TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Russell Bunim, Community Development Director
1. SUBJECT
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Public Hearing to consider an appeal of Planning Commission approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 3225, a request for alcohol sales in conjunction with a proposed restaurant located at 191 N. Orange Street and finding of California Environmental Quality Act Exemption (Appeal No. 25-0009).
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2. SUMMARY
On February 20, 2025, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3225, a request by CDO Orange, LLC, dba Culinary Dropout for alcohol sales under a Type 47 ABC License (On-Sale General) at a proposed restaurant. The approval was appealed to the City Council on March 3, 2025, by the applicant based on objections to the conditions of approval included in Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 33-24.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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The City Council shall consider the record and such additional evidence as may be offered and may affirm, reverse, or modify, in whole or in part the action that was appealed. Such action may include:
1. Conduct and close the Public Hearing; and
2. Deny Appeal No. 25-0009 and affirm Planning Commission approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 3225.
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1. Conduct and close the Public Hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 11603. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving Conditional Use Permit No. 3225, a request by CDO Orange, LLC, dba Culinary Dropout for a Type 47 ABC License (On-Sale General) at a proposed restaurant located at 191 N. Orange Street; and
3. Find the request categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 2: Enhance Economic Development and Achieve Fiscal Sustainability.
2.4: Diversify tax revenue
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
On February 20, 2025, the Planning Com...
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