Sacramento City Council
January 25, 2022

deviations must go to the City Council for final decision.

Francesca Reitano
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Submitted At: 3:44pm 04-21-21
I request the revised ordinance continue to reflect State law mandating ADUs by right:

1. No more than 800 square feet of detached ADUs exempt from lot coverage requirements,

2. Maximum floor area is the great of 50% of the primary unit or 800 sq feet (1 or less bedrooms) or 1000 (2 or more bedrooms),

3. All side and rear yard setbacks must be at least four feet, and

4. Require one onsite parking space per ADU.

Any deviations in setback, lot coverage or other requirements should be decided at a public hearing by the Planning Commission and City Council.

Increasing the size and footprint to 1200 sq feet makes ADUs larger than most of the primary units in our neighborhood.

This proposal will reduce open space between existing houses and trees and greenery, which have an environmental benefit, including cooling. Reducing setbacks to 0 because the unit is at the back of a lot ignores the impact on adjacent lots including reducing privacy and blocking light.

Agenda Item: eComments for 6. Orchard Lane Alcohol CUP (P20-012) (Noticed 04/09/21) File ID: 2021-00366 Overall Sentiment
Casey Rebecca Nunes
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Submitted At: 1:22pm 04-25-21
The location is super convenient and the owners are wonderful people. Let's see them thrive! Sabrina Tefft
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Submitted At: 10:57am 04-24-21
This neighborhood does not support the sale of alcohol. The idea is absolutely unacceptable. There is an elementary school right around the corner.

Ken Napper
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Submitted At: 9:44pm 04-22-21
I have been trying to watch this meeting and be involved since 5:30pm, however the stream has been inconsistent with 10-15 seconds of audio/video, followed by 1-2 minutes of frozen audio/video. I am on a hardwired internet connection with 90Mbps internet speed and several of my neighbors have complained of the

same issue.

Z Wayne. Johnson
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Submitted At: 5:36pm 04-22-21
I am Z. Wayne Johnson, elected President of the River Oaks Community Association. Our written opposition is in the Staff Report, but want to re-emphasize that our Association and majority of residences remain steadfastly opposed to ARCO alcohol sales of any sort. This position is consistent with the terms of ARCO's original permit to construct, has been revisited in recent times via several public meetings and a petition. There are sufficient other alcohol sales points within very short driving distance, we have not one but two schools in close proximity to ARCO, several nearby neighborhood parks, a homeless issue we have worked to humanely control, and recurrent problems with revelers at Sand Cove Beach. We urge this Commission to standby the pact initially reached with the community and ARCO, and reflect the continuing community concerns for the quality of life and security of our youths by denying this application.

Eric Webb
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Submitted At: 4:49pm 04-22-21
We have lived in River Oaks/Willowcreek for 20 years.

We strongly oppose the sale of liquor and beer at the AM/PM on Orchard Lane. It is within a quarter mile of both an elementary school (Two rivers) and a middle school (Leroy Greene Academy). In addition, it is adjacent to the interchange with Interstate 80 and in close proximity of the major interchange of I-80 and I-5. Some have argued that alcohol is available at nearby establishments, so why not them? This actually is a good argument for denial.

The A-1 market at West El Camino and Gateway Oaks is less than 1/2 mile away. In addition, there are two Bel- Air grocery stores within less than 2 miles from this proposed liquor license. It is not in the community's best interest to have liquor sales in such proximity to schools and a major transit point. The need for alcohol sales is mitigated by availability close by. Liquor licenses are an important commodity of public trust. The argument in favor of this license is not compelling.

Dil Chahal
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Submitted At: 3:59pm 04-22-21
I support ARCO getting the beer & wine license. It will be very convenient for ARCO customers to purchase their beer and wine at the same place while stopping to fill gas.I don't believe that multiple packs of these beverages will create any public nuisance.It will also help business owner to help meet their ends.

Steph W.

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Submitted At: 3:20pm 04-22-21
I support this ARCO gas station getting their beer and wine license. Tobacco is sold at this location, the business has been responsible with that and has not had issues. I would not imagine it being any different with beer and wine. I have met the owners and they truly care about the image of the site. They deserve the opportunity to be able to sell beer and wine.

Jesse Singh
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Submitted At: 2:53pm 04-22-21
I support __
Henry Ford
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Submitted At: 1:53pm 04-22-21
I really support this ARCO . They are really nice people and this location is very close to my house so want them to sell beer here I support them.

Dev Wadia

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Submitted At: 1:51pm 04-22-21
I support this license. People there is nothing wrong with that. So please support our small businesses.

Anna Morrisa
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Submitted At: 1:43pm 04-22-21
I love this gas station. Full support for the alcohol license. New owners have spent lots of money since they have taken over. People we all should support this business.

Sam Wick
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Submitted At: 1:19pm 04-22-21
I support this business to get beer/wine license. What is wrong with people who opposing this, don't act like you guys don't drink. Why people keep saying there is two schools, they're not going to sell it to minors.

Pree Sanders
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Submitted At: 1:08pm 04-22-21
I support this license. This will be so convenient. 100% yes Victoria Swallow
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Submitted At: 11:47am 04-22-21
While I oppose the wine license, I am offended that some of you would volunteer Sunny Leone for an appearance in our neighborhood. C'mon guys. Stay with the facts. Beer and wine lead to harder alcohol with a longer history of potential abuse in our community.

Warren Staydohar
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Submitted At: 11:43am 04-22-21
Are the commenters here more interested in alcohol sales, Sunny Leone, or both? Whatever. I am not in favor of beer sales at this store. Not even if they get Ms. Leone to appear.

Mahraj Sundeep
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Submitted At: 11:37am 04-22-21
I might just be swayed to be in favor of a liquor license here, but only if the owner of the gas station gets Sunny Leone to come out for the grand opening!!
David Brady
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Submitted At: 11:34am 04-22-21
I hope the Commission gives credence to the valid concerns of residents, over those who commented in response to the, "Got Beer?" sign, which store owners placed next to the line where people wait to buy gas.

Sunny Leone
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Submitted At: 11:34am 04-22-21
I support the owner because he's a very beautiful man. By the way - make sure to purchase my latest two-pack DVD set!
Willis Schryock
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Submitted At: 11:22am 04-22-21

Y eah, this isn't a good idea. Allow alcohol sales here, and the joint turns into a slaughterhouse. Sorry, but this is a no-go.,
David Townsend
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Submitted At: 11:20am 04-22-21
I am a resident of the neighborhood and strongly oppose this business acquiring a liquor or alcohol license. Too many kids travel around this place.

Jennifer Hernandez
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Submitted At: 11:19am 04-22-21
This location is in close proximity to many schools and parks. This is a family friendly community, and bringing access to alcohol is not an issue of equity for the business, its a public health and safety issue for our community.

It is NOT simply about profits.

Bob Fairbanks
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Submitted At: 11:15am 04-22-21
I oppose the request for an alcohol permit. Here is why - first, the school proximity issue. Several hundred children a day potentially walk or ride their bicycles a day near this place. Secondly, it makes no sense since we are still battling the COVID virus. Customers who shop there are very quick to get out of the store. They drive too fast to begin with. Which brings up another point and that is traffic.Y ou will get more cars and vehicles there if alcohol becomes available. This is an idea that is very bad for our community and urge a NO vote by the City Council. Thank you.

Justin Hannen
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Submitted At: 11:09am 04-22-21
I support this business and location. It's inequitable for this store to not sell liquor products, especially under the purview of a pandemic.

Sunny Saeda
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Submitted At: 11:07am 04-22-21
Thank you, but I oppose this store getting any kind of license to sell alcohol.

Nazeer Pardeep
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Submitted At: 10:59am 04-22-21
Did any of the people who make these decisions notice there are not one but TWO schools nearby?? I oppose the sale of alcohol of any kind by any business this close to our children.

Khalid Khan
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Submitted At: 10:56am 04-22-21
I OPPOSE the application for a beer and wine license
KC Sharma
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Submitted At: 10:55am 04-22-21
Generally, I would be in favor of granting a license to sell alcohol. However, given its closeness to our schools I have to say no. Bad idea.

Koko Peterson

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Submitted At: 10:45am 04-22-21
Alcohol sales at this location are completely in the interest of the business and in opposition to the community’s wants and needs. Upon learning of the recent development in the area, this community requested a grocery store, as currently the closest grocery store is 2 miles away and requires crossing one of the largest freeways in the state. In response, the community was not only denied a grocery store, but the ARCO station took the opportunity to pursue alcohol sales, a violation of their original agreement to operate in the neighborhood. Alcohol should not be more accessible than common basic needs, such as food. To not only deny the community of improved access to essential services, but then to bring alcohol sales into the neighborhood, is a smack in the face. If alcohol sales are approved, it will only attract transients with no care for the surrounding neighborhood, and community members will now be burdened with risk of drunk driving and public disturbances.

Mike Hanson
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Submitted At: 10:39am 04-22-21
I live in the Willowcreek neighborhood and I see zero problems with the AMPM selling beer. We have a liquor store in the shopping scented down the street on W El Camino and a 7/11 is planned to be built right across the street from the AMPM. It doesn’t make sense for the AMPM as a business to be excluded from engaging in free market activity that is awarded to the liquor store down the street and the future 7/11 that will be in almost the exact same location.

Shelly Parra
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Submitted At: 10:23am 04-22-21
I oppose issuing an alcohol permit to this gas station store. I am not sure this is a very good idea because of the location's close proximity to schools.

Balraj Randhawa
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Submitted At: 9:47am 04-22-21
I support this.

Deep Singh
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Submitted At: 6:16am 04-22-21
I support
JG Zambrano
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Submitted At: 6:08am 04-22-21
I strongly support this license.

Chamkaur Singh
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Submitted At: 6:03am 04-22-21
I wanna see this Arco get the license. It will more convenient for us.

Marie Maki
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Submitted At: 11:07pm 04-21-21
Most all gas stations sell beer. Whats the problem? Cause schools are close? What like they have open campuses where the kids can just walk down and buy a 6 pack for lunch? No.. Why because it will attract drunks, drug addicts and deralicts? We live in Natomas, we have those people living here anyways. Come on people. Its really not that big of a deal, find a hobby....

Dave Peterson
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Submitted At: 11:00pm 04-21-21
I support. Management is nicely ran. Just because schools are nearby doesn’t mean kids are forced to drink beers.

Sarah Bucknam
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Submitted At: 10:28pm 04-21-21
I oppose the sale of alcohol at the AMPM/ARCO Station on W ELCAMINO & 80. Elementary and Intermediate schools are located mere blocks away and children frequent the store after school & the sale of alcoholic beverages next to the freeway is a deterrent to safe driving.

Paul Singh
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Submitted At: 10:21pm 04-21-21
I strongly support this license.

Pat Wilson
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Submitted At: 10:12pm 04-21-21
Friends, what kind of alcohol and wine do you think this gas station is going to be selling? The cheapest, rot-gut stuff on the market. Guess who will be their main customers? Homeless and drug addicts. We already have homeless camps within 2 miles of this place. Oh and lets not forget about the schools.. a dim-witted idea.

Frances Al
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Submitted At: 10:08pm 04-21-21
I strongly oppose providing this business a liquor license as this will increase the traffic of our unhoused community. We already have a liquor store less than 1 mile away. When opening the Arco, the owners knew the community it is near, does not favor the need of liquor. Nothing has changed.

Rekha Randhawa
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Submitted At: 10:07pm 04-21-21
This gas station is anything but "nice and clean!" The bathrooms are basically shooting galleries for drug-infested miscreants. We are still in a COVID environment, and allowing this place to sell beer, wine or any alcohol would endanger the health and well being of everyone, especially children. No thanks Juli Singh
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Submitted At: 10:00pm 04-21-21
I have lived in this neighborhood for over 25 years. My husband and I have raised four kids (all grown now). We've seen increased car traffic for the past five years right where this place is. They jet in there real fast, grab whatever they need, and take off too fast. most drivers don't even look. Now they want a beer and wine permit?? That seems crazy. No, not supporting!!
Tari Walsh-Kelly
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Submitted At: 9:55pm 04-21-21
Cannot support this - far too close to schools. Seems to me that city planners could work with the owners for a more suitable location. But not near where kids are present.

