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Title:
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PUBLIC HEARING - DEL VALLE DRIVE-THRU APPEAL
BACKGROUND: The proposed project includes construction of an approximately 850-square-foot drive-through building on a separate parcel adjacent to the existing Del Valle Mexican Restaurant at 2000 Sebastopol Road. The proposed drive-through would operate as an accessory use to the restaurant. Required entitlements include a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for drive-through service and Minor Design Review for the new commercial structure. While City staff recommended approval of the CUP, on February 12, 2026, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC-RES-2026-005 by a vote of 5-2, denying the application based on site unsuitability, noise, safety, and traffic impacts. On February 23, 2026, pursuant to City Code Chapter 20-62, the applicant appealed the decision of the Planning Commission. The Appeal Form identifies the following grounds for appeal: contradiction of traffic and safety findings; speculative future misconduct; mischaracter...
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Indexes:
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CEQA Does Not Apply, Exempt Project
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Code sections:
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15270(a) - Project Denied or Disapproved, 15303 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, 15332 - Infill Development
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