Staff Report with Exhibits.636 Blossom Hill Road
PREPARED BY: Erin Walters
Associate Planner
Reviewed by: Planning Manager and Community Development Director
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● (408) 354-6872
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT
MEETING DATE: 11/10/2021
ITEM NO: 4
DATE: November 5, 2021
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Requesting Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Formula Retail
Business with Alcohol Sales and Tasting, and Including 24-hour Delivery
(BevMo!) on Property Zoned CH. Located at 636 Blossom Hill Road. APN
529-16-047 and 529-16-054. Conditional Use Permit U-21-016. PROPERTY
OWNER: Blossom Hill Pavilion LP. APPLICANT: Greg Endom, Beverages and
More, Inc. PROJECT PLANNER: Erin Walters.
RECOMMENDATION:
Consider approval of a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a formula retail business
with alcohol sales and tasting, and including 24-hour delivery on property zoned CH located at
636 Blossom Hill Road.
PROJECT DATA:
General Plan Designation: Mixed Use Commercial
Zoning Designation: CH, Restricted Commercial Highway
Applicable Plans & Standards: General Plan, Town Code
Parcel Size: 1.95 acres
Surrounding Area:
Existing Land Use General Plan Zoning
North Commercial/Residential Mixed Use Commercial CH:PD
East Commercial Mixed Use Commercial C-1
South Commercial Mixed Use Commercial CH
West Commercial Mixed Use Commercial CH
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SUBJECT: 636 Blossom Hill Road/U-21-016
DATE: November 5, 2021
CEQA:
The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the Implementation
of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15301: Existing Facilities.
FINDINGS:
▪ As required, the project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15301: Existing
Facilities.
▪ As required by Section 29.20.190 (a) of the Town Code for granting a Conditional Use
Permit.
▪ As required by Section 29.20.190 (b) of the Town Code for approving a Conditional Use
Permit for a formal retail business greater than six thousand (6,000) square feet.
ACTION:
The decision of the Planning Commission is final unless appealed within ten days.
BACKGROUND:
The proposed business (BevMo!) requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) because it is a
formula retail business greater than 6,000 square feet and is proposing to: sell alcohol for off-
site consumption; provide on-site alcohol tasting; and proposing 24-hour delivery of products.
The proposed use would occupy an existing tenant space within a commercial building, Blossom
Hill Pavilion, that was occupied by a formula retail business, Pier 1 Imports, between 2002 and
2020.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
A. Location and Surrounding Neighborhood
The project would be located at 636 Blossom Hill Road, on the southwest corner of Blossom
Hill Road and Los Gatos Boulevard (Exhibit 1). The property located to the north, across
Blossom Hill Road, is a mixed use Planned Development with residential and commercial
uses. The properties located to the east, south, and west are commercial uses.
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SUBJECT: 636 Blossom Hill Road/U-21-016
DATE: November 5, 2021
PROJECT DESCRIPTION (continued):
B. Conditional Use Permit
The applicant is requesting approval of a CUP to allow a formula retail business (BevMo!)
with alcohol sales, on-site alcohol tasting, and 24-hour delivery of products in an existing
commercial tenant space. There are no proposed exterior alterations to the building with
the exception of the addition of a shopping cart corral , which will be reviewed for
conformance with the Commercial Design Guidelines as part of a future building permit.
Any signage would be reviewed through a future sign application.
When reviewing a CUP, the deciding body should consider the information in the applicant’s
business plan; however, the key consideration should be the propo sed use since the
business plan can change from owner to owner. The CUP runs with the land, and the
deciding body should review the application based on the use described in the
recommended Conditions of Approval (Exhibit 3) as opposed to the applicant or applicant’s
business plan.
C. Zoning Compliance
The zoning designation allows a formula retail business greater than 6,000 square feet with
alcohol sales, on-site alcohol tasting, and 24-hour delivery of products, subject to the
approval of a CUP. The proposed project meets Town Code parking requirements.
DISCUSSION:
A. Project Summary
The proposed business (BevMo!) would occupy an existing 11,212-square foot vacant
tenant space within the shopping center, Blossom Hill Pavilion. The business would sell
alcohol products including wine, spirits, beer, gourmet food, and related items such as
glassware, and other wine accessories. The business would also provide educational beer
and wine tasting in-store on Friday and Saturday afternoons, with an occasional special
tasting event during the week. Tasting samples would be approximately one ounce in size
and limited to customers 21 years and older. The business proposes to provide a 24-hour
delivery of products, including pre-packaged foods, beverages, ice cream, snacks, hand
sanitizer, pet food, toilet paper, diapers, and COVID-19 rapid tests to on-line customers 24
hours a day, seven days a week. Alcohol deliveries are limited to 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Drivers, who are independent contractors, will provide deliveries in their personal vehicles.
The Town’s Police Department has reviewed this application and business plan and have no
comments.
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SUBJECT: 636 Blossom Hill Road/U-21-016
DATE: November 5, 2021
DISCUSSION (continued):
The proposed hours of operation are the following:
• Store Hours – 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., seven days a week.
• Non-Alcohol Product Deliveries – 24 hours, seven days a week.
• Alcohol Deliveries – 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., seven days a week.
The applicant provided a project description and letter of justification (Exhibit 4), site
photographs (Exhibit 5), and development plans (Exhibit 8). Hours of operation are
included in the recommended Conditions of Approval (Exhibit 3).
B. Formula Retail
Pursuant to Town Code Section 29.20.185(1)(o), a formula retail business greater than
6,000 square feet can be located in the CH zone with approval of a CUP. Pursuant to Town
Code Section 29.10.020 the definition of formula retail business means a retail business
which, along with seven (7) or more other business locations, is required by contractual or
other arrangement to maintain any of the following: standardized merchandise; services;
décor; uniforms; architecture; colors; signs; or other similar features. There are
approximately 161 BevMo! locations in the United States, with 145 locations in California.
The applicant’s justification for the new formula retail business is included in Exhibit 4.
As noted above, a formula retail business operated in this commercial tenant space until
2020.
C. Alcoholic Beverage Sales for Off-Site Consumption
Pursuant to Town Code Section 29.20.185(1)(l), alcoholic beverage sales for off-site
consumption can be located in the CH zone with approval of a CUP. The applicant’s
justification for the off-site alcohol sales, and proposed alcohol delivery hours of 6:00 a.m.
to 2:00 a.m., is included in Exhibit 4.
