HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRPS-06-101 - Liquor Licence Review Application - Victoria Place Retirement Residence - 290 Queen St. S.l
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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 16, 2006
Report No.: CRPS-06-101
Subject: LIQUOR LICENCE REVIEW APPLICATION -VICTORIA
PLACE RETIREMENT RESIDENCE - 290 QUEEN STREET
SOUTH
RECOMMENDATION:
That subject to the applicant entering into an agreement with the City including certain
conditions of operating a licensed establishment as et out below, that Council take no action to
oppose the application for a liquor license for Victoria Place Retirement Residences located at
290 Queen Street South applied for by Victoria Place Retirement Residence (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 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);
2. 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;
3. To comply with the noise by-law
4. 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 retirement residence referred to as
Victoria Place Retirement Residence located at 290 Queen Street South.
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 establishment is a retirement residence. Staff has 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 no licensed establishments in the immediate vicinity.
c) The proximity of the premises to other uses such as existing dwelling units
There are several residential units in the immediate vicinity.
d) The size of the premises -occupant load and floor area
The main floor offices, common and community areas are approximately 7,334
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 5%.
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f) The proportion of the premises dedicated to ancillary entertainment
None
g) The hours of operation
The Applicant has indicated that the dining room area is operated seven days a
week between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
h) Any other comments the committee considers relevant
The LLARC contacted all surrounding neighbours who were mostly residential and
they had no problem with this establishment applying for a liquor licence. The
Applicant has indicated that they wish to provide the opportunity for their residents
and guests to be able to enjoy a drink if they desire with their meals and during
special events such as Oktoberfest celebrations.
Patricia Harris
Manager of Licensing
Marty Schreiter, Executive Director
Silvia Wright
Downtown & Community Development
Kitchener Downtown Business Association