Review appeal of approved restaurant and bar permit at 12889 San Pablo Avenue
In Plain English
The Planning Commission approved a permit for a 4,585 square foot family restaurant and bar at 12889 San Pablo Avenue. Mildred Carlton appealed this decision to the city council. The council will decide whether to uphold or overturn the Planning Commission's approval.
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Votes
Deny the appeal and include an indemnification agreement between the City of Richmond and the applicant from any and all claims and costs
6 to 3
Why This Vote Matters
The council denied Mildred Carlton's appeal in a 6-3 vote, allowing a family restaurant and bar to move forward at 12889 San Pablo Avenue. This means the Planning Commission's original approval of the 4,585 square foot establishment stands, and the business can proceed with its conditional use permit. The council also required the applicant to sign an indemnification agreement, meaning the business owner would cover any legal costs if the city gets sued over this decision. Councilmembers McLaughlin, Butt, and Viramontes voted against allowing the restaurant to proceed.
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Grant the appeal based on the long history of bad experiences at the location
4 to 5
Why This Vote Matters
The council rejected Mildred Carlton's appeal in a divided 5-4 vote, allowing the Planning Commission's approval of a family restaurant and bar at 12889 San Pablo Avenue to stand. The 4,585 square foot establishment can now move forward with opening. Councilmember Butt had proposed granting the appeal due to what he called "the long history of bad experiences at the location," but McLaughlin, Thurmond, Butt, and Viramontes were outvoted by Bates, Griffin, Anderson, Marquez, and Rogers. Notably, this marks the first time Butt has opposed a zoning approval, breaking from his usual pattern of supporting such measures.
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Close the public hearing
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