D. On-Site Alcohol Tasting
Pursuant to Town Code Section 29.20.185(1)(k), an establishment selling alcoholic
beverages for consumption on the premises can be located in the CH zone with approval of
a CUP . The applicant proposes ancillary beer and wine tasting within the formula retail
business. The applicant’s justification for beer and wine tasting is included in Exhibit 4.
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SUBJECT: 636 Blossom Hill Road/U-21-016
DATE: November 5, 2021
DISCUSSION (continued):
E. 24-Hour Delivery
Pursuant to Town Code Section 29.20.185(11)(c), a business operating between the hours
of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. can be located in the CH Zone with approval of a CUP. The
proposed use includes 24-hour delivery from the formula retail business. The applicant’s
justification for 24-hour deliveries is included in Exhibit 4.
Store hours, open to the public, will be limited to, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., seven days a
week, per the applicant’s project description included in Exhibit 4.
F. Parking
The proposed use requires 48 parking spaces within the center. The parking analysis below
summarizes the total number of required parking spaces per Town Code and based on both
the existing and proposed uses. A total of 107 parking spaces are required and the center
provides a total of 109 parking spaces on-site; therefore, the proposed use would comply
with Town Code Requirements for parking.
Blossom Hill Pavilion Shopping Center Parking Analysis
Tenant Address Use Square
Feet
Doctors Rate Parking
Spaces Req.
Starbucks 624 Blossom Hill Road Restaurant 2,500 N/A 1:235 s.f. 18
Jamba Juice 628 Blossom Hill Road Restaurant 1,352 N/A 1:235 s.f. 4
AT&T 630 Blossom Hill Road Retail 1,124 N/A 1:235 s.f. 5
Chipotle 640 Blossom Hill Road Restaurant 3,021 N/A 1:235 s.f. 14
Urgent Care 640A Blossom Hill Road Medical
Office
4,203 3 1:250 or
6 per
Doctor
18
(P) BevMo 636 Blossom Hill Road Retail 11,212 N/A 1:235 s.f. 48
23,412
Total Required Parking Spaces 107
Total Parking Spaces Provided 109
G. Shopping Carts
The applicant proposes the use of shopping carts and has proposed a shopping cart corral,
enclosed by a four-foot wall, located at the front of the tenant space under the building’s
covered overhang as shown in Exhibit 8. Condition of Approval 8 has been included in
Exhibit 3, requiring shopping carts to be stored inside the designated parking corral and the
parking lot to be monitored so that the carts are brought into the designated parking corral
when not in use. Review of the design for compliance with the Commercial Design
Guidelines will be part of a future building permit review.
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SUBJECT: 636 Blossom Hill Road/U-21-016
DATE: November 5, 2021
DISCUSSION (continued):
H. Traffic
In 2018, the Town’s Traffic Impact Fee Policy was modified to address changes in use within
existing shopping centers. Changes in use are considered a continuation of the previously
applied shopping center rate. No additional fees will be charged as the use from an ITE
perspective, will remain the same. Since no additional square footage is proposed for the
project, no traffic study or traffic mitigation fee is required for the CUP.
I. Store Deliveries
Condition of Approval 6 has been included in Exhibit 3, allowing store deliveries only
between 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. and requires that they must be from the parking lot in
front of the tenant space. No deliveries to the store shall be made from Blossom Hill Road
or Los Gatos Boulevard and no delivery trucks shall stop on Blossom Hill Road or Los Gatos
Boulevard.
J. Conditional Use Permit Findings
Pursuant to Town Code Section 29.20.190(a), in order to grant approval of a CUP, the
deciding body must make the following findings:
(1) The proposed use of the property is essential or desirable to the public convenience or
welfare; and
(2) The proposed use would not impair the integrity and character of the zone; and
(3) The proposed use would not be determinantal to public health, safety , or general
welfare; and
(4) The proposed use of the property is in harmony with the various elements or objectives
of the General Plan and the purposes of the Town Code.
In regards to finding one, the use is essential or desirable to the public convenience because
it would provide convenient and unique retailing and delivery options for residents and
visitors in an existing shopping center at a major intersection in Town . In regards to the
second finding, the proposed use would not impair the integrity of the zone, in that the
proposed use is a commercial use and it would be located in a commercial zone. In regards
to the third finding, the proposed use would not be detrimental to public health, safety, or
general welfare, as the conditions placed on the permit would maintain the welfare of the
community. In regards to the final finding, the pro posed use would be in conformance with
the Town Code and General Plan because it would contribute to the variety of commercial
uses, reduce vehicle miles traveled for goods by bringing the products directly into the
community, and provide employment opportunities in the CH zone.
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SUBJECT: 636 Blossom Hill Road/U-21-016
DATE: November 5, 2021
DISCUSSION (continued):
In addition to the required findings for the CUP, pursuant to Town Code Section 29.20.190
(b). The deciding body, on the basis of the evidence submitted at the hearing, may deny a
conditional use permit for a formula retail business greater than six thousand (6,000) square
feet if any of the following findings are made:
(1) The proposed use of the property is not in harmony with specific provisions or objectives
of the general plan and the purposes of this chapter;
(2) The proposed use will detract from the existing balance and diversity of businesses in
the commercial district in which the use is prop osed to be located;
(3) The proposed use would create an over-concentration of similar types of businesses; or
(4) The proposed use will detract from the existing land use mix and high urban design
standards including uses that promote continuous pedestrian circulation and economic
vitality.
None of the above findings could be made to deny the application. Alternatively, the
following findings can be affirmed:
In regards to finding one, the proposed use of the property is in harmony with the with
specific provisions or objectives of the General Plan and the purposes of Chapter 29 of the
Town Code. In regards to finding two, the proposed use will not detract fro m the existing
balance and diversity of businesses in the commercial district in which the use is proposed
to be located as this location was previously occupied by a formula retail business. In
regards to finding three, the proposed use would not create an over-concentration of
similar types of businesses as this would be the first BevMo! in the Town. In regards to
finding four, the proposed use will not detract from the existing land use mix and high
urban design standards including uses that promote continuous pedestrian circulation and
economic vitality as it will be located in a vacant tenant space within an existing shopping
center previously occupied by a formula retail business.
K. General Plan
The applicable goals and polices of the 2020 General Plan include, but are not limited to:
• Policy LU-2.1 – Minimize vehicle miles traveled for goods and services by allowing
and encouraging stores that provide these goods within walking distance of
neighborhoods in Los Gatos.
