? 384 00:17:22,320 --> 00:17:24,270 - [Vincent] I mean, when it comes to bakeries, 385 00:17:24,270 --> 00:17:26,580 we try to keep our numbers correct 386 00:17:26,580 --> 00:17:29,430 so that we, you know, we try to keep track of our numbers 387 00:17:29,430 --> 00:17:32,700 so that we don't have any leftovers. 388 00:17:32,700 --> 00:17:35,430 But a very simple solution for our leftovers 389 00:17:35,430 --> 00:17:37,920 is that we make bread pudding, you know? 390 00:17:37,920 --> 00:17:40,590 So if there's, you know, leftover stuff, 391 00:17:40,590 --> 00:17:41,700 we just make bread pudding, 392 00:17:41,700 --> 00:17:43,710 or I don't know if you've been in other bakeries 393 00:17:43,710 --> 00:17:45,390 where they do twice-baked croissants. 394 00:17:45,390 --> 00:17:47,850 They just, you know, there's solutions 395 00:17:47,850 --> 00:17:49,410 for things that are left over. 396 00:17:49,410 --> 00:17:52,560 But generally, that is not an issue. 397 00:17:52,560 --> 00:17:55,651 In the past in the city, we have donated food 398 00:17:55,651 --> 00:17:59,280 to like Food Runners or other companies, 399 00:17:59,280 --> 00:18:02,214 you know, that will bring them to, you know, 400 00:18:02,214 --> 00:18:05,340 food pantries or soup kitchens, right? 401 00:18:05,340 --> 00:18:08,700 We have done donations like that. 402 00:18:08,700 --> 00:18:10,650 But generally, we keep track of our pars 403 00:18:10,650 --> 00:18:12,750 so that we don't have such an issue. 404 00:18:12,750 --> 00:18:17,340 We, you know, do giveaways or even through DoorDash. 405 00:18:17,340 --> 00:18:20,850 There's different options, but we don't throw food away. 406 00:18:20,850 --> 00:18:22,350 - Great. 407 00:18:22,350 --> 00:18:24,960 And then last question I have is, 408 00:18:24,960 --> 00:18:25,800 did you have a chance 409 00:18:25,800 --> 00:18:28,620 to read through the conditions of approval 410 00:18:28,620 --> 00:18:30,660 as recommended by staff? 411 00:18:30,660 --> 00:18:32,910 And do you have any issues or concerns 412 00:18:32,910 --> 00:18:36,000 with any of them as drafted? 413 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:41,707 - [Vincent] Is this what, I believe I did see them. 414 00:18:41,707 --> 00:18:43,590 - So that was in the resolution 415 00:18:43,590 --> 00:18:47,370 that was attached to the staff report. 416 00:18:47,370 --> 00:18:48,685 - [Vincent] Yeah, the one that was in the link. 417 00:18:48,685 --> 00:18:51,685 I believe everything was fine. 418 00:18:52,500 --> 00:18:54,900 I mean, the only thing that I saw that was different 419 00:18:54,900 --> 00:18:57,240 was the recommendation for the, you know, 420 00:18:57,240 --> 00:19:00,570 if there was an issue with, you know, the smells, you know, 421 00:19:00,570 --> 00:19:02,190 teaming up on a solution for that. 422 00:19:02,190 --> 00:19:03,360 But other than that, 423 00:19:03,360 --> 00:19:06,720 I didn't see anything else that really caught my eye. 424 00:19:06,720 --> 00:19:07,650 - Okay. 425 00:19:07,650 --> 00:19:09,650 I appreciate that. 426 00:19:09,870 --> 00:19:12,000 I am gonna now open the public portion, 427 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:14,400 but I might circle back to you, Vincent. 428 00:19:14,400 --> 00:19:17,520 Thank you for the additional information. 429 00:19:17,520 --> 00:19:18,353 So at that, 430 00:19:18,353 --> 00:19:21,150 I will now open the public portion of the meeting. 431 00:19:21,150 --> 00:19:24,450 Anyone wishing to speak on this item? 432 00:19:24,450 --> 00:19:27,000 If you could please use the Raise Your Hand feature, 433 00:19:27,000 --> 00:19:32,400 which is located at the bottom of the screen. 434 00:19:34,200 --> 00:19:36,200 Okay, seeing none. 435 00:19:36,707 --> 00:19:42,707 I will now close the public portion of the meeting. 436 00:19:43,980 --> 00:19:46,710 And then just quickly going back to Vincent, 437 00:19:46,710 --> 00:19:52,140 are there any final comments that you'd like to make? 438 00:19:52,140 --> 00:19:54,390 - [Vincent] I mean, nothing is set in stone, 439 00:19:54,390 --> 00:19:58,560 but this is just kind of like a passion project 440 00:19:58,560 --> 00:20:00,990 that we hope comes to fruition, 441 00:20:00,990 --> 00:20:04,980 and, you know, we just appreciate everyone's support on it. 442 00:20:04,980 --> 00:20:06,980 - Great, great. 443 00:20:08,250 --> 00:20:10,200 So, thank you very much. 444 00:20:10,200 --> 00:20:14,430 So, I'm now prepared to take action on the project. 445 00:20:14,430 --> 00:20:16,830 So being fully transparent, 446 00:20:19,470 --> 00:20:21,720 I'm very excited that this business 447 00:20:21,720 --> 00:20:23,430 is going to be coming to Martinez. 448 00:20:23,430 --> 00:20:25,825 I think it will be a welcome addition. 449 00:20:25,825 --> 00:20:31,410 I think it's filling a significant want for our community, 450 00:20:31,410 --> 00:20:34,410 and I have full confidence, 451 00:20:35,830 --> 00:20:37,440 and finger and toes are crossed 452 00:20:37,440 --> 00:20:40,140 about this business being very successful 453 00:20:40,140 --> 00:20:43,500 and being a really important part 454 00:20:43,500 --> 00:20:46,650 of our downtown and our community. 455 00:20:46,650 --> 00:20:52,410 So on that, I am prepared to approve the project 456 00:20:52,410 --> 00:20:56,610 through the adoption of Resolution Number 26-20, 457 00:20:57,120 --> 00:20:59,430 as recommended by staff, 458 00:20:59,430 --> 00:21:03,300 with a couple of minor modifications. 459 00:21:04,200 --> 00:21:06,600 First, there's a numbering issue 460 00:21:06,600 --> 00:21:08,940 with the conditions of approval. 461 00:21:08,940 --> 00:21:11,340 We should fix that. 462 00:21:11,550 --> 00:21:13,740 Secondly, there's a couple of references 463 00:21:13,740 --> 00:21:15,740 to 2005 instead of 2000, 464 00:21:16,440 --> 00:21:18,840 excuse me, 2025 instead of 2026. 465 00:21:19,230 --> 00:21:21,630 So reflecting those modifications. 466 00:21:25,440 --> 00:21:30,240 Third, there is the as-drafted condition of approval 467 00:21:30,540 --> 00:21:31,860 number 18, 468 00:21:31,860 --> 00:21:35,700 which speaks to the requirement for Design Review. 469 00:21:35,700 --> 00:21:38,430 As worded, it includes tenant improvements. 470 00:21:38,430 --> 00:21:40,500 I'd like to strike tenant improvements, 471 00:21:40,500 --> 00:21:41,970 because tenant improvements 472 00:21:41,970 --> 00:21:44,970 typically refer to interior changes, 473 00:21:45,510 --> 00:21:46,620 and this should be limited 474 00:21:46,620 --> 00:21:50,220 to exterior modifications to the structure. 