Local Licensing Authority Minutes 2001 02 26

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Louisville Local Licensing Authority. Meeting Date: February 26, 2001 3 opposed to printing their name. Attorney Kelly stated that ultimately, it is up to the Authority to determine if the evidence submitted by the applicant is sufficient to prove the needs and desires of the adult inhabitants of the neighborhood and that petitions are often used by applicants to satisfy this, but there is no required format for a person if one is used. Member Jeffers asked the applicants if the people who signed the petition were aware that they were signing in favor of a Beer and Wine liquor license for Abo's Pizza. Lizzette Sanabria stated that customers were informed prior to signing that the petition was for obtaining a Beer and Wine license. Vice Chairperson Lipton asked if the applicants have received any liquor training or have had experience in selling alcoholic beverages. Beatriz and Lizzette Sanabria stated that they would attend the next available training session. Member Jeffers asked how the sale of beer and ,,vine will be controlled. Lizzette Sanabria stated that all patrons must place their food and beverage order at the counter. She stated that ID's would be checked at the cash register counter at the time of purchase. Member Jeffers asked Beatriz or Lizzette Sanabria if they had an interest in any other Abo's Pizza restaurants. Lizzette Sanabria stated that they used to have an Abo's Pizza at Crossroads Mall in Boulder but that it is closed. Lizzette Sanabria stated that the Boulder Abo's never had a liquor license. Vice Chairperson Lipton asked if the entire seating area could be monitored from the service counter to ensure alcoholic beverages are not shared. Beatriz Sanabria stated that the seating area is very small and that the entire area can be seen from the counter. Member Kimmett asked if the diagram contained in member packets was accurate and whether the premises had been modified. Beatriz Sanabria stated that the diagram is correct and that no modifications have occurred. Member Jeffers asked the applicants to explain Herbert Sanabria's role and responsibilities with Abo's Pizza. Lizzette Sanabria stated that Herbert Sanabria is no longer a shareholder of Sanabria Enterprises, Inc. Member Jeffers asked if Herbert Sanabria has any other kind of business agreement with Sanabria Enterprises. Lizzette Sanabria stated that Herbert Sanabria has no separate agreement with Sanabria Enterprises. Member Jeffers asked if Herbert Sanabria worked at Abo's Pizza. Lizzette Sanabria stated that he does work at Abo's Pizza as a pizza maker. Member Kimmett asked what implications, if any, exist 5vith Herbert Sanabria listed as a guarantor on the lease agreement. Attorney Kelly stated that the important issue is whether or not he is an owner in the business. Kelly continued that many times other guarantors are named on a property lease, noting the recent application for Little Tokyo, for xvhich background checks were not required by the Authority for all of the sublessors, just the endty that will hold the liquor license. Member Kimmett noted that the lease expiration date on the application of June 2001, needs to be revised to reflect the new lease agreement expiration date of February 28, 2006. Chairperson Myers asked the applicants if they understood the rules and regulations that prevent them from selling to persons under the age of txventy-one and from selling to visibly intoxicated persons. Beatriz Sanabria stated that they understand the rules and will attend the next liquor training session. 3 \\FRED\VARRAN \LIQUOR\2001 \MIN UTES\ MIN UTES022601.DOC