HomeMy WebLinkAbout25167RESOLUTION NO. 25167
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE WOULD BE SERVED BY THE
ISSUANCE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
LICENSE TYPE 42 FOR HYPHEN WINE AND BEER SHOP
LOCATED AT 1007 NORTH PLAN CANYON DRIVE WITHIN
CENSUS TRACT NUMBER 446.06.
WHEREAS, PS Social Group Inc., has initiated the application process for
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 42 (On -Sale Beer and
Wine) liquor license to sell beer, and wine in a 960-squae foot tenant space at 1007
North Palm Canyon Drive, Census Tract No. 446.06, Zone C-1, APN 505-261-010
("Hyphen"); and
WHEREAS, The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has
determined that: 1) there are two (2) existing on -sale liquor licenses issued within
Census tract number 446.06 while only two (2) of such permits would be allowed based
on on -sale retail licenses relative to population in the County in which the applicant's
premise is located; and
WHEREAS, The California Department of Alcoholic Beverages Control (ABC)
has determined that the addition of the requested license would cause an "undue
concentration" of alcohol -related licenses in the Census tract number 446.06; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 23958.4(b)(2) of the State of California
Business and Professions Code, the City Council may determine the public
convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance of the requested license
notwithstanding an "undue concentration" of alcohol -related licenses in the Census tract
number 446.06; and
WHEREAS, Hyphen is located within Census tract number 446.06. The zone
designation is General Commercial (C-1), and it is located within the Neighborhood
Community Commercial (NCC) General Plan land use designation area. The proposed
craft beer and organic wine shop store is currently operating within a 960-square foot
tenant space in a larger 6,400-square foot retail building with three (3) other in -line
tenants; 1) an original Conditional Use Permit was approved by the Planning
Commission (Case 5.1535 CUP) on September 1, 2021 for a Type 20 (Off -Sale Beer
and Wine) craft beer and organic wine shop; 2) an amendment to the CUP was
approved by the Planning Commission on November 8, 2023 to add a Type 42 (On -
Sale Beer and Wine) liquor license; 3) the site is easily accessible from a Major
Throughfare and an attached off-street parking lot; and 4) the issuance of the requested
licenses will contribute to diversifying products and services offered to local residents
and visitors; and
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
Resolution No. 25167
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SECTION 1. That the foregoing Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated
herein by this reference.
As there are no specific findings required for the approval of a Resolution of Public
Convenience and Necessity (PCN) the City Council determines that the public would be
greater served due to:
1. The character of the premises as a specialty craft beer and wine shop offering
items that are unique and not easily available in other stores in the City will
serve the nearby residents;
2. The aesthetics and ambience of the proposed business will be within a 960-
square foot tenant space in a 6,400-square foot building located at the corner
of a major, heavily trafficked thoroughfare.
3. The attractiveness of the proposed business will serve the public in a manner
that is deficient in the surrounding neighborhood.
4.The types of guests likely to be patrons include residents of the immediate
neighborhoods and other City residents and the general public.
5. The ability to educate the public on the unique products served will be a
benefit to patrons of the business.
6. The ability for the business owner to pour wine and beer for onsite tastings
and consumption provides a benefit to patrons by allowing them to sample
products before buying.
SECTION 2. That the public convenience would be served by the issuance of Type 42
(On -Sale Beer and Wine) alcoholic beverage license for a craft beer and wine shop for
the on an off -premises consumption in conjunction with the business named Hyphen
located at 1007 North Palm Canyon Drive within, Census Tract No. 446.06.
ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2023.
Scott C. Stiles, City Manager
ATTEST:
Brenda Pree, City Clerk
Resolution No. 25167
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E CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS)
I, BRENDA PREE, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 25167 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on December 14, 2023, by the
following vote
AYES: Councilmembers Garner, Holstege, Middleton; Mayor Pro Tem deHarte; and
Mayor Bernstein
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSED: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
the City of Palm Springs, California, this ay of December 2023.
Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs, California
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