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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 04/27/1983LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY Regular Meeting - April 27, 1983 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, April 27, 1983, in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins Muni- cipal Building. Roll call was answered by the following members: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Oldham, Sheahan, Veazie and Wilson. (Secretary's Note: Boardmember Oldham arrived approximately 8:00 p.m.) Staff Members Present: Debbie Caster, City Clerk's Office John Huisjen, City Attorney's Office Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 30, 1983, Approved as Published Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 30, 1983, as published. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, and Sheahan. Nays: None. Abstain: Veazie and Wilson. New Application Accepted for a Beer and Wine License for Cuisine! Cuisine!, 126-130 South Mason Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to accept the new application and set the preliminary hearing for May 25, 1983, and the final hearing for June 22, 1983. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Sheahan, Veazie, and Wilson. Nays: None. New Application Acceptef for a Hotel -Restaurant License for China Palace Restaurant, 117-119 South College Avenue Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to accept the new application and set the preliminary hearing for May 25, 1983, and the final hearing for June 22, 1983. -2- April 27, 1983 The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Sheahan, Veazie, and Wilson. Nays: None. Extended Hours for Rooster Cogburns, 117 Linden Street Mr. Bill Edmiston, owner, stated he is applying for extended hours because his business recently started doing business on Sundays. He also stated that during the summer the days are longer and more business is generated. Mr. Edmiston stated he plans to work on Sundays, therefore he will be on the premises. Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long, to approve the extended hours for Rooster Cogburns, 117 Linden Street. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Sheahan, Veazie, and Wilson. Nays: None. Special Events License (3.2%) for Fort Town, May 21, 1983 Ms. Jane Van Velson, Director of Fort Town, stated this event is the fifth annual Fort Town event. She stated the event will take place in the parking lot on the corner of Linden and Walnut on May 21, 1983, with June 4, 1983 as the rain -out date. Ms. Van Velson stated the event will include a pancake breakfast, arts and craft booths, entertainment and food and drink. It was noted that the beer will be served in the parking lot. She stated the area will be roped off and two off -duty police officers will be on the premises at all times. Ms. Van Velson also stated signs will be posted stating that beer can be consumed only in the roped off area. She stated she feels the event is a good family -type affair and offers some- thing of interest to all ages. Authority member Monaghan made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to approve the special events license for Fort Town on May 21, 1983, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with an alternate date of June 4, 1983, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Sheahan, Veazie, and Wilson. Nays: None. Expansion of Premises for Sea Galley, 100 West Troutman Parkway Mr. Bruce Tucker, assistant manager, stated the restaurant is increasing their seating capacity from 57 seats to approximately 70 seats. He ex- -3- April 27, 1983 plained that they are installing a 50 square foot stagein the bar area for entertainment that will consist of solo or duo singers. Mr. Tucker stated there will be no structural changes to the building. Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long, to determine that the expansion is not substantial. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Sheahan, Veazie, and Wilson. Nays: None. Authority member Monaghan made a motion, seconded by Authority member Veazie, to approve the expansion of premises for Sea Galley, 100 West Troutman Parkway. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Sheahan, Veazie, and Wilson. Nays: None. Expansion of Premises for Goode Taste Crepe Shoppe, 400 East Olive Mr. Mark Massey, president of the Greatest Crepe Corporation, stated he is proposing to add a small patio area to the west of the building. He stated it would increase the seating capacity from 50 to approximately 65 seats. Mr. Massey stated a 4 foot fence would surround the proposed paito area. Mr. Massey pointed out that only a small percentage of his restaurant sales is in liquor. He also pointed out that the license was originally approved for 82 seats, although they are currently only utilizing 50 seats. Mr. Massey stated he feels this expansion would not be substantial. Authority member Long stated he feels the 4 foot fence is not high enough. Mr. Massey stated from a zoning standpoint, he cannot have a fence higher than 4 feet due to the proximity of the fence to the intersection of Peterson and Olive. He stated anyone entering the patio area will enter from the main entrance off of Olive. In addition, Mr. Massey stated his employees will be able to keep a constant eye on the patio area from the existing windows on the west side of the building. He went on to say that landscaping will be provided between the fence and the sidewalk. In closing, Mr. Massey stated he feels his staff is adequate to control the additional area. He stated his employees will be trained to know that no one can leave the patio area with alcohol. Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Mona- ghan, to determine that the expansion is not substantial. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Sheahan, Veazie, and Wilson. Nays: None. -4- April 27, 1983 Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Mona- ghan, to approve the expansion of premises for Goode Taste Crepe Shoppe, 400 East Olive. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Sheahan, Veazie, and Wilson. Nays: None. Preliminary Hearing for a Hotel -Restaurant License for Bisetti's Italian Restaurant. 