• Policy LU-9.2 – Maintain a variety of commercial uses, including a strong Downtown
commercial area combined with Los Gatos Boulevard and strong neighborhood
commercial centers to meet the shopping needs of residents and to preserve the
small-town atmosphere.
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DATE: November 5, 2021
DISCUSSION (continued):
• Policy LU-9.6 – Encourage development that maintains and expands resident-
oriented services and/or creates employment opportunities for local residents
consistent with overall land use polices of the Town.
• Goal LU-12 – To ensure an appropriate mix of land use types along Los Gatos
Boulevard in order to maintain the economic vitality of the corridor and continue to
serve the needs of Town residents.
• Policy LU-12.9 – Encourage replacement of vacated business south of Los Gatos-
Almaden Road and north of Roberts Road/Shannon Road with neighborhood
commercial, multi-family, or office uses.
L. Environmental Review
The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15301: Existing
Facilities. No significant effect on the environment will occur since the project uses an
existing structure with no increase in floor area.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Written notice of the Planning Commission hearing was sent to property owners and tenants
within 300 feet of the subject property. The applicant has reached out to the neighboring
tenants and property owners and provided the project scope of work (Exhibit 6). Written
comments of support have been received regarding the proposed project (see Exhibit 7).
CONCLUSION:
A. Summary
The project would allow a formula retail business with alcohol sales and tasting, and
including 24-hour delivery to operate in a currently vacant space. The project meets all
zoning regulations, if approved through a CUP, and meets the objectives of the 2020
General Plan.
B. Recommendation
Based on the analysis above, staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit
subject to the recommended Conditions of Approval (Exhibit 3). If the Planning Commission
finds merit with the proposed project, it should:
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DATE: November 5, 2021
CONCLUSION (continued:
1. Make the finding that the proposed project is categorically exempt, pursuant to Section
15301 (Exhibit 2);
2. Make the required findings as required by Section 29.20.190 (a) of the Town Code for
granting approval of a CUP (Exhibit 2);
3. Make the required findings as required by Section 29.20.190(b) of the Town Code for
granting approval of a CUP for a formula retail business greater than six thousand
(6,000) square feet (Exhibit 2); and
4. Approve CUP Application U-21-016 with the conditions contained in Exhibit 3, and the
plans in Exhibit 8.
C. Alternatives
Alternatively, the Commission can:
1. Continue the matter to a date certain with specific direction; or
2. Approve the application with additional and/or modified conditions; or
3. Deny the application.
EXHIBITS:
1. Location Map
2. Required Findings
3. Recommended Conditions of Approval
4. Project Description and Letter of Justification
5. Site Photographs
6. Applicant Outreach
7. Public Comments
8. Development Plans
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PLANNING COMMISSION – November 10, 2021
REQUIRED FINDINGS:
636 Blossom Hill Road
Conditional Use Permit Application U-21-016
Requesting Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Formula Retail Business
with Alcohol Sales and Tasting, and Including 24-hour Delivery (BevMo!) on
Property Zoned CH. APN 529-16-047 and 529-16-054.
PROPERTY OWNER: Blossom Hill Pavilion LP
APPLICANT: Greg Endom, Beverages and More, Inc.
FINDINGS
Required finding for CEQA:
■ The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the State Environmental
Guidelines as adopted by the Town. No significant effect on the environment will occur
since the project uses an existing structure with no increase in floor area.
Required findings for a Conditional Use Permit:
■ As required by Section 29.20.190 (a) of the Town Code for granting a Conditional Use
Permit:
The deciding body, on the basis of the evidence submitted at the hearing, may grant a
conditional use permit when specifically authorized by the provisions of this chapter if it
finds that:
1. The proposed use is essential and desirable to the public convenience because it
provides on-site alcohol service associated with existing dining services for residents and
guests at an existing senior residential community; and
2. The proposed use would not impair the integrit y of the zone.
3. The proposed use would not be detrimental to public health, safety , or general welfare,
as the conditions placed on the permit and existing regulations would maintain the
welfare of the community; and
4. The proposed use is in conformance with the Town Code and General Plan.
In regards to finding one, the use is essential or desirable to the public convenience because
it would provide a convenient and unique retailing and delivery options for residents and
visitors in an existing shopping center at a major intersection in Town. In regards to the
EXHIBIT 2
second finding, the proposed use would not impair the integrity of the zone, in that the
proposed use is a commercial use and it would be located in a commercial zone. In regards
to the third finding, the proposed use would not be det rimental to public health, safety, or
general welfare, as the conditions placed on the permit would maintain the welfare of the
community. In regards to the final finding, the proposed use would be in conformance with
the Town Code and General Plan because it would contribute to the variety of commercial
uses, reduce vehicle miles traveled for goods by bringing the products directly into the
community, and provide employment opportunities in the CH zone.
Required findings to Deny the Conditional Use Permit Application for Formula Retail:
■ As required by Section 29.20.190 (b) of the Town Code the conditional use permit for a
formula retail business greater than six thousand (6,000) square feet shall be denied if any
of the following findings are made:
1. The proposed use of the property is not in harmony with specific provisions or
objectives of the general plan and the purposes of this chapter;
2. The proposed use will detract from the existing balance and diversity of businesses in
the commercial district in which the use is proposed to be located;
3. The proposed use would create an over-concentration of similar types of businesses; or
4. The proposed use will detract from the existing land use mix and high urban design
standards including uses that promote continuous pedestrian circulation and economic
vitality.
None of the findings could be made to deny the application.
Instead, the Planning Commission makes the following affirmative findings:
1. The proposed use of the property is in harmony with specific provisions or objectives of
the General Plan and the purposes of Chapter 29 of the Town Code;
2. The proposed use will not detract from the existing balance and diversity of businesses
in the commercial district in which the use is proposed to be located as this location was
previously occupied by a formula retail business;
3. The proposed use would not create an over-concentration of similar types of businesses
as this would be the first BevMo! in the Town; and
4. The proposed use will not detract from the existing land use mix and high urban design
standards including uses that promote continuous pedestrian circulation and econ omic
vitality as it would be located in a vacant tenant space within an existing shopping
center previously occupied by a formula retail business.
