Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners

May 24, 2023

 

 

A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 6:52 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.

 

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

 

Absent – 0.

 

Chairperson Mercer presided.

 

 

The reading of the records of May 10, 2023 was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk,

 

 

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

 

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

 

1. ENTERTAINMENT –

 

Petition of Called to Serve Inc., for a license to have a Called to Served Family Event, at Collyer Park on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., LIC#15815

 

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

**Larry’s Auto Repair (Lourenco, Da Couto) 519 Pawtucket Avenue, LIC#15360 #15376

**Pedro’s Auto Repair (Lopes, Pedro C.) 145 Benefit St. LIC#2449 #2450

Phoenix Auto Sales and Repair (Brederson, Edward) 531 Main St. LIC#10620 #10621

 

AUTO REPAIR SHOP ONLY Renewal –

 

Towner Design Build (Towner Design Build, Inc.) 80 Dean St. LIC#14123

 

SECOND HAND SHOP ONLY (Class B – Used Parts) Renewal -

 

Scarborough Faire (Scarborough Faire Inc.) 587 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#2537

 

INTELLIGENCE OFFICE Renewal -

 

Ser-Jobs For Progress (Ser-Jobs For Progress, Inc.) 100 East Ave. LIC#4691

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class New –

 

Daddy D’S Pizza & More (Daddy D’S NY System Inc.) 881 Central Avenue, LIC#15803

 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS WERE POSTPONED AT THE MEETING HELD MAY 10, 2023, AND WERE AGAIN POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE 7, 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))

 

 

THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION WAS POSTPONED AT THE MEETING HELD MAY 10, 2023, AND WAS AGAIN POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE 7, 2023, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

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 RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREGOR.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Gregor, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the agenda is amended to include the following communications, on a unanimous voice vote:

 

Amended plan for outdoor seating from Camyllas Taste and Flavor, which includes five tables with four chairs at each table.

 

Communication from Carl Johnson, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Camyllas Outdoor Seating – New Reduced Plan)

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Gregor, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following communications are READ AND ORDERED FILED.

 

Amended plan for outdoor seating from Camyllas Taste and Flavor, which includes five tables with four chairs at each table.

 

Communication from Carl Johnson, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Camyllas Outdoor Seating – New Reduced Plan)

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PULBIC HEARING WAS POSTPONED AT THE MEETING HELD MAY 10, 2023, AND WAS AGAIN TAKEN UP:

 

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 is Adelino Lopes, 27 Whitman Street, Pawtucket, RI.

 

Mr. Lopes discusses the amended plan for outdoors. There will be 5 tables with 4 chairs at each table outside on weekends until 9:00 p.m.

 

They will use the back entrance to serve outdoors.

 

There are no other speakers. The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREGOR.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Gregor, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following request for outdoor service was APPROVED with 5 tables with 4 chairs at each table, 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 SHOP & SECOND-HAND SHOP CLASS B (Parts Only) -

 

Master Mechanic (The Master of Mechanic LLC) 347 Broadway, LIC#15806 #15805

(Previously Duverge Auto Repair)

 

Speaking was Jose Rodriguez, 69 Clews Street, Pawtucket, RI, applicant.

 

Mr. Rodriguez states that there will be no auto body work.

 

He will run the business the same as before.

 

There are no other speakers. The hearing was continued.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.

 

Councilor Wildenhain states that several stipulations, which were placed on the license by the Zoning Board, were not included on the docket for this meeting. Therefore, he will move that the hearing be continued and the application be postponed until June 7, 2023, so that the stipulations may be posted on the docket.  The stipulations include:

 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS PER ZONING BOARD.

1.     No auto body work or motorcycle repair shall be permitted, only auto repair shall be permitted.

2.     All used engine parts, transmission parts, muffler parts, tail gate parts and/or similar mechanical objects shall be stored in the garage. All rubbish shall be stored in a clean and orderly manner and shall be removed from the site a least once a month.

