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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-Development Services CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO-REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION C,... ,- ; ; I .'_ . · f , .. Subject: Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for a Type 20 Liquor License for the HigWand Chevron gas station with a convenience store located at 2505 East HigWand Avenue. From: Dept: James G. Funk, Director Development Services Date: NovernberS,2oo1 MCC Date: December 3,2001 Synopsis of Previous Council Action: None Recommended Motion: That the Mayor and Common Council determine that the public convenience or necessity is served and direct the Development Services Department to send a letter to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for a Type 20 (off-sale beer and wine) liquor license for the HigWand Chevron gas station with a convenience store located at 2505 East HigWand Avenue. ~~ Contact person: Aron Liang Phone: 384-5057 Supporting data attached: Staff Report Ward(s): 4 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: NIA Source: (Acct. No.) (Acct. Description) Finance: Council Notes: Agenda Item NO.--l!I--- J2/,jbJ CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT SUBJECT: Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for a Type 20 Liquor License for the Highland Chevron gas station with a convenience store located at 2505 East Highland Avenue. Mayor and Common Council Meeting of December 3, 2001 OWNER APPLICANT Lawrence Cheng 2505 East Highland Avenue San Bernardino, CA 92346 (909) 425-5283 Cabral & Company 300 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 (760) 815-6036 REQUEST The applicant is requesting a determination of public convenience or necessity to establish a Type 20 liquor license (off-sale beer & wine) for the Highland Chevron gas station with a convenience store located at 2505 East Highland Avenue in the CG-l, Commercial General, land use district. BACKGROUND The Highland Chevron gas stations convenience store is approximately 2,660 square feet in size and sells bread, dairy products, soft drinks, snacks and lottery tickets. Two coolers (approximately 270 square feet) will be utilized for beer and wine sales. This accounts for 10% of the total floor area. The facility is a 24-hour/day operation with a maximum of 2 employees per shift. Although Highland Chevron facility is a 24-hour operation, the sales of beers and wine will be limited from 6:00 am to midnight. The public convenience or necessity determination is required because six off-sale licenses have already been issued in Census Tract 74.05. More than five off-sale licenses requires that the City Council make a determination of public convenience or necessity to establish a Type 20 license. If approved, this license would be the seventh in the Census Tract. At its meeting on October 16,2001, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 01-17 and recommended that the Mayor and Common Council make a determination of public convenience or necessity for a Type 20 liquor license for Highland Chevron facility. Commissioners Durr, Enciso, Garcia, Lockett, Ramirez, Sauerbrun, and Thrasher voted in favor of the motion. Commissioners Derry and Welch were absent. POLICE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION In an Interoffice Memorandum dated October 3, 2001, the Police Department indicated no opposition to the ABC application and recommended approval provided that the applicant comply with the Police Department listed conditions in the attached Planning Commission Staff Report. FINANCIAL IMPACT None. The applicant submitted an application and the applicable processing fee. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Mayor and Common Council approve determine that the public convenience or necessity is served and direct the Planning Division to prepare a letter for the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for a Type 20 liquor license for Highland Chevron facility at 2505 East Highland Avenue. EXHIBITS A- Location Map B - Planning Commission Staff Report C - Applicant Letter of Request D - Existing ABC License Locations EXHIBIT A ATTACHMENT A CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PROJECT: CUP NO. 01-17 PLANNING DIVISION LOCATION MAP LAND USE DISTRICTS HEARING DATE: October 16. 2001 1J NORTH A~ :NC i C t'I 0 j a ~C6r lJ ! '" . ... eo II "Nil 0 M'." ..._...