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Home My WebLink AboutCRPS-06-098 - Liquor Licence Review Application - Ye's Sushi - 103 King St. Wl K KR Corporate Services REPORT Report To: Councillor B. Vrbanovic, Chair and Members of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee Date of Meeting : June 26, 2006 Submitted By: Liquor Licensing Review Committee Prepared By: Patricia Harris, Manager of Licensing Ward(s) Involved: 6 Date of Report: June 14, 2006 Report No.: CRPS-06-098 Subject: LIQUOR LICENCE REVIEW APPLICATION - YE'S SUSHI - 103 KING STREET WEST RECOMMENDATION: That subject to the applicant entering into an agreement with the City including certain conditions of operating a licensed establishment as set out below, that Council take no action to oppose the application for a liquor license for Ye's Sushi located at 103 King Street West applied for by 1696913 Ontario Inc. (herein referred to as the "Applicant"); And further that: Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with the applicant should it be willing wherein the applicant agrees to abide by the following conditions and to request they be added to its 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 and 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 the KDBA, reviews 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 Ye's Sushi located at 103 King Street West. 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 with respect to this location. b) The proximity of the premises to other licensed establishments There are five licensed establishments in the immediate vicinity. They include Dandy's at 85 King Street West, Wax Nightclub and The Still at 125 King Street West, Lotus Leaf Restaurant at 151 King Street West and Elements at 122 King Street West. c) The proximity of the premises to other uses such as existing dwelling units There are residential apartments located at 99 King Street West and at 144 King Street West. d) The size of the premises -occupant load and floor area The establishment is 3,600 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 99 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 3-4% which is 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 seven days a week between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. h) Any other comments the Committee considers relevant The LLARC contacted several businesses surrounding the proposed establishment and they commented on how positive this operation will be to complimenting the City's restaurant and night life environment. The businesses are enthusiastic that this restaurant will help to build a healthy restaurant sector with a wide base of choice to the customer day or night. Patricia Harris Silvia Wright Manager of Licensing Downtown & Community Development Marty Schreiter, Executive Director Kitchener Downtown Business Association