Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

 

 

A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 6:58 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.

 

Present – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio and Wildenhain.

 

Absent – Councilor Stachowiak.

 

Chairperson Mercer presides.

 

The reading of the records of April 19, 2023 was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk,

 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Rubio, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.

 

*THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND-HAND SHOP CLASS B (Parts Only) Renewals -

Auto Haven Sales and Service (Auto Haven Inc.) 135 Japonica St. LIC#14435® #14434®

**Frank’s Auto (Frank’s Auto LLC) 5 Quincy Ave. LIC#12211 #12264

G & H Vehicle Repair (G & H Vehicle Repair, Inc.) 433 Broadway, LIC#9583 #9584

Lando’s Towing & Auto Service (Lando’s Towing & Auto Service LLC) 581 Weeden St. LIC#14107 #14106

M & G Auto Body (M & G Auto Body, Inc.) 519 Broadway, LIC#2495 #2496

 

AUTO REPAIR SHOP ONLY Renewal -

 

**Jeha's Citgo (Jeha, John) 76 Newport Ave. LIC#2092

 

SECOND HAND SHOP (Class C – Used Miscellaneous Merchandise) Renewal -

 

Lost Treasures (Lost Treasures LLC) 238 Middle St. LIC#10887

 

HOLIDAY LICENSE Renewal –

 

Silver Mart (Vyom Corporation LLC) 170 Cottage Street, LIC#15526

 

HOLIDAY LICENSE New –

 

J. Lo Multi-Services (J-Lo Multi Services LLC) 706 Broadway, LIC#15793

 

INTELLIGENCE OFFICE Renewal -  

 

Add Temps (Wroth Services Corp.) 17 Dexter St. LIC#12673

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class New –

 

Adonai Restaurant (Adonai Restaurant LLC) 528 Lonsdale Avenue, LIC#15762

The Original Healthy Spot (E and O Marketing LLC) 50 Ann Mary Street, LIC#15758

 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WAS TAKEN UP:

 

AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND-HAND SHOP CLASS B (Parts Only) Renewal –

 

 **Los Rosarios Auto Repair & Towing (Los Rosarios Auto Repair & Towing Inc) 36 Newport Ave. LIC#14979 #14980

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, on behalf of Council President Mercer, seconded by Councilor Araujo, the following license was POSTPONED and an INFORMAL HEARING was scheduled for May 24, 2023, on a unanimous voice vote:

 

AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND-HAND SHOP CLASS B (Parts Only) Renewal –

 

 **Los Rosarios Auto Repair & Towing (Los Rosarios Auto Repair & Towing Inc) 36 Newport Ave. LIC#14979 #14980

 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS WERE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WERE TAKEN UP:

 

HOLIDAY LICENSES New –

 

Daily Stop Mart (Amna Associates Inc.) 590 Newport Avenue, LIC#15796

Daily Stop Mart (Amna Associates Inc.) 248 West Avenue, LIC#15751

(Prev. West Mart Convenience & Smoke Shop (Little Red LLC))

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class New –

 

Daily Stop Mart (Amna Associates Inc.) 248 West Avenue, LIC#15750

(Prev. West Mart Convenience & Smoke Shop (Little Red LLC))

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR GREGOR.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Gregor, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following licenses were POSTPONED until May 24, 2023, on a unanimous voice vote:

 

HOLIDAY LICENSE New –

 

Daily Stop Mart (Amna Associates Inc.) 590 Newport Avenue, LIC#15796

Daily Stop Mart (Amna Associates Inc.) 248 West Avenue, LIC#15751

(Prev. West Mart Convenience & Smoke Shop (Little Red LLC))

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class New –

 

Daily Stop Mart (Amna Associates Inc.) 248 West Avenue, LIC#15750

(Prev. West Mart Convenience & Smoke Shop (Little Red LLC))

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR GREGOR.

 

With majority consent of the Board, the following motion made by Councilor Gregor, seconded by Councilor Moran, was PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

The Clerk was instructed to send a communication to Captain Yuri Wozny, Police Department, requesting that the police check out Daily Stop Mart establishments on Newport Avenue and West Avenue for the sale of loose cigarettes and report their findings to the Board in time for the meeting on May 24, 2023.