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PLANNING COMMISSION – November 10, 2021
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
636 Blossom Hill Road
Conditional Use Permit Application U-21-016
Requesting Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Formula Retail Business
with Alcohol Sales and Tasting, and Including 24-hour Delivery (BevMo!) on
Property Zoned CH. APN 529-16-047 and 529-16-054.
PROPERTY OWNER: Blossom Hill Pavilion LP
APPLICANT: Greg Endom, Beverages and More, Inc.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
Planning Division
1. APPROVAL: This application shall be completed in accordance with all of the conditions of
approval and in substantial compliance with the approved plans. Any intensification
beyond this authorized use requires a Conditional Use Permit amendment.
2. EXPIRATION: The approval will expire two years from the approval date pursuant to
Section 29.20.320 of the Town Code, unless the approval has been vested per Section
29.20.335 of the Town Code. Reasonable extensions of time not exceeding one year may
be granted upon application, and can be granted if approved by the deciding body p rior to
the expiration date. Therefore, it is recommended that applications for a time extension
be filed with the Community Development Department at least 60 days prior to the
expiration date of the approval.
3. LAPSE FOR DISCONTINUANCE: If the activity for which the Conditional Use Permit has
been granted is discontinued for a period of one (1) year, the approval lapses pursuant to
Section 29.20.340 of the Zoning Ordinance.
4. USE: The approved use is a formula retail business with alcohol sales for off-site
consumption, on-site alcohol tasting, and including 24-hour delivery.
5. HOURS OF OPERATION: The hours of operation shall be limited to the following:
• Store Hours – 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., seven days a week.
• Non-Alcohol Product Deliveries – 24 hours, seven days a week.
• Alcohol Deliveries – 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., seven days a week.
6. DELIVERIES: Deliveries shall occur between 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. and must be from the
parking lot in front of the tenant space. No deliveries shall be made from Blossom Hill
Road or Los Gatos Boulevard. No delivery trucks shall stop on Blossom Hill Road or Los
Gatos Boulevard.
7. TRASH AND RECYCLING DISPOSAL HOURS: Trash and recycling from the business shall
only be emptied between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. to limit the noise impacts.
8. SHOPPING CARTS: Shopping carts shall be stored inside the designated parking corral.
The parking lot shall be monitored so that the carts are brought into the designated
parking corral when not in use.
EXHIBIT 3
9. SIGN PERMIT: A Sign Permit from the Los Gatos Community Development Department
must be obtained prior to any changes to existing signs or installation of new signs.
10. ROOFTOP EQUIPMENT: Any new or modified roof mounted equipment shall be fully
screened prior to issuance of an occupancy permit.
11. BUSINESS LICENSE: A business license from the Town of Los Gatos Finance Department
including a Certificate of Use and Occupancy approval from Planning must be obtained
prior to the commencement of any new or change of use.
12. GENERAL: Uniformed privately provided security guards may be required in or around the
premises by the Chief of Police if alcohol related problems recur that are not resolved by
the licensed owner.
13. CONFORMANCE WITH CODE. No part of this approval shall be construed to permit a
violation of any part of the Code of the Town of Los Gatos.
14. COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, and FEDERAL LAWS. The subject use shall be
conducted in full compliance with all local, state, and federal laws.
15. TOWN INDEMNITY: Applicants are notified that Town Code Section 1.10.115 requires that
any applicant who receives a permit or entitlement from the Town shall defend,
indemnify, and hold harmless the Town and its officials in any action brought by a third
party to overturn, set aside, or void the permit or entitlement. This requirement is a
condition of approval of all such permits and entitlements whether or not expressly set
forth in the approval, and may be secured to the satisfaction of the Town Attorney.
16. COMPLIANCE MEMORANDUM: A memorandum, in compliance with standard Town
practice, shall be prepared and submitted with the building permit detailing how the
conditions of approval will be addressed.
Building Division
17. PERMITS. No work requiring Building Permits can commence without issuance of any
required Building Permits. Building Permit plan review, including review by the Santa
Clara County Fire Department and the Parks and Public Works Department, will be part of
any required Building Permit application process. No change in the character of
occupancy or change to a different group of occupancies as described by the Building
Code shall be made without first obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building
Official.
18. ACCESSIBILITY. In addition to all new work complying with the Code for accessibility,
when existing buildings are altered or remodeled, they must be made accessible to
persons with physical disabilities in accordance with the CBC Section 11B-202, “Existing
buildings and facilities”.
Santa Clara County Fire Department
19. PERMITS. This approval shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the
provisions of the California Fire Code or of other laws or regulations of the jurisdiction. A
permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of the fire code or
other such laws or regulations shall not be valid. No work requiring issuance of Santa Clara
County Fire Department (SCCFD) permits can commence without issuance of any required
SCCFD permits.
Additional Agency Review
20. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. Additional agencies may require conformance review or
permits for additional requirements, including but not limited to, Santa Clara County
Environmental Health Department, West Valley Sanitation, and West Valley Collection and
Recycling.
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1401 Willow Pass Rd, Suite 900 • Concord, California 94520 • T 925.609.6074 • F 925.798.7150 • www.bevmo.com
Sent Via Email
October 1, 2021
Kathryn Janoff, Chair
Planning Commission
In care of
Erin Walters
Planner
Town of Los Gatos
110 East Main Street
Los Gatos, CA
RE: 636 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos CA 95032
Conditional Use Permit (CUP No. U-21-016)
Dear Chair Janoff:
As an introduction and overview of the proposed Conditional Use Permit hearing request in
which we will seek approval from the Planning Commission for our proposed store, I wanted to
provide some information and overview as part of the background for your consideration of the
pending application.
Beverages & More, Inc. (“BevMo!”) proposes to establish a store in the Blossom Hill Pavilion
Shopping Center located at the intersection of Los Gatos Boulevard and Blossom Hill Road, in
the space formerly occupied by Pier 1 Imports (“Project Site”) in the Town of Los Gatos as a
high-end retailer for in-store purchases of beer, wine, and related goods.
Sales of alcohol at the proposed BevMo! store would be authorized by liquor licenses issued by
the California Alcohol Control Board (ABC) –Type 21 (Off-Sale General) and Type 42 (On-Sale
Beers and Wine Public Premises) and Type 86- Instructional Tasting License.
Closest BevMo! Currently BevMo! does not have any stores within the Town of Los Gatos.
The closest store is located at 14800 Camden Avenue, San Jose, approximately 3.2 miles driving
distance from the Project Site. The Camden BevMo! store has been in its current location since
1996 but due a shopping center redevelopment planned at the Camden Center; this BevMo! store
may close within the next 12-18 months.