Hector Sanchez
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Submitted At: 9:51pm 04-21-21

Nah, not in favor of this at all. There are better places besides this close to schools and park areas.

Ramone Salazar
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Submitted At: 9:48pm 04-21-21
Schools + Kids + ... alcohol and wine? I don't think so. I am a recovering alcoholic, 11 years sober. To have this kind of availability only invites trouble.

Elena Thrower
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Submitted At: 9:46pm 04-21-21
As I read all the comments I can’t help but wonder how many people are supporting the sale of alcohol at the Store actually live in our neighborhood. Crime has already increased in our neighborhood, we don’t need to add alcohol sales (easy access) so close. Please consider our families and safety and say no to the permit.

Sandy Paladini
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Submitted At: 9:44pm 04-21-21
Sorry. I cannot support a beer and wine license for this place. Too many kids in the neighborhood. Too many chances for nefarious characters coming into the neighborhood. Bad idea. I oppose.

Notestine Sandra
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Submitted At: 9:43pm 04-21-21
I fully support this location being allowed to sell beer and wine. I really hope they are able to as they are wonderful people who deserve the opportunity.

Abdul Alsaffar
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Submitted At: 9:39pm 04-21-21
Uh, no. I live down the street from this place. It already attracts an unkempt crowd. Add alcohol to the mix and you're going to ask for trouble. Opposing the beer license is a must! Emma Bains
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Submitted At: 9:35pm 04-21-21
I support this location as it’s convenient and it would be unfair as other gas stations I have been to sell alcohol beverages.

Ashley Myers
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Submitted At: 9:22pm 04-21-21
I support this business. Really nice and clean gas station in the area. The staff of this gas station is very friendly. I would never have issues with them carrying alcohol products. Some people are opposing this license and keep saying there is two schools in the area, what does that have to do with beer/wine license. They sell tobacco as well, that doesn't mean they are going to sell that stuff to your children.

Simran Shergill
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Submitted At: 9:19pm 04-21-21
Full support for this business as I trust these people to do business responsibly Abdullah Remi
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Submitted At: 9:16pm 04-21-21

Did anyone at the City give any thought as to the traffic and pedestrian ramifications of granting any type of alcohol permit to this business? Would you want your kids anywhere near a place that caters to convenience- customers? Didn’t think so. Neither do I. That’s why I am AGAINST granting a permit to this store! Ravinder Johl
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Submitted At: 9:13pm 04-21-21
The owners are good hard working people who deserve every opportunity to make their business a success.

Tarik Haddad
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Submitted At: 9:12pm 04-21-21
At a time when alcoholism among young people and teens is on the rise, coupled with the after-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, any proposal to INCREASE alcohol sales in our neighborhood – especially near two of our schools – should be dealt a swift defeat. I am voicing my opposition to this plan.

Leslie Thornton
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Submitted At: 9:10pm 04-21-21
“Conditional use permit” for “off-site consumption of alcohol.” Right. This has bad written all over it. I strenuously oppose, and encourage the City Council to vote thumbs down on such a ridiculous proposal Sukhbir Bhullar
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Submitted At: 9:10pm 04-21-21
In order to survive in this kind of economic climate every business need all the profit corners. So I highly recommend for beer &wine license for this location.

Harman Dosanjh
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Submitted At: 9:09pm 04-21-21
Great store with great people. 100% back this plan.

Jay Singh
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Submitted At: 9:08pm 04-21-21
Unfair for this store not to sell liquor.

Barry Dosa
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Submitted At: 9:07pm 04-21-21
I support this because they are very safe when providing Donna Harrington
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Submitted At: 9:07pm 04-21-21
We have children in our neighborhood that would be walking nearby this establishment. I do not agree with any place this close to our schools to be allowed to sell alcohol or liquor. Who’s idea was this, anyway? James Well
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Submitted At: 9:07pm 04-21-21
I would love this store to have beer. Why people tripping over beer license _ Jaz Sibia

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Submitted At: 9:06pm 04-21-21
I support this business, they have always asked for Id’s and do business the right way! Martin James
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Submitted At: 8:57pm 04-21-21
I have always come by this station and they are very clean and respectful I trust them to keep our city safe Gary Randhawa
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Submitted At: 8:54pm 04-21-21
I support to bring Liquor here because this will be close to my residence. More convenient fir us.

Bill Hain
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Submitted At: 8:50pm 04-21-21
I have lived and paid taxes in this neighborhood since 2000. I wholeheartedly support the local business owner in their position. Why should they be put at a competitive disadvantage based on the worries of a few busybodys in the neighborhood. I would also like the convenience of buying beer here.

Baljit Hothi
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Submitted At: 8:48pm 04-21-21
We really need beer and wine at this store thanks
Deep Singh
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Submitted At: 8:48pm 04-21-21
I support this business
Binda Si
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Submitted At: 8:47pm 04-21-21
I support them because they deserve the same rights too as other gas stations .

Iqra Sabir
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Submitted At: 8:33pm 04-21-21
i highly recommend to bring alohol at this store , because i live in the neighbourhood and i have to drive to the other stores for the alcohol, it will be more convinent for me if they start selling beer here.

Jesse Gill
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Submitted At: 8:32pm 04-21-21
I see all gas stations has beer and wine why not this gas station Shirley DeMarr
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Submitted At: 8:28pm 04-21-21
Speaking as a mother of two elementary-school children in the neighborhood, I think it is outrageous to even consider a place that is this close to schools to be approved for a permit to sell alcohol. I absolutely oppose this idea
Mike Marando

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Submitted At: 8:23pm 04-21-21
As someone who for several years was a traffic and pedestrian safety practitioner for a California State agency, granting a license to sell beer and wine to an establishment this close to schools, crosswalks, playgrounds, etc should be opposed. The health risks to our children are far too great. Given the location, you’re also going to have increased foot and vehicle traffic, which infringes upon pedestrian safety. I would recommend a NO vote on this.

Teri Burnett
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Submitted At: 8:16pm 04-21-21
I oppose the City of Sacramento issuing any type of alcohol permit to the convenience store in question.

Approving alcohol sales to a business this close to schools is an absolute non-starter. Children from both schools congregate and play on playgrounds; having a place with accessibility to alcohol is asking for trouble. Please vote NO!
Quinton Anderson
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Submitted At: 8:12pm 04-21-21
I fully support this location having a beer and wine license. I stop by this location often and the owners are amazing! I think they deserve the same rights as other gas stations.

Paul Khaira
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Submitted At: 8:12pm 04-21-21
I support this Beer and Wine license. Because they are requesting only packages not even single beer. Facility is franchise and runs with there’s guidelines. Thanks
Mark Nelson
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Submitted At: 8:09pm 04-21-21
I am writing today to OPPOSE the conditional Use Permit for the sale of beer, wine (or anyi alcoholic beverage or product) to this business. The business is much too close to both Two Rivers Elementary and Leroy Greene Academy schools, and in my view would pose several hazards, including (but not limited to): 1) the potential for drinking while driving by customers of the establishment; 2) increased traffic near to both schools increases the likelihood for a vehicle crash near a school where schoolchildren are present; and 3) increase the potential for vagrancy in and around both schools.

Craig Tucker
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Submitted At: 7:50pm 04-21-21
I have been a resident of this neighborhood since before this business opened. They started with the agreement that alcohol would not be sold. That agreement should be honored. This business is located just a few hundred feet from two schools. Our neighborhood should be respected with the original agreement in place.

Jose Guerrero
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Submitted At: 7:25pm 04-21-21
I support this license. I want these people to get the beer/wine license. I have been living in the neighborhood for the past ten years and never had any issues. There are some people opposing this license assuming that the granting of this license will cause issues, however I don't see how this will cause issues. There is a protocol setup for the regulation of selling alcohol. I'm sure these guys will be checking id's when they are making transactions on the alcohol. People who are opposing the license act like they own the neighborhood. Everybody should have the right and ability to conduct their business the way they wish to. California has legalized Marijuana which can be delivered to your door, and now Lots of people are acting like beer/wine is going to be handed out like candy.

Obviously alcohol cannot be sold to minors. We should be supporting small businesses during this pandemic not go against them.

Gian Kaur
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Submitted At: 7:18pm 04-21-21
We don’t want it this one our area
Deborah Lugo
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Submitted At: 7:01pm 04-21-21
I do not support selling alcohol from this establishment. They are within walking distance from two schools and I personally see kids walking there frequently. A-1 Mart located on the corner of Gateway Oaks and west el Camino sells liquor and alcohol. Literally this whole neighborhood is surrounded by establishments that serve and sell alcohol. I just received a printout from sac PD Crime Analysis which indicated 53 traffic related incidents btwn Gateway Oaks and Orchard Lane inc DUIs and accidents for 2020 and that was during Covid and that's just south of AM/PM. We are dealing with a high population of homeless and crime is rising in the area. We are concerned for the safety of this community and selling alcohol from this business is not in our best interest.

Deborah Lugo
Heather Fargo
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Submitted At: 6:39pm 04-21-21
Please say NO again. I can't believe that this community has had to say No to alcohol sales at this location for 16 years.

We meant it 2006 and we mean it now. I won't repeat all the reasons again as staff and many others have summarized them so well.

JUST SAY NO, so we can thank you for doing the right thing. Heather Fargo, former mayor and Natomas resident.

Barbara Stannius
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Submitted At: 5:42pm 04-21-21
For the safety and security of our neighborhood we oppose this proposal.

Gerald Jacobs
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Submitted At: 5:39pm 04-21-21
I oppose this location being able to sell alcohol, this location is too close to our local schools and will attract homeless people that have already tried setting up camp in the field west of the gas station. If people need alcohol you can get it 2 minutes down the road near the truck stop or the liquor store by I5. For all these reasons I think it is not in the best interest for our community for alcohol to be sold here.

Angelique Piliotis
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Submitted At: 5:18pm 04-21-21
I have lived on Barandas Drive for 19 years. There is an elementary school and a middle/high school blocks from the AMPM that wants to sell alcohol. Children frequently are at this establishment purchasing snacks and drinks.

This location already has been robbed several times and there are homeless who are agressive that try to station here. We do not need to invite more issues to our neighborhood like drunk driving near our schools. There are several locations near by that already sell alcohol. We don't need one two blocks from an elementary school.

Leslie Gordon
Location: 95833, Willowcreek, Sacramento
Submitted At: 5:10pm 04-21-21
The original conditions of the permit to build the Arco AM/PM were approved on no alcohol being sold at all. I have written and made comments to both the ABC and City in objection to any alcohol sales. We have two schools in walking distance and have issues every summer with people parking in the neighborhood near Sand Cove and leaving trash all over. Alcohol sales at this location will only cause more issues. We already have 3

other locations alone this side of West El Camino to purchase alcohol. I support this businesses right to ask, but it is disingenuous to push for this and to ask for support from people that don’t live here and won’t be affected.

Many of these comments are NOT from people who live in the community.

Leslie Gordon
Property Owner, Resident since 2005
River Shoal Avenue
Susy Kwong
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Submitted At: 4:58pm 04-21-21
Alcohol sales at this location will create a public nuisance for the neighborhood. The store is locate too close to two schools and the store is heavily trafficked by school aged children. The store is currently a magnet for homeless people aggressively panhandling and harassing patrons. The homeless often consume alcohol on or near the premises. Allowing alcohol sales at this location would create safety concerns for the residents in the neighborhood and the patrons of the store. There are 4 locations within a half a mile where alcohol is available.

There is not a need for additional alcohol sales to be available in this community. This is actively being opposed by law enforcement and the Natomas School District. Supporters of this license clearly have no concern for the safety of community or children..