 

 

Communication from Carl J. Johnson, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, to the Pawtucket City Council. (Recommendation on outdoor seating for Camyllas Taste and Flavor, 287 Pawtucket Ave.) was READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

 

A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR OUTDOOR SEATING, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, WAS TAKEN UP: and

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class – Expansion of premise to include outdoor seating

 

Camyllas Taste and Flavor (Camyllas Taste and Flavor LLC) 287 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#15546

 

Speaking was Adelino Lopes, 27 Whitman Street, Pawtucket, RI.

 

Ms. Lopes stated that they will put tables outside on weekends only.

 

There were no other speakers. The hearing was continued.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR GREGOR.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Gregor, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the following request for outdoor seating was POSTPONED and the hearing was continued until May 24, 2023, on a unanimous voice vote:

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class – Expansion of premise to include outdoor seating

 

Camyllas Taste and Flavor (Camyllas Taste and Flavor LLC) 287 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#15546

 

 

 

A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, WAS TAKEN UP:

 

AUTO REPAIR & SECOND HAND SHOP (Class B – Selling Used Parts) – Transfer

 

Landmark Auto Service (Landmark Auto Service Inc.) 231 Japonica Street, LIC#15736 #15689

(Transfer from Kings Service Center)

 

Speaking was Mario Hernandez, 137 Bagley Street, Central Falls, RI, applicant.

 

Mr. Hernandez has owned the business for 14 years, he is moving to a larger location.

 

There will be no body work.

 

There were no other speakers. The hearing was closed.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following petition for license was APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

AUTO REPAIR & SECOND HAND SHOP (Class B – Selling Used Parts) – Transfer

 

Landmark Auto Service (Landmark Auto Service Inc.) 231 Japonica Street, LIC#15736 #15689

(Transfer from Kings Service Center)

 

 

 

A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, WAS TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS B (VICTUALLER) to include outdoor seating - New –

 

Bluefish Restaurant Peruvian Seafood (Bluefish Restaurant Peruvian Seafood LLC) 25 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#15733®

(Previously Shark Lounge (Shark Inc.))

Previous Stipulation.

1.     No more than 10 people outside. 08/09/2017

 

Speaking was Oscar Valverde, 175 Benefit Street, Pawtucket, RI, applicant.

 

Mr. Valverde owns the building.

 

He will serve ten people outside.

 

The hours will be 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.

 

There will be no music.

 

He will have a Peruvian seafood menu.

 

It will be a family restaurant.

 

There were no other speakers. The hearing was closed.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR CODERRE.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Coderre, seconded by Councilor Araujo, the following petition for license was APPROVED with the following stipulation, on a unanimous voice vote:

 

CLASS B (VICTUALLER) to include outdoor seating - New –

 

Bluefish Restaurant Peruvian Seafood (Bluefish Restaurant Peruvian Seafood LLC) 25 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#15733®

(Previously Shark Lounge (Shark Inc.))

Stipulation.

1.     No more than 10 people outside.

 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE WAS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUSE VOICE VOTE

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class New –

 

Bluefish Restaurant Peruvian Seafood (Bluefish Restaurant Peruvian Seafood LLC) 25 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#15737

 

 

 

Communication from Maria Duque, owner of La Esquina Colombiana Bar & Grill (La Esquina Colombiana Bar & Grill LLC) 266 Grand Avenue, asking permission to EXPAND BUSINESS HOURS to be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.

 

CLASS B (VICTUALLER) -

**La Esquina Colombiana Bar & Grill (La Esquina Colombiana Bar & Grill LLC) 266 Grand Ave. LIC#14712® #14715

STIPULATIONS.

1. Hours from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. only.
2. Side door remains closed.
3. No Entertainment.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Rubio, the following request to EXPAND BUSINESS HOURS was approved, on a unanimous voice vote:

 

CLASS B (VICTUALLER) -

**La Esquina Colombiana Bar & Grill (La Esquina Colombiana Bar & Grill LLC) 266 Grand Ave. LIC#14712® #14715

AMENDED STIPULATION.

1. Hours from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. for 6 months.

All other stipulations remain in effect.

 

 

A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, WAS TAKEN UP:

 

CLASS B (VICTUALLER) Expansion of premise to include outdoor seating -

**La Esquina Colombiana Bar & Grill (La Esquina Colombiana Bar & Grill LLC) 266 Grand Ave. LIC#14712® #14715

 

Speaking were Maria Duque, 956 York Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, Applicant, and Luz Velasco, 4 Packard Avenue, Cumberland, RI.