~....... z o '" L _1 EXHIBIT B SUMMARY CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING DIVISION CASE: AGENDA ITEM: HEARING DATE: WARD: Conditional Use Permit No.O 1-17 2 October 16, 200 I 4 OWNER Lawrence Cheng 2505 E. Highland Avenue San Bernardino, CA 92346 909-425-5283 APPLICANT: Cabral & Company 300 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 760-815-6036 REQUESTILOCA TION: A request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to add an Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Type 20 (off-sale beer & wine) License at an existing 2,660 square feet gas station with a convenience store located at 2505 E. Highland Avenue, in the CG-l, Commercial General, land use district and the Freeway Corridor Overlay. CONSTRAINTS/OVERLA YS: Freeway Corridor Overlay ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS: o Not Applicable o Exempt from CEQA, Section 15301 - Existing Facilities o No Significant Effects o Potential Effects, Mitigation Measures and Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Plan STAFF RECOMMENDATION: o Approval o Conditions o Denial o Continuance to: ( litiona/ Use Permit No. 0/-17 ..,eeting Date: October 16, 2001 Page 2 REOUEST AND LOCATION A request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit under the authority of Development Code Section 19.06.030 (2)(B)(l) to add an ABC Type 20 (off-sale beer & wine) license to an existing gas station with a convenience store located at 2505 E. Highland Avenue, in the CG- I, Commercial General, land use district (Attachment A & B). Highland Chevron is a gas station with a convenience store in an existing 2,660 square foot building. The applicant is proposing to add a Type 20 (off-sale beer & wine) License. No building modifications are proposed as a part of this project. The facility is a 24-hour operation with 4 people with a maximum of2 employees per shift. SETTING/SITE CHARACTERISTICS The .84 acre site is irregular in shape and is located on the southeast corner of Highland Avenue and the Freeway 30 westbound Highland Avenue off-ramp. The surrounding land uses to the east is a multi-tenant center with a fast-food restaurant in the CG-l land use district. To the south is Freeway 30. To the west is the Freeway 30 westbound Highland Avenue off-ramp and to the north across Highland Avenue is Coco's Restaurant and a vacant lot. A similar existing gas station with a convenience store is located to the northwest on the northeast corner of Highland and Arden A venues. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY ACT (CEQA) The approval of the Conditional Use Permit for the proposed use is in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act in that the project was found to be exempt from CEQA per S 15301 for an existing facility. CEQA allows for the exemption of projects in existing facilities where no major change are proposed. BACKGROUND This is a second request for an ABC Type 20 (off-sale beer and wine) license at this location. On August 6, 1996, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 96-05 was approved to allow the applicant to establish the Highland Chevron gas station with a convenience store. The request for an ABC Type 20 license was withdrawn because the Police Department had expressed their opposition and that the location was in a high crime area. In Census Tract 74.05, five liquor licenses are allowed. Presently, there are six existing off- sale liquor licenses in this Tract. The site is in an over concentrated Tract and a determination of Public Convenience or Necessity from the City will be required. The Police Department has reviewed and investigated this request. In accordance with the Police Department's reporting statistic, crime activities in this area have been dramatically reduced from 1995 to 2000. Based on this, the Police Department indicated no opposition to the ABC application and recommended the applicant adhere to the Police Department's listed conditions (Attachment D). ( iitional Use Permit No. 01-17 ...eeting Date: October 16,2001 Page 3 FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS J. The proposed use is conditionally permitted within the subject land use district and would not impair the integrity and character of the subject land use district. and does it comply with all of the applicable provisions of this Development Code. Yes, pursuant to Development Code Section 19.06.030 (2)(B)(I), establishments with ABC off-sale license are allowed uses in the CG-l, Commercial General, land use district, subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The proposal will provide a service and convenience to residences and visitors in the area. The proposal would not impair the integrity of the area in that the conditions of approval from the Police Department such as signs prohibiting litter and loitering and limiting the single sales of beer or malt beverages will continue to govern and protect the area and surrounding neighborhood. The proposed project complies with all applicable provisions of the Development Code. 2. