Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners
April 24, 2013
A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at 7:08 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – Chairperson Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Absent – 0.
Chairperson Moran presides.
THE BOARD RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONVENE AS THE PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL.
THE BOARD RECONVENES AT 7:56 P.M.
The reading of the records of April 10, 2013 is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
*THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of Delaney-St. Teresa Knights of Columbus #57 to conduct a block party fundraiser in the parking lot of St. Teresa’s Church on Saturday, July 13, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., LIC#8975
Petition of Gary Dantzler to conduct an African American Arts Festival/Fundraiser at Pawtucket Armory Arts Center, 172 Exchange Street, on Saturday, June 8, 2013, from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., LIC#8927
Petition from Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame to conduct an Induction Ceremony Event, 999 Main Street, #1213 on Sunday April 28, 2013, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., LIC#8937
HOLIDAY LICENSE Renewals –
*Costello, Rickey L d/b/a Broadway Loan & Jewelry, 720 Broadway, LIC#3176
1. Signage must be approved by the Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement.
2. Parking must be approved by the Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement.
3. The hours of operation shall be as follows: Open no earlier than 9:00 and close no later than 6:00 pm
Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC., d/b/a Super Stop & Shop, 380 Cottage St. LIC#3243
PEDDLERS Renewal –
Palagi’s 2000, Inc. d/b/a Palagi’s Ice Cream, 55 Bacon St., LIC#4918
DRIVER: Pinzon, Carlos, 24 Bacon St., Pawtucket, RI, LIC#8948
DRIVER: Ruiz, Luis, 10 Summer Street, Central Falls, RI LIC#4934
PEDDLE: Ice Cream
LOCATION: All of Pawtucket
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts) Renewals -
435 West Avenue, LLC d/b/a Oxford Motorcar Sales, 435 West Ave. LIC#7909 #7910
STIPULATIONS PER ZONING BOARD 10/31/2011
1. No more than ten (10) vehicles shall be parked outside.
2. Hours of operation shall be limited to Monday through Saturday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. No Sundays.
3. The landscape buffer shall be approved by the Planning Department.
John's Motor Co., Inc., d/b/a John’s Motor, 707 Broadway LIC#2467 #2468
Mocar Inc., d/b/a Racom Auto Sales, 218 Pine St. LIC#2116 #2117
Smithfield Motor Sales Inc., d/b/a Smithfield Motor Sales, 527 Smithfield Ave. LIC#2165 #2166
AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP CLASS B (Parts Only) Renewals -
B T S Co Inc., d/b/a BTS Tire & Service Store, 580 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#2463 #2464
M & G Auto Body, Inc., d/b/a M & G Auto Body, 519 Broadway, LIC#2495 #2496
Perry, Alan & Keith d/b/a A & E Auto Service, 50 Alden St. LIC#2445 #2446
Triton Fleet Services, Inc., d/b/a Triton Fleet Services, 350 Walcott St. LIC#5916 #5917
AUTO REPAIR SHOP ONLY Renewals –
Calero, Jeovany & Fuerte, Abel A d/b/a J & J Auto Repair, 511 Broadway LIC#2201
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc., d/b/a Speedy Auto Service by Monro, 1427 Newport Ave. LIC#2379
SECOND HAND SHOP (Class C – Used Miscellaneous Merchandise) Renewals -
ARC of Blackstone Valley d/b/a New to You, 541 Armistice Blvd. LIC#2582
*Costello, Rickey L d/b/a Broadway Loan & Jewelry, 720 Broadway, LIC#2631
1. Signage must be approved by the Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement.
2. Parking must be approved by the Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement.
3. The hours of operation shall be as follows: Open no earlier than 9:00 am and close no later than 6:00 pm
Mary Crum Inc., d/b/a Mary’s Yard Sale, 345 Barton St. LIC#8368
*Pacheco III Timothy, d/b/a Central Ave. Antiques, 1041 Central Ave. LIC#2828
1. No items displayed on sidewalk.
Sweet, Heather d/b/a The What Not Shoppe, 393 Broadway, LIC#8687
THE FOLLOWING PETITION IS TAKEN UP:
AUTO REPAIR SHOP LICENSE Renewal -
*Mc LLC d/b/a Jiffy Lube #824, 121 Newport Ave. LIC#2251
1. The north side of the building must be kept clean at all times.
2. All radios should be turned off while cars are waiting to be serviced.
3. Workers shall take their lunch breaks on the south side of the building, so not to disturb neighbors.
4. All the above directives will be posted for employees and customers in prominently displayed areas.
5. All work will be done inside facility and only during the hours of operation.
6. The dumpsters will be covered and locked at the end of each day.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.
Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilors Vitali, Barros and Barry, the following license is APPROVED with the following REVISED STIPULATIONS, on a unanimous voice vote:
*Mc LLC d/b/a Jiffy Lube #824, 121 Newport Ave. LIC#2251
REVISED STIPULATIONS 4/24/2013
1. The north side of the building must be kept clean at all times.
2. All radios shall be turned off while cars are waiting to be serviced.
3. Workers shall take all work breaks on the south side of the building, so as not to disturb neighbors. This shall include all smoking breaks, eating breaks and all times in which employees congregate outside.
4. All manner of automotive work shall be done inside facility, and only during hours of operation, with the exception of fuel injection cleaning service. Such cleaning service shall be performed ONLY outside at the extreme south property line.
