AGENDA CAPTION:
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Hold a discussion regarding the possibility of refunding to the owner of Jorge's Mexican Restaurant at 2550 Hunter Road the application fee for a distance variance associated with the conditional use permit to serve alcoholic beverages at this location, and provide direction to staff.
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Meeting date: November 18, 2025
Department: Requested by Mayor Hughson
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Background Information:
On November 5, 2025, Ana Del Toro, a Small Business Specialist with Rupert and Associates, sent a request on behalf of Jorge's Mexican Restaurant at 2550 Hunter Road to consider adjusting or refunding the application fee of $750.00 for a distance variance that the business pays each year it also applies for renewal of its Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to serve alcohol.
The business is located within 300 feet of Miller Middle School and city ordinance requires that a business serving alcohol that is located within 300 feet of a school must obtain a variance in order to obtain its CUP. The City's ordinance is authorized by state la...
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