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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLiquor Licensing Authority - Minutes - 08/12/1987LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY Regular Meeting - August 12, 1987 6:32 P.M. A regular meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority was held on Wednesday, August 12, 1987, in the Council Chambers of Fort Collins Municipal Building. The following members were present: Cooper, Poncelow, Spaulding, and Veazie. Authority Members Absent: Bullard, Morgan and Sommermeyer. Staff Members Present: Debbie Caster, City Clerk's Office Paul Landolt, Police Department Paul Eckman, City Attorney's Office Consent Calendar This calendar is intended to expedite the hearings and allow the Authority to spend its time and energy on the more controversial items on a lengthy agenda. Anyone may request an item on this calendar be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Items pulled by anyone in the audience, the Authority, or staff will be discussed immediately following the Consent Calendar. Items of extreme controversy will be discussed near the end of the meeting under Pulled Consent Items. Consider approving the minutes of the regular meeting of July 15 1987. Authority member Poncelow made a motion, seconded by Authority member Cooper, to approve the items on Consent Calendar. Yeas: Cooper, Poncelow and Veazie. Nays: None. Abstain: Spaulding. Special Events Permit - 3.2% Fort Collins Rugby Club - September 12, 1987 Mr. Kevin Sheesley, general manager of Fort Ram and member of the rugby club, stated the event is a fund raiser. He stated the event will take place on the grounds of the Fort Ram (outside only) on September 12. Mr. Sheesley explained the area will be fenced and secured by Fort Ram employees. Mr. Sheesley informed the Authority that Fort Ram employees will also be responsible for carding for ID's and serving the beer. He added that all employees will be trained with respect to the new drinking law. It was noted that the event will include sporting events, food and drink, and music. Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member Poncelow, to approve the special events permit for Fort Collins Rugby Club August 12, 1987 on September 12. Yeas: Cooper, Poncelow, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Special Events Permit - 3.2% Fort Collins Eveooener's Kiwanis Club - October 24 1987 No one was present in the audience at this time. The Vice -Chairman moved the item to be heard at the end of the agenda. Expansion of Premises King Soopers 2325 South College Avenue Ms. Susan Flesher, manager, briefed the Authority of the changes occurring throughout the expansion of the store. She summarized that the store will expand by 140 square feet to the rear, relocate the front entrance, add one check stand, expand the dairy, add seafood to the meat department and relocate the beer cooler to the rear of the store. In response to a question by the Authority, Ms. Flesher stated checkers have attended the City's seminar and have received training with respect to the new drinking law. Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member Poncelow, to determine that the expansion is not substantial. Yeas: Cooper, Poncelow, Spaulding and Veazie. Nays: None. Expansion of Premises Janette's Pharmacy, 1624 South Lemav Avenue Mr. Shawki Ibrahim, owner, stated he is requesting to expand his premises from 1200 square feet to 2200 square feet. Mr Ibrahim distributed copies of the proposed floor plan. He explained that the current space for the pharmacy is 600 sq. feet and the proposal will enlarge the area to 1000 square feet. With respect to the liquor store space, Mr. Ibrahim stated the current space is 600 square feet and the area will be expanded to 1200 square feet. In summary, Mr. Ibrahim stressed the safety objective involved by expanding the premises. He explained that currently the store is so small that it impedes the flow of traffic and that all deliveries are made through the front door only adding to the congestion. He pointed out that the expansion will include a side delivery door. He added that the liquor sales will not substantially increase. In closing, Mr. Ibrahim disclosed that the Authority previously licensed a 16,000 sq. foot liquor store next door to his location (known as Park Central) and pointed out that he feels the neighborhood needs are still not being met. Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member Cooper, to determine that the expansion is not substantial. Yeas: Cooper, Poncelow, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. &AN r . • August 12, 1987 Transfer of Ownership Szechuan Star. 2427 South College Avenue Ms. Virginia Chang, co-owner, stated she and her husband have purchased the business. She spoke of their experience in the food and beverage business. Ms. Chang stated she is the manager and her husband is the kitchen manager. She added that they are both familiar with the Colorado Liquor laws. She estimated that they will employ 7 employees. She spoke of their on -going training program. Authority member Poncelow made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to approve the transfer of ownership from Ni Ni Enterprises, Inc. to Benjamin and Virginia Chang, dba Szechuan Star, 2427 South College Avenue. Yeas: Cooper, Poncelow, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Transfer of Ownership People's Bar. 934 South Lemav Avenue Mr. William LeNorreys, co-owner, explained that the ownership consists of the same individuals yet the partnership has transferred into a corporation. He explained the transfer was done for tax reasons. Mr. LeNorreys advised the Authority that there will be no changes in operation. Authority member Poncelow made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to approve the transfer of ownership from William LeNorreys and John Carlsen to People's Bar, Inc. dba People's Bar, 934 South Lemay Avenue. Yeas: Cooper, Poncelow, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Transfer of Ownership Archer's. 3524 South Mason Mr. James Hawley, co-owner and manager, stated he entered into a management agreement with the current owner in March. He stated the new ownership will consist of two