475 00:21:50,580 --> 00:21:52,500 Interior changes can be done 476 00:21:52,500 --> 00:21:55,830 just by going for a building permit. 477 00:21:55,830 --> 00:21:57,830 And then next, 478 00:21:59,280 --> 00:22:05,250 there's two additional conditions that I'd like to add. 479 00:22:05,250 --> 00:22:10,500 The first would be that the business owner 480 00:22:11,430 --> 00:22:13,830 will implement best practices 481 00:22:13,830 --> 00:22:19,230 to reuse any unsold baked goods and other products 482 00:22:21,240 --> 00:22:24,810 and/or donate them to nonprofit organizations 483 00:22:24,810 --> 00:22:27,930 in a manner to divert any potential food waste 484 00:22:27,930 --> 00:22:29,580 from the landfill, 485 00:22:29,580 --> 00:22:34,380 and leave flexibility for how Vincent, his wife, 486 00:22:34,470 --> 00:22:37,470 and the team handle that. 487 00:22:38,160 --> 00:22:42,720 And then next, Salmana, would you mind bringing up 488 00:22:42,720 --> 00:22:47,520 that condition of approval that you recommended again? 489 00:22:48,390 --> 00:22:50,390 - Yes. 490 00:22:50,939 --> 00:22:52,939 (no audio) 491 00:22:57,903 --> 00:22:59,903 (no audio) 492 00:23:03,960 --> 00:23:09,000 - Okay, so I do wanna include a condition of approval, 493 00:23:09,000 --> 00:23:11,700 but I'd like to make some modifications 494 00:23:11,700 --> 00:23:14,700 to this condition as drafted. 495 00:23:19,110 --> 00:23:22,350 So I think I'd rather have it say 496 00:23:22,350 --> 00:23:27,420 that the bakery shall operate and maintain its operations 497 00:23:27,420 --> 00:23:31,200 in a manner to prevent objectionable odors 498 00:23:31,200 --> 00:23:34,470 that may adversely affect neighboring properties 499 00:23:34,470 --> 00:23:37,470 as determined by the city. 500 00:23:37,620 --> 00:23:40,800 And then if the city determines that the use 501 00:23:40,800 --> 00:23:43,680 is generating persistent or objectionable odors, 502 00:23:45,330 --> 00:23:48,930 the operator shall take reasonable measures 503 00:23:51,840 --> 00:23:54,000 to address that impact. 504 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:57,300 I do not wanna say how that's done, 505 00:23:57,300 --> 00:24:04,470 'cause I think it is gonna depend on what that impact is. 506 00:24:04,470 --> 00:24:08,490 And on that, I hate to end on that, 507 00:24:08,490 --> 00:24:12,900 but again, Vincent, very, very excited 508 00:24:13,740 --> 00:24:16,680 to have your business come to downtown Martinez. 509 00:24:16,680 --> 00:24:18,000 We are here to help you, 510 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:20,520 so please keep us in touch as you move forward, 511 00:24:20,520 --> 00:24:22,850 and we look forward to working with you 512 00:24:22,850 --> 00:24:25,440 to get you open as soon as possible. 513 00:24:25,440 --> 00:24:28,500 So please continue to work with Salmana. 514 00:24:28,500 --> 00:24:32,550 And anyone has the right to appeal my decision. 515 00:24:32,550 --> 00:24:36,390 There is a 10-day appeal period from today. 516 00:24:36,390 --> 00:24:40,320 And again, congratulations and welcome to Martinez. 517 00:24:40,320 --> 00:24:42,720 - Thank you. - Thanks. 518 00:24:44,400 --> 00:24:46,140 - So next, we'd like to move on 519 00:24:46,140 --> 00:24:50,340 to the next item on the agenda. 520 00:24:52,770 --> 00:24:56,910 If I could please have a staff presentation 521 00:24:56,910 --> 00:24:58,910 on 3017 Lester Road. 522 00:25:04,140 --> 00:25:07,140 - Thank you, Zoning Administrator Michael. 523 00:25:08,100 --> 00:25:08,933 Hello, everybody. 524 00:25:08,933 --> 00:25:10,290 My name is Imanol Tovar, 525 00:25:10,290 --> 00:25:13,530 and I am going to be giving a presentation for a request 526 00:25:13,530 --> 00:25:18,330 for a Conditional Use Permit at 3017 Lester Road. 527 00:25:19,500 --> 00:25:20,870 A little bit about this project. 528 00:25:20,870 --> 00:25:26,250 It is at a rural residential single-family zoning district. 529 00:25:26,250 --> 00:25:29,250 The General Plan designation is Residential Very Low, 530 00:25:29,250 --> 00:25:35,250 and it is a fairly large lot at 44,867 square feet. 531 00:25:35,460 --> 00:25:38,100 The existing use is single-family residential, 532 00:25:38,100 --> 00:25:42,300 and so is the surrounding land uses. 533 00:25:43,110 --> 00:25:46,710 The project description is to construct 534 00:25:47,160 --> 00:25:49,560 a 1,280-square-foot accessory structure 535 00:25:51,300 --> 00:25:54,300 for vehicle storage and shop. 536 00:25:54,270 --> 00:25:57,690 The metal shed includes a garage door, windows, 537 00:25:57,690 --> 00:25:59,490 and two exterior light fixtures, 538 00:25:59,490 --> 00:26:02,310 which I will show in a bit in slides. 539 00:26:02,310 --> 00:26:03,930 And here is the location 540 00:26:03,930 --> 00:26:06,930 of the proposed accessory structure. 541 00:26:09,570 --> 00:26:14,700 Here are photos of where it will be at the site. 542 00:26:14,700 --> 00:26:15,145 The picture on the left 543 00:26:15,145 --> 00:26:18,390 is where it will be placed on this site. 544 00:26:18,390 --> 00:26:21,720 And the picture on the right is from Street View. 545 00:26:21,720 --> 00:26:22,800 As you can see, 546 00:26:22,800 --> 00:26:26,220 it would be behind some trees and some vegetation. 547 00:26:26,220 --> 00:26:29,820 It'll be further back uphill. 548 00:26:31,710 --> 00:26:36,330 Here are the elevations of the accessory structure. 549 00:26:36,330 --> 00:26:39,630 As you can see, we have some windows on the side, 550 00:26:39,630 --> 00:26:44,880 the garage door, as well as a door to come in and out. 551 00:26:44,880 --> 00:26:46,440 And here is the rendering. 552 00:26:46,440 --> 00:26:48,780 As you can see, the light fixtures. 553 00:26:48,780 --> 00:26:52,170 The metal siding will be white for the top, 554 00:26:52,170 --> 00:26:55,770 which will match the existing home, 555 00:26:56,580 --> 00:27:01,980 and a light gray metal siding for the bottom. 556 00:27:02,700 --> 00:27:04,200 So for zoning compliance, 557 00:27:04,200 --> 00:27:07,950 this complies with all of the zoning requirements 558 00:27:07,950 --> 00:27:12,150 for a RR-40 Rural Residential 40 zoning district. 559 00:27:14,730 --> 00:27:15,870 It complies with everything, 560 00:27:15,870 --> 00:27:18,330 except for an accessory structure size, 561 00:27:18,330 --> 00:27:21,420 which is limited to 1,000 square feet, 562 00:27:21,420 --> 00:27:25,620 unless a Conditional Use Permit is granted. 