Steven Buford
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Submitted At: 4:37pm 04-21-21
Please keep with the original agreement not to approve or authorize the sell of liquor in the ROCA community. We have enough neighborhood problems including homelessness, property crimes, and illegal dumping. Adding alcohol to this equation will just exacerbate these existing issues.

Thanks for you consideration
Steven M Buford
Property owner
Marina Glen Way
95833
Harpreet Bains
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Submitted At: 4:15pm 04-21-21
I support this location selling beer, it is a local business and it would be unfair if they were not able to. susan johnson
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Submitted At: 4:10pm 04-21-21
Liquor is the last thing we need in our family orientated neighborhood! Please veto this idea.

Manpreet Kaur
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Submitted At: 3:50pm 04-21-21
I really appreciate you if you offer beer at this ampm location at orchard lane. This store is pretty convenient from the location I live! I highly support to have beer and all types of alcohol at this ampm. Thanks Manjot Sangha
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Submitted At: 3:35pm 04-21-21
I live in the neighborhood so I would prefer to have beer at AmPm orchard lane cause it’s very convenient from my house.

Bal Dhadwal
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Submitted At: 3:19pm 04-21-21
CLARIFICATION: Please note that this is a beer and wine ONL Y application. We will not be selling any hard liquor. There will be no singles beers…only multi packs will be sold.

Jordan Linsky
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Submitted At: 3:02pm 04-21-21
I 110% support this. The owners are very kind, honest, and genuine people. Other establishments are able to sell alcohol and the location is perfect for many residents. This should be a no brainer. Why wouldn’t you want to support a small business during these trying times?
Kimberly Hendricks
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Submitted At: 1:44pm 04-21-21
I have lived nearby for almost 20 years and I do not support the sale of alcohol at this location. There is a liquor store just down W El Camino and they have bars on their windows for a reason. Not what we need right by two schools.

Chase Stone
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Submitted At: 1:10pm 04-21-21
I support the sale of alcohol at this location. The people that work here are the greatest and always treat me well.

They are asking to sell just wine and beer and I think they should be allowed to do so.

James Gilchrest
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Submitted At: 12:43pm 04-21-21
I fully support this location selling beer. It’s unfair that many other similar businesses in close proximity are allowed to sell beer and this business is not. The owners of this business have and are working hard and diligently to make sure that this place is well maintained and the customers are taken care of. Not giving this business an opportunity to sell beer would be a very biased decision.

Malcolm Powell
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Submitted At: 12:11pm 04-21-21
I support this location having a beer and wine license. With so many other businesses in the area that are allowed to do the same, this location should not be denied the opportunity. The owners are very kind and respectful!
Armand Hernandez
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Submitted At: 11:54am 04-21-21
I fully support this location selling alcohol as the owners/family are all wonderful people and this permit will allow them to access a new revenue stream. This will provide more convenience for those in the neighborhood and those passing by. I see now reason for not passing this Josie Auwae
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Submitted At: 11:49am 04-21-21
I support the business and their ability to sell alcohol. If other businesses nearby are, why not this one as well?! Alexa Aguilar
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Submitted At: 11:47am 04-21-21

This establishment should have the opportunity to sell Alcohol just like the neighboring establishments. The owners are good people who deserve to have equal rights like other owners around the area.

Navi D.

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Submitted At: 11:43am 04-21-21
I support this location selling alcohol. It doesn't make sense that the nearby stores have permits to do so, while this one does not. The schools are nearby the other locations that sell alcohol as well. As for the homelessness issue, I don't see how homeless people have the funds to purchase alcohol, nor how they would discover that this location would sell alcohol either. Invalid argument. The owners would not permit them to disturb or harass anyone nearby the location, let alone enter the premises if they do not intend on purchasing anything. The owners of this location are very friendly and have kids of their own who attend nearby schools/events as well, and would not make a decision to do something that would negatively impact their children's safety. They would not sell alcohol to underage kids. I do not see that danger in adding alcohol to the inventory.

Emad Sabir
Location:

Submitted At: 11:06am 04-21-21
I stop at this store all the time. It would be convenient to get gas and beer from same location instead of making multiple stops.

Sophie Kaur
Location:

Submitted At: 10:53am 04-21-21
For all the people talking about schools being near by...where do you keep you alcohol and medications at home? Terry K.

Location:

Submitted At: 10:48am 04-21-21
I support the license grant! It would be nice to have a place nearby to purchase alcohol. Very convenient.

John Barbot
Location:

Submitted At: 10:41am 04-21-21
I'm in support for this license, this is great gas stations, super clean, super friendly staff and the new owners have spent lots of money since they took over. I don't know why people opposing it saying there is two schools in the neighborhood, they not going to sell beer to the kids, they are not that stupid. I have met with owners they live in the same neighborhood and their kids go to the schools as well. So I'm supporting this license. This will be so convenient and I don't have stop different places.

David Whitesel
Location:

Submitted At: 9:58am 04-21-21
Alcohol sales so close to schools is an incredibly BAD idea! Jennifer Gutierrez
Location:

Submitted At: 9:52am 04-21-21
I have two children that attend the nearby schools and the thought of more traffic, more panhandlers and homeless people causes me GREAT concern. Alcohol sales at this location will create a public nuisance for neighborhood. The store is heavily trafficked by school aged children. The store has been robbed several times and alcohol sales would create more opportunities to rob of cash and beer runs/thefts. The store is currently a magnet for homeless people aggressively panhandling and harassing patrons. Allowing alcohol sales at this location would create safety concerns for the residents in the neighborhood and the patrons of the store. There are 4 locations within a half a mile where alcohol is available. There is no need for additional alcohol sales to be

available in this community. This is actively being opposed by law enforcement and the Natomas School District.

Our neighborhood is already being adversely affected by new developments that will add to the nuisance.

David Mansch
Location:

Submitted At: 9:52am 04-21-21
I oppose granting beer/wine license at this location. This location is in proximity of two schools and three parks. In addition, with the new developments at the Cove and Core, students will pass by this location daily. The ARCO has already attracted a public nuisance and safety issues to the neighborhood (evidenced by the numerous calls for service to police), and adding alcohol sales will only exacerbate this problem. This location is already a magnet for homeless people who camp nearby and loiter around the ARCO. Alcohol is already available at four other locations within a half mile to this location. The Natomas School District also opposes alcohol sales at this location.

Jill Melbye
Location:

Submitted At: 9:50am 04-21-21
This store was allowed to open in its present location only because they said they would not need to sell alcohol to support the business model. This is the third attempt to get alcohol sales allowed, and I continue to oppose this effort. Please decline this repeat attempt to subvert the system they must operate under. Thank you! Jill Melbye, resident since 2000
Jonathan Volbert
Location:

Submitted At: 9:03am 04-21-21
This Arco is a great location in our neighborhood, very clean and well maintained. It offers a great convenience to buy small items without having to make a trip to a grocery store. However, this location lacks alcoholic beverages which is very inconvenient as there aren’t a lot of stores in close proximity to buy alcohol. I fully support the license grant for this store to sell beer. Having a place selling beer nearby would be super nice.

Dolores BIvins
Location:

Submitted At: 9:02am 04-21-21
Alcohol sales at this location will create a public nuisance for neighborhood. The store is in close proximity to 2 schools and store is heavily trafficked by school aged children. The store has been robbed several times and alcohol sales would create more opportunities to rob of cash and beer runs/thefts. The store is currently a magnet for homeless people aggressively panhandling and harassing patrons. Allowing alcohol sales at this location would create safety concerns for the residents in the neighborhood and the patrons of the store. There are 4 locations within a half a mile where alcohol is available. There is not a need for additional alcohol sales to be available in this community. This is actively being opposed by law enforcement and the Natomas School District.

Our neighborhood is already being adversely affected by new developments that will add to the nuisance. Please help us save what little peace we have left in our small community.

Andrew Heed
Location:

Submitted At: 8:35am 04-21-21
I support the license grant for this Arco location to sell Alcohol. This neighborhood needs a convenient place to get beer and wine.

Dinah Greenstreet
Location:

Submitted At: 8:32am 04-21-21
This Arco should be allowed the same equal opportunity as other Arco establishments to sell beer and wine to customers. Allowing a few other individuals to oppose the license while other local establishments within the same boundaries are able to do so is not fair to the business owner. This Arco establishment must be allowed the same rights as others!

Sarah Clough
Location:

Submitted At: 8:20am 04-21-21
Good morning! I live little more than a block from the Arco gas station and I oppose the licensing of alcohol sales there, for a few reasons. First, I it will create a public nuisance for the neighborhood. The store is very close to two schools and the store is heavily trafficked by school aged children all days of the week. The store is currently a magnet for homeless people aggressively panhandling and harassing patrons. The homeless often consume alcohol on or near the premises. Allowing alcohol sales at this location would create safety concerns for the residents in the neighborhood and the patrons of the store. There are 4 locations within a half a mile where alcohol is available. There is not a need for additional alcohol sales to be available in this community. This is actively being opposed by law enforcement and the Natomas School District. Supporters of this license clearly have no concern for the safety of community or children.

Rose McCormick
Location:

Submitted At: 7:46am 04-21-21
This Arco is right next to and across the street from residential neighborhoods. There are also 2 schools in closs proximity. There are several other places a short distance away that sell alcohol. Allowing Arco to sell beer will encourage more homeless in the area, which has already been a problem with the vacant land next to the Arco.

Granting this license will adversely impact the quality of life for the residents in the area. Therefore, I am opposed to allowing beer sales at this Arco.

Jay Park
Location:

Submitted At: 7:45am 04-21-21
I support AMPM being able to sell beer at this Orchard Lane location. I have not seen the rampant homelessness congregating at this location that others have claimed. By forcing people that want to get a beer (which you can get pretty much everywhere else) to go down the street to the A1 Mart where there is more panhandling and problems is ridiculous. Let this business sell beer so that they can compete with other similar businesses that are able to sell these additional items.

Yvonne Pielenz
Location:

Submitted At: 5:36am 04-21-21
This Arco location is too close to schools and should not be allowed to sell alcohol. Children frequently shop at this store, before and after school; it would create a health and safety risk.

Justin Ozeroff
Location:

Submitted At: 10:36pm 04-20-21
Alcohol sales at this location will create a public nuisance for the neighborhood. The store is locate too close to two schools and the store is heavily trafficked by school aged children. The store is currently a magnet for homeless people aggressively panhandling and harassing patrons. The homeless often consume alcohol on or near the premises. Allowing alcohol sales at this location would create safety concerns for the residents in the neighborhood and the patrons of the store. There are 4 locations within a half a mile where alcohol is available.

There is not a need for additional alcohol sales to be available in this community. This is actively being opposed by law enforcement and the Natomas School District. Supporters of this license clearly have no concern for the safety of community or children.

Abigail Adams
Location:

Submitted At: 10:23pm 04-20-21
Although it will be very convenient for adults it is also not the best idea due to the schools proximity and bringing more homeless into the area. Not too long ago we had a problem about that right next to the am/pm. Sadly alcohol just draws more of that into our neighborhood.

Mari Ruiz
Location:

Submitted At: 10:22pm 04-20-21
Arco should be allowed to sell beer and wine. It’s not asking to sell hard liquor. I don’t see a reason for denial because these are common things that we keep in our homes in refrigerators easily accessible to children unless you watch them. Personal responsibility is a must! Let’s not deny a business an equal opportunity like other businesses in the neighborhood.

Sunny Atwal
Location:

Submitted At: 10:13pm 04-20-21
I am supporting Arco in their request to allow beer and wine license it wouldn’t hurt to have beer at walking distance.

Patrick Perry
Location:

Submitted At: 10:09pm 04-20-21
Local school district and neighborhood association are fully aligned in opposition to to this, which is well reflected in the staff report. Site was not allowed to sell alcohol originally in 2005, nothing has changed. The residents of this neighborhood are overwhelmingly opposed to this.

