GOVERNMENT

CITY OF NORWALK

SPECIAL PLANNING

COMMISSION MEETING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT

NO. 2026-05

Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard

Place: City Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650

Project Description: For the Planning Commission to consider the following application filed by Alfredo Lopez:

Conditional Use Permit No. 2026-05 - A request for the Planning Commission to modify Conditional Use Permit No. 709 by making the required findings of Public Convenience or Necessity for a California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 48 (On-Sale General Public Premises) License in order to reinstate the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption on the premises where sold for a 1,690 square foot bar and billiards establishment within an existing multi-tenant shopping center located at 10632 Imperial Highway (also known as Assessor’s Parcel Number [APN] 8051-012-025), within the Restricted Commercial (C-1) Zone.

Conditional Use Permit No. 709 was approved for the operation of a bar and billiards establishment by the City Council on May 20, 1997 (Resolution No. 4498).

Environmental Review Information: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project will not have a significant effect on the environment per Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. Section 15301 consists of the operation involving negligible expansion of existing use.

Public Comment: Interested persons are invited to attend this hearing and be heard regarding this matter. The agenda report for the above-described project may be reviewed at the City’s webpage at: https://www.norwalk.org/government/agenda_minutes_and_videos.php. Written comments may be submitted to the Community Development Department prior to the time set for the hearing. Address written comments: Attention: Community Development Department at the address noted above or by email to planning@norwalkca.gov. You may watch the meeting from home on Charter Channel 3, Verizon Fios Channel 32, or livestream through the City’s website. If you challenge the proposed matter, you may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered prior to the public hearing.

More Information: Should you have any questions concerning the public hearing matter, please contact Stephanie C. Tapia, Assistant Planner, at (562) 929-5385; or STapia@norwalkca.gov.

Accessibility: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the Planning Division at (562) 929-5744. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide participation in the meeting or service. Assisted hearing devices will be available at this hearing without prior notification.

Dated this 10th day of September 2026.

Alex Hamilton

Deputy City Manager

The Norwalk Patriot

9/11/26