Proposed Space The existing vacant Pier 1 space is 11,212 square feet (sf), located in the
approximate middle space of the existing Blossom Hill Pavilion Shopping Center, a 23,412 sf
neighborhood retail center. The shopping center building fronts both major arterial streets with
parking behind. The center provides 109 parking spaces, compared to the code requirement of
107 spaces. Parking is shared among the existing retail tenants with no exclusive or reserved
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spots. Handicap spaces are provided as required by code (6 stalls within the 109 total). The
remaining three corners of the intersection have retail uses including Lunardi’s anchored
shopping center, Whole Foods anchored shopping center and a small neighborhood retail center
with food/coffee and quasi-office uses.
The other tenants located at Blossom Hill Pavilion include Starbucks, Jamba Juice, AT&T
Mobile Phone store, Chipotle Restaurant and Care Now, a drop-in urgent care provider.
About BevMo! BevMo! is the largest specialty retailer of wine in California and was
awarded Retailer of the Year in 2006 by Wine Enthusiast, and in 2009 was awarded the Market
Watch Leader Award for management. BevMo! offers a convenient and unique store for local
residents to browse an extensive inventory of wine, spirits, beer, gourmet food and related items
such as glassware and other wine accessories, not easily found elsewhere. BevMo! offers over
3,000 wines (1,000 from California), 1,200 specialty spirits, 600 beers including many “craft”
beers and over 2,000 “& More” products. The store will provide residents with a convenient new
place to shop in a well-lit and maintained facility.
Responsible Contributing Member of the Community
The store will have a positive influence on the local economy by providing jobs and retail tax
revenue to the Town of Los Gatos, as well as competitive pricing to the consumer.
• BevMo! will employ approximately 15-20 local residents, with the possibility of
additional help hired during the holidays.
• BevMo! is committed to the responsible marketing of alcoholic beverage products, which
is demonstrated by:
o Our company policy prohibiting the sale of cigarettes and products of abuse (such
as 40 oz. of malt liquor, low-priced, screw-top fortified wines and pints or half-
pints of spirits).
o Our company policy prohibits the use of video or pinball games, sales of
pornographic materials, pay telephones, lottery tickets, newspaper stands and
other items that would encourage loitering or minors patronizing the store.
o Our company posts and maintains a professional quality sign stating, “No
Loitering”, “No public drinking of alcoholic beverages”, and “Stop you must be
21 to enter unless accompanied by an adult”.
o It is store policy to card anyone who appears to be under the age of 50.
o We operate our own decoy sale-to-minor program and implement extensive ID
check training of our employees.
Our policies have led to an excellent track record with the California Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control.
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California Alcoholic Beverage Control (CA ABC) Licenses Required
In addition to a license type 21 for the off-premises sale of alcoholic beverages, BevMo! requires
a license type 42 (On-Sale Beer and Wine, Public Premises) for educational beer and wine
tastings as well as a license type 86 (Instructional Tasting of Distilled Spirits). Beer and wine
tastings will be offered in-store on Friday and Saturday afternoons, with an occasional special
tasting event during the week. Unlike the type 42 license, tastings falling under the type 86
license have additional rules provided by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The
license holder must have the tasting event hosted by an industry representative only (Distiller,
Brewery, Winery Representative), cannot charge for the tasting event, and is strictly limited in
the amount of alcohol served (no more than three- ¼ ounce pours).
The size of the tasting area is typically 10’ x 10’, and there are no furnishings or seating in the
area. All samples must take place within the boundaries of the tasting area. A sign is posted
stating that no one under 21 is allowed in the tasting area. Customers are also not allowed to
bring in spirits or shopping carts of any kind into the area. Service in the area is by winemakers,
vendor representatives, and trained store staff. Samples are approximately 1 oz in size, served in
disposable plastic tasting cups, and a nominal fee is charged for each sample as required by the
ABC. Tastings are also arranged by appointment for wedding product selection and corporate
event planning. These follow the same standards as noted above.
Changes to the Premises No changes are proposed to the exterior of the building. The
existing storefront and entryway would remain in its current location, along with the existing
double man doors which are used for receiving goods. A short 4’ high screen wall is proposed
on the right side of the existing storefront to screen shopping cart storage. The screen wall will
be constructed to match the existing building finishes.
The interior of the store would be renovated to provide for the needed electrical and plumbing to
accommodate new store fixtures, shelving and coolers. The existing store has a number of show
windows allowing for graphics and other product presentations. These would be expanded
where needed, to screen any shelving or fixtures located in the window area. The show windows
would not be full height and would allow natural light to enter the store along the top of the
show window area.
Exterior Lighting – No changes are proposed to the exterior lighting.
Established Customer Base An analysis of all BevMo shoppers based upon internal
customer membership data indicates that there is a large portion of the Los Gatos population that
frequents BevMo stores in general and the Camden store in particular. Specifically, BevMo!
realized in excess of 15,000 customer visits from residents living in the 95032-zip code area to
the entire BevMo store chain and specifically in excess of 9,000 visits to the Camden store alone
(data from 2019, last full normalized year of sales data). The proposed location in Los Gatos will
decrease drive times and increase convenience to the existing customer base as well as introduce
a specialty grocer and alcoholic beverage outlet in a community not served by such a retailer.
Online Ordering To enhance the customer experience, BevMo! s CUP application includes
the hours of operation to allow customers to purchase alcohol and non-alcoholic consumer goods
via its online and mobile platforms for delivery. In-store sales would remain the same as stated
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above, with the retail storefront closing no later than 11:00 p.m. daily, but online sales and
deliveries of non-alcoholic goods would occur 24 hours/day and online sales and deliveries of
alcohol would occur between 6:00 a.m.- 2:00 a.m.
In practice, the store hours that would be open for walk in business during the majority of the
year would be closer to 9:00 AM to 9-10 PM with increased hours of operation during the
months of November and December as businesses flex to accommodate holiday shopping. For
simplicity, the CUP application request walk in hours of 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily.
Operational Overview for Delivery Consumers would select items available from
BevMo! via mobile app or online interface. The types of goods anticipated to be available for
delivery include pre-packaged food and beverage products, beer, wine, ice cream, snacks, hand
sanitizer, pet food, toilet paper, diapers, and COVID-19 rapid tests through BevMo!’s
partnership with Purlab. Most of these items would also be displayed on shelves in the store for
purchase by walk-in customers, but a few items, such as dog food, would be available only for
delivery. BevMo! anticipates that approximately 25 to 35 percent of the retail floorspace will be
dedicated to non-alcohol items.
