City Council Hearing:
Consideration of Conditional Use Permit Application No. P22-03906
Exhibit C-1
Project Operational Statement
Circle “D” Food & Liquor
2520 E. Olive Ave. Fresno CA 93701
OperaƟonal Statement
P22-03906
The refurbished neighborhood convenience store building and gas staƟon is located at 2025 E. Olive Ave., Fresno CA 93701 with an APN 452-081-17S. The current zoning for the area is “CC” with a planned land use of “CG” – Community General. The proposed improved facility consists of a 2932 SF community convenience store, 4 gasoline dispensing staƟons and 12 parking spaces.
The ABC department issue the original type 21 O ff-Sale General license on July 5, 2012, which was surrendered back to the department on April 23, 2018, as a result of a structure fire. The owners at the Ɵme indicated their intent to renovate the facility and reac Ɵvate the license at a future Ɵme. Due to complicaƟons with the insurance claim the repair work could not be done un Ɵl this year and finally the facility renovaƟon is near compleƟon.
The Owners are seeking to reac Ɵvate the original ABC type 21 O ff-Sale General license to sell alcoholic beverages.
The store is tailored to the needs of the local community and provides a variety of essenƟal products such as milk, bread, eggs, salads, fruits, sandwiches, chips, candy, soda, co ffee, fountain drinks, juices, ice cream, canned food, frozen food, pastries and prepared foods like hotdogs, burritos, etc. 4 doors of the merchandizing refrigerator are dedicated to different brands of beer, 2 doors for wine and a 4’ wide X 8’ high X 10” deep shelves for liquor display.
The proposed hours of operation are from 5:30 am to 2:30 am, 7 days a week. There will be 2-3 employees per shift. Products and goods are delivered twice per week. Gasoline is normally delivered once a month and occasionally a second delivery when needed. Thrash is picked up once a week. The number of visitors is expected to be between 90 and 100 per day.
Staff receive training in maintaining store security and deterring potential crimes, including steps to take in the event of a robbery. There is also a surveillance cameras system including close-circuit cameras with audio capabilities and an alarm system.
The owners implement a comprehensive training prog ram focused on the safe and legal sale of age restricted products and prevent the sale of alcoholi c beverages to minors or intoxicated persons. A program refresher is required every year.
Size appropriate advertisement signs will be installe d at the top of the building elevations facing the street. The building mounted lights illuminating the signs will not impact the adjacent properties. Pole mounted parking lights will be shielded to prevent glare and reflection into neighboring properties. The building mounted lights and pole mounted parking ligh ts will provide a well lit and safe area around the site.
APPL. NO.____________EXHIBIT_________DATE________
PLANNING REVIEW BY_________________DATE_________
TRAFFIC ENG.________________________DATE_________
APPROVED BY_______________________ DATE_________
CITY OF FRESNO DARM DEPT
05/24/2023P22-03906 O