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Home My WebLink About2019-11-07 Liquor Commission AgendaHarry Kim Mayor Wilfred M. Okabe Managing Director Liquor Control 10/31/2019 07:53 AM County of Hawaii LIQUOR COMMISSION Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4261 (808) 961-8218 • Fax (sos) 961-8684 E -Mail: cohdlcghawaiicounty.gov Gerald A. Takase Director Shelby Nahale-a, Chair David Greenwell, Vice Chair Warren Arakaki, Commissioner Michael Hughes, Commissioner Ronald lbarra, Commissioner Claude Onizuka, Commissioner Dawn Raymond, Commissioner Allen Salave`a, Commissioner Paula Thomas, Commissioner DATE: Thursday, November 7, 2019 TIME: 10:00 A.M. PLACE: Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items V. Public Hearings 1. APPLICATION NO.- APPLICANT- TRADE O.:APPLICANT:TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TMK: LICENSE APPLIED FOR 2. APPLICATION NO.- APPLICANT- TRADE O.:APPLICANT:TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TMK: LICENSE APPLIED FOR 19-03 (10:00 A.M.) Mauna Kea Resort LLC Plumeria Market 62-100 Kauna`oa Drive, Kamuela, Hawaii 6-6-002:037 Original Retail General liquor license 19-04 (10:00 A.M.) Coco Cantina Puna Kai LLC Coco Cantina 15-2714 Pahoa Village Road, Suite I-3, Pahoa, Hawaii 1-5-007:069 Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1 3. APPLICATION NO.: T19-07 (10:00 A.M.) APPLICANT: Big Island Alehouse, LLC TRADE NAME: Laverne's Sports Bar PLACE OF BUSINESS: 75-5819 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TMK: 7-5-009:025, 027 Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer 1V I Liquor Control 10/31/2019 07:53 AM LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Consolidation of Big Island Alehouse, LLC, dba Humpy's Big Island Alehouse with Kohola, LLC dba Laverne's Sports Bar for a Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2 Preliminary Hearings 1. APPLICATION NO.: 19-10 (10:00 A.M.) APPLICANT: Papa Kona Coffee & Events LLC TRADE NAME: Papa Kona Coffee & Events (Restaurant) PLACE OF BUSINESS: 75-5770 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TMK: 7-5-008:009 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2 and Consolidation of Caterer's liquor license with Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2 2. APPLICATION NO.: T19-11 (10:00 A.M.) APPLICANT: Blue Wilderness General Store Inc. TRADE NAME: Blue Wilderness General Store Inc. PLACE OF BUSINESS: 69-1649 Puako Beach Drive, Kamuela, Hawaii TMK: 6-9-003:022 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of Retail General liquor license currently held by TPGS, Corp., dba Puako General Store 3. APPLICATION NO.: 19-12 (10:00 A.M.) APPLICANT: Big Island Booch Inc. TRADE NAME: Conscious Culture Cafe PLACE OF BUSINESS: 110 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawaii TMK: 2-3-005:008 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1 4. APPLICATION NO.: 19-13 (10:00 A.M.) APPLICANT: The View Restaurant Bar & Grill Corp. TRADE NAME: The View Restaurant Bar & Grill PLACE OF BUSINESS: 78-7000 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TMKs: 7-8-010:003, 034 and 036 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1 5. APPLICATION NO.: 19-14 (10:00 A.M.) APPLICANT: Big Hitter Enterprises, LLC TRADE NAME: Willie's Hot Chicken PLACE OF BUSINESS: 74-5599 Pawai Place, Bays 1 & 2, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TMK: 7-4-010:018 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1 2 6. APPLICATION NO APPLICANT: TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TMK: LICENSE APPLIED FOR VII. Unfinished Business VIII. New Business Liquor Control 10/31/2019 07:53 AM 19-15 (10:00 A.M.) Kona Brewery LLC Kona Brewing Co. 74-5588 Pawai Place, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 7-4-010:004 Original Manufacturer Beer and Wine liquor license 1. Kona Surf Partners LLC, dba Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, ratification of Application for Game Permit for card games on September 28, 2019, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on September 24, 2019, to its Hotel liquor license, located at 78-128 `Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. 2. BGEC Holdings, LLC, dba Paradise Brewing Company Tap and Grill, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the front of the main entrance including the front of the main entrance for the neighboring premises on October 12, 2019, approved by Director Gerald Takase on September 26, 2019, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at The Kona Square Shopping Center, 75-5669 Alii Drive, No. 200, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. 