563 00:27:25,710 --> 00:27:28,620 So as you can see here, there is a typo at the proposed. 564 00:27:28,620 --> 00:27:31,620 It should be 1,280 square feet. 565 00:27:35,160 --> 00:27:36,390 So as mentioned, 566 00:27:36,390 --> 00:27:39,210 a Conditional Use Permit must be granted 567 00:27:39,210 --> 00:27:42,720 if an accessory structure is going to be exceeding 568 00:27:42,720 --> 00:27:44,720 the 1,000-square-foot size. 569 00:27:46,200 --> 00:27:49,470 Here are the findings for the Conditional Use Permit, 570 00:27:49,470 --> 00:27:52,770 and staff believes that all findings can be made. 571 00:27:52,770 --> 00:27:54,150 The accessory structure complies 572 00:27:54,150 --> 00:27:56,310 with all other zoning regulations, 573 00:27:56,310 --> 00:27:58,830 and the size of the lot provides sufficient space 574 00:27:58,830 --> 00:28:00,810 to accommodate the accessory structure 575 00:28:00,810 --> 00:28:05,100 without changing the use of the property. 576 00:28:05,310 --> 00:28:08,280 Some notable conditions of approval include lighting. 577 00:28:08,280 --> 00:28:10,380 As mentioned, there are two light fixtures. 578 00:28:10,380 --> 00:28:14,340 So the exterior lighting, two fixtures on the shed, 579 00:28:14,340 --> 00:28:16,410 exterior lighting shall be faced downwards 580 00:28:16,410 --> 00:28:19,800 and appropriately installed with respect to convenience, 581 00:28:19,800 --> 00:28:23,160 safety, and effect on occupants as well as neighbors, 582 00:28:23,160 --> 00:28:26,580 and that a building permit submittal 583 00:28:26,580 --> 00:28:30,780 will be required for this proposed work. 584 00:28:32,400 --> 00:28:35,160 With that, staff is recommending to conduct a public hearing 585 00:28:35,160 --> 00:28:39,360 and adopt Zoning Administrator Resolution Number 26-21, 586 00:28:39,720 --> 00:28:42,600 approving a request for a Conditional Use Permit 587 00:28:42,600 --> 00:28:46,200 for a proposed 1,280-square-foot accessory structure 588 00:28:47,100 --> 00:28:51,660 with a maximum height of 15 feet at 3017 Lester Road 589 00:28:51,660 --> 00:28:55,260 in the Rural Residential zoning district, 590 00:28:55,890 --> 00:28:59,490 Assessor's Parcel Number 162-081-007. 591 00:29:01,830 --> 00:29:05,940 And with that, I can answer any questions. 592 00:29:05,940 --> 00:29:06,960 - Great. 593 00:29:06,960 --> 00:29:08,340 Thank you very much, Imanol. 594 00:29:08,340 --> 00:29:10,530 I have no questions at this time. 595 00:29:10,530 --> 00:29:15,967 I would like to invite the applicant to make a presentation. 596 00:29:15,967 --> 00:29:17,967 (no audio) 597 00:29:19,710 --> 00:29:20,550 Matt, go ahead. 598 00:29:20,550 --> 00:29:22,200 - [Matt] Michael, how are you? 599 00:29:22,200 --> 00:29:23,370 - Good, yourself? 600 00:29:23,370 --> 00:29:25,170 - [Matt] I'm good. 601 00:29:25,170 --> 00:29:27,870 It's just another shop on my property, 602 00:29:27,870 --> 00:29:30,510 which most, a bunch of people have in the neighborhood. 603 00:29:30,510 --> 00:29:33,900 I'm trying to protect my equipment that I have 604 00:29:33,900 --> 00:29:34,620 that I use around the property. 605 00:29:34,620 --> 00:29:36,480 There's a couple of tractors 606 00:29:36,480 --> 00:29:38,670 and the boat that you see in the picture. 607 00:29:38,670 --> 00:29:41,640 It's also a place to work on a few things here and there 608 00:29:41,640 --> 00:29:43,640 that I own. 609 00:29:44,670 --> 00:29:47,190 I'm happy to match colors, 610 00:29:47,190 --> 00:29:49,200 as Imanol and I have talked about, 611 00:29:49,200 --> 00:29:51,570 but it's just another protectionary measure, 612 00:29:51,570 --> 00:29:56,220 and it also gets all my equipment that's out in the open 613 00:29:56,220 --> 00:29:58,620 behind a closed structure. 614 00:29:59,340 --> 00:30:03,450 So I know sometimes heavy equipment can be an eyesore, 615 00:30:03,450 --> 00:30:07,500 so this tends to help that. 616 00:30:08,520 --> 00:30:10,800 - Thank you so much, Matt. 617 00:30:10,800 --> 00:30:11,130 Quick question for you. 618 00:30:11,130 --> 00:30:12,480 The equipment that you have 619 00:30:12,480 --> 00:30:13,500 that you're gonna be storing here, 620 00:30:13,500 --> 00:30:16,937 is it just stuff that you have for your personal property? 621 00:30:16,937 --> 00:30:19,110 Or is it used for commercial purposes? 622 00:30:19,110 --> 00:30:20,700 - [Matt] No, it's just a... 623 00:30:20,700 --> 00:30:25,200 I have an old Caterpillar that I run around on the property 624 00:30:25,200 --> 00:30:27,690 and a skip loader that I use 625 00:30:27,690 --> 00:30:30,600 to haul material up and down the hill. 626 00:30:30,600 --> 00:30:32,490 As you can see on the drawing, 627 00:30:32,490 --> 00:30:34,290 it's not a flat piece of property, 628 00:30:34,290 --> 00:30:37,710 so it's not easy to get rock or whatever, 629 00:30:37,710 --> 00:30:40,350 when we're doing landscaping in the yard, 630 00:30:40,350 --> 00:30:43,350 up and down the hill. 631 00:30:44,100 --> 00:30:45,840 - Well, thank you so much. 632 00:30:45,840 --> 00:30:47,340 I guess the other question I have for you, 633 00:30:47,340 --> 00:30:49,320 similar to the last application, 634 00:30:49,320 --> 00:30:50,160 have you had a chance 635 00:30:50,160 --> 00:30:52,470 to read through the conditions of approval, 636 00:30:52,470 --> 00:30:55,200 and do you have any issues or concerns 637 00:30:55,200 --> 00:30:57,300 with the recommendations by staff? 638 00:30:57,300 --> 00:30:58,587 - [Matt] I have not seen that, 639 00:30:58,587 --> 00:31:01,230 and maybe I missed it, Imanol, I'm sorry, 640 00:31:01,230 --> 00:31:04,230 but I'm happy to read that. 641 00:31:04,230 --> 00:31:09,960 I work for a builder, so I understand what they are. 642 00:31:09,960 --> 00:31:11,820 I can read through them quickly 643 00:31:11,820 --> 00:31:14,337 over the next day or two if I have to, 644 00:31:14,337 --> 00:31:16,620 but I don't tend to worry about too much. 645 00:31:16,620 --> 00:31:18,540 Are there some major concerns that you have 646 00:31:18,540 --> 00:31:20,340 that maybe you can bring up? 647 00:31:20,340 --> 00:31:21,360 - I just like to make sure 648 00:31:21,360 --> 00:31:23,520 that individuals have read through them 649 00:31:23,520 --> 00:31:25,140 so there's a familiarity. 650 00:31:25,140 --> 00:31:27,630 And know if there are concerns, 651 00:31:27,630 --> 00:31:29,910 prefer to discuss them upfront. 