5. Any automotive work performed on non-customer (i.e. employee-owned) vehicles shall be performed on the south side of the building and all employee vehicles shall be parked on the south side of the building.
6. The dumpsters shall be covered and locked at the end of each day.
7. All employees shall be informed of the above directives and notice of the above directives shall be posted in a conspicuous location accessible to all employees.
In addition to the stipulations listed above, the license holders, within two months of issuance of this license, shall provide information to the Board of License Commissioners on how other Jiffy Lubes located in close proximity to residential dwellings have handled the operation of fuel injection service. The license holder shall also provide information to the Board regarding the type of state regulatory control there is, if any for this particular service.
THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE, WHICH DO NOT MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR RENEWAL, ARE TAKEN UP AND ARE DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
CLASS BV (Victualer) and Victualling House
*Allis Inc., d/b/a Big Al’s Sports Bar, 433 Benefit St. LIC#7423 #7424
1. Front Door to be kept closed at all times.
A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSE, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, IS TAKEN UP:
CLASS BV (Victualer) New -
Quinn’s Irish Pub, LLC., d/b/a Quinn’s Irish Pub, 433 Benefit St. LIC#8904
Speaking in favor is applicant William K. Quinn, 981 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Quinn states that they will be open 7 days each week from 11:00 am to 1:00 am. It will be a bar with a limited food menu.
The establishment will have entertainment – DJ, a 2 man band, karaoke, etc.
Mr. Quinn states that the establishment holds 47 people.
He states that he has never run a similar business, but he worked at a country club. He states that he owns a painting business.
All employees are TIPS certified.
There will be 18 parking spaces across the street
There will be no structural changes to the building.
There are no other speakers.
The Hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilors Rudd, Tetreault and Vitali, the following petition for license is APPROVED with the following stipulation, on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS BV (Victualer) New -
Quinn’s Irish Pub, LLC., d/b/a Quinn’s Irish Pub, 433 Benefit St. LIC#8904
1. Front Door to be kept closed at all times.
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATION ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE New –
Quinn’s Irish Pub, LLC., d/b/a Quinn’s Irish Pub, 433 Benefit St. LIC#8905
1. Front Door to be kept closed at all times.
A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSE, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, IS TAKEN UP:
CLASS BV (Victualer) Transfer -
Colom Inc., d/b/a Tierra Restaurant & Lounge, (transfer from Paisanos Restaurant Lounge Inc., d/b/a Tierra Restaurant & Lounge) 17 Exchange St. #8876
Representing the applicant is Attorney Michael Horan, 393 Armistice Boulevard, Pawtucket, RI.
Also present is applicant Winston Guerrera-Pena, 125 Goff Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Horan states that there is a change of ownership. They will use the same d/b/a.
Mr. Guerrera-Pena states that the food will be a combination of American and Latin cuisine.
He states that he had a restaurant in Providence.
There will be entertainment, mostly D.J’s.
There will be 14 employees, they are all TIPS certified.
The hours will be Tuesday thru Wednesday, 5:00 pm to 12:00 am; Thursdays 11:30 am to 12 am; Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30 am until 1:00 am., and on Sundays they will be open for brunch and will be open until 12:00 midnight.
There are no other speakers.
The hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Rudd introduces the following communication:
Communication from Paul J. Pisano, Esq., to the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners, objecting to the transfer of the Class B (Victualer) liquor license of Paisanos Restaurant Lounge Inc., d/b/a Tierra Restaurant & Lounge to Colom Inc., d/b/a Tierra Restaurant & Lounge, 17 Exchange Street, in the total amount of $323.95.
Upon motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Barry, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:
Communication from Paul J. Pisano, Esq., to the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners, objecting to the transfer of the Class B (Victualer) liquor license of Paisanos Restaurant Lounge Inc., d/b/a Tierra Restaurant & Lounge to Colom Inc., d/b/a Tierra Restaurant & Lounge, 17 Exchange Street in the total amount of $323.95.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.
Upon motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilors Barros and Wildenhain, the following license is APPROVED PENDING THE SETTLEMENT OF ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS on a unanimous voice vote:
CLASS BV (Victualer) Transfer -
Colom Inc., d/b/a Tierra Restaurant & Lounge, (transfer from Paisanos Restaurant Lounge Inc., d/b/a Tierra Restaurant & Lounge) 17 Exchange St. #8876
THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class transfer –
Colom Inc., d/b/a Tierra Restaurant & Lounge, (transfer from Paisanos Restaurant Lounge Inc., d/b/a Tierra Restaurant & Lounge) 17 Exchange Street, LIC#8875
THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Class F (Beer & Wine)
Petition of Delaney-St. Teresa Knights of Columbus to sell beer and wine at a Block Party Fundraiser in the St. Teresa’s parking lot on Saturday, July 13, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., LIC#8976
Class F (Full Privilege)
Petition of Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame to sell alcoholic beverages at an Induction Ceremony Event at 999 Main Street, #1213 on Sunday, April 28, 2013 from 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., LIC#8938
*THE FOLLOWING BOND IS APPROVED, SURETY NAMED IS ACCEPTED:
PAWN BROKER New -
BJN LLC, Surety – American Safety Casualty Insurance Company
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rudd, the meeting is adjourned at 8:27 p.m.