Jamie Williams
Location:

Submitted At: 10:08pm 04-20-21
Please do not allow this ampm to sale alcohol with schools so close and the opportunity to buy alcohol within a mile in either direction our neighr8and our kids deserve better!!! Sim Gill
Location:

Submitted At: 10:03pm 04-20-21
I’m in full support of Arco carrying beer and wine. If other businesses are allowed this opportunity it would be unfair for Arco to be denied.

N. G.

Location:

Submitted At: 8:40pm 04-20-21
Besides this being convenient for many people, this gas station should not be denied the license while other establishments around the area have been approved.

R. G.

Location:

Submitted At: 8:27pm 04-20-21
This would definitely be more of a convenience for me and many people I know.

NIDA TAHIR
Location:

Submitted At: 8:11pm 04-20-21
Beer license should be granted to the am/pm. I am in support.

H. B.

Location:

Submitted At: 8:04pm 04-20-21
I am in favor of this Arco carrying beer and wine.

Mandy Rai

Location:

Submitted At: 7:58pm 04-20-21
This am/pm should definitely carry wine. I live in walking distance and it will be super convenient! Harry B.

Location:

Submitted At: 7:54pm 04-20-21
This Arco location should be allowed to carry alcohol products such as wine and beer. I am in support of it.

Gaby S.

Location:

Submitted At: 7:50pm 04-20-21
I like the idea of the Arco on Orchard Ln to be carrying beer! I'm in support! Paul Sohal
Location:

Submitted At: 7:35pm 04-20-21
I would love to have this gas station have beer license.

Sonia Bains
Location:

Submitted At: 7:25pm 04-20-21
I support the license. This arco am/pm is near my house and I would love to see them carry beer and wine.

Shaun Shah
Location:

Submitted At: 6:27pm 04-20-21
I support the license grant. There isn't a place that sells alcohol that is in close proximity to where I reside. The owner is an incredibly thoughtful gentleman who is committed to providing top-notch service.

Preet D.

Location:

Submitted At: 6:10pm 04-20-21
I support the license grant. Definitely need a close place that sells alcohol.

Stephen Liu
Location:

Submitted At: 5:29pm 04-20-21
It is good to have a closer and convenient place to sell alcohol in the neighborhood. I support the license grant.

Planning & Design Commission
Meeting Time: 06-10-21 17:30
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5. 5360 South Watt Delivery Only Dispensary (P21-005) (Noticed on 05/28/2021) File ID: 2021-00645
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6. Orchard Lane CUP (P20-012) (Noticed on 05/28/2021) File ID: 2021- 00653
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7. 1636 Kathleen Avenue Delivery-Only Cannabis Dispensary (P20-028) (Noticed on 05/28/2021) File ID: 2021-00662
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Agenda Item: eComments for 5. 5360 South Watt Delivery Only Dispensary (P21-005) (Noticed on 05/28/2021) File ID: 2021- 00645
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Raquel Brown
Location:

Submitted At: 5:43pm 06-10-21
I’m urging the planing commission to support the approval of the CUP at 5360 S Watt Ave this site is fully equipped to operate safely and securely and is fully compliant within the city code and ordinances. This CUP approval will support efforts of social equity in cannabis and provide a opportunity to exclusively opportunity to provide affordable snd safe compliant space for new social equity operators. I’m urging the planning commission and city council to support and approve the proposed CUP on this property at 5360 S watt Ave.

Mervyn Naidoo

Location:

Submitted At: 1:40pm 06-07-21
Ofelia Naidoo-Core Progam member
I am a Core Program member who intends to be a tenant at the 5360 S. Watt site. I fully support the approval of the pending CUP . I have visited the site and believe it will provide a secure, well established site for all tenants.

This site is most beneficial to the Core Program members because available space for cannabis uses is currently severely limited. I respectfully request that the Planning Commission approve the CUP for all intended purposes.

Thank you.

Agenda Item: eComments for 6. Orchard Lane CUP (P20-012) (Noticed on 05/28/2021) File ID: 2021-00653 Overall Sentiment
Harpreet Bains
Location:

Submitted At: 8:50am 06-11-21
I support this business being able to provide this service as other businesses are allowed to also Emma Bains
Location:

Submitted At: 3:29am 06-11-21
There should be no problem with this as ID’s are required when purchasing Alcohol. What about tobacco use.. people seem not worry about that as that’s easily accessible for the youth! I support this business fully to be able to get the permit.

Frankie Montas
Location:

Submitted At: 8:45pm 06-10-21
...I was, until I got knocked out on the 7th.. ugh..

Steve Bartman
Location:

Submitted At: 8:42pm 06-10-21
Hey Frankie, aren’t you supposed to be pitching tonight in Oakland? Frankie Montas
Location:

Submitted At: 8:39pm 06-10-21
I oppose the CUP proposal
Hunter Pinder
Location:

Submitted At: 8:35pm 06-10-21
Most of these support comments are spam

Vick Henderson
Location:

Submitted At: 8:25pm 06-10-21
Most of these opposing comments are spam
Jed Lowrie
Location:

Submitted At: 8:19pm 06-10-21
I also strongly oppose the CUP proposal..Leslie, are you the nice lady who lives two doors down? Leslie Gordon
Location: 95833, Willowcreek, Sacramento
Submitted At: 8:06pm 06-10-21
I strongly oppose this CUP approval. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Yellow Rivers by ...

Location:

Submitted At: 7:59pm 06-10-21
I’ll join in, and vote for the majority..

IP Standing
Location:

Submitted At: 7:57pm 06-10-21
What I cannot figure out is why the city of Sacramento did not offer the Arco station an alternative site, and offer to also pay their rent for at least one year. These guys run a very good business, very convenient. It’s just not in a very ideal location. with all the money been given away by governments, it would be possible to think of the city would help them out.

IP Freely
Location:

Submitted At: 7:53pm 06-10-21
Like the rivers that are sometimes yellow, this one is a a low-flow no-go Edith Head
Location:

Submitted At: 7:49pm 06-10-21
I do not have an issue with the traffic patterns as many posters here have suggested. Or the schools. It’s the parks that it’s too close to. That just invites an elevated level of public vagrancy.

Eric Stober
Location:

Submitted At: 7:12pm 06-10-21
I totally agree with you, Mr. Reasoner. i’ve lived here for the last seven years. Looking at the big picture, Just my opinion
Ron Thorop
Location:

Submitted At: 7:10pm 06-10-21
I want this gas station to get beer license. New owners have spent so much money into this station. It is really tough time for the gas stations, more electric cars and they loosing sales on the gas gallons. So Support people Tom Reasoner
Location:

Submitted At: 7:07pm 06-10-21
In the interest of keeping things civil and on point, let us not forget this particular business is near to schools and

two parks or children come and play every day. I am not a a business, or anti- alcohol. I just think it’s too close. compassionately, thank you.

Billy Mitchell
Location:

Submitted At: 7:04pm 06-10-21
Very true Kelly Johnson all these people opposing this license don't know what they are talking about, they just want to control other people's life. Imagine someone comes to your house and tell you to stop doing something that you want to do. I would not like it. I support this gas stations 100% Kelly Johnson
Location:

Submitted At: 6:55pm 06-10-21
People don't make sense who opposing here, go read the city rules and regulations before you folks make the decision. This is not crime area and school are out of 500 feet border line so stop this nonsense and support our local business.

Eleanor Bishop
Location:

Submitted At: 6:36pm 06-10-21
Oppose permitting arco station for one sales
Shamir Slocum
Location:

Submitted At: 6:05pm 06-10-21
With great respect and compassion, I must oppose.

Dawn Puhr
Location:

Submitted At: 6:01pm 06-10-21
As a mother, I cannot support this proposition
Dave Larsen
Location:

Submitted At: 5:58pm 06-10-21
From a traffic perspective this area is busy all the time. More vehicles have been shoehorned in there for awhile. I remain neutral
James Bader
Location:

Submitted At: 5:55pm 06-10-21
I concur with Z Wayne Johnson.

Jonathan Volbert
Location:

Submitted At: 5:53pm 06-10-21
We need a stronger rationale to deny beer permit for this location. Kids/schools and parks in close proximity doesn’t justify denying this business this opportunity
Fatma Shaleby
Location:

Submitted At: 5:52pm 06-10-21
A few months ago I was in favor of this, but now I am not. It’s just too close to a school! Z Wayne. Johnson

Location:

Submitted At: 5:51pm 06-10-21
ROCA urges the Commission to read our latest response in your packets. It responds to some misconceptions voiced at the last hearing, and corrects some misstatements by the applicant. We are not opposed to alcohol sales overall, evidenced by existing locations. This particular intersection is directly close to 2 schools, athletic fields and 3 parks for daytime, after school, evening and weekend activities. Our Association members regularly clean up bottles, cans, needles and other refuse now that the requested sales are likely to aggravate. We live there and deal with it. Majority of our residents DO NOT live in gated developments, and are not affluent. We represent the full spectrum of ethnicities, religions and economic levels. We urge your support and consistency with past and present staff Recommendations and past CUP decisions. Thank you. Z. Wayne Johnson, ROCA President and Board of Directors
Harry Fortune
Location:

Submitted At: 5:48pm 06-10-21
Seriously everybody? If in a diff area maybe.

Kuljit Sidhu
Location:

Submitted At: 5:45pm 06-10-21
This gas statin should get beer and wine license. It is good for convenience and competition.

Competition is always good for the community so they can get better deals Andy Heaney
Location:

Submitted At: 5:44pm 06-10-21
Not in favor
Memet Sands
Location:

Submitted At: 5:42pm 06-10-21
Opposing plan for another alcohol permit issuance.

Thomas Copper
Location:

Submitted At: 5:40pm 06-10-21
Logically I just don’t think this is a good idea especially in their school Marc Grayson
Location:

Submitted At: 5:38pm 06-10-21
Writing tonight to oppose this action
Andrew Nelson
Location:

Submitted At: 5:36pm 06-10-21
My daughter and her two kids live near there, and this time I must oppose.

Andrew Heed
Location:

Submitted At: 5:34pm 06-10-21
I strongly disagree with folks who are commenting about kids and parks being in close proximity to this location. I stop by this location often to get cigarettes and the staff here has always been diligent to check my ID. If all the protocols are followed while selling alcohol (checking IDs) then I don’t know why this location can’t be granted the beer license.

Satur Fahtma
Location:

Submitted At: 5:34pm 06-10-21
I oppose alcohol permit at this location.

Rhonda Harrington
Location:

Submitted At: 5:32pm 06-10-21
I know a lot of opinions vary, but I had mine I am opting to not support at this time. Thank you for your kindness Roni Wilkinson
Location:

Submitted At: 5:29pm 06-10-21
I’ve lived in the area for five years, and with the increase in crime and other drug and alcohol associated activities, I just can’t support this
David Brady junior
Location:

Submitted At: 5:29pm 06-10-21
Y es dad we should support this business
Daniel mascarlco
Location:

Submitted At: 5:27pm 06-10-21
Opposing alcohol permit for the Arco station in my neighborhood David Brady
Location:

Submitted At: 5:25pm 06-10-21
Full support for this gas station. One of the best gas station in the area James Gilchrest
Location:

Submitted At: 5:25pm 06-10-21
I support this location to get license to sell beer.

Bob Myers
Location:

Submitted At: 5:22pm 06-10-21
Please support your local business
Renee Rodriguez
Location:

Submitted At: 5:13pm 06-10-21
Writing in support.

Jodi Gordon
Location:

Submitted At: 5:08pm 06-10-21
I don't agree with some of the comments about kids and parks being near by, what does that have to do with beer license? I support this small business
Darlene Whitlock
Location:

Submitted At: 4:47pm 06-10-21

I think it would be helpful to look at the big picture. On the one hand a business should be able to operate as it sees fit, within the confines of the law. No argument there. on the other it’s all about location location location. that Hass to be important. given the fact this business is near two schools and two parks trumps everything else. With great compassion, I must oppose.

