Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners

October 15, 2020

 

 

A special session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 6:15 p.m., via videoconference on ZOOM during the COVID-19 pandemic, per Governor’s Executive Orders up to and including 20-84.

 

Present – Chairperson Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

Absent – Councilors Barry and Kallman.

 

Chairperson Moran presides.

 

 

The reading of the records of October 1, 2020 is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk, on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

 

Communication from David P. Moran, Council President, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, calling a special session of the Board of License Commissioners on October 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., is READ AND ORDERED FILED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

 

*THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

*PETITIONS FOR LICENSES:

 

ENTERTAINMENT –

 

Petition of The Empowerment Factory for a license to conduct the 4th Annual Healthy Living Community Event, at Baldwin Elementary School, 50 Whitman Street, on Saturday, October 17, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Set-up 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)  LIC# 14519 

 

HAWKER LICENSE New –

 

Geri’s Bluffing Boutique (Barclay-King, Geraldine M.) 326 Gauthier Drive, Woonsocket, RI LIC# 14518

TO HAWK:  African apparel and artifacts.

LOCATION:  560 Mineral Spring Avenue

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS D – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

Juventude Club (Juventude RI Social Club) 245 Esten Ave. LIC#9538 #9539

 

There are no speakers.  The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

CLASS D – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

Juventude Club (Juventude RI Social Club) 245 Esten Ave. LIC#9538 #9539

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS D – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

Lafayette Social Club Inc., 71 Benefit St. LIC#4048 #3488

 

There are no speakers.  The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Vasquez, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

CLASS D – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

Lafayette Social Club Inc., 71 Benefit St. LIC#4048 #3488

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS D – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

Polish-American Citizens’ Club, 244 Annie St. LIC#4065 #3535

 

There are no speakers.  The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

 

Councilor Mercer states that a majority of the neighbors he heard from are opposed to the petition.  There have been some mis-steps for a year or two, attributable mostly to a member of the management who is no longer with the club.  The current management will be working to rebuild trust with the neighbors.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is DENIED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

CLASS D – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

Polish-American Citizens’ Club, 244 Annie St. LIC#4065 #3535

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

579 Benefit Street Restaurant (The 579 LLC) 579 Benefit St. LIC#11648 #11642 (ent) 

 

There are no speakers.  The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR ARAUJO.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Mercer, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

579 Benefit Street Restaurant (The 579 LLC) 579 Benefit St. LIC#11648 #11642 (ent) 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

**Arigna Irish Pub & Restaurant

(503 Pub III LLC) 505 Armistice Blvd. LIC#9855 #9859 (ent)

Stipulations.

1.         No amplified sound outside after 10:00 p.m.

2.         Outdoor seating ends at 12:30 p.m.

There are no speakers.  The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is APPROVED with the current stipulations on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

**Arigna Irish Pub & Restaurant (503 Pub III LLC) 505 Armistice Blvd. LIC#9855 #9859 (ent) 

1.         No amplified sound outside after 10:00 p.m.

2.         Outdoor seating ends at 12:30 p.m.

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

Atrium on Main (JMACK Ventures LLC) 285 Main St. LIC#14333 #14341 (ent)

There are no speakers.  The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.

Upon motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

Atrium on Main (JMACK Ventures LLC) 285 Main St. LIC#14333 #14341 (ent)

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

Blackstone River Café (Cathedral Properties LLC) 65 Blackstone St. LIC#14319® #14343

There are no speakers.  The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Araujo, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

Blackstone River Café (Cathedral Properties LLC) 65 Blackstone St. LIC#14319® #14343

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

 

**Boulevard Cigar (Boulevard Cigar Inc.,) 609 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#10866® #10869

STIPULATIONS

1.         Allow overnight parking as a convenience to neighbors (cars that park overnight cannot park there during working hours)

2.         Allow one shorter truck to park at the extreme southern end of lot – (spot 114)

3.         Open Sunday thru Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Thursday thru Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Speaking is Robert Towner, 137 Tobie Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.

Mr. Towner states that the renovations are artful.  He self-imposed a 9:00 p.m. curfew. 

He states that the place was abandoned for 20 years. 

He states that the cigar smoke doesn’t go across the street.  Everything is built to code.  He has a parking plan.  He will put gutters on the Armistice Boulevard side of the building. He cleans the area.

There are no other speakers.  The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is APPROVED with the current stipulations on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez and Vitali.

NOES – Councilor Wildenhain.

