Planning commission approves Pie Life Pizza’s beer and wine permit with conditions

The Monrovia Planning Commission on May 13 approved a conditional‑use permit allowing Pie Life Pizza at 338 South Myrtle Avenue to serve beer and wine on site under conditions recommended by staff and the Development Review Committee.

Staff described the request as a beer‑and‑wine permit only; service would be controlled at the counter behind the register, with beer available on tap or in bottles and wine in single portions. The proposal uses existing indoor and outdoor dining areas and does not change seating capacity; staff said the restaurant is set up for counter service and a server will seat patrons after counter transactions.

Key conditions recommended by staff and DRC included video surveillance for security and police response, employee training to recognize signs of overserving, a six‑month review by the DRC with the potential to recall the CUP if issues arise, and a limit that alcohol sales not exceed 33% of total sales. Staff said approved hours would allow operations up to 11 p.m. without returning to the commission.

No members of the public spoke on the item. A commissioner confirmed that beer and wine service would be allowed inside and outside; staff said both were permitted consistent with the submitted plans. A motion to approve CUP2026‑0004 with the staff conditions passed by unanimous roll call. Staff read appeal language noting that planning commission decisions may be appealed in writing to the city council within 10 days with an appeal fee.

The permit allows the business to operate with the stated security and training conditions; staff will monitor compliance during the six‑month review period.