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2009-11-17 6-B Power PointCall for Review Use permit 1623 Park Street For a Convenience Store PLN09-0253 Prolect Overview: Zoning r C -M, Commercial Manufacturing District: A Use Permit is required for a Convenience Store within 300' of a Residential District City of Alameda 7 ti�'� 5 ^A C ryry `d cy�^ R- 4 7 j 3 7 j -q A O 2 R-5 ,o7 N h� /C V ryry ry N o N ry� 8 76 2s 'sss R -4 7627 N -M o�� �s�s C- ti� T M F CD q1I ry"� S 3 Wes. ~V 5 S A� ►OLDEN Wy IV TILDEN wY 7 6 7j Rte, s 6� J� Project Overview: Site Plan T4-i 4, 3 'T IF 5 o of 4 157s Retail Space Floor Area 1,076 sq ft City of Alameda Project Overview: Prior Approvals Planning Board granted Approval (4 -1) Conditions of Approval included: 1 -year review to determine compliance with conditions and impacts on residential district Prohibition on sale of paraphernalia typically associated with the use of illegal substances Prior to any expansion of display areas beyond what is shown on the submitted plans, the applicant shall submit plans for review and approval by Planning staff, and if necessary, be reviewed by the Planning Board through the Use Permit amendment process. City of Alameda 01.08.07 Use Permit Findings 1. The location of the proposed use is compatible with other land uses in the general neighborhood area, and the project design and size is architecturally, aesthetically, and operationally harmonious with the community and surrounding development. 2. The proposed use will be served by adequate transportation and service facilities including pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities. 3. The proposed use, if it complies with all conditions upon which approval is made contingent, will not adversely affect other property in the vicinity and will not have substantial deleterious effects on existing business districts or the local economy. 4. The proposed use relates favorably to the General Plan. Use Permit Finding 3 The proposed use, if it complies with all conditions upon which approval is made contingent, will not adversely affect other property in the vicinity and will not have substantial deleterious effects on existing business districts or the local economy. The proposed convenience store is not expected to adversely affect other properties, especially residentially zoned properties, fills a vacant commercial space, and adds to the mix of businesses in the area; thus, drawing additional clientele, which will benefit the business environment of the area. Use Permit Finding 4 The proposed use relates favorably to the General Plan. Continuation of a retail business at this location is consistent with General Plan Policy 2.5.a, which calls for providing enough retail and service space to enable Alameda to realize its full retail sales potential. In addition, the increase in foot traffic and a occupied storefront will improve the street ambiance on Park Street North of Lincoln Avenue. Convenience Store Definition Convenience store shall mean retail sales of food, beverage and small convenience items primarily for off premises consumption and typically found in establishments with long or late hours of operation (including open between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.) and /or within a building with a floor area of less than 5,000 square feet. This definition excludes tobacco stores, liquor stores, delicatessens, confectioneries and other specialty food shops and establishments having a sizeable assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables, and fresh- cut meat, fish or poultry. Tobacco Store Definition Tobacco and tobacco products stores shall mean businesses devoted primarily to the sale of tobacco products, as defined by (a) de voting t wenty (20 percent or more of total floor area or display area to or (b) deriving seventy -five (75 percent or more of gross sales receipts from the sale or exchange or tobacco- related products. Grocery Store Definition Grocery Store shall mean: A facility which sells to the general public primarily groceries, vegetables, fruits, meats, poultry, fish, canned and cartoned goods, milk, juices, soft drinks and similar items, and other food stuff for preparation and consumption off of the premises, and toiletries and other items for personal or home use. A grocery store may sell packaged alcoholic beverages and includes the following types: (a) A facility five thousand (5,000) square feet or more in gross area. (b) A facility less than five thousand (5,000) square feet in gross area which is not open for business between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and before 7:00 a.m.; or r s I ®R Grocery Definition A facility less than five thousand (5,000) square feet in gross area in which the chief item of sale is specialty items, such as fruits and vegetables, meats and fish, cheese, or coffee, for preparation and consumption off premises. This facility may sell related goods, such as cartoned and canned goods, milk, juices, soft drinks, toiletries and personal items incidental to its primary use, and is not open for business between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.