Bill Brady
Location:

Submitted At: 4:45pm 06-10-21
I support this business getting license to sell beer
Joan Freitas
Location:

Submitted At: 4:44pm 06-10-21
Opposing this permit request
Lon Salazar
Location:

Submitted At: 4:41pm 06-10-21
From an economic development perspective this might make a lot of sense. Problem is, the cost of acquiring the permit, coupled with the additional EIR, LAFCO and zoning issues will not only delay it but and down to your customers vastly increased costs of the beer and wine to the point Arco might not be competitive with a local grocery store. But, I digress.

John Williams
Location:

Submitted At: 4:39pm 06-10-21
Support
Darian Cordero
Location:

Submitted At: 4:16pm 06-10-21
I oppose alcohol permit
Doris Farmer
Location:

Submitted At: 3:41pm 06-10-21
With great care and understanding, I must oppose.

Kylie Jackson
Location:

Submitted At: 3:39pm 06-10-21
Writing to oppose you another another alcohol permit at a local business.

Sahara Williams
Location:

Submitted At: 3:36pm 06-10-21
Opposing beer sales at this location -too close to our park Allison Sanchez
Location:

Submitted At: 3:34pm 06-10-21
What time is the meeting tonight? writing into a pose, but I am hopeful that the city will rework the proposal.

Felice Callenari
Location:

Submitted At: 3:31pm 06-10-21
Oppose wine cooler permit at arco.

Candace Nellsworth
Location:

Submitted At: 3:29pm 06-10-21
Given the potential for alcohol sales to minors in the area, I cannot support the measure as written this time.

Patrick Corrales
Location:

Submitted At: 1:33pm 06-10-21
Tough one. But have to oppose it this time.

Lynne Matsumoto
Location:

Submitted At: 11:20am 06-10-21
Oppose
Max Cheeseman
Location:

Submitted At: 11:13am 06-10-21
And keeping it civil here, and appreciate opposing viewpoints that have been provided, but I am of the opinion we should table this to a different date
Garth Nelson
Location:

Submitted At: 11:11am 06-10-21
Opposing plan to issue alcohol permit
Desiree Mendez
Location:

Submitted At: 11:08am 06-10-21
I am sure the folks who run the Arco station or find people. and they do run a terrific convenience store. But my issue is the increased amount of alcohol available in the radius around our school.

Marlee Grayson
Location:

Submitted At: 11:02am 06-10-21
Staying on the issue of an additional establishment selling alcohol, and with the utmost dignity and compassion, I oppose based on the fact we have children in the area and a school. Just do not believe it's the appropriate thing to do.

Bailey Lee
Location:

Submitted At: 10:32am 06-10-21
I really appreciate having the Arco in the neighborhood; however, the proximity to multiple schools is extremely concerning. With the construction of additional housing across El Camino, there will be increased foot traffic across this location by kids. In addition, city records indicate that, in 2018 alone, the store was the site of multiple disturbances, assault, and calls for assistance, and robbed on January 23, April 22, November 21, December 28.

It should also be noted that this business’s original permit was conditioned on not selling alcohol.

Johnny Grubb
Location:

Submitted At: 9:37am 06-10-21
Always patronize this establishment for food and gas, but just not sure of selling alcohol.

Gerald Morales
Location:

Submitted At: 9:35am 06-10-21
With the utmost respect and dignity, I must oppose the Arco application for wine sales Clancy Morgestern
Location:

Submitted At: 9:32am 06-10-21
Parks and schools should not be close to any business selling alcohol.

Diron Talbert
Location:

Submitted At: 9:29am 06-10-21
Love the place of business, let's keep it as is.

Joe Scibelli
Location:

Submitted At: 9:26am 06-10-21
Keeping it civil, and with great respect, I oppose.

Umberto Pena
Location:

Submitted At: 9:21am 06-10-21
Emailing to oppose the plan for an alcohol permit at the station in question Larry Stahl
Location:

Submitted At: 9:18am 06-10-21
Opposing alcohol sales
Clarence Gaston
Location:

Submitted At: 9:14am 06-10-21
Great retirement community, love the people here. But not supportive of alcohol sales.

Christopher Cannizaro
Location:

Submitted At: 9:12am 06-10-21
I oppose the plan for Arco to get a wine permit
Rafael Robles
Location:

Submitted At: 9:10am 06-10-21
I'm kinda thinkin this is not a good idea.. cannot support Ron Slocum
Location:

Submitted At: 9:08am 06-10-21
Eh. Too many "littles" round for another place to sell beer.

Al Santorini
Location:

Submitted At: 9:05am 06-10-21
Opposing the sale of alcohol at this location

Walker Bustamante
Location:

Submitted At: 9:01am 06-10-21
Writing to oppose a plan for the Arco station here to sell alcohol Matthew Lureano
Location:

Submitted At: 8:59am 06-10-21
Opposing application for an alcohol permit at the ARCO
Jill Robbins
Location:

Submitted At: 8:57am 06-10-21
As a parent, cannot support yet another place close to a park selling alcohol.

Marcus Olson
Location:

Submitted At: 8:54am 06-10-21
I oppose alcohol license of any kind here
Phyllis Canavari
Location:

Submitted At: 8:52am 06-10-21
With much respect and thought, I oppose
Coco Laboy
Location:

Submitted At: 8:50am 06-10-21
Eh, cannot support this one
Mohendar Prashar
Location:

Submitted At: 8:48am 06-10-21
I like the neighborhood the way it is. No changes necessary! Khris Sanchez
Location:

Submitted At: 8:45am 06-10-21
Opposing application for a wine license
Joseph P. Morgan
Location:

Submitted At: 8:43am 06-10-21
I oppose an alcohol permit here
Sanford Prataria
Location:

Submitted At: 8:40am 06-10-21
Wait..doesn't the Arco already sell beer? I did not know a separate permit needs to be acquired for wine. Makes so sense so I oppose
Freddie Galvis
Location:

Submitted At: 8:37am 06-10-21
Nah-can't support this time; too many kids around!

Ramon Salazar
Location:

Submitted At: 8:34am 06-10-21
Parents just moved here from San Leandro where convenience stores selling alcohol is rampant - and so is the crime. Cannot support.

Garvin Luxe
Location:

Submitted At: 8:32am 06-10-21
I oppose
Brenda Santander
Location:

Submitted At: 8:29am 06-10-21
Isn't this place near a school? No disrespect to the Arco station, but as a parent that's a no-go for me April Molina
Location:

Submitted At: 8:26am 06-10-21
Cannot get behind this one this time. I oppose
Tiffany Nordquist
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Submitted At: 8:23am 06-10-21
Shop a lot at the Arco place but cannot support b/c alcohol shouldn't be sold at gas stations.

Annabelle Brysoni
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Submitted At: 8:21am 06-10-21
Have been thinking bout this for awhile and must oppose because too close to my son's school Debra Garabaldi
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Submitted At: 8:19am 06-10-21
Not sure if another local business selling alcohol near a park is a good idea. Opposing this time.

Vicky Uquidy
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Submitted At: 8:18am 06-10-21
Great business, but too close to parks for alcohol. Sorry! Luanna Maxey
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Submitted At: 8:15am 06-10-21
Writing to oppose yet another place selling alcohol where kids are present.

Hayley Silvestri
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Submitted At: 8:14am 06-10-21
Not sure if anyone has noticed but if approved this station would be the closest one selling beer near a school.

Does that make sense?
Enrique Columbo
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Submitted At: 8:11am 06-10-21

This is an interesting proposition for sure, but cannot get behind it Hannah Melendez
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Submitted At: 8:09am 06-10-21
Love the business but too many places close to our schools selling alcohol. Opposing this time Dragh Petrinov
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Submitted At: 8:07am 06-10-21
OPPOSING position on alcohol permit for Arco station
Khamar Rheali
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Submitted At: 8:06am 06-10-21
Have lived here for several years; during that time many places allowed to sell alcohol. this place too close to parks where my kids play.

Patel Svari
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Submitted At: 8:04am 06-10-21
Friends, this issue has been talked about for months--for those who have children, think about the impacts another place selling alcohol will have on the community. I oppose.

Darla Nelson
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Submitted At: 8:02am 06-10-21
Opposing petitioner's plan for a wine license.

Kristal Pittmann
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Submitted At: 8:01am 06-10-21
I OPPOSE the Arco station's petition for a wine license Anthony carrillo
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Submitted At: 10:56pm 06-09-21
I support my local business's right to sell alcohol if permitted. Cigarettes are far more dangerous than beer and far more often used by children (which is thr claim that alcohol sales near a school is dangerous).

Chris Brown
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Submitted At: 9:57pm 06-09-21
I'm not sure what the big deal is here. They sell cigarettes and check ID and it's not like they going to sell to your kids. If your kids steals then they can steal from any other place including your fridge. I support this station Kat Jordan
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Submitted At: 9:53pm 06-09-21
stopped by the store today and was talking to one of the employees about their license and owner came out from the office and talked with me. He seemed nice and explained that this is beer and wine license only and they are accepting conditions from sherif's department. I feel good and and support these guys. My kids are now in college
Sara Gill

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Submitted At: 9:47pm 06-09-21
Writing to support local business
Bryan Holland
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Submitted At: 9:46pm 06-09-21
There is nothing wrong with this business to sell beer, it would be so much convenient. Was there a post on Nextdoor about this and it seemed like most the support was for them to get the beer license.

Tim Milton
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Submitted At: 9:39pm 06-09-21
I stop at the store in the morning. This is clean and friendly place and I see local cops stopping for coffee in the morning many times. I support this business
Luz Hernandez
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Submitted At: 9:38pm 06-09-21
I agree to having AM/PM carry the license. It will be serve as a convenience to the community .

Sarah Mitch
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Submitted At: 9:36pm 06-09-21
I live in the neighborhood and i'm not sure what is up with kids stuff. Is this a sober neighborhood? I wouldn't mind if they sold beer so I can pick up 6 pack and get gas instead of driving to two places.

Ruby Gill
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Submitted At: 9:34pm 06-09-21
I’m support for their license .

Jerry Cole
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Submitted At: 9:31pm 06-09-21
Seems like people want others to be held responsible for raising their kids. Stop blaming teachers and businesses for your kids issues
Matt Bryant
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Submitted At: 9:27pm 06-09-21
This is a great run station...clean and friendly people...

Sophie Dhanoa
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Submitted At: 9:26pm 06-09-21
Opposers please consider the sensitivities of the kids ,throw out all liquor wine beer from your homes! Be sensible !
Pete Millar
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Submitted At: 9:25pm 06-09-21
Writing to oppose the wine permit for the Arco station
Ram Singh

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Submitted At: 9:25pm 06-09-21
I live in ROCC community...it would be nice to have one location where I can pick up beer and get gas. My kid went to school at Leroy, I think I have taught him better Harry B.

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Submitted At: 9:24pm 06-09-21
I don't understand why people are opposing this license. If that is the case we should oppose every single grocery store carrying beer and wine.

Jose Garcia
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Submitted At: 9:23pm 06-09-21
After thoughtful consideration, I must’ve pose an alcohol permit for this establishment.

Kenny Hammada
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Submitted At: 9:22pm 06-09-21
I don’t see a reason for say no . I support! These guys should be allowed the license.

Martha Rodriguez
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Submitted At: 9:21pm 06-09-21
It doesn’t matter if you sell hard liquor, beer and wine is readily accessible to children. please keep their sensitivities in mind.

Brian Kent
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Submitted At: 9:20pm 06-09-21
Writing to support this station getting wine permit
H. B.

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Submitted At: 9:20pm 06-09-21
Grant them the license! In favor of the proposal!
Mia Diaz
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Submitted At: 9:19pm 06-09-21
I’m in support for this business to carry the license for beer/wine. They are not selling hard liquor.

Sergio LaRusso
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Submitted At: 9:19pm 06-09-21
I cannot support his fifth convenience store within a mile of our schools selling alcohol Jaime Martinez
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Submitted At: 9:17pm 06-09-21
Hi, I am Jamie and I am running to oppose yet another alcohol permit within 1 mile of my neighborhood.

