For the Planning Commission Meeting of May 15, 2024
TO: Honorable Chairman and Planning Commissioners
REVIEWED BY: Colby Cataldi, Director of Community Development
FROM: Jason Costa, Associate Planner
Title
The Souldies Lounge: A request the Planning Commission make a Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN) for the on-site sale of beer and wine (License Type 42) and approval of Conditional Development Permit No. 2024-0005 for live entertainment at The Souldies Lounge. The Souldies Lounge is proposed within an existing 2,500 square foot tenant space within a commercial building at 108 South Riverside Avenue within the Core Commercial (C-C) zone of the Central Area Specific Plan.
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APPLICANT:
Ruben Garcia, 108 South Riverside Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376.
LOCATION:
The proposed establishment would be located within an existing 2,500 square foot tenant space in a commercial building located at 108 South Riverside Avenue. The building is located on one (1) parcel of land (APN # 0130-241-45) on the west side of Riverside Avenue and approximately 60 feet south of West First Street (Refer to the attached Location Map (Exhibit A)).
BACKGROUND:
Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning
The proposed bar is a permitted use within the Core Commercial (C-C) zone in the Central Area Specific Plan (downtown). The intent of the Core Commercial (C-C) zone is to provide uses which will intensify and strengthen the economic vitality of the Central Business District and reflect the character of the Downtown area, as established through the Central Area Specific Plan. The permitted uses within the Core Commercial (C-C) zone are intended to improve and enhance the design quality of the Downtown area with new economic vitality.
Location
Existing Land Use
Zoning
Site
Proposed Bar (The Souldies Lounge)
Core Commercial (C-C)*
North
Retail Store (Restored to Hope Thrift Store)
Core Commercial (C-C)*
East
Retail Stores (A Fresh Start Beauty and Barber; Harry's Bag and Shoe...
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