Review appeal of permit for gift basket business with wine sales at 1099 Essex Avenue

1099 Essex AvenueZoningPlanningAppeal

In Plain English

The Planning Commission approved a permit in September for a business combining gift basket assembly, online sales, and a small liquor store. A resident appealed this decision to the city council. The council must now decide whether to uphold or overturn the commission's approval.

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Votes

Deny the appeal and proceed with the staff's recommendation and conditions presented by Councilmember Viramontes

Passed

5 to 2

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Why This Vote Matters

The council voted 5-2 to reject a resident's appeal and allow a new business combining gift basket assembly, online sales, and a small liquor store at 1099 Essex Avenue. This means the business can move forward with the permit that the Planning Commission approved in September. McLaughlin and Thurmond voted against allowing the business, while Butt abstained from the decision. The vote allows the business to operate under specific conditions set by city staff.

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Other motions

Continue to October 28, 2008, and have conditions of approval in place

Failed

Community Discussion

This discussion was submitted to the City Clerk as part of the public record.

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