What is Being Proposed?
Island Pacific Supermarket is applying for a Public Convenience or Necessity determination to operate an off-site alcohol sales business at 11130 A Balboa Boulevard in Granada Hills (Council District 12). This determination is required under California law before the business can obtain an alcohol sales license from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Why?
California Business and Professions Code requires businesses selling alcohol to demonstrate that their operation meets a public convenience or necessity standard. This application is part of the standard regulatory process and follows the applicant's approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the City Planning Department (Case No. ZA-2023-3812-CUB).
Key Details
Applicant: Hermann Chiu/Abacus Business Capital, Inc. (City of Industry) Property Owner: GH-Balboa 1998 LP/Triad Management Systems, Inc. (Canoga Park) Representative: Liliger Damaso, Liquor License Agents (Los Angeles) Type: Retail off-site alcohol sales ABC Agent: Marlene Carmona (abc.ca.gov) Application Submitted: October 16, 2025
Impact
This application affects Granada Hills residents and the immediate neighborhood around the Balboa Boulevard location. The PCN determination will determine whether the community's alcohol retail needs are adequately served and whether this business location is appropriate. Abutting property owners have been notified per the mailing list requirement.