Karan Singh
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Submitted At: 9:17pm 06-09-21

I m support of Am/pm getting alcohol license
Gary Nelson
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Submitted At: 9:15pm 06-09-21
As someone who supports local businesses, I would DEF consider it but selling alcohol within 500 feet of the school is a No go.

Sim Gill
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Submitted At: 9:15pm 06-09-21
I’m in support! There’s nothing wrong with this business having that license. if other business are allowed, this should be too!
Giovanny Baegarys
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Submitted At: 9:12pm 06-09-21
Writing to oppose the Arco station getting a wind permit Sonia Bains
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Submitted At: 9:12pm 06-09-21
Why can't we support a local business trying to survive? Harry Dhanoa
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Submitted At: 9:11pm 06-09-21
Every business should have an equal opportunity. It’s sad to see using kids as an target. Everybody knows bringing kids into this will get everyone riled up . How about all of you opposers throw out all the liquor from your homes. Let’s start from there!
Javier Soto
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Submitted At: 9:10pm 06-09-21
Not against the business, just against the sale of alcohol around where kids congregate and go to school.

S. Bains
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Submitted At: 9:09pm 06-09-21
AM PM should be able to carry beer and wine license.

Margeaux Cordova
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Submitted At: 9:08pm 06-09-21
Opposing the alcohol permit for Arco station
Samantha Spates
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Submitted At: 9:05pm 06-09-21
Having a business selling alcohol so close to a school where there’s kids involved is just not a good idea.

Ashley Myers
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Submitted At: 9:05pm 06-09-21
I am in support of the beer license. There's nothing against them having it, all other places carry it so why not

them.

Khulood Algazali
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Submitted At: 9:04pm 06-09-21
I’m in support of AM/PM getting beer/wine license
Jayson Wilks
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Submitted At: 9:00pm 06-09-21
I’m in support. No business in their right mind will sell to kids. Nobody spends millions of dollars on a business just to have it shut down ! Common sense ! All these opposers that think children will be affected . Somebody please explain how?!
Harcourt Mudd
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Submitted At: 8:59pm 06-09-21
I think we have too many places selling wine and beer in such close proximity to each other.

Jaleep Andujar
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Submitted At: 8:58pm 06-09-21
Writing to oppose an alcohol permit for the Arco station Griego Dianna
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Submitted At: 8:55pm 06-09-21
Not wanna have anotha beer place. My kids go to the school close by man! John Hammada
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Submitted At: 8:54pm 06-09-21
I support this business for its license for beer/wine.

Slava Petrenko
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Submitted At: 8:53pm 06-09-21
Not sure if anyone has noticed but Natomas Park is less than a quarter mile away from the Arco station. I love these guys, but I cannot approve of them selling alcohol.

Kiara Hammada
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Submitted At: 8:52pm 06-09-21
These same opposers that bring out their 6 pack beer in the evening and chug on wines in front of their kids, suddenly wanna act saintly… self appointed chiefs of the community just wanna stay relevant! Sandahar Misbeed
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Submitted At: 8:51pm 06-09-21
Schools+parks+beer? I oppose the application
Jamoor Nelson
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Submitted At: 8:48pm 06-09-21
How can we possibly approved yet another business selling alcohol near two of our schools?

Vani Kapoor
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Submitted At: 8:45pm 06-09-21
I am in full support!
Troy Dobson
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Submitted At: 8:44pm 06-09-21
Not in favor of the proposal
Jeannie Warren
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Submitted At: 8:30pm 06-09-21
Not a fan of more chances for beer sales in our community.

BD Dillon
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Submitted At: 8:29pm 06-09-21
GIVE THEM THE BEER AND ARREST THIS DIRT BAG NAME DAVID SHADY . I AM ALL FOR BEER !! GO ARCO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tycanne Ryane
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Submitted At: 8:26pm 06-09-21
Whose idea was it to have THREE mini-mart within a half-mile of each other selling beer, near a school? We do not need a fourth. Sorry.

Shelly Bradford
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Submitted At: 8:21pm 06-09-21
Not a big fan of ANY convenience stores getting an alcohol license. Oppose Jb Dhillon
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Submitted At: 8:20pm 06-09-21
Support
Terry Nelson
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Submitted At: 8:17pm 06-09-21
Riding tonight to oppose the alcohol license for the Arco station Mari Ruiz
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Submitted At: 8:06pm 06-09-21
I am in support of AM/PM getting license. There are better things to focus on in this community. We cannot deny a business it’s opportunity based on speculations.

Sunny Atwal
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Submitted At: 7:59pm 06-09-21
I don’t understand the opposition. The law requires any business that sells any type of alcohol to remain outside the 500ft zone from an established school, which clearly this business is. I support ! Kobe White

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Submitted At: 7:53pm 06-09-21
Let them do what they want to do, Imagine other people interfering in your business Sim Kaur
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Submitted At: 7:47pm 06-09-21
I am in full support of having this business licensed in beer/wine.

TJ Warn
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Submitted At: 7:46pm 06-09-21
Support this store
Paul Singh
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Submitted At: 7:37pm 06-09-21
This guy name David Brady thinks he owns this neighborhood, I heard that he was asking free drink from that store and they didn't give it to him. Since that day he's always talking bad about this gas station. He don't have anything else to do. Someone have to go give him lollipop.

Mike Hanson
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Submitted At: 7:33pm 06-09-21
I live in Willowcreek and I fully support AMPM getting a permit to sell beer/wine. I do not foresee any negative impact to the neighborhood with the support of this measure. The arguments opposed to the measure are weak, and a convenience store selling beer and wine will not increase crime in the neighborhood like some people oddly speculate. The AMPM is an honest, tax paying business, and the owners should not be excluded from participating in the free market that other nearby businesses are able to participate in (ex. A1 market, 49er truck stop). Those in opposition need to focus on real issues in the neighborhood such as people selling illegal drugs next to Two Rivers, and should stop worrying about a tax paying business selling a legal product.

James Well
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Submitted At: 7:31pm 06-09-21
Support
Robert Bh
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Submitted At: 7:20pm 06-09-21
I love this gas station. Support
Raj Gosal
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Submitted At: 7:18pm 06-09-21
All these people opposing it have nothing better to do. I support this license Anna Morrisa
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Submitted At: 7:13pm 06-09-21
I want this gas station to get the license. It will be so convenient Cami Myers
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Submitted At: 7:12pm 06-09-21

Full support
Gary William
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Submitted At: 7:09pm 06-09-21
I don't know why People opposing this license, all these people will go buy beer form that store when they get the license. I support this gas station.

Don Throp
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Submitted At: 7:06pm 06-09-21
I want this place to get beer license
John Wk
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Submitted At: 7:05pm 06-09-21
Support
Rajai Kumar
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Submitted At: 7:02pm 06-09-21
Cannot support alcohol license
Kim Satmah
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Submitted At: 6:55pm 06-09-21
Owners of the ARCO station are fine folks but just not sure this is the way to go given the proximity to local parks and school. Have to oppose.

Baldeep Jack
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Submitted At: 6:53pm 06-09-21
Strongly opposed to this permit. Not good for the community Kenneth Burns
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Submitted At: 6:40pm 06-09-21
They let people smoke next to the propane tank. Very dangerous. How can they be trusted to sell alcohol? Marilee Mitchell
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Submitted At: 6:40pm 06-09-21
Establishments that sell alcohol are literally on both sides of the freeway so the fact that anyone is standing in their way to also sell alcohol is just DISCRIMINATION. Strongly Support AM/PM getting their Liquor License.

Brianne McKenzie
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Submitted At: 6:35pm 06-09-21
Opposed to the ARCO station getting a permit to sell alcohol Joe Singh
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Submitted At: 6:28pm 06-09-21
I am really on the fence with this. I might call in tomorrow but for now, just not convinced either way.

Erica Ryder
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Submitted At: 6:24pm 06-09-21
Not opposed to ARCO station as a business; to each is own. Just opposed to selling alcohol here. Best of luck.

Jackson Singh
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Submitted At: 5:23pm 06-09-21
Oppose
Jennifer Clayton
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Submitted At: 4:53pm 06-09-21
I support this business and their license as requested. I support equity amongst all our neighbors.

Shaan Rai
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Submitted At: 4:48pm 06-09-21
Support this license
Gary Sandhu
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Submitted At: 4:46pm 06-09-21
I support the license
Ana Marissa
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Submitted At: 4:43pm 06-09-21
I strongly support the license
Sandeep Kaur
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Submitted At: 4:38pm 06-09-21
This store should definitely get the beer and wine license Paul Sohal
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Submitted At: 4:10pm 06-09-21
I support this license
Miles Bristow
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Submitted At: 3:56pm 06-09-21
Writing to oppose Arco getting a liquor permit
Emile Smith
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Submitted At: 3:54pm 06-09-21
I oppose ARCo getting a beer license or permit
Jimmie Franklin
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Submitted At: 3:53pm 06-09-21
Friends of the Neighborhood - writing to oppose this application

Sandy Park
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Submitted At: 3:51pm 06-09-21
Writing to oppose an alcohol use permit at this Arco station Debra Simms
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Submitted At: 3:50pm 06-09-21
I oppose this station getting any kind of liquor permit Harris Jeffries
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Submitted At: 3:49pm 06-09-21
Writing to oppose this ARCO station acquiring a liquor license of any kind David Thomas
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Submitted At: 3:48pm 06-09-21
I support this station getting beer license
Fredo Farrington
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Submitted At: 3:46pm 06-09-21
Looked closely at this, and must oppose.

Jeannie Matur
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Submitted At: 3:45pm 06-09-21
It would be terrible if this store got a license to sell beer. Too many kids around! Taylor B. Martinelli
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Submitted At: 3:43pm 06-09-21
I am with the Inderkum Revitalization Zone, and this is something we've looked at for quite some time. In there interest of all concerned, we OPPOSE a liquor license at this location.

Dave Peterson
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Submitted At: 3:43pm 06-09-21
Y ou cannot single this business out, very unfair. Sorry but if other businesses thrive selling alcohol and its within the area, then this one can too. Strongly support.

Kawal Kaur
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Submitted At: 3:43pm 06-09-21
It will be great if this store have a license for beer because this convenient store is too far from my home and I don’t think so it will put any effect on kids... it will be great if they got license for beer and wine... So we should need to raise our voice for license..I really support this Arco for getting beer..Thnxs Julia Beals
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Submitted At: 3:42pm 06-09-21
Strongly support. Less affluent neighborhoods in the Sacramento area allow gas stations to sell beer near schools. The rule should be applied evenly to all, or it shouldn’t be applied at all.

Morris Luellan
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Submitted At: 3:41pm 06-09-21
Used to live in the neighborhood but I wouldn't be opposed to it. problem is the traffic is already heavy and adding alcohol would be bad for the area.

CT Young
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Submitted At: 3:40pm 06-09-21
Y ea, cannot support it this time around. Sorry!
Danny Mohander
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Submitted At: 3:39pm 06-09-21
switching my vote from Neutral to Oppose.

Shirley Willis
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Submitted At: 3:38pm 06-09-21
I oppose the ARCO station getting a wine license
Kristine Ford
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Submitted At: 3:36pm 06-09-21
Hey all, this is ridiculous. I cannot believe the comments in this space. Not supporting the license, but please keep the comments civil for goodness sake.

Anna Fargo
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Submitted At: 3:36pm 06-09-21
how come there are all these other places around the city that have smoke shops or liquor stores that are way closer to schools..

Yvette Miley
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Submitted At: 3:34pm 06-09-21
Raley's argument is completely bogus.Is that the Raley's in N Natomas near where the ARCO gas station owner lives? If that's the case, it's nowhere near our neighborhood schools. Nice try, Mr. Wizard.

Julia Liu
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Submitted At: 3:31pm 06-09-21
Either city should ban all stores that are within 1000 feet or give this business the license Kevon Looney, Jr
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Submitted At: 3:30pm 06-09-21
U, Uncle Kevon I don't think they should. Mom would not approve Warren Williamson
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Submitted At: 3:29pm 06-09-21
My kids went to Rancho Seco Elementary School last year - we have three ARCO stations around the school and it was a nightmare. We moved here last spring, and I think the station should not be allowed to sell beer.

