This Is the City of Montebello Planning Commission Meeting (4/21/26)

The City of Montebello Planning Commission held a meeting on April 21, 2026, during which they considered a conditional use permit (CUP case number PC 2026-0018) for Montebello Wine and Spirits Inc. to upgrade their California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control license from a type 20 (beer and wine) to a type 21 license (including distilled spirits) for their convenience store at 300 South Vail Avenue. The applicant presented extensive renovations and investments nearing one million dollars, emphasizing community safety, operational standards, and compliance with 31 conditions attached to the permit. Public comments included both support and opposition, with supporters highlighting the store's improvements, safety, and community service, while opposition letters raised concerns about potential negative impacts. The Planning Commission discussed the legal non-conforming status of the current license and the benefits of formalizing the use under a CUP with enforceable conditions. After deliberation, the Commission unanimously approved the conditional use permit with the recommended conditions, enabling the business to expand its alcohol offerings while maintaining community safeguards.