652 00:31:29,910 --> 00:31:31,910 So at that, 653 00:31:33,390 --> 00:31:36,390 I am gonna open up the public portion of the meeting, 654 00:31:36,390 --> 00:31:38,910 so any, excuse me, of this item, 655 00:31:38,910 --> 00:31:41,760 so anyone wishing to make a public comment on this item, 656 00:31:41,760 --> 00:31:43,710 please use the Raise Your Hand feature, 657 00:31:43,710 --> 00:31:49,110 which is located at the bottom of your screen. 658 00:31:50,280 --> 00:31:52,280 Okay, seeing none. 659 00:31:52,937 --> 00:31:56,190 I will now close the public hearing portion, 660 00:31:56,190 --> 00:31:57,840 but just give Matt, 661 00:31:57,840 --> 00:32:00,840 if you have any final comments that you'd like to make. 662 00:32:00,840 --> 00:32:02,460 - [Matt] Yeah, I have nothing from you guys 663 00:32:02,460 --> 00:32:03,960 in regards to the conditions, 664 00:32:03,960 --> 00:32:07,290 so I'm going back through all my emails with Imanol, 665 00:32:07,290 --> 00:32:08,550 so I have not seen them. 666 00:32:08,550 --> 00:32:12,480 But other than that, it's just a simple shop, 667 00:32:12,480 --> 00:32:16,770 tends to blend with in my own property. 668 00:32:16,770 --> 00:32:17,880 It's hidden pretty well. 669 00:32:17,880 --> 00:32:19,860 My concerns, I will be honest, 670 00:32:19,860 --> 00:32:22,440 are some of the trees are probably gonna have to be trimmed 671 00:32:22,440 --> 00:32:24,120 for insurance reasons, 672 00:32:24,120 --> 00:32:27,270 and all the new California rules that came out yesterday, 673 00:32:27,270 --> 00:32:30,540 but which could open it a bit. 674 00:32:30,540 --> 00:32:33,300 But again, it's going to be something simple 675 00:32:33,300 --> 00:32:35,850 that looks like a shop and painted as you guys request. 676 00:32:35,850 --> 00:32:39,810 I'm not looking to have something ugly on my property. 677 00:32:39,810 --> 00:32:41,810 - Okay. 678 00:32:42,840 --> 00:32:44,840 Well, appreciate that. 679 00:32:45,600 --> 00:32:51,210 So just to put on the record, I did go out to the site. 680 00:32:51,210 --> 00:32:52,230 I've driven by the site, 681 00:32:52,230 --> 00:32:58,590 and I don't have any concerns or objections to the project. 682 00:32:58,590 --> 00:33:00,630 Properties there in this neighborhood 683 00:33:00,630 --> 00:33:02,630 are significantly larger, 684 00:33:02,880 --> 00:33:06,570 and I think can accommodate a larger accessory structure 685 00:33:06,570 --> 00:33:07,560 than the standard is 686 00:33:07,560 --> 00:33:11,760 that's applied elsewhere within the city. 687 00:33:12,420 --> 00:33:16,200 Additionally, not only is it a larger site, 688 00:33:16,200 --> 00:33:17,580 but it has a considerable setback 689 00:33:17,580 --> 00:33:18,600 from the front property line 690 00:33:18,600 --> 00:33:21,720 with where the structure's being proposed to be located. 691 00:33:21,720 --> 00:33:26,520 So I am prepared to approve the project 692 00:33:28,620 --> 00:33:32,820 through the adoption of Resolution Number 26-11 693 00:33:33,000 --> 00:33:35,400 as recommended by staff, 694 00:33:38,593 --> 00:33:43,260 and with no modifications, just as recommended by staff. 695 00:33:43,260 --> 00:33:47,850 So anyone has the right to appeal my decision. 696 00:33:47,850 --> 00:33:50,730 There's a 10-day appeal period, which starts from today. 697 00:33:50,730 --> 00:33:53,550 If you're curious in appealing the decision, 698 00:33:53,550 --> 00:33:54,780 please reach out to Imanol 699 00:33:54,780 --> 00:33:58,800 and he can walk individuals through the process. 700 00:33:58,800 --> 00:34:00,800 And Matt, congratulations. 701 00:34:00,300 --> 00:34:01,770 We look forward to working with you 702 00:34:01,770 --> 00:34:05,220 as you pull building permits for this item. 703 00:34:05,220 --> 00:34:06,530 - [Matt] Appreciate it. 704 00:34:06,530 --> 00:34:06,886 Thank you, guys. 705 00:34:06,886 --> 00:34:08,886 - Thanks. 706 00:34:08,940 --> 00:34:12,150 Okay, moving on to the next item on the agenda, 707 00:34:12,150 --> 00:34:15,150 which is for 6606 Alhambra Avenue. 708 00:34:15,330 --> 00:34:18,540 It's for the finding of public convenience and necessity. 709 00:34:18,540 --> 00:34:23,940 Imanol, if I could please have a staff presentation. 710 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:25,470 - Yes, thank you. 711 00:34:25,470 --> 00:34:26,303 As mentioned, 712 00:34:26,303 --> 00:34:29,820 this is the findings of public convenience or necessity 713 00:34:29,820 --> 00:34:31,820 for 6606 Alhambra Avenue. 714 00:34:34,230 --> 00:34:39,270 Project location, it is on a corner lot by Alhambra. 715 00:34:39,270 --> 00:34:43,920 It's an existing convenience store with a gas station. 716 00:34:43,920 --> 00:34:48,120 And the lot size is 23,522 square feet, 717 00:34:48,120 --> 00:34:51,120 and the floor area is 1,915. 718 00:34:51,990 --> 00:34:55,170 The surrounding land uses include retail, restaurants, 719 00:34:55,170 --> 00:34:56,910 and residential. 720 00:34:56,910 --> 00:34:57,990 The zoning here 721 00:34:57,990 --> 00:35:02,190 is going to be zoning Neighborhood Commercial. 722 00:35:02,970 --> 00:35:05,760 The proposed project is the expansion 723 00:35:05,760 --> 00:35:08,130 of the convenience store and gas station 724 00:35:08,130 --> 00:35:09,600 within the same footprint. 725 00:35:09,600 --> 00:35:12,450 And they include to have the sale of beer and wine, 726 00:35:12,450 --> 00:35:16,500 which requires a Type 20 alcohol license. 727 00:35:17,490 --> 00:35:20,460 The operating hours are Monday through Friday 728 00:35:20,460 --> 00:35:22,290 from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, 729 00:35:22,290 --> 00:35:27,900 and Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. 730 00:35:27,810 --> 00:35:32,250 So on this slide here, you can see the census tract. 731 00:35:32,250 --> 00:35:35,250 The census tract highlighted is 3211.03. 732 00:35:37,800 --> 00:35:41,490 Each census tract allows a certain number of licenses 733 00:35:41,490 --> 00:35:43,700 based on the population. 734 00:35:43,700 --> 00:35:47,400 In this one, it allows up to two offsite alcohol licenses. 735 00:35:47,400 --> 00:35:50,400 The two active off-sale licenses 736 00:35:51,540 --> 00:35:54,687 include Safeway and Vinnie's Restaurant, 737 00:35:54,687 --> 00:35:58,140 and the address is here on Alhambra Avenue. 738 00:35:58,140 --> 00:36:02,340 This would be the third off-sale license 739 00:36:05,700 --> 00:36:06,180 that is being proposed. 