RECOMMENDATIONS

VANCOUVER LIQUOR LICENSING COMMISSION

March 25, 1999

A regular meeting of the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission was held on Thursday March 25, 1999, at 7:30 p.m., in Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall.

THESE RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE REPORTED TO AND CONSIDERED BY CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 13, 1999. YOU WILL BE ADVISED OF COUNCIL'S DECISIONS FOLLOWING THIS MEETING.

1. 1601 West Georgia Street - Walt Stipic File: 2617-3

Class 'F' Marine Pub

THAT Council advise the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch it endorses the application by Walt Stipic for a 65-seat plus 20-seat patio Class `F' Marine Pub at 1601 West Georgia Street having considered that the majority of the area residents are in favour of granting the license, as determined through the neighbourhood notification process, recognizing that there are few residents at this time. The application was considered with regard to the proximity of existing and proposed residential developments, traffic patterns, road access and the availability of parking, possible noise impacts and the overall design and appearance of the building. It was noted that there are no public buildings or social facilities within close proximity and that this proposal is in compliance with the plan for the Coal Harbour area, subject to:
i) the hours of operation being restricted to 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, seven days a week
ii) the patio closing at 11:00 p.m.
iii) a Time-Limited Development Permit
iv) a signed Good Neighbour Agreement prior to Business License issuance

v) a written agreement which will permanently fix the seating capacity at 65 seats plus 20 patio seats and also fix the hours of operation as per the application with any changes to be subject to municipal approval

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Provincial Liquor Policy Review File: 2611

THAT Council receive for information a verbal presentation by Paul Teichroeb, Chief License Inspector, on the status of the Provincial Liquor Policy Review.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Commodore Ballroom File: 2614-6

THAT the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission send a letter to the Liquor Control Licensing Branch stating support for the redevelopment of the Commodore ballroom.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Commission adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

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