2022-08-04 Liquor Commission Minutes

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Smith: Could you describe your business? Scott: Yes. It's a restaurant and coffee cafe. Smith: Have you received the application report? Scott: Yes, I have. Smith: Has there been any changes to the report? Scott: No, sir. Smith: Okay, thank you. Is there any public testimony? There was no public testimony. Smith: Any questions from the Commission members? There was no discussion from Commissioners. Smith: So, I had a couple. I'm a resident of Waimea, and I periodically go to your establishment, it's a really great business and you do a good service to the community. think the drive-thru is a benefit for the folks that don't want to get out of their cars. So, in the report, I understand how you intend to control your patrons to make sure they don't leave the premises and all that. I don't clearly remember, but were you going to have live music? Scott: We did apply for live music, for morning times, we do it on Saturday mornings on the inside. Smith: Alright, sounds good. So, couple things I just want to comment on, and I'm sure you're aware of it. We're putting this information into the record so it's clear what was discussed here in the meeting. So, you know, across the street from your business is Hawaii Preparatory Academy and Village Campus. Scott: Yes. Smith: And they have dorms in the back, so there's people who live there. Scott: Yes. Smith: Surrounding your business are a lot of residential uses in your neighborhood, and I know you've been there a long time, you folks are a really good business, you're an asset to the community. As I mentioned to the previous applicant, a lot of times, some of the issues that come before the Commission, whether it's at the time we would approve your application, or later when you're actually operating under the approved license, have to do with things that really don't have to do with serving liquor. It's noise, MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2022 - KONA PAGE 8 OF 31