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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRPS-06-083 - Liquor Licence Review Application - New Fredrick's Restaurant Ltd. - 58 Frederick St.l K KR Corporate Services REPORT Report To: Mayor C. Zehr and Members of City Council Date of Meeting: May 29, 2006 Submitted By: Liquor Licensing Review Committee Prepared By: Patricia Harris, Manager of Licensing Ward(s) Involved: Date of Report: May 17, 2006 Report No.: CRPS-06-083 Subject: LIQUOR LICENCE REVIEW APPLICATION -NEW FREDRICK'S RESTAURANT INC. -58 FREDERICK STREET RECOMMENDATION: That subject to the applicant entering into an agreement with the City including certain conditions of operating a licenced establishment as set out below, that Council take no action to oppose the application for a liquor license for New Fredrick's Restaurant Ltd., located at 58 Frederick Street applied for by New Fredrick's Restaurant Ltd. (herein referred to as the "Applicant"); And further that: Council authorize staff to enter into an agreement with the applicant should they be willing wherein the applicant agrees to abide by the following conditions and to request they be added to their licence if the AGCO chooses to issue the licence: 1. To post in a conspicuous place and abide by the Downtown Licensed Establishments Code of Conduct; 2. To become a member of the Kitchener Downtown Business Association's License & Entertainment Committee and attend its meetings; 3. To abide to a set 30% monthly ratio of alcohol sales to gross refreshment sales (including food and other sundries) (in other words, alcohol sales will be limited to 30% of gross refreshment sales); 4. To stop serving alcohol by 2:00 a.m. daily. 5. To notify the Clerk of the City of Kitchener in writing of any application to change the license at the time the application for the change is made to the alcohol and Gaming Commission, and not to expand the establishment without the consent of the City's Council; 6. To comply with the noise by-law and the smoking by-law; and 7. These conditions shall bind all successors, assigns and subsequent licence holders(if any) BACKGROUND: In accordance with the Council resolution of April 19, 1999, all applicants for liquor licenses in the downtown are to be notified of Council's policy regarding their applications and requested to complete an information form. The Liquor License Application Review Committee (LLARC}, which is comprised of City staff and a representative of KDBA, review this information form and makes a recommendation to Council as to whether or not the application is contrary to public interest. REPORT: This report deals with a liquor licence application for a restaurant referred to as New Fredrick's Restaurant located at 58 Frederick Street. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE (LLARC) COMMENTS: The LLARC reviewed the information supplied by the applicant, together with other information available with respect to each of the eight criteria set out in the resolution passed by Council on April 19,1999. a) The owner's and/or operator's performance record, including by-law violations, building/health code infractions and liquor license offences This is the first establishment that the Applicant has owned. The Applicant has obtained a Place of Refreshment Licence from the City for this location. Staff have no outstanding issues and are unaware of any complaints respecting this location. b) The proximity of the premises to other licensed establishments There are no licensed establishments in the immediate vicinity. c) The proximity of the premises to other uses such as existing dwelling units Mary's Place is within close proximity of this property. d) The size of the premises -occupant load and floor area The establishment is 2100 square feet. It is known that a portion of this area applied to the location of tables, kitchen area, washrooms, bar, etc. A sketch of the floor plan, as requested in the City's liquor licence application is attached. The occupant load was provided indicating 100 persons. e) The ratio of liquor sales to gross sales The Applicant anticipates the percentage of liquor sales as a percentage of gross sales to be 17% which is slightly less than other restaurant operations. f) The proportion of the premises dedicated to ancillary entertainment None g) The hours of operation The applicant has indicated that the establishment will be operated on Monday- Sunday between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. h) Any other comments the Committee considers relevant The church beside this establishment has commented that they are pleased with the new management and the renovations. This restaurant has been in business in the downtown core for several years. The applicant recently purchased the business and has renovated it. They are planning to continue to operate it as a restaurant. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None COMMUNICATIONS: A copy of this report has been provided to the Applicant Patricia Harris Manager of Licensing Marty Schreiter, Executive Director Silvia Wright, Manager Downtown & Community Development Kitchener Downtown Business Association