740 00:36:06,180 --> 00:36:12,180 So with that, we would have to make through ABC, 741 00:36:12,510 --> 00:36:14,280 since it has reached a census tract 742 00:36:14,280 --> 00:36:18,480 and has reached a license that exceeds the amount, 743 00:36:18,480 --> 00:36:20,220 we would have to make a finding, 744 00:36:20,220 --> 00:36:24,300 a positive finding of public convenience or necessity 745 00:36:24,300 --> 00:36:26,310 before it can be approved. 746 00:36:26,310 --> 00:36:29,970 So staff's findings for this is that the proposed project 747 00:36:29,970 --> 00:36:34,110 will offer Martinez residents a wide range of beer and wine. 748 00:36:34,110 --> 00:36:37,170 It would provide in-service and retail 749 00:36:37,170 --> 00:36:41,130 that may not be found in a grocery store such as Safeway 750 00:36:41,130 --> 00:36:44,250 or in the restaurant such as Vinnie's. 751 00:36:44,250 --> 00:36:45,660 This would be a different service, 752 00:36:45,660 --> 00:36:49,590 and beer and wine is already permitted by right 753 00:36:49,590 --> 00:36:51,480 in the Neighborhood Commercial district 754 00:36:51,480 --> 00:36:52,950 where this resides in. 755 00:36:52,950 --> 00:36:54,750 So it's already permitted by right. 756 00:36:54,750 --> 00:36:57,900 No Conditional Use Permit is needed, 757 00:36:57,900 --> 00:37:01,110 but that positive finding of public convenience or necessity 758 00:37:01,110 --> 00:37:03,110 is required. 759 00:37:03,540 --> 00:37:04,860 But with that, 760 00:37:04,860 --> 00:37:08,160 staff is recommending to conduct a public hearing 761 00:37:08,160 --> 00:37:12,360 and adopt Zoning Administrator Resolution Number 26-22, 762 00:37:12,630 --> 00:37:15,270 approving a request to consider 763 00:37:15,270 --> 00:37:17,820 making a finding of public convenience or necessity 764 00:37:17,820 --> 00:37:21,570 for the sale of beer and wine Type 20 license 765 00:37:21,570 --> 00:37:25,710 due to the quantity of existing licenses in the census tract 766 00:37:25,710 --> 00:37:30,510 an existing gas station located at 6606 Alhambra Avenue 767 00:37:30,660 --> 00:37:32,880 in the Neighborhood Commercial zoning district, 768 00:37:32,880 --> 00:37:37,800 Assessor's Parcel Number 164-340-005-2. 769 00:37:40,620 --> 00:37:45,360 And with that, I am open to answering any questions. 770 00:37:45,360 --> 00:37:46,193 - Great. 771 00:37:46,193 --> 00:37:47,400 Thank you very much, Imanol. 772 00:37:47,400 --> 00:37:50,790 No questions at this time, but I will invite the applicant. 773 00:37:50,790 --> 00:37:51,960 You can unmute yourself, 774 00:37:51,960 --> 00:37:55,830 and if you'd like to make any comments or a presentation. 775 00:37:55,830 --> 00:37:56,663 - [Phani] Hello, Michael. 776 00:37:56,663 --> 00:37:57,641 Hello, Imanol. 777 00:37:57,641 --> 00:38:00,180 Thank you for giving me this opportunity. 778 00:38:00,180 --> 00:38:05,280 I just wanted to let you all know that we are expanding 779 00:38:05,280 --> 00:38:08,520 and modernizing the existing convenience stores. 780 00:38:08,520 --> 00:38:11,400 We are in fact closing the mechanic shop. 781 00:38:11,400 --> 00:38:13,800 It used to be oily and stuff. 782 00:38:13,800 --> 00:38:15,840 We wanna make this more convenient 783 00:38:15,840 --> 00:38:18,630 for the neighborhood customers to come in 784 00:38:18,630 --> 00:38:20,970 and buy all kinds of stuff like groceries, 785 00:38:20,970 --> 00:38:24,900 like, you know, food, beverages, snacks. 786 00:38:24,900 --> 00:38:27,240 We are also planning to put coffee, hot stuff, 787 00:38:27,240 --> 00:38:28,830 and pastries, and stuff like that. 788 00:38:28,830 --> 00:38:31,170 So it's kind of a wide variety that we are putting, 789 00:38:31,170 --> 00:38:32,820 including beer and wine. 790 00:38:32,820 --> 00:38:37,804 That's what I wanted to just appeal to everybody. 791 00:38:37,804 --> 00:38:41,340 - Okay, thank you very much, Phani. 792 00:38:41,340 --> 00:38:45,540 Same question that I've asked on the two previous comments. 793 00:38:45,540 --> 00:38:46,770 Have you had a chance to read 794 00:38:46,770 --> 00:38:50,400 through the draft resolution and conditions of approval, 795 00:38:50,400 --> 00:38:51,990 and do you have any issues or concerns 796 00:38:51,990 --> 00:38:54,930 with as recommended by staff? 797 00:38:54,930 --> 00:38:56,760 - [Phani] I have not read that, Michael. 798 00:38:56,760 --> 00:38:57,870 Sorry about that. 799 00:38:57,870 --> 00:38:59,247 But I will go through that, 800 00:38:59,247 --> 00:39:04,800 and I'll ensure that I don't have any concerns or issues. 801 00:39:04,800 --> 00:39:06,600 - Okay. 802 00:39:06,600 --> 00:39:08,100 Well, thank you very much. 803 00:39:08,100 --> 00:39:11,100 I would like to now invite members of the public 804 00:39:11,100 --> 00:39:14,400 that would like to comment on this item. 805 00:39:14,400 --> 00:39:19,170 You can do so by using the Raise Your Hand feature. 806 00:39:19,170 --> 00:39:22,500 Mark, please feel free to unmute yourself 807 00:39:22,500 --> 00:39:24,450 and make any comments. 808 00:39:25,740 --> 00:39:26,573 - [Mark] Good afternoon. 809 00:39:26,573 --> 00:39:28,560 Hello, Michael. - Hi, Mark. 810 00:39:28,560 --> 00:39:30,510 - [Mark] My name is Mark Weinman. 811 00:39:30,510 --> 00:39:35,160 I am the resident at 6601 Las Animas Drive, 812 00:39:35,160 --> 00:39:38,490 which is kind of directly behind 813 00:39:38,490 --> 00:39:41,490 where the Chevron station is. 814 00:39:42,180 --> 00:39:44,760 There's a vacant lot, and then there's homes, 815 00:39:44,760 --> 00:39:47,640 and I'm that first home right there. 816 00:39:47,640 --> 00:39:51,240 So I did have some questions 817 00:39:53,700 --> 00:39:55,560 that I hope might be able to be answered, 818 00:39:55,560 --> 00:39:57,560 especially with the... 819 00:39:58,380 --> 00:39:59,790 And I haven't looked 820 00:39:59,790 --> 00:40:02,580 through all of the conditions of approval, 821 00:40:02,580 --> 00:40:07,200 but one thing that I'm concerned with is, 822 00:40:07,200 --> 00:40:10,860 will there be any limitation on hours 823 00:40:10,860 --> 00:40:13,200 where beer and wine can be sold? 824 00:40:13,200 --> 00:40:16,200 And will there also be, 825 00:40:18,300 --> 00:40:18,900 I guess, a rule 826 00:40:18,900 --> 00:40:25,500 about not selling single cans of beer and things like that? 827 00:40:25,560 --> 00:40:27,960 Has that been addressed, 828 00:40:28,500 --> 00:40:32,220 or can you comment on that, I guess? 