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan. Yes, the proposed use is consistent with General Plan Policy 1.19, in that it allows for the continued use ofretail commercial uses along major transportation corridors and intersections, reinforcing commercial centers to serve the needs of the residences. Yes, the proposed use is consistent with General Plan Policy 1.6.2. that states: "control the location and number of alcohol sales, adult bookstores and business, game arcades and other community-sensitive uses, based on proximity to residences, schools, religious facilities, and parks in accordance with legislative and legal requirements." 3. The approval of the Conditional Use Permit for the proposed use is in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Yes, the approval of the Conditional Use Permit for the proposed use is in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, in that the project was found to be exempt from CEQA, Section 15301, Class 1. CEQA allows for the exempt of projects in existing facilities where no major change are proposed. 4. There will be no potential significant negative impacts upon environmental quality and natural resources that could not be properly mitigated and monitored. No, as noted in Finding No.3, this project is exempt from CEQA. ( iitional Use Permit No. 01-17 . .eeting Date: October 16,2001 Page 4 5. The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed use are compatible with the existing and future land uses within the general area in which the proposed use is to be located and will not create significant noise, traffic or other conditions or situations that may be objectionable or detrimental to other permitted uses in the vicinity or adverse to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City. Yes, the proposed project is in an existing gas station with a convenience store located in the CG-l, Commercial General, land use district. The proposal will operate in a manner similar to other commercial uses in the CG-l land use district. It is not anticipated that adding an ABC license will create any conditions that are detrimental to public health. The proposed project complies with all applicable provisions of the Development Code for site design and parking. In addition the site has been designed with proper levels of interior and exterior lighting for safe operations. Store employees are provided with a clear view of the fuel pumps and across the property at all times. The site maintains a clean environment. In addition, the applicant proposes to limit the hours of alcohol sales from 6:00 am to midnight as well as restricting the types of alcoholic beverages and the size and quantity of containers that may be purchased. 6. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and density/intensity of use being proposed. Yes, the project site was previously developed as a gas station with convenience store through approved CUP No. 96-05 on August 6, 1996. As mention in Finding #5, the existing gas station with a convenience store complied with all applicable provisions of the Development Code for site design, parking, and landscaping at the time when the gas station was first occupied on August II, 1997. 7. There are adequate provisions for public access, water, sanitation, and public utilities and services to ensure that the proposed use would not be detrimental to public health and safety. Yes, public access, water, sanitation and other public services were established with development of the gas station with convenience store through approved CUP No. 96- 05 on August 6, 1996. This proposal does not affect these services. (' iitional Use Permit No. 01-17 . . "eting Date: October 16,2001 Page 5 CONCLUSION The proposal meets all necessary Findings of Fact for approval of the Conditional Use Permit. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Planning Commission: Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 01-17 based upon the Findings of Fact contained in this Staff Report and subject to the Conditions of Approval (Attachment C). Respectfully Submitted, ~1~rJP James G. Funk Director of Development Services , Aron Liang Associate Planner Attachment A Attachment B Attachment C Attachment D Location Map Site Plan, Floor Plan and Elevations Conditions of Approval Police Department Memorandum and Conditions ATTACHMENT A CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PROJECT: CUP NO. 01-17 PLANNING DIVISION LOCATION MAP LAND USE DISTRICTS HEARING DATE: October 16, 2001 1J NORTH IlL.o:*!':N"C: ; C I" 0 z o z L I " ~ ~ ! '" . ... 