Packet 4.14.25 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

CUP No. 2025-02 – Ole City Market ABC License (1623 W. Seventeenth Street) April 14, 2025 Page 5 of 9 4 9 6 9 Lastly, the subject site is located in a commercial zone, which abuts a larger commercial shopping center to the east containing three businesses that also offer sale of alcoholic beverages for off- premises consumption. These business locations are further discussed in Table 3 of the staff report, below. Moreover, the market is not in close proximity to any parks, playgrounds, religious institutions, or schools primarily attended by minors. The establishment will comply with the operational standards set forth in Section 41-196(f) of the SAMC, thereby mitigating impacts to public health, safety, and welfare. Furthermore, the City has not received any complaints or issued any notice of violations to the property owner or previous tenants, including when the Northgate Market occupied the site and was also selling alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption. General Plan Consistency The approval of the proposed project will be consistent with the General Plan land use designation of General Commercial (GC), which allows for the development of highly visible and accessible shopping opportunities along arterial corridors. The proposed use would provide an added amenity and would promote a land use that enhances the City’s economic fiscal viability and mitigates any potential impacts to the surrounding community. Furthermore, approval of this application would be consistent with several goals and policies of the General Plan, specifically Goals 1, 2 and 3 of the Land Use (“LU”) Element and Goals 1 and 3 of the Economic Prosperity (“EP”) Element as discussed below. Goal LU-1 encourages land use plans that improve the quality of life and respects our existing community. Moreover, Policy 1.1 of the LU encourages compatibility between land uses to enhance livability and promote healthy lifestyles. As a full-service grocery store with ancillary alcohol sales, Ole City Market would provide a much-needed service to Santa Ana residents and visitors, thereby improving the quality of life. Specifically, Ole City Market is dedicated to providing competitively priced, high-quality goods in a convenient and welcoming shopping environment. Their product offerings include fresh produce, meats, seafood, deli items, frozen foods, groceries, beverages, and a selection of beer and liquor. As such, the market will be compatible with the surrounding businesses as it supports the residential environment by providing additional food options and ancillary alcohol selection. Goal LU-2 encourages a balance of land uses that meet Santa Ana’s diverse needs and Policy 2.7 supports land use decisions that encourage the creation, development, and retention of businesses in Santa Ana. The proposed use is consistent with Goal LU-2 and Policy 2.7 as it actively contributes to fostering land use decisions that promote the establishment, growth, and sustainability of business in Santa Ana. The establishment of a new grocery store along a major corridor will continue to encourage a wide range of commercial uses that benefit the existing neighborhood and the surrounding community. Moreover, the location of the proposed market will provide for an enhancement to the immediate surrounding area, as the tenant space is currently vacant and the commercial site underutilized. Goal LU-3 supports preservation and improvement of the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods and districts. Moreover, Policy 3.1 supports new development, which provides a net community benefit and contributes to neighborhood character and identity. The proposed project is consistent with Goal 3 and Policy 3.1 as it is designed to revitalize the currently underutilized site, presenting a tangible improvement that will greatly benefit the neighboring community. Moreover, the proposed interior and exterior improvements to the building, as well as the future site improvements, will assist the integrated commercial site by bringing in new