829 00:40:32,220 --> 00:40:36,810 Will there be any limitations to that respect? 830 00:40:36,810 --> 00:40:40,334 - Mark, I'll have staff respond to your questions 831 00:40:40,334 --> 00:40:42,935 as soon as you finish your public comments. 832 00:40:42,935 --> 00:40:44,100 - [Mark] Okay, thank you. 833 00:40:44,100 --> 00:40:45,180 Okay, so keep going. 834 00:40:45,180 --> 00:40:47,180 All right. 835 00:40:49,620 --> 00:40:52,980 Well, can you bring back up the presentation 836 00:40:52,980 --> 00:40:54,810 and go to the census tract map, 837 00:40:54,810 --> 00:40:57,390 'cause I would just like to make a comment there, 838 00:40:57,390 --> 00:41:01,590 and I have a question around that. 839 00:41:02,100 --> 00:41:03,600 While you're pulling that up, 840 00:41:03,600 --> 00:41:07,980 the census tract, kind of the edge of the census tract 841 00:41:07,980 --> 00:41:11,160 is literally a block up the street. 842 00:41:11,160 --> 00:41:17,760 I think it's either at Devon or at Blue Ridge, 843 00:41:17,790 --> 00:41:21,780 or not Blue Ridge, Virginia Hills Drive. 844 00:41:21,780 --> 00:41:26,460 And the next census tract over, if you will, 845 00:41:26,460 --> 00:41:28,800 which is just down the street, 846 00:41:28,800 --> 00:41:31,800 there are several restaurants and other entities 847 00:41:31,800 --> 00:41:34,650 that also sell alcohol there. 848 00:41:34,650 --> 00:41:37,200 In addition, there is a Thai restaurant 849 00:41:37,200 --> 00:41:43,200 in the shopping center where the Chevron station is located 850 00:41:43,590 --> 00:41:46,200 that also has an application on its window 851 00:41:46,200 --> 00:41:51,000 stating that it is looking to sell alcohol 852 00:41:51,750 --> 00:41:54,150 at its establishment there. 853 00:41:54,840 --> 00:41:56,910 It's called Home Thai Restaurant. 854 00:41:56,910 --> 00:42:01,710 But was there consideration in looking at this? 855 00:42:01,800 --> 00:42:04,530 Well, I know that we're in 3211.03 here, 856 00:42:04,530 --> 00:42:06,530 but 3220, 857 00:42:07,890 --> 00:42:08,723 3230, 858 00:42:08,723 --> 00:42:12,300 and I can't see the number of that, but 3470, 859 00:42:12,300 --> 00:42:14,910 that one line, kind of dividing line, 860 00:42:14,910 --> 00:42:18,840 I think is Alhambra and Pleasant Hill Road. 861 00:42:18,840 --> 00:42:21,840 And there's lots of, 862 00:42:22,110 --> 00:42:23,670 and I know that we go by census tract here, 863 00:42:23,670 --> 00:42:25,170 because I used to be on the planning commission, 864 00:42:25,170 --> 00:42:29,340 as Michael knows, for the city of Concord for years. 865 00:42:29,340 --> 00:42:30,840 Was there consideration 866 00:42:30,840 --> 00:42:33,900 in looking at neighboring census tracts 867 00:42:33,900 --> 00:42:35,640 and the concentration, if you will, 868 00:42:35,640 --> 00:42:39,840 of the liquor establishments there as well? 869 00:42:40,590 --> 00:42:43,620 I'm not opposed to this as much as I wanna make sure 870 00:42:43,620 --> 00:42:46,590 that we do have some of those limitations in place. 871 00:42:46,590 --> 00:42:47,550 There have, you know, 872 00:42:47,550 --> 00:42:49,530 being this close to the Chevron station, 873 00:42:49,530 --> 00:42:53,340 there have been issues before at night 874 00:42:53,340 --> 00:42:58,140 with fights and things going on around there. 875 00:42:59,100 --> 00:43:00,540 It's been pretty quiet lately though, 876 00:43:00,540 --> 00:43:03,210 so I do have to say I think the situation has improved 877 00:43:03,210 --> 00:43:04,320 over time, 878 00:43:04,320 --> 00:43:05,340 but I just wanna make sure 879 00:43:05,340 --> 00:43:09,540 that we're not gonna be adding any issues 880 00:43:09,540 --> 00:43:13,920 to the immediate area, since I'm really close to this. 881 00:43:13,920 --> 00:43:16,500 So I'll stop my comment there. 882 00:43:16,500 --> 00:43:17,333 I thank you, 883 00:43:17,333 --> 00:43:21,360 and appreciate the opportunity to bring this to you. 884 00:43:21,360 --> 00:43:22,620 - Great. 885 00:43:22,620 --> 00:43:24,150 Thank you, Mark. 886 00:43:24,150 --> 00:43:26,220 Imanol, if you wouldn't mind responding 887 00:43:26,220 --> 00:43:30,420 to the applicant's questions and comments. 888 00:43:31,410 --> 00:43:34,410 The neighbor's, I misspoke. 889 00:43:34,950 --> 00:43:38,100 - Thank you, Mark, for asking those questions. 890 00:43:38,100 --> 00:43:39,780 Yes, I'd be happy to answer them. 891 00:43:39,780 --> 00:43:43,500 So I know you asked about the alcohol, 892 00:43:43,500 --> 00:43:46,680 the sale of alcohol and the hours. 893 00:43:46,680 --> 00:43:49,350 They are open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, 894 00:43:49,350 --> 00:43:51,600 so they won't be selling any time outside of that. 895 00:43:51,600 --> 00:43:56,970 And they will have to comply with ABC regulations. 896 00:43:56,970 --> 00:43:59,400 And this is in the conditions of approval. 897 00:43:59,400 --> 00:44:05,100 And if I do need to, I can also show them on screen. 898 00:44:05,100 --> 00:44:07,530 But typically with liquor stores, 899 00:44:07,530 --> 00:44:10,140 and anyone who is selling alcohol license, 900 00:44:10,140 --> 00:44:13,140 the police department has included 901 00:44:13,710 --> 00:44:14,970 some conditions of approval 902 00:44:14,970 --> 00:44:18,690 to make sure that alcohol is being sold 903 00:44:18,690 --> 00:44:22,890 compliant with ABC's rules and regulations. 904 00:44:23,670 --> 00:44:25,440 And it requires certain things 905 00:44:25,440 --> 00:44:29,400 like alcohol training for the employees. 906 00:44:29,940 --> 00:44:31,200 There are other ones. 907 00:44:31,200 --> 00:44:32,880 I can pull them up if you'd like. 908 00:44:32,880 --> 00:44:36,106 - [Mark] No, I'm looking at them right now, 909 00:44:36,106 --> 00:44:38,280 so you don't need to do that. 910 00:44:38,280 --> 00:44:41,280 - Yes, but those are conditions 911 00:44:42,000 --> 00:44:45,870 that the police department did have some input on, 912 00:44:45,870 --> 00:44:49,320 and are included here as well. 913 00:44:49,320 --> 00:44:51,510 Now, I think answering the question 914 00:44:51,510 --> 00:44:55,560 about if other tracts were considered for this, 915 00:44:55,560 --> 00:44:59,160 we were only looking at tract 3211.03. 916 00:45:00,480 --> 00:45:03,330 I do know that the other tracts mentioned, 917 00:45:03,330 --> 00:45:05,330 3220 and 3230, 918 00:45:07,260 --> 00:45:12,750 I believe those belong to the city of Pleasant Hill. 919 00:45:12,750 --> 00:45:18,150 And this parcel is actually right on the edge 920 00:45:18,510 --> 00:45:20,100 of the city boundaries. 