When an order is placed, BevMo! employees would bag the items and place the bags in bins
containing orders from one to four customers. Drivers, who are independent contractors, would
pick up the bins for delivery to customers, with a goal of delivering items within 30 minutes of
purchase to customers located within a fixed delivery radius usually 2-5 miles from the store.
Driver partners would be able to use any parking spaces in the shopping center, but it is
anticipated most will use the available spaces closest to the entrance doors.
All driver partners delivering age-restricted products must 1) be at least 21 years of age; 2)
complete alcohol beverage service training; and 3) sign an alcohol delivery service policy.
BevMo! uses robust age verification and identification scanning technology to prevent age-
restricted products from being delivered to minors. Before an online or mobile app order is
completed, the driver partner must scan the customer’s valid U.S. government-issued
identification. Using advanced optical scanning identification verification technology, the driver
partner must verify the identification at the site of the delivery. Finally, if the identification is
verified by the system, the order can be completed, and a signature is captured.
After the store closes to walk-in sales, it is anticipated that no more than five employees would
be in the store at any particular time to service online orders for delivery. Based on sales
projections, BevMo! initially anticipates approximately 50-100 deliveries per day, with the
heaviest volumes on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Proper lighting (already existing) will be maintained to ensure employee and driver-partner
safety at all times. The delivery entrance door will remain locked with an electric strike lock for
controlling access to the building. Driver-partners will be identified by employees inside of the
building via camera before being granted access inside the store for deliveries.
Additional security measures include security camera systems with footage that can be accessed
by the General Manager and any Shift Lead in the store. This footage is typically stored for 30
days or longer, depending on how much activity is on a specific camera. The store also includes
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a telephone for calling 911 and a monitored alarm system with a hold-up panic button for
employees in the case of an emergency.
Conditional Use Permit Requirements The Los Gatos Town Code requires a Conditional
Use Permit for the following uses in this zone:
• Grocery formula retail business greater than 6,000 s.f.
• 24-hour businesses or businesses open between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
• Establishment selling alcoholic beverages for consumption off-premises
• Alcohol service – Tasting
Quoting from the Town Code Sec. 29.20.190. Findings and decision.
(a) The deciding body, on the basis of the evidence submitted at the hearing, may grant a
conditional use permit when specifically authorized by the provisions of this chapter if it
finds that:
(1) The proposed uses of the property are essential or desirable to the public convenience
or welfare.
As already demonstrated above, there is a large population of BevMo shoppers within
the area where the store is located which would decrease their travel times as well as
be provided increased convenience and added delivery options with the establishment
of the store.
(2) The proposed uses will not impair the integrity and character of the zone.
BevMo!’s long (since 1994) and successful track record of being a responsible retailer
of a regulated product demonstrates that it can operate in a neighborhood retail
setting without disruption or negative impacts to the area. The operation is contained
entirely within the existing building, with parking and public access screened by the
site layout to the nearby residential.
(3) The proposed uses would not be detrimental to public health, safety or general welfare;
and
The proposed use offers improvements in the health, safety and general welfare of the
surrounding population by decreasing travel times for services and well as providing a
quick, safe alternative to receive goods via online delivery without the need to leave
one’s residence. As we have seen from the impacts of the Covid pandemic, a safe and
efficient contactless delivery option has become a real necessity in meeting the
everyday needs of the population. The proposed BevMo! store will provide a quick and
safe delivery alternative (30 minutes or less) for securing everyday needs not currently
offered in the community. In fact, since the space being occupied by the proposed use
is vacant, the establishment of the business will not displace any existing business and
in practice increase employment, availability and selection of retail goods.
(4) The proposed uses of the property are in harmony with the various elements or
objectives of the general plan and the purposes of this chapter.
The proposed use of the building is both compatible with the existing zoning of the
property as well as the Mixed-Use Commercial designation in the General Plan.
In addition to being compatible with the zoning and General Plan designations of the Project
Site, the proposed use specially addresses General Plan Policy LU-2.1 which states, “Minimize
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vehicle miles traveled for goods and services by allowing and encouraging stores that provide
these goods within walking distance of neighborhoods in Los Gatos.”
General Plan Policy LU-9.8 states Retail sales tax “leakage” should be kept to a minimum by providing
in-town convenience and comparative shopping opportunities.
The addition of the proposed store will both minimize miles traveled for goods by
bringing the products directly into the community being served and also offer a quick
and convenient delivery option to the nearby residents.
(5) A hazardous waste facility proposal is subject to the California Health and Safety
Code, Article 8.7, Section 25199—25199.14 and shall be consistent with the Santa
Clara County Hazardous Waste Management Plan.
This is not applicable to the Proposed Conditional Use Permit application.
(b) The deciding body, on the basis of the evidence submitted at the hearing, may deny a
conditional use permit for a formula retail business greater than six thousand (6,000) square
feet or a personal service business if any of the following findings are made:
(1) The proposed use of the property is not in harmony with specific provisions or
objectives of the general plan and the purposes of this chapter.
The proposed use is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan and specific
zoning of the property along with specially addressing a number of the General Plan
goals as noted above.
(2) The proposed use will detract from the existing balance and diversity of businesses in
the commercial district in which the use is proposed to be located.
The proposed use does not exist in the community today and will offer a new and
diverse product selection, supplementing the existing food and beverage outlets. As
evidenced by the existing customer shopping patterns, many of the area residents are
currently traveling outside the Town limits to procure their specialty alcohol products.
(3) The proposed use would create an over-concentration of similar types of businesses, or
While there are other licensed premises offering alcohol in the area, there are no
specialty businesses that offer the breath and diversity of the products found in the
proposed BevMo along with the product knowledge and educational tasting program
offered at the store. In addition, no business exist in the Town of Los Gatos that offers
the diversity of products, all available within a thirty (30) minute delivery time.
(4) The proposed use will detract from the existing land use mix and high urban design
standards including uses that promote continuous pedestrian circulation and economic
vitality.
The proposed use is consistent with the zoning designation and operation of the
business being contained 100% within the existing building structure with no changes
to the design or structure of the building. The business operation promotes pedestrian
visits given the option to have larger, bulky purchases delivered within 30 minutes of a
visit to the store, thereby eliminating any need for a car to transport your purchases
home.
