HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210503_Description_JustificationWild Taco – 407 31st Street
Project Description
March 10, 2021
Proposed Use: Permit to sell beer, wine and spirits for on-site consumption (ABC Type 47) at an existing
restaurant that currently sells beer and wine.
Store Hours of Operation:
Monday: 11 am to 9:00 pm
Tuesday – Friday: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sundays: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Security Measures/Training: Wild Tacos has 9 indoor and 2 outdoor surveillance cameras. Employees will go
through Responsible Beverage Sales Training program through an ABC approved provider.
Average number of employees per shift: 10 - 15
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Wild Tacos
407 31st Street
Statement of Justification
3/10/21
The use is consistent with the purpose and intent of Section 20.8.030 (Alcohol Sales) of the
Zoning Code.
1. Wild Tacos has been operating with beer and wine in the same location for over a decade. The
addition of distilled spirits does not significantly change the character of the development.
2. Wild Taco fronts on 31st Street near the intersection of Newport Blvd. and is not located near
parks, schools or religious facilities. There are residences located approximately 125’ to the
east.
The use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan.
1. The property is designated as MU-H4 by the Land Use Element of the General Plan. The
restaurant use is consistent with that designation as it is a supporting use that is integrated as
part of the multi-tenant commercial corridor, an allowed use under MU-CV designation with a
CUP.
The use is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with all other applicable
provisions of this Zoning Code and the Municipal Code
1. The subject property is located within MU-CV/15th ST Mixed-Use Cannery Village and 15th
Street zoning district, which allows for a wide variety of retail uses and eating and drinking
establishments with a CUP.
2. The intent of MU-CV/15th ST Mixed-Use Cannery Village and 15th Street Zoning District is to
allow for uses that support existing retail, dining and other commercial uses. The area is
intended to be a vibrant neighborhood retail and dining center and that serve visitors, residents
and employees of the area. The proposed addition of distilled spirits to an existing restaurant
that currently serves beer and wine is compatible with other uses within MU-CV/15th ST Mixed-
Use Cannery Village and 15th Street Zoning District.
3. The proposed project is consistent with the on-sale alcohol sales provisions within Chapter
20.48 of the Zoning Code (Standards for Specific Land Uses).
The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the use are compatible with the
allowed uses in the vicinity.
1. Wild Tacos and its predecessor, Bear Flag have operated at this location for nearly a decade
with beer and wine sales. The addition of distilled spirits to a restaurant already serving beer
and wine will not change the operating characteristics and therefore continue to be compatible.
2. The store closes no later than 11pm each day
3. There are no sensitive uses such as parks, schools or churches, within the immediate vicinity.
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4. Operational conditions will be placed to ensure compatibility with the surrounding uses and
minimize alcohol related impacts.
The site is physically suitable in terms of design, location, shape, size, operating
characteristics and the provision of public and emergency vehicle access and public services
and utilities.
1. The restaurant has operated without issue for nearly a decade. The addition of distilled spirits
is not anticipated to change the operating characteristics of the business and there for it will
remain suitable.
2. Adequate public and emergency vehicle access, public services and utilities are provided
within the existing infrastructure. Wild Taco is a located in small multi-tenant building with an
alley behind and 31st Street to the front.
Operation of the use at the location proposed would not be detrimental to the harmonious and
orderly growth of the City, nor endanger, jeopardize or otherwise constitute a hazard to the
public convenience, health, interest, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working
in the neighborhood of the proposed use.
1. Wild Taco has operated with beer and wine for nearly a decade and has not previously caused
public health, safety and welfare issues and the addition of distilled spirits is not anticipated to
change the character of the business.
2. The project will be reviewed and appropriate conditions of approval will be placed to ensure
that potential conflicts with the surrounding land uses are minimized to the greatest extent
possible.
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