921 00:45:20,100 --> 00:45:23,400 So we did not consider what Pleasant Hill had, 922 00:45:23,400 --> 00:45:26,790 and the licenses, whether they're exceeding or at the limit. 923 00:45:26,790 --> 00:45:29,130 We just looked at the City of Martinez 924 00:45:29,130 --> 00:45:31,530 and this tract specifically. 925 00:45:33,000 --> 00:45:35,400 - [Mark] Okay, thank you. 926 00:45:36,660 --> 00:45:38,310 Maybe advice for the future. 927 00:45:38,310 --> 00:45:41,670 Even, you know, I do understand that, yes, 928 00:45:41,670 --> 00:45:43,980 when you cross the street down on Virginia Hills, 929 00:45:43,980 --> 00:45:46,440 it's Pleasant Hill basically there, 930 00:45:46,440 --> 00:45:49,410 and your jurisdiction is Martinez, 931 00:45:49,410 --> 00:45:53,610 but that doesn't belay the fact 932 00:45:53,610 --> 00:45:58,170 that they're still right next to each other here. 933 00:45:58,170 --> 00:46:00,460 So maybe in the future 934 00:46:00,460 --> 00:46:03,210 to at least think about and consider that. 935 00:46:03,210 --> 00:46:05,940 But I know that you're tied to the rules 936 00:46:05,940 --> 00:46:07,740 that you have to follow here, and everything like that. 937 00:46:07,740 --> 00:46:09,740 So, but again- 938 00:46:11,100 --> 00:46:13,260 - Mark, I do want to clarify also 939 00:46:13,260 --> 00:46:16,290 that this is not a request for a Conditional Use Permit 940 00:46:16,290 --> 00:46:18,600 where we would be looking at a wider area. 941 00:46:18,600 --> 00:46:21,570 It's only the request for the public convenience. 942 00:46:21,570 --> 00:46:23,640 It's only that portion. 943 00:46:23,640 --> 00:46:25,800 - [Mark] Yeah, that's helpful to understand too. 944 00:46:25,800 --> 00:46:26,880 I appreciate that. 945 00:46:26,880 --> 00:46:28,440 Thank you, Imanol. Thank you, Michael. 946 00:46:28,440 --> 00:46:29,760 You've answered my questions. 947 00:46:29,760 --> 00:46:30,810 - Appreciate it, Mark. 948 00:46:30,810 --> 00:46:33,240 And Imanol, I'll circle back to you, 949 00:46:33,240 --> 00:46:35,490 but can you point me to the condition of approval 950 00:46:35,490 --> 00:46:39,180 with the hours of selling alcoholic beverages? 951 00:46:39,180 --> 00:46:43,920 And while you're pulling that up to identify which number, 952 00:46:43,920 --> 00:46:46,200 is there anyone else who wishes to comment 953 00:46:46,200 --> 00:46:48,200 on this application? 954 00:46:49,800 --> 00:46:51,700 Okay. 955 00:46:51,700 --> 00:46:53,280 I will now bring it back to Phani 956 00:46:53,280 --> 00:46:56,370 if you'd like to respond to any of the comments 957 00:46:56,370 --> 00:46:58,740 that were expressed by members of the public. 958 00:46:58,740 --> 00:47:02,790 Now would be your chance to do so. 959 00:47:02,790 --> 00:47:05,850 - [Phani] Mark, really appreciate your comments. 960 00:47:05,850 --> 00:47:07,650 As Imanol said, 961 00:47:07,650 --> 00:47:11,100 we will ensure that our staff has proper training 962 00:47:11,100 --> 00:47:12,480 selling the alcohol. 963 00:47:12,480 --> 00:47:13,500 And of course, 964 00:47:13,500 --> 00:47:16,770 we'll maintain the timings that we have today. 965 00:47:16,770 --> 00:47:20,190 It's what Imanol has mentioned in the slide deck. 966 00:47:20,190 --> 00:47:25,800 And again, like you said, single beer, can selling 967 00:47:25,800 --> 00:47:27,120 is not one of the options for us, 968 00:47:27,120 --> 00:47:29,670 because they have to buy a case or something like that. 969 00:47:29,670 --> 00:47:32,520 So definitely I acknowledge your concerns, 970 00:47:32,520 --> 00:47:37,920 and we'll ensure that the neighborhood is safe. 971 00:47:37,950 --> 00:47:38,783 - Great. 972 00:47:38,783 --> 00:47:40,620 Thank you very much, Phani. 973 00:47:40,620 --> 00:47:41,880 - Thank you. 974 00:47:41,880 --> 00:47:42,930 - Imanol, did you have a chance 975 00:47:42,930 --> 00:47:45,270 to locate that condition of approval? 976 00:47:45,270 --> 00:47:46,380 - Yes. 977 00:47:46,380 --> 00:47:47,580 So I misspoke. 978 00:47:47,580 --> 00:47:50,400 The hours are not included, 979 00:47:50,400 --> 00:47:54,900 but we do have a condition for nuisance activities. 980 00:47:54,900 --> 00:47:58,890 That does speak of any illegal drug activity, 981 00:47:59,910 --> 00:48:02,910 public drunkenness, drinking in public. 982 00:48:02,910 --> 00:48:05,610 And typically those happen at nighttime. 983 00:48:05,610 --> 00:48:08,610 But this, especially as mentioned 984 00:48:08,730 --> 00:48:09,757 at the very end where it says, 985 00:48:09,757 --> 00:48:12,990 "Especially in the late night or early morning hours, 986 00:48:12,990 --> 00:48:16,110 lewd conduct or police detentions and arrest." 987 00:48:16,110 --> 00:48:17,700 So it vaguely describes 988 00:48:17,700 --> 00:48:20,910 about the timing and activity of this, 989 00:48:20,910 --> 00:48:22,710 but no specific hours on here, 990 00:48:22,710 --> 00:48:24,840 if that's something you are considering. 991 00:48:24,840 --> 00:48:26,910 - And what were the hours that you referenced 992 00:48:26,910 --> 00:48:31,980 that the alcoholic beverages were proposed to be sold? 993 00:48:31,980 --> 00:48:36,223 - So the store hours are only from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, 994 00:48:36,223 --> 00:48:38,223 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. 995 00:48:38,700 --> 00:48:43,710 So the alcohol should not be sold past store hours. 996 00:48:43,710 --> 00:48:45,900 So I do not think, 997 00:48:45,900 --> 00:48:47,430 and the applicant can confirm 998 00:48:47,430 --> 00:48:50,525 that it won't be sold after 9:00 PM. 999 00:48:50,525 --> 00:48:53,780 - [Phani] Yes, Imanol, that's very much, that's true. 1000 00:48:53,780 --> 00:48:54,780 I thought it was 10:00, 1001 00:48:54,780 --> 00:48:57,900 but I'll double confirm checking with that, 1002 00:48:57,900 --> 00:48:59,160 my employee as well. 1003 00:48:59,160 --> 00:49:03,150 We normally open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, not 9:00. 1004 00:49:03,150 --> 00:49:05,970 If that needs to be fixed, I will get that done. 1005 00:49:05,970 --> 00:49:07,260 But other than that, you're right. 1006 00:49:07,260 --> 00:49:11,580 We do not intend to open for selling any alcohol 1007 00:49:11,580 --> 00:49:13,580 beyond our timings. 