 

Ms. Velasco stated that they would like to extend the hours.  People like to come late.

 

Mrs. Duque has owned the business for 1 year and 5 months.

 

They are closed on Monday and Tuesday.

 

 

Speaking was Ron Allard, 166 Suffolk Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.

 

Mr. Allard has property diagonally across from the restaurant.  He has a 4ft fence on Suffolk and Grand Avenues. He is concerned that he will lose privacy and parking in front of his house.

 

 

Speaking was John Donovan, 133 Suffolk Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.

 

Mr. Donovan has four young children. He has bedrooms 60 ft from the restaurant.

 

He was concerned about noise, language, blocking of the sidewalk.  He was also concerned about ending outdoor seating at 10:00 p.m.

 

Mr. Donovan asked how many people will be at the four outdoor tables. He opposed the outdoor seating.

 

He stated that no reasons were given why this is necessary. He was ok with longer hours inside.

 

 

Speaking is Nelson Reynolds, 139 Suffolk Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.

 

Mr. Reynolds opposed outdoor seating in a residential neighborhood.  He also opposed longer hours. There was no off-street parking.

 

 

Ms. Velasco stated that she will close outdoor seating by 8:00 or 8:30 p.m.

 

There were no other speakers. The hearing was closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Rubio, the following request for outdoor seating was APPROVED with the following stipulations.

 

CLASS B (VICTUALLER) Expansion of premise to include outdoor seating -

**La Esquina Colombiana Bar & Grill (La Esquina Colombiana Bar & Grill LLC) 266 Grand Ave. LIC#14712® #14715

STIPULATONS.

1.     A maximum of four tables, with two tables on Grand Avenue and the other two tables on Suffolk Avenue. Two chairs per table.

2.     Outdoor service must end by 8:00 p.m.

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUSE VOICE VOTE:

 

A.    ENTERTAINMENT –

 

Petition of News Café (Joshua Café, LLC) for a license to conduct an Art Festival, in the Parking Lot at 43 Broad Street, on Sunday, June 11, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., LIC#15784

 

B.     EXPANSION OF PREMISE (One Day) –

 

Petition for News Café (Joshua Café, LLC) for a one-day expansion of their Class BV Liquor License to serve alcoholic beverages and have music at an Art Festival in the Parking Lot at 43 Broad Street, on Saturday, June 11, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., LIC#15782

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUSE VOICE VOTE:

 

A.    ENTERTAINMENT –

 

Petition of News Café (Joshua Café, LLC) for a license to conduct an Art & Music Benefit Show, in the Parking Lot at 43 Broad Street, on Sunday, July 29, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., LIC#15786

 

B.    EXPANSION OF PREMISE (One Day) –

 

Petition of News Café (Joshua Café, LLC) for a one-day expansion of their Class BV Liquor License to serve alcoholic beverages and have music at an Art & Music Benefit Show in the Parking Lot at 43 Broad Street, on Saturday, July 29, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., LIC#15783

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUSE VOICE VOTE:

 

A.    ENTERTAINMENT -

 

        Petition of St. John Paul II Parish, to have an International Festival, at 745 Central Avenue, on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. LIC#15790

 

B.    CLASS F (Beer & Wine)

 

Petition of St. John Paul II Parish, to serve beer and wine at an International Festival at 745 Central Avenue, on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. LIC#15789

 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUSE VOICE VOTE:

 

A.    ENTERTAINMENT

 

Petition of Usal & Friends Community Action, 245 Esten Avenue, to conduct Glow in the Dark Party, on Sunday, May 28, 2023, from 9:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. LIC#15792

 

B.    CLASS F-1 (Full Privilege)

 

Petition of the Usal & Friends Community Action, 245 Esten Avenue, to sell alcoholic beverages at the Glow in the Dark Party, on Sunday, May 28, 2023, from 9:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. LIC#15791

 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUSE VOICE VOTE:

 

A.    ENTERTAINMENT

 

Petition of Juan Pelaez/Vertical One LLC, 265 Pine Street, to conduct Vertical One Summer Fest, on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. LIC#15795

 

B.    CLASS F-1 (Full Privilege)

 

Petition of Juan Pelaez/Vertical One LLC, 265 Pine Street, to sell alcoholic beverages at the Hispanic Music Festival, on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. LIC#15794

 

 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moran, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.