ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

Date: January 21, 2002
Author/Local: Guy Gusdal /6048716461

RTS No. 2505

CC File No. 2615-28

Council: February 5, 2002

TO:	Vancouver City Council
FROM:	Chief License Inspector
SUBJECT:	2204 York Avenue - Class `D' Neighbourhood Pub Amendment to Resolution

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council, having considered the area residents and business operators of the community to be in favour of the application as determined by neighbourhood notification and public meeting, the proximity of residential developments, traffic patterns, road access, availability of parking, noise impacts and overall design, endorse the application by Sunset Grill Ltd., for a 55-seat Class `D' Neighbourhood Pub in conjunction with the existing Restaurant-Class 1 at the Sunset Grill, 2204 York Avenue, subject to:

i) A Time-Limited Development Permit;

ii) A signed Good Neighbour Agreement prior to the issue of a business license;

iii) The hours of operation be limited to Sunday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight and Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.;
iv) No live amplified musical instruments permitted and all live entertainment will be limited to a maximum of two performers at any given time;

v) No exotic entertainment;

vi) No stage, dance floor, games area or cabaret-style lighting or sound system shall be permitted;

vii) No Designated Food Option (DFO) seats in the adjoining restaurant seating area.

GENERAL MANAGER'S COMMENTS

The General Manager of Community Services RECOMMENDS approval of the foregoing.

COUNCIL POLICY

There is no policy directly related to this issue.

PURPOSE

Sunset Grill Ltd., is requesting a Council resolution endorsing their request for a 55-seat Class `D' Neighbourhood Pub in conjunction with the existing Restaurant-Class 1 at the Sunset Grill, 2204 York Avenue.

BACKGROUND

Council considered this application and passed a similar motion on July 26, 2001.

The applicants will be meeting with the Licensing Committee of the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) in the near future, and have recently been informed that the original Council resolution did not conform to Branch policy. The resolution did not specifically mention that the area residents are in favour of this application, although the issue was part of the original review and discussion. The applicant has requested a modified Council resolution to meet LCLB policy.

CONCLUSION

Staff recommends that the revised recommendation presented in this report be adopted by Council in order for the applicants to receive consideration by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch.

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