1008 00:49:15,587 --> 00:49:16,420 - Okay. 1009 00:49:16,420 --> 00:49:18,120 And Phani, is there a chance, the ability, 1010 00:49:18,120 --> 00:49:20,550 that you can confirm those hours right now, 1011 00:49:20,550 --> 00:49:21,383 since I'm hearing- 1012 00:49:21,383 --> 00:49:22,710 - [Phani] I am, I'm just texting, 1013 00:49:22,710 --> 00:49:28,140 and he just confirmed that it's 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. 1014 00:49:28,140 --> 00:49:29,460 It's not 9, 10 PM. 1015 00:49:29,460 --> 00:49:30,293 Sorry about that. 1016 00:49:30,293 --> 00:49:32,100 It may be my mistake. 1017 00:49:32,100 --> 00:49:33,900 I filled it out wrong. 1018 00:49:33,900 --> 00:49:34,710 That's why I just wanted to clarify that. 1019 00:49:34,710 --> 00:49:38,280 - Okay, and I'm looking on Google and it says 9:00 PM. 1020 00:49:38,280 --> 00:49:40,280 - [Phani] Okay. 1021 00:49:41,222 --> 00:49:43,222 He says 10:00. 1022 00:49:44,680 --> 00:49:48,280 It's weekends is 9:00 PM, Michael. 1023 00:49:48,750 --> 00:49:51,300 That's what my employee, my manager says. 1024 00:49:51,300 --> 00:49:51,863 - Oh, sorry. 1025 00:49:51,863 --> 00:49:53,176 Weekends is 9:00 PM? 1026 00:49:53,176 --> 00:49:56,430 - [Phani] Weekends is 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, weekends. 1027 00:49:56,430 --> 00:50:00,420 And weekdays, it's 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. 1028 00:50:00,420 --> 00:50:03,900 But I can change it if that's a concern. 1029 00:50:03,900 --> 00:50:06,930 We'll ensure that we won't sell alcohol after 9:00 PM, 1030 00:50:06,930 --> 00:50:08,940 if that's a concern. 1031 00:50:08,940 --> 00:50:10,940 - Yeah, 1032 00:50:12,475 --> 00:50:14,160 so I appreciate your flexibility, Phani. 1033 00:50:14,160 --> 00:50:15,164 - [Phani] Yeah, I will ensure. 1034 00:50:15,164 --> 00:50:17,164 Let me... 1035 00:50:17,550 --> 00:50:19,500 Yeah, go ahead. 1036 00:50:19,500 --> 00:50:23,940 - So I'm gonna close the public portion of the meeting. 1037 00:50:23,940 --> 00:50:26,260 So again, thank you to everyone 1038 00:50:26,260 --> 00:50:27,180 for coming out for this item, 1039 00:50:27,180 --> 00:50:28,680 expressing comments and concerns 1040 00:50:28,680 --> 00:50:30,180 and recommendations for the project 1041 00:50:30,180 --> 00:50:33,180 to make it more successful. 1042 00:50:34,740 --> 00:50:38,910 I generally am supportive of this project 1043 00:50:38,910 --> 00:50:44,400 and can support the desire to diversify goods and services 1044 00:50:44,400 --> 00:50:47,400 that are being offered by an existing business. 1045 00:50:47,400 --> 00:50:48,420 These are challenging times, 1046 00:50:48,420 --> 00:50:49,410 and things that can be done 1047 00:50:49,410 --> 00:50:55,500 to help sustain a business in other ways, it's encouraged. 1048 00:50:55,500 --> 00:50:59,970 I also appreciate the willingness of the business owner 1049 00:50:59,970 --> 00:51:02,970 to work closely with neighbors 1050 00:51:03,330 --> 00:51:06,600 to address any potential concerns, 1051 00:51:06,600 --> 00:51:10,200 and also appreciate that the police department was involved 1052 00:51:10,200 --> 00:51:12,600 and made recommendations 1053 00:51:12,600 --> 00:51:15,270 that have been incorporated as conditions of approval, 1054 00:51:15,270 --> 00:51:17,910 many of which were referenced by Imanol, 1055 00:51:17,910 --> 00:51:20,910 including issues surrounding nuisance activities, 1056 00:51:24,120 --> 00:51:26,520 the requirement for training, 1057 00:51:27,450 --> 00:51:29,850 signage requirement, et cetera, 1058 00:51:31,770 --> 00:51:36,870 as well as all of the requirements that ABC may impose. 1059 00:51:36,870 --> 00:51:41,670 So I am prepared to approve the project 1060 00:51:42,390 --> 00:51:44,790 as recommended by staff 1061 00:51:44,970 --> 00:51:49,170 through the adoption of Resolution Number 26-22, 1062 00:51:50,370 --> 00:51:54,300 making the finding of public convenience or necessity 1063 00:51:54,300 --> 00:51:56,300 with one modification. 1064 00:51:58,200 --> 00:52:02,700 I would like to add in a condition of approval 1065 00:52:02,700 --> 00:52:04,950 that includes hours of operation 1066 00:52:04,950 --> 00:52:07,530 for the sale of alcoholic beverages. 1067 00:52:07,530 --> 00:52:09,120 And I would just, 1068 00:52:09,120 --> 00:52:14,880 I'd like to make that a maximum of 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. 1069 00:52:14,880 --> 00:52:17,610 And Phani, I appreciate your flexibility, 1070 00:52:17,610 --> 00:52:20,640 and really I'm going off of the fact 1071 00:52:20,640 --> 00:52:22,380 that there are some residences 1072 00:52:22,380 --> 00:52:25,470 quite close to where you are located, 1073 00:52:25,470 --> 00:52:28,980 that it's not the primary function of your business, 1074 00:52:28,980 --> 00:52:30,930 and the fact that looking online, 1075 00:52:30,930 --> 00:52:34,472 those are the hours that currently are listed 1076 00:52:34,472 --> 00:52:36,472 for the business. 1077 00:52:41,234 --> 00:52:42,660 Upon support 1078 00:52:42,660 --> 00:52:46,860 from the adjacent residences that run along, 1079 00:52:50,843 --> 00:52:52,650 I'm trying to orient myself. 1080 00:52:52,650 --> 00:52:56,550 If you get support from the majority of people 1081 00:52:56,550 --> 00:53:00,750 who reside within 300 feet of the property, 1082 00:53:02,730 --> 00:53:04,530 I would be flexible at a staff level 1083 00:53:04,530 --> 00:53:06,930 extending that to 10 hours. 1084 00:53:07,120 --> 00:53:09,210 And that can be done without the benefit of a public hearing 1085 00:53:09,210 --> 00:53:11,370 if you get signed off by the majority of neighbors. 1086 00:53:11,370 --> 00:53:13,890 But otherwise, 9:00 PM would be the end of the sale 1087 00:53:13,890 --> 00:53:15,890 of alcoholic beverages. 1088 00:53:17,100 --> 00:53:19,740 My decision can be appealed. 1089 00:53:19,740 --> 00:53:20,910 Anyone can appeal a decision 1090 00:53:20,910 --> 00:53:24,870 by filing an appeal within 10 days from today. 1091 00:53:24,870 --> 00:53:27,300 If you're interested in doing so, please contact Imanol 1092 00:53:27,300 --> 00:53:29,730 to discuss the requirements and process. 1093 00:53:29,730 --> 00:53:31,200 Phani, congratulations. 1094 00:53:31,200 --> 00:53:34,590 Mark, thank you for coming out this afternoon. 1095 00:53:34,590 --> 00:53:37,363 And at that, it is 4:54. 1096 00:53:37,363 --> 00:53:40,770 I will adjourn today's meeting. 1097 00:53:40,770 --> 00:53:41,603 - [Phani] Thank you, Michael. 1098 00:53:41,603 --> 00:53:43,000 Thank you, Imanol.