ITEM 10.2 - PUBLIC HEARING
CUP FOR BEER AND WINE SALES
(ABC TYPE-41) AND LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT AT AN EXISTING
RESTAURANT (SUSHI N’ GONE)
LOCATED AT 1539 EAST 8TH STREET
2025-11 CUP
Overhead
Site Characteristics
Sushi N’ Gone
Existing 2,445 square foot restaurant in the MXC-2 zone Previous Alcohol CUP in 2021 (KeBURROs)
7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. daily
Discontinued
Located on northwest corner of East 8th Street and Palm Avenue Surround by commercial and residential uses
Properties directly abutting the restaurant are commercial offices and retail suites Closest residences are located northwest of the property but are separated by a substantial grade change Front View
Side View
Rear View
Proposal
The business is proposing beer and wine sales (ABC Type-41) and live entertainment at the restaurant Proposed hours for alcohol sales are from 8:00 a.m. to midnight daily Proposed hours for live entertainment are from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday
DJs, Bands, Guitarist, Etc.
Floor plan indicates the dining area and proposed live entertainment 52 seats available in the dining area
Floor Plan
Live
Entertainment
Side View
Staff Analysis
NCMC 18.30.050 allows for alcohol sales for on-site consumption and live entertainment with approved CUP Additional requirements for alcohol CUPs:
Mailing – owners/occupants within 660 ft. (341)
Community meeting – Held May 7th, 2025 – No attendees Census Tract 118.02– two on-sale license where nine are recommended Not considered overconcentrated
Distance requirements – Not applicable for restaurants with 30% of their floor area dedicated to seating. Sushi N’ Gone has 50% of their floor area dedicated to seating Not located within 660 feet of a public school
Adhere to City Council Policy 707
Standard conditions
Staff Analysis – Hours of Operation
Proposed Hours
Alcohol
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight) daily
Live Entertainment
11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday
11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Previous approval
Alcohol
7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight) daily
No live entertainment
Staff Recommendation
Hours proposed by applicant
Staff Analysis – Hours of Operation
Recent Approvals
Business Alcohol Live entertainment Approved
Mariscos El Tiburon 9am-10pm Sun-Thurs
9am-11pm Fri-Sat
4pm-10pm Fri & Sat
4pm-11pm Sun
2024
Mariscos La Capital 8am-11:30pm daily N/A 2024
Friends of Friends 6am-1am Daily 12pm-10pm Sun-Thurs
12pm-11:30pm Fri-Sat
2023
Market on 8th 6am-1am Daily Indoor: 3pm-10pm Mon-Thurs
12pm-11:30pm Fri-Sat
12pm-10pm Sun
2022
Comments:
Police Department (PD)
Risk Assessment – 12 points
Low Risk – 12 or less points
Assigns points based on type of business, license concentration, calls for service, etc.
Institute for Public Strategies (IPS)
Require in-person Responsible Beverage Sales and Service (RBSS) training for all staff Require that the restaurant provide lunch and dinner through 12:00 am daily. Require that the establishment must submit receipts as evidence of food sales offered along with alcohol before annual renewal of license.
Conditions
Standard Conditions of Approval
Conditions specific to on-site alcohol sales per Council Policy 707 Hours of operation
Responsible Beverage Service and Sales (RBSS)
Alcohol sales remain accessory to the restaurant
Application-specific conditions
Live entertainment
Doors and windows to remain closed
No advertised events
Hours of live entertainment
Title 12 (Noise)
Summary
Proposed use is consistent with the General Plan
Alcohol sales for on-site consumption and live entertainment are a conditionally-allowed uses in MXC-2 zone
Alcohol sales and live entertainment would be accessory to the business in an established mixed-use area
Inclusion of conditions consistent with Council Policy 707 intended to alleviate concerns related to area impacts
Additional conditions addressing concerns related to live entertainment Options
• Find project exempt from CEQA & approve 2025-11 CUP based on findings listed in the draft resolution / findings determined by the City Council; or • Find project not exempt from CEQA and/or deny 2025-11 CUP based on findings listed in the draft resolution / findings determined by the City Council; or • Continue the item for additional information
• Staff recommending approval