3.     Hours of operation Permitted is 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday and closed on Sundays.

4.     All work conducted on the vehicles shall be performed inside the garage.

5.     The operation must obtain a repair shop license from the City.

6.     Sub-letting of the building shall not be permitted.

7.     No unregistered vehicles shall be stored on the property.

8.     No tires (used or new) stored outside.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Araujo, the following petition for license was POSTPONED and the hearing was CONTINUED until June 7, 2023, on a unanimous voice vote:

 

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

 

Master Mechanic (The Master of Mechanic LLC) 347 Broadway, LIC#15806 #15805

(Previously Duverge Auto Repair)

 

 

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

 

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND-HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts) Transfer of 100% stock holders

 

**Tiki’s Auto Sales (RZG Inc.) 66 Hilton St. LIC#15768 #15767

Previous Stipulations.

1.     No mechanical repairs in the front of the building.

2.     No debris in the back.

3.     All work must be done inside the building.

4.     All vehicles in the front are for sale only. 01/23/2013

 

Speaking in favor was Roberto Garcia, Jr., 60 Hilton Street, Pawtucket, RI, applicant.

 

Mr. Garcia stated that violations at Tiki’s were done by the previous owners.

 

The previous owners are his parents.

 

He is trying to clean-up the debris in the back.

 

All work on vehicles will be done inside.

 

There are no other speakers. The hearing was continued.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREGOR.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Gregor, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the following petition for license was POSTPONED and the hearing was CONTINUED until June 7, 2023, on a unanimous voice vote:

 

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND-HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts) Transfer of 100% stock holders

 

**Tiki’s Auto Sales (RZG Inc.) 66 Hilton St. LIC#15768 #15767

Previous Stipulations.

1.     No mechanical repairs in the front of the building.

2.     No debris in the back.

3.     All work must be done inside the building.

4.     All vehicles in the front are for sale only. 01/23/2013

 

 

 

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

 

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND-HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts) – Transfer of 100% stock holders

 

**Tiki’s Auto Sales Annex (RZG Inc.) 772 Main St. LIC#15770 #15769

Previous Stipulations.

1.     No mechanical repairs in the front of the building.

2.     No debris in the back.

3.     All work must be done inside the building.

4.     All vehicles in the front are for sale only. 01/23/2013

 

There are no speakers. The hearing was continued.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR ARAUJO.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Gregor, the following petition for license was POSTPONED and the hearing was CONTINUED until June 7, 2023, on a unanimous voice vote:

 

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND-HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts) – Transfer of 100% stock holders

 

**Tiki’s Auto Sales Annex (RZG Inc.) 772 Main St. LIC#15770 #15769

Previous Stipulations.

1.     No mechanical repairs in the front of the building.

2.     No debris in the back.

3.     All work must be done inside the building.

4.     All vehicles in the front are for sale only. 01/23/2013

 

 

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

 

CLASS B Limited (Beer & Wine) New –

 

Maven’s Delicatessen (Maven’s LLC) 727 East Avenue, LIC#15771®

 

Speaking in favor was Michael Horan, 393 Armistice Boulevard, Pawtucket, RI, Attorney for applicant; and Jason Sugarman, 33 Mowry Farms Lane, Smithfield, RI, applicant.

 

Mr. Horan states that the restaurant is in a shopping plaza on East Avenue.

 

Mr. Sugarman states that this restaurant will be a Jewish Deli.

 

Everything with be done in-house.

 

He would like to add beer and wine.

 

He is expecting to open within 4 to 5 months.

 

There will be up to 30 employees, full and part time.

 

Mr. Sugarman worked all his life in the restaurant business.

 

There are no other speakers. The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREGOR.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Gregor, seconded by Councilor Rubio, the following license was APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:

 

CLASS B Limited (Beer & Wine) New –

 

Maven’s Delicatessen (Maven’s LLC) 727 East Avenue, LIC#15771®

 

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE WAS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class New –

 

Maven’s Delicatessen (Maven’s LLC) 727 East Avenue, LIC#15772

 

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) with outdoor seating Transfer –

 

Picos Restaurant & Hookah Lounge (Picas Restaurant & Lounge LLC) 110 School Street, LIC#15785 (ent) (Transfer from 574 Restaurant & Hookah Lounge)

 

Speaking was Attorney George Lough, III, 222 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI, attorney for the applicant;  and Osvaldino DaSilva, 71 Meadow Street, Pawtucket, RI, applicant.

