2025-10-02 Liquor Commission Packet Kona

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Liquor Commission Big Island Booch Inc. dba The Booch Bar Page 4 On July 2, 2025, Applicant received approval from the Planning Department to microbrew at its restaurant as microbrewing is considered an accessory use in a restaurant and/or bar and is permitted within its zoning of Downtown Hilo Commercial District. Any alcohol Applicant brews at its restaurant can be consumed at its restaurant or sold in growlers for off -premises consumption only. For further information, please refer to Exhibit 3 attached. Applicant plans to remain open seven (7) days a week, with its hours of operation from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Employment consists of approximately twenty-five (25) employees, twelve (12) of which are certified by the Department of Liquor Control to supervise the sale, service and consumption of liquor. LEASE REGARDING 104 KEAWE STREET, HILO (PROPOSED INCREASE IN LICENSED PREMISES): This Lease Term Sheet ("Lease") made on March 1, 2025, by and between Sai Baba Hawaii, LLC ("Landlord") and Big Island Booch Bar, Inc., ("Tenant"), regarding 104 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawaii, having commenced on March 1, 2025 with an end date of February 28, 2030. This Lease will automatically renew if Tenant or Landlord does not provide written notice of termination of Lease ninety (90) days prior to expiration of Lease. The Department has on file Applicant's leases for its current licensed premises. ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU APPROVALS: Applicant submitted its Brewer's Notice (BR-HI-21056) dated May 9, 2025. ZONING: Downtown Hilo Commercial District. SURROUNDING AREA: Survey of the surrounding area reveals that there is no churches, however, there is one school, Connections Public Charter School located within 500 feet of the licensed premises. There are six (6) liquor licenses located within 500 feet of the licensed premises that hold a Restaurant General liquor license; none of which are identified as additional locations of a Class 18 Small Craft Producer Pub license. • Bella Pacific Properties LLC dba Hilo Town Tavern (REST-G-747) • Hilo Sunrise LLC dba Moms Hilo (REST-G-837) • JROG, LLC dba Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Hilo (REST-G-882) • Hatch Enterprises Incorporated dba The Temple (REST-G-929) • Layne T. Oki, Inc., dba Cronies (REST-G-476) • Mo's Fish and Chips LLC dba Mohala's Bay Front Fish and Chips (REST-G-932)