In summary, allowing BevMo! to establish its operation which includes online orders and
delivery at the Project Site helps ensure the shopping center remains fully leased without a
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substantial vacancy with a substantial tenant that can contribute to the success and vitality of the
center. Moreover, the delivery of online orders will provide opportunities to expand
employment and provide additional presence in the shopping center outside traditional operating
hours, which is expected to enhance public safety.
Extended operating hours also will allow BevMo! to meet the current demands of residents by
providing an option for an on-demand delivery service at any time of the day, with orders
fulfilled within 30 minutes of ordering. This service provided by BevMo!’s delivery operation
will benefit residents who may be unable to visit a physical retail store, including those unable to
visit during current operating hours, and those who wish to acquire goods to be delivered. During
the past Covid 19 disruptions, we found the delivery service welcomed by a great percentage of
our customer base.
Community Outreach
I have personally contacted all of the adjacent or abutting tenants/property owners and provided
my contact information along with a description and outline of the business and proposed
timeline for operation.
I indicated in my correspondence that I am available to meet, as requested by any person having
questions or wishing further information.
The parties contacted include:
• Both abutting commercial car dealership neighbors,
• The retail and commercial tenants located directly north across the street in the
multi-tenant building,
• The property owners of the other three commercial corners and
• All of the residential neighbors/owners and occupants fronting onto Blossom Hill
Road north to Oak Rim Way.
• Of all the letters and outreach completed only one resident responded with
questions via email. I was able to answer all of his questions satisfactorily and
also provided this information to Planning Staff for their records.
• In addition, as a follow-up to my July 20/21, 2021, letter noted above, I have also
posted the front of the storefront with the required State of California, Department
of Alcoholic Beverage Control Notice indicating that Beverages & More, Inc, has
applied for a Type 21, 42 and 86 license to be used at 636 Blossom Hill Road.
The posting was placed in the storefront on August 30, 2021 and remained up for
the required thirty (30) consecutive day posting period. No letters of opposition
were received by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control with respect to
this application.
I look forward to the opportunity to present the proposed project to you at the upcoming
Planning Commission hearing.
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Thank you for your time and consideration. Please call if additional information is needed.
Sincerely,
Beverages & More, Inc.
/s/ Greg Endom
Greg Endom
925-550-8082
cc: All provided in care of Erin Walters, Planner
Kendra Burch, Vice Chair
Jeffrey Barnett, Commissioner
Melanie Hanssen, Commissioner
Jeffrey Suzuki, Commissioner
Reza Tavana, Commissioner
Emily Thomas, Commissioner
Panorama #1 – View from Front door of 636 Blossom Hill Road
Panorama #2 – View from parking lot- western end of shopping center.
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Panorama #3 – Looking west from Los Gatos Blvd.
Panorama #4 Looking west from Los Gatos Blvd.
Panorama #5 Looking South on Blossom Hill towards Shopping Center
Photo #6 View of Corner of Center at Blossom Hill Road and Los Gatos Blvd.
Photo #7 Existing Monument Sign Blossom Hill Road Photo #8 Existing Monument Sign Los Gatos Blvd. to be used by Applicant
Panorama #9 – Looking north from east end of parking area within center
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1401 Willow Pass Rd, Suite 900 • Concord, California 94520 • T 925.609.6074 • F 925.798.7150 • www.bevmo.com
September 2, 2021
Town of Los Gatos Submitted Via Online System
Community Development Department
110 E. Main St.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Attention: Erin Walters
RE: Beverages & More, Inc. 636 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos CA 95032
Application for Conditional Use Permit U-21-016
Detail of Community Outreach
Dear Ms. Walters:
As a result of social distancing and Covid protocols, in person meetings were not held with
individual neighbors. I have contacted all of the adjacent or abutting tenants/property owners and
provided my contact information along with a description and outline of the business and
proposed timeline for operation.
I indicated in my correspondence that I am available to meet, as requested by any person having
questions or wishing further information. A sample of the letter sent to each neighbor is attached
as Attachment 1.
1.(a)The parties contacted include:
•Both abutting commercial car dealership neighbors,
•The retail and commercial tenants located directly north across the street in the
multi-tenant building,
•The property owners of the other three commercial corners and
•All of the residential neighbors/owners and occupants fronting onto Blossom Hill
Road north to Oak Rim Way.
•A list of the neighbors who were sent a letter is included below.
(b)Of all the letters and outreach completed only one resident responded with
questions via email. Mr. David Yu, a resident living on Blossom Hill Road,
contacted me via email and we exchanged a series of emails on questions he had.
The complete exchange is included as Attachment 2.
(c)No neighbors were not contacted.
Letter sent to each individual address via US Postal Service First Class Mail,
noted above on July 20, 2021, and July 21, 2021.
(d)In addition, as a follow-up to my July 20/21, 2021 letter noted above, I have also
posted the front of the storefront with the required State of California, Department
EXHIBIT 6
of Alcoholic Beverage Control Notice indicating that Beverages & More, Inc, has
applied for a Type 21, 42 and 86 license to be used at 636 Blossom Hill Road.
The posting was placed in the storefront on August 30, 2021 and will remain up
for a minimum of thirty (30) consecutive days.
Please call if additional information is needed.
Sincerely,
Beverages & More, Inc.
/s/ Greg Endom
Greg Endom
925-550-8082
Beverages & More, Inc. 636 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos CA 95032
Application for Conditional Use Permit U-21-016
Detail of Community Outreach
The specific parties contacted by letter on July 20-21, 2021 were:
• 657 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 653 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 637 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 649 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 645 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 641 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 633 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 625 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 627 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 663 Blossom Hill Road, Suite 200, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 15991 Los Gatos Blvd., Bldg. 3, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 681 Blossom Hill Road. #1, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 681 Blossom Hill Road, #102, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 16151 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 620 Blossom Hill Blvd., Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 105 Stoneybrook Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 100 Oak Rim Way, # 1, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 100 Oak Rim Way, # 2, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 100 Oak Rim Way, # 3, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 100 Oak Rim Way, # 4, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 100 Oak Rim Way, # 5, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 100 Oak Rim Way, # 6, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 100 Oak Rim Way, # 7, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 100 Oak Rim Way, # 8, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 100 Oak Rim Way, # 9, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 100 Oak Rim Way, # 10, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 100 Oak Rim Way, # 11, Los Gatos, CA 95032
• 100 Oak Rim Way, # 12, Los Gatos, CA 95032
September 30, 2021
Mr. Erin Walters
Associate Planner
Community Development Department
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
RE: Application of Beverages & More: 636 Blossom Hill Road @ Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA.
