Mod to Use Permit - El Guapo - 2012CITY of CAMPBELL
Community Development Department
May 9, 2012
Sam Ramirez
EI Guapo's Tacos, LLC
1289 Foxloop Way
San Jose, CA 95118
Re: PLN2012-81 - 266 E. Campbell Avenue -Modification to Use Permit
Dear Applicant:
Please be advised that at its meeting of May 8, 2012, the Planning Commission adopted
Resolution No. 4065 approving a Modification (PLN2012-81) to a previously approved
Conditional Use Permit to change the hours of operation and number of seats for an
existing restaurant (EI Guapo's) on the above referenced property.
This action is effective in ten calendar days, unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk by
close of business on Friday, May 18, 2012. The time within which judicial review of this
action must be sought is governed by Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil
Procedure, unles> another statute (such as California Government Code Section 65009 or
some other applicable provision) sets forth a more specific time period.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866-2140.
Assistant Planner
Cc: Marge Rafi~anti (Property Owners)
1235 Koch Lane
San Jose, CA 95125
RESOLUTION NO. 4065
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF CAMPBELL APPROVING A MODIFICATION
(PLN2012-81) TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT TO CHANGE THE HOURS OF OPERATION AND
NUMBER OF SEATS FOR AN EXISTING RESTAURANT (EL
GUAP(O'S) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 266 E. CAMPBELL
AVENUE IN THE C-3 (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) ZONING
DISTRACT. FILE NO.: PLN2012-81
After notification and public hearing, as specified by law and after presentation by the
Community Development Director, proponents and opponents, the hearing was closed.
After due considf:ration of all evidence presented, the Planning Commission did find as
follows with respect to application PLN2012-081:
1. The project site is zoned C-3 (Central Business District) and designated Central
Commercial by the General Plan Land.
2. The project site consists of a 6,720 square-foot parcel, improved with a 3,941
square-foot single-story building.
3. The project site is located along East Campbell Avenue between Second and First
Streets.
4. The existing restaurant space was previously permitted beer and wine sales
pursuant to Campbell Municipal Code Sec. 21.10.060(F)(2) and late-night
operational Ihours pursuant to Conditional Use Permit PLN2004-188/PLN2006-157.
5. The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2010-169) for
general alcohol sales and an expansion of the restaurant by Resolution No. 4019.
6. Approval o~f this Modification (PLN2012-81) would supersede the previously
approved Conditions of Approval (PLN2010-169).
7. Pursuant to Campbell Municipal Code Sec. 21.10.060(I)(3)(a), retail uses and
standard restaurants may occupy an existing building and shall not be required to
provide addutional parking unless the building is expanded.
8. A restaurant with general on-sale liquor sales is compatible with the C-3 (Central
Business District) zoning designation with approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
9. The approval of a Modified Conditional Use Permit incorporates applicable
operational standards of the Downtown Alcohol Beverage Policy.
10. The consurnption of alcohol will be restricted to 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM, daily.