stockholders. Mr. Hawley added that the employees have attended the seminars conducted by Officer Tellez and in Loveland. At this time, he stated there will be no operational changes. Mr. Hawley outlined the on -going training they conduct with their employees. Authority member Poncelow made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to approve the transfer of ownership from B-Cubed, Inc. to Archer's DHT, Inc., dba Archer's, 3524 South Mason. Yeas: Cooper, Poncelow, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. -3- August 12, 1987 Final Hearing for a Hotel -Restaurant License for Young's Cafe, 3307 South College Avenue Mr. Ramsey Myatt, attorney representing the applicant, called his first witness. Mr. Tom Tran, co-owner, was sworn and spoke of his background in the restaurant and liquor business. He added that he has never received a liquor violation. Mr. Tran stated he and his wife will jointly own the business and spoke of her background experience. Mr. Tran noted that 85% of the sales will be in food and spoke briefly of his menu, which will feature vietnamese food. Mr. Tran spoke of his training program and assured the Authority that all employees are over the age of 21 years. Petitions containing over 500 signatures in favor of the license were submitted and marked as Applicant's Exhibit B. The letter of instruction which accompanied the circulators was submitted and identified as Applicant's Exhibit A. With respect to the floor plan, Mr. Tran responded to the Authority's questions regarding the outdoor patio. Mr. Tran replied that a 4-foot fence will surround the patio. Mr. Myatt gave the break down of signatures received by the three circulators. It was noted that approximately 59 people contacted stated they felt the needs of the neighborhood were currently being met. Authority member Poncelow made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to approve the hotel -restaurant license for Tom Tran and Yvonne Young, dba Young's Cafe, 3307 South College Avenue. Yeas: Cooper, Poncelow, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Authority member Poncelow made a motion, seconded by Authority member Cooper, to approve the final resolution as presented. Yeas: Cooper, Poncelow, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Final Hearing for a Club License for University Club, Lory Student Center Authority member Poncelow abstained from any discussion and voting on this item. Mr. Sheldon Godkin, manager, stated the university has established a club for CSU faculty, staff and retirees which will be limited to these members and their guests. Vice -Chairman Bob Veazie noted for the record that club license applications are exempt from the reasonable needs of the neighborhood and pointed out that the Authority considers good moral character of the applicants only. Mr. Godkin summarized the floor plan of the licensed premises, which contains approximately 8500 square feet. Mr. Godkin went on to explain the -4- 0 0 August 12, 1987 operations of the club and identified the officers. He stated the club has a annual membership dues for all members. Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member Cooper, to approve the club license for State Board of Agriculture, of the state of Colorado, by Colorado State University for the use and benefit of the University Club, Lory Student Center. Yeas: Cooper, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Abstain: Poncelow. Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member Cooper, to approve the final resolution as presented. Yeas: Cooper, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Abstain: Poncelow. Show/Cause Hearing for Comedy Works, No. 7 Old Town Square Suite 114 The attorney representing the applicant requested the hearing be tabled to September 9. Authority member Veazie made a motion, seconded by Authority member Poncelow, to table the hearing to September 9. Yeas: Cooper, Poncelow, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Special Events Permit - 3.2% Fort Collins Eveopener's Kiwanis Club - October 24 1987 Mr. Norman Harris, representative, requested the permit to serve and sell 3.2% beer at the annual Oktoberfest festival in Oak Street Plaza on October 24. He stated the beer will be served by members of the club and steps will be taken to ensure that beer is dispensed within the boundary area. He added that two off duty police officers will be present. Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member Cooper, to approve the special events permit for Fort Collins Eyeopener's Kiwanis Club on October 24, 1987. Yeas: Cooper, Poncelow, Spaulding, and Veazie. Nays: None. Other Business Detective Paul Landolt informed the Authority that Comedy Works has failed to register a change in manager with the City. He added that he attempted to inspect the records, as directed by the Authority, and added that the new manager informed him there are no records to inspect since no meals or food service is offered. Paul advised the Authority that on July 23, 1987, the new manager was told to register with the City, and to date, has still not filed an application with the City. Authority member Spaulding made a motion, seconded by Authority member Cooper, to determine that probable cause exists with respect to failing to -5- August 12, 1987 register a change in manager within the required time and that the matter be considered in addition to the alleged violation for failure to provide food service on September 9, 1987. Yeas: Cooper, Poncelow, Spaulding and Veazie. Nays: None. It was noted that Saddle Up Liquors did not notify the City of serving their two-day suspension as levied by the Authority at the July 15 meeting. Staff pointed out that the attorney representing the applicant may have intentions of filing an appeal of the Authority's decision with District Court and the deadline is August 14. The Authority directed staff to schedule the item for discussion under Other Business at the September 9 meeting to decide what action, if any, needs to be taken. Adjournment Authority member Poncelow made a motion, seconded by Authority member Spaulding, to adjourn. The Vice -Chairman put the motion to vote which was unanimously adopted. The meeting was adjourned at approximate%)I m. Vice-Chairma 19