1 1""'01110 """ -. ... .-.............. , I r. i . f L. - I < z .. -' .. z " Vi .. ~I ~I :II 0' ~l -! !J l . ,r h " u " I o. -1' : . ~-- ' ' . "..;;.,;.. '" I ~ .._ _n___ ~~ / 'I', ;: ! I 1 I: : u- c... . l' . - . . I' . ' ~ Ii . , l r I . ' LJ I I 1 ! i I Ii i " . SO ;: ~ i' ~_l H' ----D I, . . 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In the event this approval is legally challenged, the City will promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and will cooperate fully in the defense of this matter. Once notified, the applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of San Bernardino (City), the Economic Development Agency of the City of San Bernardino (EDA), any departments, agencies, divisions, boards or commission of either the City or EDA as well as predecessors, successors, assigns, agents, directors, elected officials, officers, employees, representatives and attorneys of either the City or EDA from any claim, action or proceeding against any of the foregoing persons or entities. The applicant further agrees to reimburse the City of any costs and attorneys' fees which the City may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action, but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his or her obligation under this condition. The costs, salaries, and expenses of the City Attorney and employees of his office shall be considered as "attorneys fees" for the purpose of this condition. As part of the consideration for issuing this permit, this condition shall remain in effect if this Conditional Use Permit is rescinded or revoked, whether or not at the request of applicant. 2. Signs are not approved as a part of this permit. Prior to establishing any new signs, or replacing existing signs, the applicant shall submit an application, and receive approval, for a sign permit from the Planning Department. 3. This approval shall comply with the requirements of other outside agencies (i.e., San Bernardino County Health Department, San Bernardino Department of Environmental Health Services, and California Board of Equalization), as applicable. 4. If the color of the building is to be modified, the revised color scheme shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division prior to painting. 5. A maximum of two hundred seventy (270) square feet of the sales area may be used for the display or sale of alcohol. 6. The sale of alcohol is limited to off,sale beer and wine only, with no single sales or malt liquors. CUPO\,\7 October \6, 2001 Page 2 7. The hours for sale of alcohol shall be from 6:00 am to midnight only, 8. This permit or approval is subject to the attached conditions or requirements of the following City Departments or Divisions: x Police Department ID: OCT 05 '01 13:10 No.OOl P.02 City of San Bernl1rdino San Bernardino Police Department Interofficc Mcmorandum From: ASSOCIATE PLANNER ARON~I NG CSR II M, SOTO ,.J n<::l-- / ' ' To: Subject: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 01-1~, HIGHLAND CHEVRON 2505 E, HIGHLAND AVE. Date: OCTOBER 3, 2001 Copies: PROBLEM: On 9-13-01, a Memorandum was sent to me from Associate Planner, Aron Liang. asking that I conduct an Investigation and complete a .pollce concerns. form for Conditional Use Permit (C.U,P.) 01.17, This C,U.P. Is for Highland Chevron located at 2505 E. Highland Ave, The applicant, Lawrence Cheng, Is applying for an ABC License Type 20, off.sale beer and wine. ~eNpATIONS: Approval for the Conditional Use Permit is recommended as long as the applicant Is subject to the listed conditions. (Refer to attached condlttons,) FINDINGS: The business Is an existing gas statton/convenience store. There are six employees and Shalen Singh Is the on,site manager, The business Is open seven days a week, 24 hou.... The business is located In reporting district 82210. The statlsttcs for 2000 showed 54 Part I crimes and 12 Part II arrests, The business Is In Census Tract 74.05, There are six existing off-sale ABC licenses and only fIVe are allowed In this Census Tract. I sent an e-mail to Area Commander, J, Breiten, asking for his Input prior to our recommendation, He responded that he has no opposition to the Issuance of the C.U,P. and also recommends the listed conditions. Tflll SlIl'O IS COMl4m'1!P 10 I'AOVlDING: 1'I\OG\\P.5SIV1! QUAUIY POLICIl5l!llVlCE; A SAn 1!NVII\0000000rm lIoU1\OVl! 11m QUAU1YOI'LIPE; AIlI!DtX:l'DolINCIIIIofJl 'IllI\ClUGH mom.1'M I\OCOGNITION MlP!'ll.Oll1DI SOl.VING 1D: Page 2 ATTACHMENTS: I, 2. 