Local Licensing Authority Agenda and Packet 2019 03 25

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Local Licensing Authority Minutes February 25, 2019 Page 4 of 5 Chief only appear twice a year might help lighten the load. The Chief agreed that would be fine and asked the dates be set with the Authority Secretary. Machado noted the door is always open if the Chief has things he would like to bring to the Authority. E. Modification of Premises — Perros Blancos LLC d/b/a Pica's Mexican Taqueria Louisville — 901 Front Street Suite 120 The applicant applied for a modification of premises to expand their alcohol service area during an event they are holding next to their business to include a portion of the street. Lipton moved to approve the modification of premises for Pica's for a one day event. Kaufman seconded. All in favor. F. Approval of Resolution No.1, Series 2019 of the Louisville Local Licensing Authority — A Resolution Adopting a Lottery Procedure for Retail Marijuana Store and Medical Marijuana Center License Authority Attorney Culley noted City Council had approved an ordinance making some changes to the number of retail marijuana stores and medical marijuana centers allowed in the City. The cap will now be six, with three stores already in operation or approved. There were other changes made to the distances from schools to 1,000 feet and between stores to 1,500 feet. The Authority has already adopted rules of procedure for reviewing and issuing licenses and this proposed resolution would add a new section to include a lottery for the three additional licenses. This would give applicants an equitable right. Authority Attorney Culley noted the lottery would allow entries from March 1 to March 19 with the applicants showing they are within the right zoning and location and have or will have possession of the premises. Then there would be a drawing of up to ten with the first three being able to apply first. If someone withdraws, the next person could apply. Machado talked about the value of these licenses in contrast with a liquor license. Retail marijuana licenses have much higher value due to the cap on licenses. Authority Attorney Culley noted the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood and desires of the adult inhabitants of the neighborhood noted in liquor law have no equivalent criteria in marijuana law. That leaves less discretion for approving or denying a license and perhaps part of reason Council chose to cap the number of stores. Machado asked if there were a reason to make the registration for the lottery a longer period. Members discussed whether this was necessary.