Summary
The La Raza Market denial reflects the city's Creating Healthy Communities standards limiting new liquor sales near schools and residential areas. Commissioners wrestled with balancing a business's clean operating record against youth alcohol access and neighborhood alcohol density concerns.
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Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
The market loses a potential new revenue stream from distilled spirits sales with high markups.
Families near Marina Vista Elementary and residents concerned about youth access to alcohol and neighborhood liquor density.
The market's owners, who have operated since 1992 with no alcohol violations, are denied a business expansion.
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