City Council Hearing:
Consideration of Conditional Use Permit Application No. P22-03906
Exhibit N
Applicant Presentation
• The existing Circle D Food, Liquor & Gas convenience store has operated by the applicant at 2520 E. Olive Ave. since 1994.
• As part of its operation, a Type 21 Off-Sale General license was issued by the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) department on July 5, 2012 to the applicant.
• The owners have had no violations during their almost three decades of operation at this location. • On April 17, 2018, the building suffered significant structural damage due to a fire. • On April 23, 2018, the owners surrendered their Type 21 license back to ABC due to the fire. • Following the fire, the owners indicated their intent to renovate the building and reactivate the license at a future time.
A dispute with the owner’s insurance carrier took over 1½ years to resolve. • Due to the complications with the insurance claim, the repair work was not able to proceed until 2023. • The owner has rebuilt and refurbished the facility as a 2,932 sq. ft. general market that will include healthy food choice items such as fresh fruits and vegetables and fresh sandwiches from a local bakery.
Project Background
General Market Conversion
• Freshly painted exterior/façade with attractive colors to enhance the neighborhood. • Two windows added on the west and north sides of the building to improve visibility to the parking lot. • Indoor seating area for patrons to enjoy food and beverages. • New landscaping to beautify the perimeter of the property. • Rehabilitation of the four existing gas pumps to resume sale of gasoline.
General Market Conversion – Goods Sold
• General Grocery Items - Beverages, dairy products, premium coffees, baked goods, deli choices, non-perishable foods packaged in boxes, cans, and bottles.
• Refrigeration Section - Dairy products, cold deli products, and essential last-minute food preparation items.
• Hot Foods Area - Hot sandwiches, burritos, hot dogs, on-the-go food choices, etc. • Personal Items - Pharmaceuticals such as first aid products, diapers and baby products, non-prescription cold medicines and ointments, and other related products.
• Home and Auto Items - Cleaners, paper products, and small automotive supplies like oil, transmission fluid, fuses, and funnels.
• Fresh produce gondolas added near entry to showcase healthy food options.
Project Characteristics
• Total alcohol beverage products will occupy approximately 1.8% of the overall market floor area (54 sq. ft. ÷ 2,932 sq. ft.) demonstrating that the sale of alcohol is clearly incidental to the overall general market. • All alcohol sales will be conducted in compliance with Fresno Police Department and Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control requirements.
• No magazines of any of any kind, including adult magazines, will be sold on the premises. • No e-cigarettes will be sold.
• No drug or smoking paraphernalia, such as smoking papers, pipes, etc. will be sold. • The owners have had no violations during their almost three decades of operation at this location. 2520 E. Olive Ave.
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Canopy & Gas Pumps – 2520 E. Olive Ave.
Proposed Site Plan - 2520 E. Olive Ave.
Proposed Floor Plan - 2520 E. Olive Ave.
Proposed Windows - 2520 E. Olive Ave.
Proposed Cashier Area - 2520 E. Olive Ave.
Hot Food & Coffee Bar Area - 2520 E. Olive Ave.