Agenda Index City of Vancouver

REPORT TO COUNCIL

VANCOUVER LIQUOR LICENSING COMMISSION

January 28, 1999

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

THESE RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE REPORTED TO AND CONSIDERED BY CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 16, 1999. YOU WILL BE ADVISED OF COUNCIL'S DECISIONS FOLLOWING THIS MEETING.

RECOMMENDATION

1. M.V. Magic Moment - David C. Kane

Clause 1 Cont'd

RECOMMENDS

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. 175 Robson Street - Class 'A' Lounge

Clause 2 Cont'd

RECOMMENDS

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. 800 Griffiths Way - General Motors Place

to the Grille will be via the Club's elevator with no direct access from the Bowl.

Clause 3 Cont'd

RECOMMENDS

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. 3560 Fraser Street Restaurant - Class 2

Clause 4 Cont'd

· a time limited development permit
· a good neighbour agreement prior to the issuance of the business license
· a reduction in the seating capacity of the restaurant from 312 seats to 200 seats
· restriction of the hours for liquor service to end at midnight, seven days a week
· entertainment would be limited to karioke and ballroom dancing and slow dancing type entertainment

· there is already limited parking in the area; approval of this application will likely worsen the situation
· will result in additional traffic creating safety concerns for children playing in the area

Clause 4 Cont'd

· both an elementary school, a church, and two Block Watch areas are in close proximity to the restaurant
· concern related to the new clientele who may be attracted to the restaurant, leading to a potential increase in illegal activity
· concern the restaurant will operate more like a night club with resulting increase in noise and nuisance complaints.

· Linda Pang (via interpreter Greg Faulk), area resident
· Annie Lau, area resident
· Susy Chow (via interpreter Greg Faulk), area resident
· Chin Liang Liu (via interpreter Greg Faulk), area resident

· the restaurant provides good food, music and entertainment, in addition to the opportunity for exercise
· ballroom dancing will revitalize the restaurant
· many of the area residents use the restaurant as a social meeting place, and walk, not drive to the venue

Clause 4 Cont'd

RECOMMENDS

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. 1234 Kingsway - Relocation of Class 'D' Neighbourhood Pub

Clause 5 Cont'd

· concern with City's information dissemination method to the neighbourhood, and lack of translations on the notifications (staff noted translations are done when census data for the area indicates a need)
· noise from outdoor seating on the patio, which will remain open until 10:00 p.m., and further noise from patrons leaving the premises
· concern with drivers that have been drinking at Quincy's, then exiting directly onto Kingsway
· traffic and parking issues in the area, and in particular the lane behind the Kingsway location
· cooking smells from Quincy's kitchen
· social problems related to the sale of alcohol will exacerbate problems already rampant in the adjacent neighbourhood

Clause 5 Cont'd

RECOMMENDED

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. Licensed Premises - Extension of Tolerance Period File: 2611

7. Impacts of Inspections by the Provincial Liquor

The Commission adjourned at 11:10 p.m.

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