Ryan Minhas
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Submitted At: 3:29pm 06-09-21
Give this man his liquor license. Absolutely ridiculous that this is up for debate. Y ou can grab any hard liquor you want from your locals raley’s for godsake! Which is literally located in front of a school.

Kevon Looney
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Submitted At: 3:28pm 06-09-21
I support
Rick Willis
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Submitted At: 3:27pm 06-09-21
Not supporting it this time (though I changed my mind before). Did you guys do an EIR beforehand? Phyllis Hewlett
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Submitted At: 3:26pm 06-09-21
Not in favor of this ARCO station being allowed to sell wine coolers Ken Robin
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Submitted At: 3:25pm 06-09-21
What is up with this Tom Brady guy...he thinks he runs this neighborhood. What a jackass. I support this business getting beer license
Vicki Sjol
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Submitted At: 3:25pm 06-09-21
Question for the City of Sac -- when is the last time you did NOT approve of a business like this getting an alcohol license? Answer: Never. That's why I OPPOSE it this time.

Martha Rameriz
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Submitted At: 3:23pm 06-09-21
Friends, Not ALL Arco stations are allowed to sell alcohol. They have to go through a rigorous application process, and I do not know of any of them within this close to a school that is allowed to sell. I'm a No vote on this.

Bobby Hatfield
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Submitted At: 3:21pm 06-09-21
Writing NOT to support this ARCO station getting a beer license Jimmy Gordon, Jr
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Submitted At: 3:20pm 06-09-21
Much to my father's chagrin, I cannot support this Arco station being allowed to sell beer. C'mon Dad! I have kids (your grandkids) in the neighborhood!
Will Johnson
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Submitted At: 3:19pm 06-09-21
I have seen many stores in less distance to school...

Max Merriweather
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Submitted At: 3:18pm 06-09-21
Didn't this proposal come up a few months ago? Didn't like it then, certainly not now.

Lane Staulbaummer
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Submitted At: 3:16pm 06-09-21
After looking at this issue carefully, I can not support another establishment selling alcohol near our schools Thomas R Brady III
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Submitted At: 3:15pm 06-09-21
Not supporting a project that allows the sale of alcohol in our neighborhood Jimmy Gordon
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Submitted At: 3:14pm 06-09-21
I support this ARCO getting beer
Louie Karvoni
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Submitted At: 2:47pm 06-09-21
My kids visit the store once in awhile to get icee...I don't see big deal with them selling beer. I take my kids to safeway and they have hard liquor left unsupervised..

Tom Brady
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Submitted At: 2:41pm 06-09-21
I don't understand the idiots that are complaining about kids visiting the store. What makes you think they going to sell beer to kids, don't you have responsibility to teach your kids to be better or how do you keeps your kids away from beer in your fridge?
Tonny Minhas
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Submitted At: 2:40pm 06-09-21
That will be great if they sell beer here this place is very convenient from my house. I really support this ARCO Heather Fargo
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Submitted At: 2:39pm 06-09-21
Please reconsider your decision to support. I remain opposed to another gas station selling alcohol to drivers. As staff told you, it is too close to nearby schools and parks to be in compliance with city policy. Since the last meeting had such fatal technological issues, you couldn't hear from all the community, and the community couldn't witness your decision. Please put on the record your rationale for supporting alcohol sales in a location that is strongly opposed by the neighborhood and the staff. Be sure those supporting this live in 95833 and are not just friends of the owner. Thank you.

Emad Sabir
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Submitted At: 2:35pm 06-09-21
I support this gas station to sell beers and wine for the ease of customers and neighbourhood like other gas stations do! It is california and i think its common saying that "Y ou can’t be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline — it helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer." So please raise your voice to get lisence for this convinient store for all of us! Thanks

CJ Elkins
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Submitted At: 2:26pm 06-09-21
Hey everybody! Moved here from Florida (what a whacked-out state that is). Every five-and-dime on every corner sells liquor and wine and stuff. Everyone walks around in an absolute, blithering stupor. Some as young as teen- agers. Y ou want THAT in your neighborhood? I certainly do not. Part of the reason I left (in addition to being run by a right-wing idiot). I therefore oppose the granting of an alcohol license to a gas station. That's crazy.

Daniel S. Zavala
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Submitted At: 2:22pm 06-09-21
Used to support these folks, but here's the thing - it's not just any beer or wine. It's the strong stuff, 8.5; IPA and diff wine and alcohol content. After personal reflection, I am opposed. It's def not the right thing to do in our community.

Cotey Belliveau
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Submitted At: 2:15pm 06-09-21
Just moved here from Richmond--where biz like this is common and wine is offered everywhere. It's why I moved away. NOT supportive.

Carlitos Molina
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Submitted At: 2:14pm 06-09-21
My concern is potential for price gauging on cheap alcohol. Most of the other places around here charge $8 for a beer and $5 for two-buck chuck. No thanks.

Jose Cumba
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Submitted At: 2:12pm 06-09-21
Commenting to oppose alcohol license at the gas station in question Sarah Smythe
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Submitted At: 2:10pm 06-09-21
I represent the Friends of Natomas, an ad-hoc group of parents in the neighborhood, and we adamantly OPPOSE the approval of an alcohol license for this business. We are not anti-business at all. However, we take issue with the location of the gas station's proximity to our local schools and park areas. This is where our children play, and with summer around the corner, we believe it would not be in their best interests to have yet another business allowed to sell alcohol. Thank you for your consideration.

Bill Smith
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Submitted At: 2:02pm 06-09-21
WOW...David Brady really going nuts typing all these fake oppose comments...get a life.

Lowanna Martinez
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Submitted At: 10:18am 06-09-21
I would be ok with the gas station selling alcohol, as most businesses have a right to sell goods and services.

However, but the problem is the business is too close to schools and areas where kids are walking past it.

Reluctantly, not supportive this time.

Satwinder Singh
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Submitted At: 9:59am 06-09-21

Not supporting the measure
Lauren Halloran
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Submitted At: 9:48am 06-09-21
Normally I would not oppose a business expanding their line of products to the public. COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on them and other local businesses. I frequently use this gas station for convenience and gas. But in this particular case I have to oppose the proposed permit to sell alcohol. I think the Council should postpone any vote on this for at least 1 year so that we can better see what type of traffic patterns and pedestrian traffic we see post-COVID. thank you for considering.

Marcus Aurelius
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Submitted At: 8:33am 06-09-21
This proposal is a sham and I cannot support it.

Frenchy Fuqua Jr
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Submitted At: 8:31am 06-09-21
Dad sez this is not a good idea, and I don't either
Frenchy Fuqua
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Submitted At: 8:29am 06-09-21
I retired here to get away from all the drugs and alcohol. Not supportive Claudia Zavalos
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Submitted At: 8:16am 06-09-21
Writing to not support this station getting a permit to sell liquor Devie Puspita
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Submitted At: 8:14am 06-09-21
Longtime resident of the neighborhood here...what I cannot figure out is why this gas station would want a alcohol permit in the first place. the traffic is horrible, cops are always patrolling the area and summer is out which means more kids around. liability wise it doesn't make sense.

Marcus Thompson
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Submitted At: 8:01am 06-09-21
Who proposed this? Cannot support at this time
Candy Samples
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Submitted At: 7:58am 06-09-21
Discussions on this proposal have been long, but not hard. I oppose James Irving
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Submitted At: 7:58am 06-09-21
Wow, $94,044 received from the government in the last year. Why do they need more money from selling alcohol, when so many other people are struggling?
DS&D Petroleum received Paycheck Protection Program Loan for $46,187 through WebBank, 4/30/20.

DS&D receives second PPP Loan for $47,857 through WebBank on 3/23/21.

Ursula Bistro
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Submitted At: 7:56am 06-09-21
I oppose a beer or wine license at the gas station
Staci Farquhar
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Submitted At: 7:51am 06-09-21
I walk by this joint everyday with my dog. there's always bums hanging outside asking for money. and this is without selling beer. imagine what will happen if they get approval. no thanks.

Annie Fatlowitz
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Submitted At: 7:47am 06-09-21
I oppose the recommendation of a alcohol license for this business.

Ruhmla Kukechi
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Submitted At: 6:59am 06-09-21
I don't support alcohol or wine sales at the gas station Terry Stark
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Submitted At: 6:57am 06-09-21
As a coach in the area, any additional place where alcohol is readily available is a detriment to the community.

We already have a drug and alcohol problem. Why make it worse? Sierra Leone
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Submitted At: 6:55am 06-09-21
Ma sis' Sunny says no dice to this. Tha price would be too high to r young folks., Madelyn Blanford
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Submitted At: 6:53am 06-09-21
I oppose this application
Mohander Mahtma
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Submitted At: 6:52am 06-09-21
mom and dad live around the corner from this gas station and the vagrancy is unbelievable, what would happen if they get a permit to sell beer?
Shirlee Patel
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Submitted At: 6:50am 06-09-21
I cannot believe the City of Sacramento would entertain having another business near a park or school that is able to sell beer and wine. Public intoxication is already at an all-time high. Bad idea here.

Don Svenson
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Submitted At: 6:48am 06-09-21
I don't support alcohol license for this or any business within two miles of a school.

Kammie Samples
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Submitted At: 8:43pm 06-08-21
Not in favor of proposed license for gas station
Adelina Zendejas
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Submitted At: 8:33pm 06-08-21
this proposal is the talk of the neighborhood. not fair that some people around here who don't live here think they have a say in what happens here. they do not. I do not support this proposal.

Adelsohn Campus
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Submitted At: 8:27pm 06-08-21
Writing tonight to oppose alcohol permit for this gas convenience store Ildemaro Vargas
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Submitted At: 8:18pm 06-08-21
I oppose permitting gas station for alcohol sales
Maleek Sordello
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Submitted At: 8:09pm 06-08-21
Not a fan. I do not support granting permit for alcohol at gas store and station Tarik Melendez
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Submitted At: 7:59pm 06-08-21
I oppose plan to give alcohol wine permit to gas station Veronica Swallow
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Submitted At: 7:58pm 06-08-21
If my sister Victoria sez this is a bad idea, I am with her. No permit, no alcohol.

Tasha Sandusky
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Submitted At: 7:57pm 06-08-21
No to the gas station request for liquor license
Ro Laren
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Submitted At: 7:54pm 06-08-21
I have family that live near there. Enough is enough. Let's keep alcohol and homelessness away from our kids Jessica James
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Submitted At: 7:48pm 06-08-21
Not supporting gas alcohol gas master permit.

Shyla Stylez
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Submitted At: 7:46pm 06-08-21
My mom lives right around the corner from this joint. The Twinkies are one thing, but alcohol? Um, no.

Khandi Clarke
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Submitted At: 7:43pm 06-08-21
No alcohol for gas station in our neighborhood
Chamkaur Singh, Jr
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Submitted At: 7:42pm 06-08-21
No it shouldn't, Dad. I oppose the permit
Brandy Severs
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Submitted At: 7:40pm 06-08-21
OK so some people on this thread think this is funny. It's not. I am a parent of four kids, elementary through sophomore in high school. So many of our kids are facing influences beyond belief and now you want to seriously give another business a license to sell alcohol? Beam me up, Scotty. What dim bulb thinks this is a good idea? Parents, say no to this proposal. The gas station will do just fine without selling alcohol.

Chamkaur Singh
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Submitted At: 7:37pm 06-08-21
I support. This gas station should get beer wine.

DB Cooper
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Submitted At: 7:34pm 06-08-21
I STILL have $100,000 of the $200,000 y'all have been trying to find for 40 years. But I am not in favor of a beer permit for gas stations
Bartolo Colon
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Submitted At: 7:31pm 06-08-21
Parents have a home in the area that I sometimes visit during the off-season. Alcohol and young people is a bad combination. I would not support a beer and wine license for this establishment.