 

Mr. DaSilva has eight years of experience in the restaurant business.

 

There are no fire issues; they have a fire system for hookah.

 

They will have three security people on duty and there will be a dress code.  There is outdoor seating.  There are five people working in the kitchen and serving. They will be tips certified.

 

He will expand the menu.

 

Mr. DaSilva worked at the Convention Center, the Biltmore Hotel and other places.

 

There are no other speakers. The hearing is closed.

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CODERRE.

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Coderre, seconded by Councilor Moran, the following license was APPROVED with outdoor seating, on a unanimous voice vote:

 

CLASS B (VICTUALLER) with outdoor seating Transfer –

 

Picos Restaurant & Hookah Lounge (Picas Restaurant & Lounge LLC) 110 School Street, LIC#15785 (ent) (Transfer from 574 Restaurant & Hookah Lounge)

 

 

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE WAS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

 

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class Transfer -

 

Picos Restaurant & Hookah Lounge (Picas Restaurant & Lounge LLC) 110 School Street, LIC#15787

 

 

 

AN INFORMAL HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING LICENSE WAS TAKEN UP:

 

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

 

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

 

Present was Attorney Michael Horan, 393 Armistice Boulevard, Pawtucket, RI, and owner Jairon Soto, 35 Hyde Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.

 

President Mercer expressed his concerns at the establishment.  He noticed that the property is cleaner.

 

Mr. Soto does private towing, but he doesn’t keep towed cars on the lot.

 

The informal hearing is closed.

 

 

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR ARAUJO

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the following license renewal was APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote:

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

A.   ENTERTAINMENT -

 

Petition of Banda Nova Alianca Music Society, 43 Humboldt Avenue, to conduct a Concert/Festival on Friday, August 4, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., (indoors); Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 6, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. LIC#15808

 

B.   Class F -1 (Full Privilege)

 

Petition of Banda Nova Alianca Music Society, 43 Humboldt Avenue, to sell alcoholic beverages at a Concert/Festival, Fundraiser for Music School on Friday, August 4, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. (indoors); Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 6, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. LIC#15807

 

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

 

A.   ENTERTAINMENT:  

 

Petition of German American Cultural Society for a license to conduct a Summerfest outside at 78 Carter Avenue on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 12:00 noon until 11:00 p.m., LIC#15819

 

B.   EXPANSION OF PREMISE:

 

Petition of German American Cultural Society for an expansion of premise of their Class BV Liquor License to conduct a Summerfest outside at 78 Carter Avenue on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 12:00 noon until 11:00 p.m., LIC#15820

 

C.   ENTERTAINMENT:  

 

Petition of German American Cultural Society for a license to conduct an Octoberfest outside at 78 Carter Avenue on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 12:00 noon until 11:00 p.m., and Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m., LIC#15822

 

D.   EXPANSION OF PREMISE:

 

Petition of German American Cultural Society for an expansion of premise of their Class BV Liquor License to conduct an Octoberfest outside at 78 Carter Avenue on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 12:00 noon until 11:00 p.m., and Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m., LIC#15821

 

 

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

 

A.   ENTERTAINMENT:  

 

Petition of Little Sisters of the Poor to hold a Summer Soiree Garden Party Fundraising Event outside at the Jeanne Jugan Residence, 964 Main Street, on Wednesday, August 24, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., LIC#15817

 

B.   CLASS F (Beer & Wine):

 

Petition of Little Sisters of the Poor sell beer and wine at a Summer Soiree Garden Party Fundraising Event outside at the Jeanne Jugan Residence, 964 Main Street, on Wednesday, August 24, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., LIC#15818

 

 

 

Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the meeting is adjourned at 7:54 p.m.