120 South Coll The boundaries as proposed by the Administration were as follows: North from the subject premises to Hickory Street extended to Conifer Street. West from the subject premises to Shields Street. South from the subject premises to University Avenue extended to Garfield. East from the subject premises to Lemay Avenue 'and city limits. Mr. Robert Bisetti, owner, stated the boundaries are acceptable. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to accept the boundaries as proposed for Bisetti's Italian Restaurant, 120 South College Avenue. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Oldham, Sheahan, Veazie, and Wilson. Nays: None. Transfer of Ownership for Farmers Table Restaurant. 1035 South Taft Hill Road Mr. Edward Grueff, owner, stated he purchased the business in January, 1983, and desires to transfer the liquor license. He spoke briefly of his background in the restaurant and liquor business. He stated he is familiar with the Colorado liquor laws. He stated there will be no major changes in the business operation. Mr. Grueff stated he currently lives in Estes Park but is intending to move to Fort Collins in the near future. He stated he is the only manager and added that he is on the premises the majority of the time. It was noted that the fingerprints were received and that a negative police report was received from the CBI. -5- April 27, 1983 Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Sheahan, to approve the transfer of ownership from Alvin D. Schaefer, Paulette P. Schaefer and Zethyl M. Naylor to Edward J. Grueff and Gisila Grueff, dba Farmers Table Restaurant, 1035 South Taft Hill Road. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Oldham, Sheahan, Veazie, and Wilson. Nays: None. Final Hearing for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage (Class A) License for The Junction Eating Place, 518 West Laurel Mr. Frank Day, 940 Columbia Road, Boulder, Colorado, was sworn and stated that he is the president of Concept Restaurants. Mr. Day explained that Concept Restaurants, Inc. is a general partner in the 3.2% application for The Junction Eating Place. Mr. Day stated The Junction has been operating since 1971. He explained that the restaurant is a family -type restaurant open from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. weekdays and from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. on weekends. It was noted that the establishment has 160 seats indoors and approximately 35 seats in the outdoor paito area. Mr. Day explained that they are applying for a 3.2% beer license since they are not eligible for any other type of license due to the 500 foot limitation. In addition, Mr. Day stated several customers have requested liquor service with their meals. Mr. Day stated there will be no changes in the operation of the restaurant. He noted, however, that the restaurant will be remodeled in the near future. Mr. Day spoke briefly of his experience in the restaurant and liquor business. He stated he has a very thorough employee training program. Ms. Linda Murphy, 2418 Lakehorn, was sworn and stated she is the operations manager for The Junction at 518 West Laurel. Ms. Murphy stated she has worked for The Junction for the last five years working from the position of hostess to the present position of operations manager. Ms. Murphy stated the employee training program consists of a 3-day training period, an employee manual, and a test which covers the material in the manual. She stated the training is conducted by the night manager and herself. She mentioned that she will be calling upon the State Enforcement officers to conduct a training seminar. It was noted that a manager is on the premises at all times. Ms. Murphy went on to say that a lot of customers request liquor with their meals. She also stated that many customers will leave the restaurant once they find no alcohol is available. The Board stated their concern with the 4 foot fence surrounding the patio area. Mr. Day stated the patio area is accessible from the inside only. He stated that he is aware of the younger crowd that The Junction attracts. He added that he will impress upon his employees to check for ID's and to keep an eye on the area at all times. -6- April 27, 1983 Mr. Max Scott, owner of Oedipus, Inc., 2902 5th Street, Boulder, Colorado, was sworn and stated his company conducted the petitioning for this li- cense. He explained how the survey was conducted. Applicant's Exhibit 1 was submitted and identified as a summary report. Applicant's Exhibit 2 was submitted and identified as five petition packets. Based on the needs and desires, Mr. Scott stated his survey indicates that 89% of the neigh- borhood is in favor of the license. Overall, Mr. Scott stated the survey was very favorable. It was noted that the fingerprints were received and that a negative poice report was received. Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Mona- ghan, to approve the 3.2% fermented malt beverage license, Class A, for The Junction Eating Place, 518 West Laurel. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Oldham, Sheahan, Veazie, and Wilson. Nays: None. Final Resolution on a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage (Class A) License for The Junction Eatino Place. 518 West Laurel The Resolution was read by title only. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to adopt the Resolution as presented. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Oldham, Sheahan, Veazie, and Wilson. Nays: None. Final Hearing for a Beer and Wine License for Smith's Spudworks, 626 South College Avenue The Resolution outlining the results of the preliminary hearing was read by title only. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to adopt the Resolution as presented. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Oldham, Sheahan, Veazie, and Wilson. Nays: None. 0 -7- April 27, 1983 Mr. Scott Smith, 1717 West Drake Road #5C, Fort Collins, Colorado, was sworn and stated the restaurant has been operating since December of 1981. In November of 1982 the restaurant changed its name from Pudgy's to Smith's Spudworks. Mr. Smith stated the menu consists of one pound baked potatoes with various toppings. The hours of the restaurant are 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Mr. Smith explained that customers have been requesting beer or wine with their meals. He then spoke of his background experience in the restaurant and liquor business. He stated he is familiar with the liquor laws of Colorado. Mr. Smith stated he is responsible for trianing the employees. He stated he has made arrangements with Project B.R.I.T.E. to conduct a seminar on liquor laws for his employees. Mr. Gordon Smith, 1308 Springfield, Fort Collins, Colorado, was sworn. He stated the restaurant is a family -type restaurant. He added that the liquor license is being requested to complement their menu and that drinks will not be served without food. Mr. Scott Smith noted that the premises seat 49 total. He noted the basement is used only for storage purposes. He went on to say that he or his wife will be on the premises in the capacity of manager at all times. Mr. Scott presented Exhibit 1, which was identified as 33 pages of peti- tions, signed both by the businesses and residences of the neighborhood. It was noted that Gordon, Miriam, and Scott Smith circulated the petitions. A total of 657 signatures in favor of the license were received. Mr. Scott stated that overall, the majority of people contacted were very supportive of the license. He noted that approximately 2-3% of those contacted refused to sign the petition due to religious reasons. Authority member Monaghan made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to approve the beer and wine license for Laco Enterprises, Inc., dba Smith's Spudworks, 626 South College Avenue. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Oldham, Sheahan, Veazie, and Wilson. Nays: None. Final Resolution on a Beer and Wine License for Smith's Spudworks, 626 South College Avenue Authority member Oldham made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to adopt the Resolution as presented. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Oldham, Sheahan, Veazie, and Wilson. Nays: None. -8- April 27, 1983 Final Hearing for a Beer and Wine License for Pasta Plus. 149 North College Avenue The Resolution outlining the results of the preliminary hearing was read by title only. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to adopt the Resolution as presented. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Oldham, Sheahan, Veazie, and Wilson. Nays: None. Ms. Jill Oda, 322 Garfield, Fort Collins, Colorado, was sworn and stated Pasta Plus has been in business since January, 1981, at 1012 South College Avenue. She explained they will be moving to 149 North College Avenue approximately July, 1983. She explained that customers have been request- ing beer and wine with their meals. Ms. Oda stated they have always wanted to obtain a license but were not able to at the South College address due to the 500 foot limitation. She then stated she feels the license will complement their menu. Applicant's Exhibit 3 was submitted and identified as the menu for Pasta Plus. Mr. Shannon Hayashi, 322 Garfield, Fort Collins, Colorado, was sworn and stated he is the owner of Pasta Plus. He spoke briefly of his background in the restaurant business. Mr. Hayashi stated he worked his way up from a bus boy position to a chef. Mr. Hayashi stated now that he is an experi- encedchef, he is trying to establish his own cuisine. He stated the Pasta Plus menu changes three to four times a year, i.e. a different menu for each season. He added that the menu is a medium-priced menu. Ms. Oda stated the hours are Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. She stated she will be responsible for training employees. Ms. Oda spoke briefly of her background in the restau- rant and liquor business. She stated she is familiar with the liquor laws. She added that part of the required training for employees is to be famil- iar with the liquor laws and identification requirements. Applicant's Exhibit 1 was submitted and identified as petitions circulated within the restaurant and outside the neighborhood area. A total of 466 signatures in favor of the license were received. Applicant's Exhibit 2 was submitted and identified as petitions circulated within the neighborhood area among both residents and businesses. A total of 378 signatures in favor of the license were received. City Attorney John Huisjen stated the exhibits are acceptable. However, he noted that the petitions containing signatures from outside the neighbor- hood should not begiven much weight. -9- April 27, 1983 Ms. Oda stated they are not interested in operating a bar. She stated they specialize in their food and take a great deal of time and effort to maintain the quality of their food. It was noted that the seating capacity is approximately 63 at the new location. Mr. Hayashi spoke briefly of the financing for the business. Mr. Tom Bennett, 1513 Lakeside, spoke in favor of the license. Mr. Jim Cox, the applicant's architect, 318 West Oak, also spoke in favor of the license. Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long, to approve the beer and wine license for Shannon A. Hayashi, dba Pasta Plus, 149 North College Avenue. Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Oldham, Sheahan, Veazie, and Wilson. Nays: None. Final Resolution on a Beer and Wine License for Pasta Plus, 149 North College Avenue Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to adopt the Resolution as presented. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Oldham, Sheahan, Veazie, and Wilson. Nays: None. Final Hearing for a 3.2% Fermented Malt Beverage License (Class B) for Fast Lane, 200 West Horsetooth Road City staff requested this matter be tabled to May 25, 1983. Authority member Long made a motion, seconded by Authority member Bujack, to table the final hearing to May 25, 1983. The Chairperson put the motion with the following votes: Yeas: Bujack, Long, Monaghan, Oldham, Sheahan, Veazie, and Wilton. Nays: None. Police Report There was no police report for this month. -10- April 27, 1983 Adjournment Authority member Bujack made a motion, seconded by Authority member Long, to adjourn. The Chairperson put the motion which was unanimously adopted. The meeting was adjourned at approxi tely 9:40 p.m. Chairperson Secretary