**Boulevard Cigar (Boulevard Cigar Inc.,) 609 Armistice Boulevard, LIC#10866® #10869

STIPULATIONS

1.         Allow overnight parking as a convenience to neighbors (cars that park overnight cannot park there during working hours)

2.         Allow one shorter truck to park at the extreme southern end of lot – (spot 114)

3.         Open Sunday thru Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Thursday thru Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

Boundary (Garrity Partners LLC) 67 Garrity St. LIC#14256 #14251 (ent)

There are no speakers.  The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilors Araujo and Vitali, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

Boundary (Garrity Partners LLC) 67 Garrity St. LIC#14256 #14251 (ent)

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

Celtic Pub (Celtic Pub Inc.) 755 Broadway, LIC#4167 #3860 (ent)

Speaking is Thomas Brennan, 755 Broadway, Pawtucket, RI.

Mr. Brennan states that there are tables under a canopy, with no loss of parking spaces.  He will only serve outside if the state goes back to COVID, phase 2; otherwise, he probably won’t serve outside.  He cleans up every morning.

The playground is a distance away.

There are no other speakers.  The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR ARAUJO.

Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

           

Celtic Pub (Celtic Pub Inc.) 755 Broadway, LIC#4167 #3860 (ent)

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

Emery's LeFoyer (Emery Dining Inc.) 151 Fountain St. LIC#4113 #3667 (ent)

There are no speakers.  The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.

Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Mercer, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

Emery's LeFoyer (Emery Dining Inc.) 151 Fountain St. LIC#4113 #3667 (ent)

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

EP Kitchen (PMGG LLC) 250 Main St. LIC#13933 #14211® (ent)

There are no speakers.  The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR ARAUJO.

Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

EP Kitchen (PMGG LLC) 250 Main St. LIC#13933 #14211® (ent)

 

Communication from Captain David Holden to Richard Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk (Police calls for service at 1438 Newport Ave., FabCity) is READ AND ORDERED FILED on a roll call vote as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

**FabCity Cigar Lounge (FabCity Cigar Lounge, Inc.) 1438 Newport Avenue, LIC#14035® #14036 (ent)

STIPULATIONS

1.         The business remains a cigar bar or smoking bar pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §23-20.10-2(15).

2.         Door closed at all times.

 

Speaking is Attorney Mark Welch, 141 Power Road, Pawtucket, RI.

 

Mr. Welch states that he and the council president met with the individual who spoke two weeks before and tried to resolve his concerns.  He states that there have been issues with the license holder, who is not without fault.

 

He states that the owner has put a plan in place regarding an August 8 alteration, including the addition of a security person.  They closed down for a month at 11:00 p.m.

 

He notes that the business was closed for five days by the Department of Health.  All employees have been spoken to by the Department of Health regarding what they need to do prior to being allowed to reopen.  There have been no issues with the Department of Health since.

 

Most calls on police log since then were for security checks only. There were missteps by the license holders in August, but none since.

 

Parking was all on premises.  They have 12 parking spaces, but needs 14.  He has an agreement with a neighbor for four spaces and is working on a second agreement for six more.

 

There are no other speakers.  The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.

Upon motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Mercer, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is POSTPONED on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

**FabCity Cigar Lounge (FabCity Cigar Lounge, Inc.) 1438 Newport Avenue, LIC#14035® #14036 (ent)

STIPULATIONS

1.         The business remains a cigar bar or smoking bar pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §23-20.10-2(15).

2.         Door closed at all times.

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

Garden Grille (Lionheart Marketing Group Inc.) 727 East Avenue, LIC#4039 #4206

There are no speakers.  The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Araujo, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

Garden Grille (Lionheart Marketing Group Inc.) 727 East Avenue, LIC#4039 #4206

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

German/American Cultural Society of Rhode Island, 78 Carter Ave. LIC#4173 #3894 (ent)

There are no speakers.  The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilors Mercer and Vitali, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

German/American Cultural Society of Rhode Island, 78 Carter Ave. LIC#4173 #3894 (ent)

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

Mamajuana Restaurant (Mamajuana Restaurant LLC) 904 Main St. LIC#13392® #13391 (ent)

There are no speakers.  The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Vasquez, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

Mamajuana Restaurant (Mamajuana Restaurant LLC) 904 Main St. LIC#13392® #13391 (ent)

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

**News Café (Joshua Café LLC) 43 Broad St.  LIC#5568 #5569 (ent)

 

STIPULATION.

Door on Broad Street side of building must be kept closed at all times.

There are no speakers.  The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.

Upon motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Mercer, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is APPROVED with the current stipulation on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

 

**News Café (Joshua Café LLC) 43 Broad St.  LIC#5568 #5569 (ent)

 

STIPULATION.

1.         Door on Broad Street side of building must be kept closed at all times.

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

Notes Coffee (Notes Coffee Co LLC) 508 Armistice Blvd. LIC#14236 #14237®

 

Speaking is Yesneia Rubio, 508 Armistice Boulevard, Pawtucket, RI.

