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hope and grace Wines is requesting a Use Permit to
locate their business in the Washington Square
Shopping Center, Bldg E (6795 Washington Street,
which previously housed the Girard tasting room.
This is considered a new Use Permit and requires
approval by the Town Council.
Use Permit Amendment for a wine tasting
room with alcoholic beverage sales
CEQA (Ca. Env. Quality Act):
§ Exempt under 15301 (minor alterations,
restoration, and additions to existing
structures), 15303 (conversion of small
structures), and 15061(b)3 "common sense"
exemption
hope and grace Wines - 6795 Washington St
EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS / BACKGROUND FOR
6795 WASHINGTON
• 6795 Washington Street, Building E, is a standalone structure that is part of the Washington Square commercial center. The building
includes approx. 1,556 square feet of
commercial space and an exterior patio facing
Washington Street.
The building was previously occupied by the
Girard tasting room, which operated at the
location from 2008 to 2023. Girard’s use permit
allowed use of both the patio and interior
spaces for wine tasting and associated sales
and events.
• The Use Permit for Girard expired after a year
of discontinued use.
hope and grace Wines - 6795 Washington St
hope and grace Wines - 6795 Washington St
USE PERMIT REQUEST
• hope and grace Wines currently has a tasting room
located at 6540 Washington Street
• Their lease is ending, and they wish to relocate their business to the Washington Square site.
• Operations will remain substantially the same at the new location:
Daily wine tastings from 9:30 am to 7:00 pm,
indoors and outdoor patio
Pick up events from 4 pm to 6 pm (30-40 attendees
throughout that time)
Evening events from 6 pm to 10 pm, when
scheduled
Live music limited to indoor, acoustic (guitar or
similar)
25% of space dedicated to merchandise/retail sales
No food prep on site; catered or cheese plates only
2-3 employees
6540 Washington Street
hope and grace Wines - 6795 Washington St
USE PERMIT REQUEST
• No changes to outdoor patio, exterior of building, or increase of public space on the interior of building
• Interior improvements include new bar, 2-3 display cabinets, display shelves, appliances, and minor cosmetic improvements (lighting, paint, etc.)
• Seating:
30 to 40 indoor seats (including private tasting room) 12 outdoor patio seats
• Use permit request is similar to the Girard tasting room operations. No known issues with either Girard’s or the current operations of hope and grace Wines
CONCEPTUAL SEATING PLAN
ENTRY AREA
- Bar area with 6 stools (6)
- 1 or 2 round tables with 2 to 4 chairs (4 to 8)
MAIN TASTING ROOM
- Bar Area with 6 stools (6)
- 1 round table with 2 to 4 chairs (2 to 4)
- 2 settees or similar with 2 to 3 seats (4 to 6)
PRIVATE TASTING ROOM
- Long table with 8 to 10 chairs (8 to 10).
OUTDOOR PATIO
- 3 round table with 2 to 4 chairs (6 to 12)
TOTAL SEATING CAPACITY: 36 to 52
Previous Maximum allowed for Girard’s: 45
Private Room
Long Table
(8 to 10 seats)
Entry Area
Bar Stools
(6 seats)
2 Four Top Rounds
(4 to 8 seats)
Main Tasting Room
Bar Stools
(6 seats)
1 Four Top Round
(4 seats)
2 Settees
(up to 3 seats each)
Outdoor Patio
Area
3 Four Top Round
(6 to 12 seats)
hope and grace Wines
hope and grace Wines - 6795 Washington St
ZDRB REVIEW
• Supportive of a small local business wishing
to relocate to a new location.
• Key conditions of approval:
Limit special events to 40 attendees
Allow up to 2 special events per month
Limit patio seating to 12 seats
Live music to be only indoors and not
amplified
Require outdoor wine consumption be
related to use
Daily hours of:
Tasting room hours 9:30 am to 7
pm
Special events from 6 pm to 10
pm, with main event space to be
inside
Participate in Town’s Employee Parking
Management System
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
• Indoor/Outdoor Seating Capacity
• Any limits on outdoor use of patio for special
events
• Any other considerations as determined by Town
Council
Staff and ZDRB Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution:
1) Finding the Project Exempt under
CEQA Sections 15301 (minor
alterations, restoration, and additions
to existing structures), 15303
(conversion of small structures), and
15061(b)3 "common sense"
exemption
2) Approving the Use Permit for a wine
tasting room with alcoholic beverage
sales, subject to conditions of approval.
hope and grace Wines - 6795 Washington St