3, OCT 05'01 13:11 No.OOl P.03 Memorandum from Associate Planner Aron Liang. Conditions. Police Concems form. ID: OCT 05'01 13:11 No.OOl P.05 CONDITIONS 2505 E. Highland Ave. I. The licensee shall be responsible for posting of signs prohibiting litter and loitering with management enforcing this and maintaining the area free of litter and graffiti, 2. Exterior lighting shall be sufficiently and property maintained to illuminate all areas of the exterior of the building and property for easy detection of suspicious and criminal activity, 3, If public telephones are located on the premises, they shall be programmed for outgoing calls only, 4. No alcoholic beverages shall be consumed on any property adjacent to the licensed premises under the control of the Ilcens88, 5, There shall be signs posted prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises. 6. There shall be no coin operated games or video machines maintained upon the pramises at any time, 7. The sales of beer or malt beverages In quantities of quarts, 22 OZ., 32 oz., 40 oz., or similar size containers Is prohibited, No beer or malt beverages shall be sold In quantities of less that six per sale. ID: OCT 05'01 13:12 No.OOl P.06 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT POLICE CONCERNS Location: 2505 E. Highland Ave. C,U,p, # 01.17 Reporting District S2210 (Stats for 2000) Part I Crimes: 54 Persons: 5 Property: 49 Part II Arrests: 12 Alcohol related arrests: 1 Census Tract: 74.05 existing off Sal,e ABC licenses: 6 GENERAL VICINITY: Dl8tance to nearest: Allowed off Sale ABC licenses: 5 School: Emmerton Elementary Sohool 188 Arden S. B. Community Church 2372 Lynwood Dr, Rick Speicher Memorial Park Pacific & Arden Church: Park: ABC On Sale Premises: Two Guys Restaurant 2655 E, Highland Ave. ABC Off Sale Premises: Kens Liquor Store Texaco Servk;e Station Distance of parking lotto residence: 22223 23rd St. .3mi, ,8 mi. .5ml, .2 mi. .Imi, .I mi. .Imi, EXIDBIT C C ,;Vabral & Company , 'PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES . . . 300 Cwult Vlwa DL Sum 108A-327 URllIIII, CA 92008 TEL. 760.815.6036 fu760.720.0183 CAIWCo@pA(Jlll.1I! LIQUOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION Highland Chevron, 2505 Highland Avenue Aug. 21, 2001 On behalf of Mr. Lawrence Cheng, owner and operator of the Highland Chevron, Cabral & Company submits this Liquor Conditional Use Permit application, The existing gas station and 2,660 sq, ft. convenience store operates 24 hours, 7 days a week under Conditional Use Permit #96-05, dated 08-06.96, In response to customer inquiries Mr. Cheng has purchased an existing type.20 liquor license and wishes to offer the sales of beer and wine in addition to the soft drinks currently provided at the Chevron convenience store, The existing and proposed development surrounding the Chevron station can be described as urbanized commercial areas (retail shops, fast food, restaurants, banks, auto service) with distinct residential neighborhoods in the surroundings, Convenient stores have become popular over the years because they are open late at night, early in the morning, located near residential neighborhoods (for the convenience of early morning and late night commute schedules) and that they carry products, which are highly consumable and in demand such as alcohol, bread, dairy, snacks and lottery, The same type of demand exists for gasoline The combination of uses is relevant to growing and busy area needs The sales of beer and wine will provide a service and convenience to locals and visitors in transit. It is also believed the use will be compatible with the existing commercial character of the surrounding area as described above, The census tract is considered over concentrated (5 licenses are allowed and 6 exist), The number of licenses permitted is based upon older census statistics, The new census 2000 has shown almost a 15% increase in population and each census tract is being reevaluated, Also, this number of licenses includes g]! / types, on-sale restaurants and clubs, off-sale liquor stores and off,sale beer & wine convenience stores. Each type of license offers a very different service and convenience, This food mart is not intended to be a liquor store and is not meant to compete with liquor stores in the area, It will offer a small selection of beer & wine along with other soft drinks and will do so in accordance