Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Riverside
3900 Main Street
Riverside, CA 92522
RE: Appeal of Planning Commission Decision - Case No.
PR-2025-001785
The appellant hereby submits an appeal of the decision of the Planning Commission made on April 9, 2026 regarding Case No. PR-2025-001785.
The basis for this appeal is that the proposed project has been incorrectly evaluated under overconcentration concerns without sufficient consideration of the operational differences and community benefits.
The project introduces a premium, controlled wine and spirits retail and tasting concept that is fundamentally different from existing establishments in the area. It is designed to operate with strict oversight, a curated product selection, and a responsible service model that does not contribute to the issues typically associated with overconcentration.
Additionally, the applicant is willing to accept reasonable conditions, including reduced hours of operation, security requirements, and operational limitations, to ensure compatibility with the surrounding area.
As proposed, the project improves existing conditions by elevating the quality of retail, increasing oversight, and contributing positively to the economic vitality of the Magnolia corridor.
Sincerely,
Jasmin Patel
Pragat Laxmi Corp
314 Silver Spring Lane
Norco, CA 92860
Phone: 909-641-7027
Email: [email protected]
Signature:
Date: 4/15/24
Elevating the Magnolia Corridor
Jazz's Wine & Spirits & Jazzy's
Premium Retail - Not Convenience Store
Controlled Tasting - Not a Nightclub
Responsible Operations - Not High-Volume Sales
What This Project Delivers:
• Curated wine & rare spirits selection
• Seated, educational tasting experience
• Strong security & monitoring systems
• High-quality customer base
Community Impact
Revitalizes existing retail space
Increases tax revenue and investment
Raises the standard of the corridor
This Project Improves the Area - Not Adds to Existing Problems Project Visual Concept
ELEVATING THE MAGNOLIA CORRIDOR
JAZZY'S
WINE & SPIRITS & JAZZY S
A PREMIUM, CONTROLLED TASTING EXPERIENCE
JAZZY'S
JAZZ'S WINES SPIRITS
UPSCALE RETAIL TASTING LOUNCE SAFETY & OVERSIGHI
SECURITY
* Curated Wine & Spirits • Seated, Educated Tastings * On-Site Security & Cameras • No Single Can Sales • Mature, Responsible Crowd • Strict ID Verification IMPROVING THE AREA- NOT ADDING TO IT.
City of Riverside
RIVERSIDE RETAIN THIS COPY FOR
Receipt YOUR RECORDS
April 15, 2026 Receipt Number: R77820
Received on behalf of: Received Date: April 15, 2026
Jasmin Patel Payment Amount: $4,082.00
Reference: 17468508
Payment Method: Internal - Check
Permit Location:
6491 MAGNOLIA AVE, Riverside, CA 92506-2409
TOTALS FEE ITEM TOTALS
Permit# Amount Paid Description Amount Paid
PG-2026-00453 $4,082.00 City Surcharge - 021315 $501.30 Misc. Receipts - 021326 $3,580.70
Total: $4,082.00
Total: $4,082.00
ash Handling Area/ Planning
eceipting Office: 3900 Main Street
Riverside, CA 92522
(951) 826-0000
PLAN CHECK APPLICATIONS ARE VALID FOR ONE YEAR. THE BUILDING OFFICIAL MAY EXTEND ITS VALIDITY IN WRITING AND WITH JUSTIFIABLE CAUSE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 180 DAY PERIOD,
AFTER WHICH THE PLAN CHECK APPLICATION SHALL EXPIRE AND BECOME NULL AND VOID IF A BUILDING PERMIT IS NOT OBTAINED.
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