 

Ms. Rubio is asking to add two more tables, for a total of four, with three chairs each to their original application for two tables.

 

There are no other speakers.  The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Mercer, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is APPROVED with four tables against the building, the second two being allowed only after getting letters of approval from their building landlord and the two abutting businesses, on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

Councilor Vitali recuses himself on the petition for expansion of premise of Notes Coffee (Notes Coffee LLC) based on his statement that there is a family ownership of the property.

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

Notes Coffee (Notes Coffee Co LLC) 508 Armistice Blvd. LIC#14236 #14237®

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

**Nova Churrasqueira Restaurant (Adelina Production Inc.) 434 Broadway LIC#8011 #8014 (ent) 

 

STIPULATIONS.

1.         There shall be one (1) parking space for every 4 patrons.

2.         Dumpster shall be located in parking lot; shall be enclosed within fencing.  Rubbish shall be removed at a reasonable time, not to be offensive to the neighbors.

3.         Management shall be responsible for traffic control of patrons by posting parking policy inside establishment.

4.         Must have police detail officer on any day or night they have entertainment.

5.         All entertainment must be stopped by 12:00 midnight.

 

There are no speakers.  The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.

Councilor Wildenhain states that there are issues with neighbors.  The applicant can come back in the spring. 

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Araujo, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is DENIED on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

**Nova Churrasqueira Restaurant (Adelina Production Inc.) 434 Broadway LIC#8011 #8014 (ent) 

 

STIPULATIONS.

1.         There shall be one (1) parking space for every 4 patrons.

2.         Dumpster shall be located in parking lot; shall be enclosed within fencing.  Rubbish shall be removed at a reasonable time, not to be offensive to the neighbors.

3.         Management shall be responsible for traffic control of patrons by posting parking policy inside establishment.

4.         Must have police detail officer on any day or night they have entertainment.

5.         All entertainment must be stopped by 12:00 midnight.

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

Punto Final Hookah Bar & Lounge (Punto Final LLC) 31 Summer St. LIC#13623® #13625 (ent)

There are no speakers.  The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.

Upon motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is APPROVED on a roll call vote as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

Punto Final Hookah Bar & Lounge (Punto Final LLC) 31 Summer St. LIC#13623® #13625 (ent)

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

Roast House Restaurant and Pub (R-House Restaurant Inc.) 176 Columbus Ave. LIC#5074 #5105 (ent)

There are no speakers.  The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

Roast House Restaurant and Pub (R-House Restaurant Inc.) 176 Columbus Ave. LIC#5074 #5105 (ent)

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

Sabor a Mar (Karen’s Restaurant LLC) 533 Weeden St. LIC#13124® #13097

Speaking is John Fields.

He will be moving tables to the back of the property.

There are no other speakers.  The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.

Councilor Rudd states that he has received complaints about outdoor service this summer.  Residents on Lockridge Street complained about public urination, trash and bottles.  Zoning spoke with the councilor about a bar operating in a garage.

Councilor Rudd states that they can revisit this in the spring.

Upon motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is DENIED on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

Sabor a Mar (Karen’s Restaurant LLC) 533 Weeden St. LIC#13124® #13097

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

Sullivan’s Publick House (SPHOD Inc.) 572 Armistice Blvd.  LIC#6691 #6761 (ent)

Speaking is Jack Doherty, 166 Valley Street, Providence, RI.

Mr. Doherty heard the complaints at the last meeting.  He secured thirteen parking spots off-street. He met with twelve neighbors and gave them his phone numbers.

Vendors will not block the street.  He will put up a tent to reduce noise.  He is closed at 10:00 p.m.

He tried to make the patio with pressure-treated wood, but could not get any, so he went to concrete.  He would need to go to Zoning Board to get a permit and there wasn’t enough time.

 

There are no other speakers.  The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

Sullivan’s Publick House (SPHOD Inc.) 572 Armistice Blvd.  LIC#6691 #6761 (ent)

 

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

Tugas Restaurant & Catering (S & C Associates, LLC) 110 Mineral Spring Ave., LIC#13650® #13653 (ent)

 

There are no speakers.  The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.

 

Councilor Rudd heard concerns from elderly neighbors about the loud noise.  They had issues sleeping because of the noise.

 

Councilor Rudd states that he will reevaluate in the spring.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Mercer, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is DENIED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

 

NOES – 0.

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

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Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by entire City Council the meeting is adjourned at 8:06 p.m., in honor of Councilor Wildenhain’s mother’s 83rd birthday.

 

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There are no speakers.  The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.

Upon motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Mercer, Rudd, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

 

CLASS BV – EXPANSION OF PREMISE

 

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Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by entire City Council the meeting is adjourned at 8:06 p.m., in honor of Councilor Wildenhain’s mother’s 83rd birthday.