Dear Erin,
As a resident of the Town of Los Gatos, I am pleased to see the possibility of a Beverages &
More retail store coming to our Town. I have been a client of Beverages & More for many
years and always have been pleased with the depth of their wine selection, the knowledge of
their employees and the look and feel of their Store. Beverages & More is not a liquor store in
that they do not sell lottery tickets , pints of hard liquor or individual cans of beer in a brown
paper bag. They are a specialty retailer of party items, cigars, fine crystal and spirits.
It would be great to have this service in our hometown and myself like many of my friends will
no longer have to leave the Town of Los Gatos for these specialty items.
My only regret is that Beverages & More will not be open for this Holiday Season.
Sincerely,
Romy Zeid
LOS GATOS, CA 95032
Executive Vice President |
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September 30, 2021
Mr. Erin Walters
Associate Planner
Community Development Department
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
RE: Application of Beverages & More: 636 Blossom Hill Road @ Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA.
Dear Erin,
As a resident of the Town of Los Gatos, I am pleased to see the possibility of a Beverages &
More retail store coming to our Town. I have been a client of Beverages & More for many
years and always have been pleased with the depth of their wine selection, the knowledge of
their employees and the look and feel of their Store. Beverages & More is not a liquor store in
that they do not sell lottery tickets , pints of hard liquor or individual cans of beer in a brown
paper bag. They are a specialty retailer of party items, cigars, fine crystal and spirits.
It would be great to have this service in our hometown and myself like many of my friends will
no longer have to leave the Town of Los Gatos for these specialty items.
My only regret is that Beverages & More will not be open for this Holiday Season.
Sincerely,
JOHN MACHADO
LOS GATOS, CA 95030
Executive Vice President |
From: Nick Goddard
Sent: Friday, October 01, 2021 8:34 AM
To: Erin Walters <EWalters@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: BevMo LGB
EXTERNAL SENDER
I am a resident at Bayview Ave, Almond Grove district and am fully supportive of the application for
Bevmo and their CUP application for the former Pier One space.
BevMo is a marked difference from a liquor store, but since the closure of the two remaining stores, we
have had no retail outlets for alcohol in the whole town. Supermarkets and their limited offerings don't
really count.
They are a well known and professional operator and do not attract urban blight in any way, shape or
form.
Please fast track their applications
Regards
Nick Goddard
From: George Montanari
Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2021 7:17 AM
To: Erin Walters <EWalters@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: RE: Application of Beverages & More: 636 Blossom Hill Road @ Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA.
EXTERNAL SENDER
Dear Erin
I strongly approve the Application of beverages and more moving into Blossom Hill Road in Los Gatos.
As a long time resident of Los Gatos, my family and I would find this as a convenient and logical addition
to our town.
Myself, my family, and all my neighbors fully endorse this application and look forward to shopping and
keeping our dollars here in Los Gatos.
Thank you
George and Jill Montanari
Los Gatos, CA 95032
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From: Julie's Comcast <
Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 7:33 AM
To: Erin Walters <EWalters@losgatosca.gov>
Cc: Rick DiNapoli <
Subject: Beverages & More
EXTERNAL SENDER
Dear Erin,
As longtime residents of Los Gatos for over thirty years we fully support having BevMo as a tenant on
Blossom Hill/LG Blvd.
Such a great store and a great convenience for the town. In addition, the sales tax revenue will be a big
benefit.
Two thumbs up!!
Best regards,
Julie and Rick DiNapoli
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NOTE: This information is conceptual in nature and is subject toadjustments pending further verification and Client, Tenant, andGovernmental Agency approvals. No warranties or guaranties ofany kind are given or implied by the Architect.DATE:MCG JOB #:REVISIONSDATE 636 BLOSSOM HILL RD.Los Gatos, CA 9503220.474.01AUGUST 19, 2021MCG ARCHITECTURE 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDCSTORE #:A-40ELEVATIONS Scale : 3/16" = 1'0"5'10'21'EAST ELEVATIONNOTE: NO COLOR OR FINISHCHANGES TO (E) BLDG EXTERIOR.NOTE: ROOF EQUIP. WILL BESCREENED PER CITY CODE.ACLIENT REVISION12-29-20CITY COMMENTS06-09-2108-19-21CITY COMMENTSABNOTE: NO CHANGES TO (E)EXTERIOR LIGHTING.B
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(N)CONDENSATIONUNIT(N)CONDENSATIONUNITS(N)CONDENSATIONUNIT(N)CONDENSATIONUNITNOTE: This information is conceptual in nature and is subject toadjustments pending further verification and Client, Tenant, andGovernmental Agency approvals. No warranties or guaranties ofany kind are given or implied by the Architect.DATE:MCG JOB #:REVISIONSDATE 636 BLOSSOM HILL RD.Los Gatos, CA 9503220.474.01AUGUST 19, 2021MCG ARCHITECTURE 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDCSTORE #:A-50ROOF PLANScale : 1/8" = 1'0"5'10'21'CLIENT REVISION12-29-20CITY COMMENTS06-09-2108-19-21CITY COMMENTSABBBBBA-6
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6'-0"NOTE: This information is conceptual in nature and is subject toadjustments pending further verification and Client, Tenant, andGovernmental Agency approvals. No warranties or guaranties ofany kind are given or implied by the Architect.DATE:MCG JOB #:REVISIONSDATE 636 BLOSSOM HILL RD.Los Gatos, CA 9503220.474.01AUGUST 19, 2021MCG ARCHITECTURE 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDCSTORE #:A-60SITE LINESScale : 1/4" = 1'0"5'10'21'CLIENT REVISION12-29-20CITY COMMENTS06-09-2108-19-21CITY COMMENTSABBLOSSOM HILL RD. SITE LINES(N)CONDENSATION UNITNOTE: PARKING LOT SITE LINES ARESIMILAR TO BLOSSOM RD. ALLOTHER UNITS ARE OUT OF SITE ANDDO NOT REQUIRE ADDITIONALSCREENING.BBLDG INTERIOR(E)SIDEWALK(E)LANDSCAPING(E)STOREFRONT