Local Licensing Authority Minutes 2000 07 31

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Louisville Local Licensing Authority Meeting Date: July 31, 2000 Page 12 Authority Attorney Kelly informed members that the applicant has responded to all deficiencies noted in her memorandum dated June 9, 2000 and that this applicant will also need to provide lease documents exeCuted with the landlord after their store opening. Member Jeffers asked Mr. Donnelly if the restaurant will include a sit-down bar area. Mr. Donnelly stated there willbe a sit-down bar area. Jeffers asked the seating capacity of the restaurant. Mr. Donnelly stated that including the patio area, they can seat apProximately 144. Member Jeffers asked about the restaurant hours. Mr. Donnelly stated the hours would be 1 la.m. to 10p.m. Chairperson Myers asked what kind of liquor training would be provided for staff. Mr. Donnetly responded that staff is trained the week before opening and that he is responsible for the ongoing liquor training, of managers for the first month after opening. Mr. Donnelly continued that the downtown Denver store avera?g alcohol sales of 15% due to their location near Coors Field and that they are very aware of liquor laws and enforcement. Member Jeffers commented that based on the Louisville Wahoo's proximity to the movie theaters, the applicant will need to exercise care. · ~ Attorney Kelly informed the applicant that the Authority requires staff that handle liquor to annually attend one of the Louisville/Lafayette joint liquor training sessions. She added that proof of attendance is required at the time of each renewal. Chairperson Myers asked if there were any interested parties in the audience who wished to speak in favor of the application. None heard. Chairperson Myers asked if there were any interested parties in the audience who wished to speak in opposition to the application. None heard. Chairperson Myers asked if the applicant wished to make any closing comments. The applicant, Mr. Donnelly, thanked the Authority for their consideration and stated he had no further comments. ChairpersOn Myers closed the public heating and called for member discussion and comments. Member Turner moved that the Local Licensing Authority of the City of LouiS'cille find that the applicant is of goOd moral character, that the inhabitants of the neighborhood desire the license be granted, that the license will meet the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood, that all City and state law requirements have been met and that, based on these findings, the Local Licensing Authority approve issuance of a hotel and restaurant license for Baja in the Rockies, LLC, doing business as Wahoo's Fish Taco contingent on receipt by the Authority of an executed lease agreement after the intended opening. Jeffers seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Evans - yes, Turner - yes, Myers - yes, JefferS - yes. All members were in favor, motion carried.