3. Olu Kai, Ltd, dba Huggo's, ratification of request to temporarily extend hours of operation on October 13, 2019, for the Ironman After Party, to allow for last call to be at 1:30 A.M. and to close by 2:00 A.M., to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 75-5828 Kahakai Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. 4. Par Hawaii, LLC, dba NOMNOM (Kamehameha), dba NOMNOM (Kaloko), dba NOMNOM (Kealakekua), dba NOMNOM (K-ilauea), acceptance of notice of addition of Yosef Israel and Jimmy Ray Yates, as Managers, and the Personal History and Affidavits of Yosef Israel and Jimmy Ray Yates, Managers, effective August 15, 2019, received on September 30, 2019, to the Retail General liquor licenses located at 434 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii; and 73-4796 Kanalani Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; and the Retail Beer and Wine liquor licenses located at 81-6673 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, Hawaii; and 1698 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii, respectively. 5. The North West Company (International) Inc., dba Cost -U -Less, acceptance of notice of change of officers and directors as follows: Removal of Rex Wilhelm, Vice -Chairman and Director; and Walter Pickett, Vice -President and Director • Addition of Daniel McConnell, as CEO and Director; and Matthew Johnson, as Director, Vice President 3 Liquor Control 10/31/2019 07:53 AM Personal History and Affidavits for Matthew Johnson and Daniel McConnell effective August 19, 2019, and August 20, 2019, respectively, received on September 30, 2019, to its Retail General liquor license, located at 715 Kino`ole Street, Hilo, Hawaii. 6. Patricia Ravarra, ratification of Application for Individual Importation of Liquor Permit for 9 liters of sparkling wines and 15.75 liters varietal wines to be delivered to 45-5050 Nanaina Kai Road, Honoka`a, Hawaii, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 4, 2019. 7. Ocled Pacific LLC, dba Bianelli's Gourmet Pizza & Pasta, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the east end of outside lanai on October 11, 2019, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 7, 2019, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Alii Drive, Space B106, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. 8. Hatch Enterprises Incorporated, dba The Temple, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the Kaikodo Ballroom on November 1, 2019, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 11, 2019, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 64 Keawe Street, Space 102, Hilo, Hawaii. 9. Accor Management US Inc., dba Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii (The), ratification of Application for Game Permit on October 24 and 25, 2019, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 10, 2019, to its Hotel liquor license, located at One North Kaniku Drive, Kohala Coast, Hawaii. 10. JTJ Enterprises, Inc., dba Quinn's, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the front parking area on October 12, 2019, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 10, 2019, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 75-5655 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. 11. Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the United State of America, dba Kona Elks Club, ratification of Application for Game Permit for Texas Hold'em dinner on November 18, 2019, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 15, 2019, to its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5596 Pawai Place, Bays M and N, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. 12. KHI, Inc., dba Waiakeawaena Texaco, ratification of Application for Alteration Permit for renovation to the interior of the existing structure with no repair area, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 17, 2019, to its Retail Beer and Wine liquor license, located at 2188 Kino`ole Street, Hilo, Hawaii. 0 Liquor Control 10/31/2019 07:53 AM 13. Daylight Mind, Inc., dba Daylight Mind Coffee Company, approval to transfer liquor inventory to Papa Kona Coffee & Events LLC, dba Papa Kona Coffee & Events (Restaurant), to its pending Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at Waterfront Row, 75-5770 Alii Drive, Restaurant 1, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. 14. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification a. Application No. SP -19-42, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license on September 27, 2019, at Kahilu Theatre, located at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii. b. Application No. SP -19-43, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license on October 2-4, 6, 11-12, 17-20, 22, and 26, 2019, at Kahilu Theatre, located at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii. C. Application No. SP -19-44, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license on October 12, 2019, from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., at Volcano Art Center, located at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii. d. Application No. SP -19-45, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license on October 12, 2019, from 5:30 p.m. -9:00 p.m., at Volcano Art Center, located at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii. e. Application No. SP -19-46, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license on October 14, 2019, at Volcano Art Center, located at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii. f. Application SP -19-47, Holualoa Foundation for Arts and Culture, dba Donkey Mill Art Center, for a Special General liquor license on October 19, 2019, at the Donkey Mill Art Center, located at 78-6670 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, Hawaii. g. Application SP -19-48, Hilo Women's Club, dba Hilo Women's Club, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license on October 26, 2019, at The Hilo Women's Club, 7 Lele Street, Hilo, Hawaii. h. Application SP -19-49, Friends of the Children's Justice Center of East Hawaii, Inc., dba Friends of the Children's Justice Center of East Hawaii, Inc., for a Special General liquor license on October 26, 2019, at Nani Mau Gardens, located at 421 Makalika Street, Hilo, Hawaii. 5 Liquor Control 10/31/2019 07:53 AM L Application No. SP -19-50, West Hawaii Community Health Center, Inc., dba West Hawaii Community Health Center, Inc., for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license on October 25, 2019, at the West Hawaii Community Health Center, located at 74-5214 Keanalehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. j. Application No. SP -19-51, Mala`ai: The Culinary Garden of Waimea Middle School, dba Mala`ai: The Culinary Garden of Waimea Middle School, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license on October 25, 2019, at the Anna Ranch Heritage Center, located at 65-1480 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela, Hawaii. k. Application No. SP -19-52, Mala`ai: The Culinary Garden of Waimea Middle School, dba Mala`ai: The Culinary Garden of Waimea Middle School, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license on November 1, 2019, at the Parker Ranch Pukalani Stables, located at 67-139 Pukalani Road, Kamuela, Hawaii. I. Application No. SP -19-53, Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawaii, dba Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawaii, for a Special General liquor license on October 20, 2019, at The Sangha Hall, located at 424 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii. M. Application No. SP -19-54, Ku`ikahi Mediation Center, Inc., dba Ku`ikahi Mediation Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license on November 10, 2019, at Nani Mau Gardens, located at 421 Makalika Street, Hilo, Hawaii. n. Application No. SP -19-55, Hawaii Island Humane Society, dba Hawaii Island Humane Society, for a Special General liquor license on October 26, 2019, at The Shops at Mauna Lani, located at 68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Kamuela, Hawaii. o. Application No. SP -19-56, Friends of the Palace Theater, dba Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license on November 1 and 8, 2019, at the Palace Theater (Lobby and Auditorium), located at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii. p. Application No. SP -19-57, West Hawaii Dance Theatre, dba West Hawaii Dance Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license on October 25, 2019, at the Lanihau Shopping Center, located at 75-5595 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. 15. Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification a. Application No. TV -19-33, Oceania Cruises S. de R. L., dba Regatta, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii on November 9, 2019, and April 23, 2020. D Liquor Control 10/31/2019 07:53 AM IX. Announcements Meetings of Liquor Commission December 5, 2019, 10:00 A.M., Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building B, 2nd Floor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. January 2, 2020, 10:00 A.M., Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii. X. Adjournment For information relative to any of the above-mentioned applications and/or procedures for protesting against a liquor license, please call the Department of Liquor Control at (808) 961-8218. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid/service, or other reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Department of Liquor Control at (808) 961-8218 as soon as possible, but no later than five working days prior to the meeting date, to arrange for accommodations. If a response is received after the five days, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled. 7