with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Districts' regulations for a type,20 license, Studies have shown that a constant presence, 24 hours operations, is the best crime deterrent and Significantly reduces graffiti, loitering, vandalism, robberies C:/My DOl.:umcntslAr..:;hitL'Clllral/IND-12R-Ol, &111 Bcman.lino/CtJlIAPPI.TR.doc and dramatically reduces violent crimes, Although, Highland Chevron gas sales operate 24 hours a day, it is proposed to limit beer and wine sales from 6:00 AM until midnight. In addition the site is designed with proper levels of interior and exterior lighting for safe operations, Store employees are provided with a clear view of the fuel pumps and across the property at all times, Mr. Cheng maintains clean and safe premises, Approval of this liquor CUP would not adversely affect other properties within the vicinity or be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare, Close communications have been maintained with the ABC investigator during their processing of the license transfer. A meeting has been held with the San Bernardino Police Department, Area Commander and the police department's approval has been received. Based upon these communications, the operator agrees to comply with conditions to ameliorate impacts of this type of use to the community such as; limitations on the hours beer and wine may be sold, limitations on the types of alcoholic beverages and the size and quantity of containers that may be purchased, restricted signage and advertisement, limitations on the quarterly gross sales of alcoholic beverages, restricted amusement devices on the premises, additional signs "prohibiting trespassing and loitering" and "prohibiting consumption of alcoholic beverages the premises" shall be posted and at least two employees shall be provided at "high,risk" times, In association with the conditions of approval and mitigation measures of this discretionary permit, the proposed combination of uses, complies with current zoning regulations to the maximum extent and does not result in an adverse affect on the public health, safety and welfare, Your consideration and approval of this application will be greatly appreciated, C:/My Documenls/ArchilccturaIIIND-128-0 1, San Hcmardino/Cl JPAPPI.TR.doc 2 /, 2. 3. .- +. 5, ,. SEP-27-20B1 10'18 09-27-01 011:52 AM Census Tract Type. . 0074,05 20 0074.05 47 0074.05 41 0074,05 2t 0074.05 40 0074,05 2t 0074,05 20 0074.05 20 0074.05 21 0074.05 20 EXHIBIT D ABC RIVERSIDE 909 7810531 P.03 CENSUS TRACT INFOUATlON BY CENSUS TRACT WITH ADDRESS PAGe: 1 WHERE COUNT'( IS :tHAN BERNARDINO AND CENSUS TRACT 16 0074,05 Status Ucsns. Num Uc.ns.. Premi..s YllARAA AA'THUR NOE\. 2662 E BASELINE, SAN BERNARDINO CA 92410 P&WINC 2649 E HIGHLAND AVE. SAN BERNARDINO CA 92404 UTRASJANIEM 2566 E HIGHLAND AVE, SAN BERNARDINO CA 92404 AIllllJlKlUR SUHEL 2005 E HIGHlAND AVE, SAN BERNARDINO CA 92404 NJ IRAEENAaJEA 2075 E HIGHLAND AVE srE K, SAN BERNARDINO CA 92404 SUH IJVlJNG KOOK 2627 E HIGHLAND AVE, SAN BERNARDINO CA 92346 C H HOUSTON LLC 2505 E HIGHlAND AVE. SAN BERNARDINO CA 92346 NINO SAM G 264lI2 PACIFIC ST. HIGHLAND CA 92346 1MBlWJ:M MOUSSA 25979 BASELINE ST, HIGHLAND CA 92410 flCT 371517 MASHI1GI HUSNI TAWFIK 6~i I ~'~7"'''''' R65 334370 flCT 287104 flCT 229534 flCT 278222 flCT 307524 flCT 343613 f'IH) - 375674 flCT 177643 flCT 376707 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK RACHEL G. CLARK, C,M.C, - CITY CLERK '" P.O. Box 1318' San Bernardino' CA 92402 300 North "0" Street' San Bernardino' CA 92418,0001 909.384,5002. Fax: 909.384.5158 Business Registration Division: 909.384.5302 Passport Acceptance Facility: 909.384.5128 www.cLsan-bernardino.ca.us December 5, 2001 Cabral & Company 300 Carlsbad Village Drive Carls bad, CA 92008 Gentlemen: At the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council held on December 3, 2001, the following action was taken relative to your request: That the Mayor and Common Council determine that the public convenience or necessity is served and direct the Development Services Department to send a letter to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for a Type 20 (off,sale beer and wine) liquor license for the Highland Chevron gas station/convenience store located at 2505 E. Highland Avenue. If we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Sincerely, R~l~,~ City Clerk RC:ls cc: Development Services Lawrence Cheng, 2505 E. Highland Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92346 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADOPTED SHARED VALUES: Integrity' Accountability' Respect for Human Dignity' Honesty