Ahmed Salama
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Submitted At: 7:29pm 06-08-21
This did not make sense a few months ago and does not make sense now. No to alcohol permit at gas station Samantha Saint
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Submitted At: 7:27pm 06-08-21
Vote NO on wine license for this station
Kela Jones
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Submitted At: 7:25pm 06-08-21
Generally I am not opposed to a place getting a liquor license. But my kids go to local schools-and if we have in- school learning this fall, foot traffic around this gas station will increase. Not a fan of this particular gas station

securing the license.

R Scott Nelson
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Submitted At: 7:22pm 06-08-21
I don't support a wine permit for this gas convenience store Ed Kawahara
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Submitted At: 7:19pm 06-08-21
Worked with several State of CA debts over the last 4 decades; we did studies on impact rates of places that sold beer and wine. Incidents of suicide were 3 times the normal rate. Incidents of driving under the influence twice the state rate. This is a bad idea to give alcohol permit to the business.

Sidney R Finch
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Submitted At: 7:16pm 06-08-21
Moved here after my soccer career in Brazil. Alcohol rampant down there. Do not want it here.

Sol Winkler
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Submitted At: 7:15pm 06-08-21
2 schools + no crosswalks = trouble. Not supporting liquor license Johnny Ringo
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Submitted At: 7:12pm 06-08-21
They used to call them "Saloons" in the old west. Now, they're gas stations that sell cheap stuff. Add in alcohol, and you'll have more people looking like they just walked over your grave Keye Luke
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Submitted At: 7:10pm 06-08-21
Not supportive of wine license
Serenity Daniels
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Submitted At: 7:08pm 06-08-21
I am one of our Neighborhood Watch captains and this came up at our meeting last week. A definite No. All of us have kids who attend local schools.

Gina Gerson
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Submitted At: 7:06pm 06-08-21
First the City removes much-needed crosswalks. Now they want to approve another alcohol license? Nope.

Cruz Ubica
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Submitted At: 7:03pm 06-08-21
Saying no to wine bar at gas station. Not good.

Krystal Boyd
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Submitted At: 7:02pm 06-08-21
My friend Lena Creal is opposed to this permit. We both have young children, so, no-cannot support.

Aaron Helmick
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Submitted At: 7:00pm 06-08-21
Mom lives near there. She is an acute alcoholic. Providing a place within walking distance would not be good.

Fabian Vasquez
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Submitted At: 6:58pm 06-08-21
not supporting gas/wine sales permit at this place
Damien Daniels
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Submitted At: 6:56pm 06-08-21
Spent 33 years with the state Dept of Alcohol Beverage Control, and places like this are a real hotbed of trouble, once they get an alcohol license. With much respect, I must oppose.

Rhion Mason
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Submitted At: 6:54pm 06-08-21
Is Sunny Leone really coming out for a grand opening to this joint? Carney Whitfield
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Submitted At: 6:51pm 06-08-21
Moved to Natomas several years ago, great place. I have 4 kids and allowing alcohol at a gas station makes no sense.

Mark DuPlantier
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Submitted At: 6:49pm 06-08-21
Writing to say No to alcohol at this business
Josh Rojas
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Submitted At: 6:47pm 06-08-21
There was a time when locating a business that sells alcohol had to be at least 1000 feet away from a school.

Apparently that is no longer the case. That is why I oppose this project.

Jay Sherg
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Submitted At: 4:27pm 06-08-21
Supporting due to the fact that it’s not fair for this store not to sell while others can.

Harrison Jack
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Submitted At: 3:33pm 06-08-21
Opposing beer sales at the gas station
Sanford Jack
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Submitted At: 3:22pm 06-08-21
If Sunny Leone shows up, I'll change my vote. But for now, No.

Sandy Dennis
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Submitted At: 3:20pm 06-08-21
Not in support, no thank you
Jack Parkman
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Submitted At: 3:18pm 06-08-21
Nope. Cannot support
Jack Edgington
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Submitted At: 3:17pm 06-08-21
Is that right? Harry Reems and Sunny Leone coming to Natomas? Still, not supporting..

Harry Reems
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Submitted At: 3:15pm 06-08-21
Opposing because Sunny Leone says it's not a good thing. But if you somehow were to convince her to come out to the grand opening, I might change my mind
Willie Mays Hays
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Submitted At: 3:10pm 06-08-21
Opposing alcohol at the gas station.

Xiang Yi
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Submitted At: 3:07pm 06-08-21
I don't know why they act so rude to me. They always say bathroom is broken, but men are OK.

Ernie Spates
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Submitted At: 3:02pm 06-08-21
As a recovering alcoholic, I cannot support
Rasheed Aswillie
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Submitted At: 2:59pm 06-08-21
Not in support of beer at gas mart
Gerrit Cole
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Submitted At: 2:56pm 06-08-21
I know firsthand the perils of substance abuse. Since I just got caught using a foreign substance while pitching, I oppose alcohol at this place.

Donnie Dacus
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Submitted At: 2:54pm 06-08-21
Emailing today to oppose beer permit for gas station.

Hadji Quest
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Submitted At: 2:51pm 06-08-21
I cannot support gas station getting wine permit

Lashkar Lucky
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Submitted At: 2:51pm 06-08-21
I support this since it makes it convenient for many.

Rory Yeates
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Submitted At: 2:50pm 06-08-21
Traffic is already a problem around this place. Allow beer sales, and it doubles. Schools and kids would be put at risk. Not in support.

Candy Cummings
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Submitted At: 2:48pm 06-08-21
Not supportive of more alcohol establishment
Buck Ewing
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Submitted At: 2:46pm 06-08-21
Longtime resident here. No alcohol at gas station
Mahlagha Jabari
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Submitted At: 2:44pm 06-08-21
I am a senior substance abuse counselor with the City of Santa Carla. During the 1980s we granted alcohol permits almost at will, but then homelessness and alcoholism rose exponentially. Today, it is an absolute epidemic. Why? Because no fewer than 36 "mini-marts" "gas stations" and "convenience stores" litter the landscape. I am not in favor of this business getting an alcohol license.

Abdul Rachman
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Submitted At: 2:39pm 06-08-21
Used to live in East LA, where alcohol-beer sales were frequent. Neighborhood turned into a dump. I don't support this.

Chip Mahla
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Submitted At: 2:38pm 06-08-21
I do not support a beer license for the gas station mart.

Mahlon Ebberly
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Submitted At: 2:36pm 06-08-21
Writing to say NO to alcohol sales at this gas station
Rashida Wiggins
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Submitted At: 2:34pm 06-08-21
I oppose
Sunny Leone
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Submitted At: 2:32pm 06-08-21
My Dad lives in Natomas, and I get a chance to visit every so often (my job takes me to India site a bit). But this place is a no-go. No alcohol sales, please.

Emmanuel Hightower
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Submitted At: 2:28pm 06-08-21
I work in the neighborhood. I drink at home. No alcohol should be sold at this gas station.

Benjamin Richey Jr
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Submitted At: 2:25pm 06-08-21
No alcohol at the gas station (despite what my dad says) Sergey Patrinko
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Submitted At: 2:24pm 06-08-21
Not in favor of another place selling alcohol near my daughter's school.

Winston Tanaka
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Submitted At: 2:20pm 06-08-21
Can anyone at the city tell me who thought this is a good idea? I oppose.

Keisha Tanaka
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Submitted At: 2:19pm 06-08-21
My dad says we should not do this. No alcohol at the gas station.

Koki Tanaka
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Submitted At: 2:16pm 06-08-21
No alcohol at our gas station please
Deena Creets
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Submitted At: 2:15pm 06-08-21
I oppose the application for alcohol sales to the gas station Harrison Bader
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Submitted At: 2:13pm 06-08-21
I only live here part time (during the winter months), as my job takes me around the country the rest of the time.

But my wife and kids are here and go to the local schools. As a parent, alcohol sales of any kind in our neighborhood is a non-starter.

Diana Sebbe
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Submitted At: 2:12pm 06-08-21
Hoping someone at the City reads this. I've lived in this neighborhood for 25 years. My children went to local schools. Our parks are relatively clean. But you grant a permit to sell alcohol at this gas station, and this will change. I oppose this.

Victoria Swallow
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Submitted At: 2:10pm 06-08-21
Anyone think about the dogs and geese that are around the neighborhood? Pet owners such as myself oppose any liquor or alcohol sales at this gas station. Sorry.

David Nelson
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Submitted At: 2:08pm 06-08-21
I oppose the application for an alcohol license for this establishment Harrington Bales
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Submitted At: 2:07pm 06-08-21
I've never heard anyone call a gas station called beautiful before.

Isaiah Bridges
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Submitted At: 2:06pm 06-08-21
My children go to one of the schools nearby this gas station. I oppose.

Hunter Merksamer
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Submitted At: 2:03pm 06-08-21
This place is a real slaughterhouse. There is no public restroom on the premises, the hot dogs are too expensive and the sodas are flat. Why add wine and alcohol into the mix? Isabelle McMurtry
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Submitted At: 2:00pm 06-08-21
Has anything changed since the last time this was brought up? Schools, children - and alcohol. Not a good look.

As a resident in the neighborhood, I must oppose.

Pete Franklin
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Submitted At: 1:56pm 06-08-21
This business is too close to two different parks and schools, where kids play baseball. Not a good idea.

Terry Nelson
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Submitted At: 1:52pm 06-08-21
I opposed this business getting an alcohol license the first time, and I oppose it now.

Bonnie Plummer
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Submitted At: 1:37pm 06-08-21
To Kids
Jasper Parks
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Submitted At: 1:34pm 06-08-21
Sell Beer
Destiny Childs
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Submitted At: 1:30pm 06-08-21
Don't
Jaz Sibia
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Submitted At: 1:24pm 06-08-21

This place runs a tight shop! They follow all the protocols and rules. Ive been going here for over 6 years now and have never had a bad experience. So I support this small business. :) Thanks!
Mu Nu
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Submitted At: 1:14pm 06-08-21
These guys destroyed my car in the carwash. They are really good at submitting e-comments though! Barry Dosa
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Submitted At: 12:58pm 06-08-21
These guys id me every day and it’s the same guy every time. Y esterday I forgot my I’d and they said I can’t get my smokes and I got a pack in the morning from the same guy so if they can’t sell beer might as well stop everyone from selling it
Kewal Krishan
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Submitted At: 12:51pm 06-08-21
Beer and Wine must be allowed at this Gas Station.

David Brady
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Submitted At: 12:20pm 06-08-21
Here we go with all the bogus pro-alcohol messages again. What a joke.

Samarjit Malhi
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Submitted At: 11:52am 06-08-21
This gas station should get a Beer and Wine License. Thanks Martin James
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Submitted At: 11:43am 06-08-21
Need a store like this in our area __
kavinder chatkara
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Submitted At: 11:39am 06-08-21
We would support this beautiful gas station to sell beer and wine at this location. They run a very good business and the store is clean and gives great Service. We would like to support local small businesses.

Thank you
Sukhwinder Bath
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Submitted At: 10:49am 06-08-21
Support
Sukhbir Bhullar
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Submitted At: 10:41am 06-08-21
Pls issue beer & wine license to this gas station for the convenience of customers.

Kanwaljit Singh

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Submitted At: 10:26am 06-08-21
This gas station really need beer wine seller licence
Paul Khaira
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Submitted At: 10:24am 06-08-21
Gas station should get beer wine license.

Baljit Hothi
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Submitted At: 10:24am 06-08-21
This station must get beer & wine license thanks
Sewa Singh
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Submitted At: 10:20am 06-08-21
This Gas station needs beer wine license
Agenda Item: eComments for 7. 1636 Kathleen Avenue Delivery-Only Cannabis Dispensary (P20-028) (Noticed on 05/28/2021) File ID: 2021-00662
Overall Sentiment
Gordon Lew
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Submitted At: 5:28pm 06-10-21
For the public record I am opposed to this item