Brief

Brion Brioson of Little Lands Wines applied on July 13, 2026, for a conditional use permit to operate alcohol sales at 1616 West Yosemite Drive (also addressing 4745-4753 North Townsend Avenue). The application, Case ZA-2023-1650-CUB, was referred to City Council on July 16 based on a public convenience or necessity finding. The matter remains open and pending further council action.

Full summary

This file concerns a conditional use permit application for alcohol sales at the property located at 1616-1620 West Yosemite Drive and 4745-4753 North Townsend Avenue. The applicant is Brion Brioson, representing Little Lands Wines. The application was formally submitted to the City on July 13, 2026, under Case ZA-2023-1650-CUB. Conditional use permits for alcohol sales in Los Angeles require a finding that the proposed use meets the public convenience or necessity standard, meaning the sale of alcohol at the location would serve a legitimate public need and be compatible with the surrounding area. A department or hearing officer must review the application, typically considering factors such as the neighborhood character, proximity to schools and other sensitive uses, and the applicant's operational plans. On July 16, 2026, the public convenience or necessity document was referred to the City Council for consideration. This indicates that the initial administrative phase has been completed and the matter now awaits council action. The file remains open, with an expiration date of July 13, 2028, giving the applicant two years to secure final approval. No council vote or further action has been recorded as of the last activity date.

Activity (2)

• 2026-07-16 Public Convenience or Necessity document(s) referred to Council.
• 2026-07-13 Document submitted by Brion Brioson - Little Lands Wines, dated July 13, 2026.

Documents (6)

• 2026-07-14 Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Los Angeles Police Department · other
• 2026-07-14 Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Department of City Planning · other
• 2026-07-13 Public Convenience or Necessity Application · other
• 2026-07-13 Attachment to Application submitted 7-13-26 - Letter of Determination · attachment
• 2026-07-13 Attachment to Application submitted 7-13-26 - Mailing List · attachment
• 2026-07-13 Attachment to Application submitted 7-13-26 - Supporting Letter · attachment