HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-12-05 Liquor Commission AgendaHarry Kim
Mayor
Wilfred M. Okabe
Managing Director
County of Hawaii
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Gerald A. Takase
Director
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
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, December 5, 2019
TIME: 10:00 A.M.
PLACE: Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, West Hawaii Civic Center,
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building B, 2111 Floor, Kailua-Kona, 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
19-05 (10:00 A.M.)
The Kalama Beach Corporation
Pahoa General Store (Retail)
15-2714 Pahoa Village Road, Pahoa, Hawaii
1-5-007:069
Original Retail General liquor license
19-06 (10:00 A.M.)
The Kalama Beach Corporation
Pahoa General Store (Restaurant)
15-2714 Pahoa Village Road, Pahoa, Hawaii
1-5-007:069
Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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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
TMKS: 7-5-009:025; 027
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
4. APPLICATION NO.: 19-08 (10:00 A.M.)
APPLICANT: Kokoiki Brands LLC
TRADE NAME: Kokoiki Brands
PLACE OF BUSINESS: Kohala Trade Center, 55-3419 Akoni Pule Highway,
#1 and #2, Haw-, Hawaii
TMK: 5-5-009:076
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Retail General liquor license
5. APPLICATION NO.: 19-09 (10:00 A.M.)
APPLICANT: Travel Traders Hotel Stores, Inc.
TRADE NAME: The Resort Shop
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Hawaii
TMK: 6-9-007:008
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Retail General liquor license
6. 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
VI. Preliminary Hearings
1. 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 Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TMKS: 7-8-010:003, 034 and 036
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Dispenser General liquor license,
Category B1
2. APPLICATION NO.: T19-16 (10:00 A.M.)
APPLICANT: Kona Tang LLC
TRADE NAME: Shimaichi
PLACE OF BUSINESS: Alii Plaza, 75-5742 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
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TMK: 7-5-007:002
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Dispenser General liquor
license, Category B1, currently held by Dragon Roll
LLC dba Shimaichi
3. APPLICATION NO.-
APPLICANT-
TRADE
O.:APPLICANT:TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS
TMK:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR
4. APPLICATION NO.-
APPLICANT-
TRADE
O.:APPLICANT:TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS
TMK:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR
5. APPLICATION NO.-
APPLICANT-
TRADE
O.:APPLICANT:TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS
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LICENSE APPLIED FOR
VII. Unfinished Business
19-17 (10:00 A.M.)
Dragon Roll LLC
Yasuhiro
Kea`au Shopping Center, 16-586 Old Volcano Road,
Kea`au, Hawaii 96749
1-6-143:034
Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category A
19-18 (10:00 A.M.)
Paradise Express LLC
Paradise Express
84-4811 Hawaii Belt Road, Captain Cook, Hawaii
96704
8-4-014:040
Original Retail General liquor license
T19-19 (10:00 A.M.)
La Bourgogne LLC
La Bourgogne
Kuakini Plaza South, 77-6400 Nalani Street, Ste. 101,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
7-7-009:020
Sale and Transfer of the Dispenser General liquor
license, Category A, currently held by Little Sparrow,
Inc., dba La Bourgogne French Restaurant
1. Kona Haven USA Corp., dba Haven Brew, pursuant to Rule 4-2-M of the
Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission of the Department of Liquor
Control of the County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii, requests approval to
extend the time issuance of its Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, for
an additional six months, from October 4, 2019, to and including April 4, 2020,
by email dated August 28, 2019.
VIII. New Business
1. O&Jl LLC, dba Waikoloa Restaurant and Bar, acceptance of the notice of
Proposed Changes to LLC, as follows:
• Withdrawal of Jennifer Choe, Member; and San Ho Choe, Member
• Admission of Ofelia Shively, Member; and Thomas Ursulum, Member,
effective September 25, 2019, received on October 11, 2019
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the Personal History and Affidavits for Ofelia Shively and Thomas Ursulum,
Members, effective September 25, 2019, received on October 11, 2019; and
the change of trade name from Waikoloa Restaurant and Bar to Johnny's At
Waikoloa Village, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located
at 68-1790 Melia Street, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
2. OU LLC, dba Johnny's at Waikoloa Village, ratification of Application
for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the Banquet Room on
November 1, 2019, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 31, 2019,
to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 68-1790 Melia
Street, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
3. Hatch Enterprises Incorporated, dba The Temple, ratification of Application
for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the Kaikodo Ballroom on
November 2, 2019, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 31, 2019,
to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 64 Keawe
Street, Space 102, Hilo, Hawaii.
4. Los Habaneros, Inc., dba Los Habaneros, ratification of Application for
Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the parking stall fronting the
restaurant on November 3, 2019, approved by Director Gerald Takase on
October 31, 2019, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1,
located at the Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Alii Drive, #405,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
5. EI Guapo Enterprises, LLC, dba Dolphin Spit Saloon, ratification of
Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to area adjacent
to lanai on November 17, 2019, approved by Director Gerald Takase on
November 13, 2019, to its Dispenser General liquor license, located at
The `llima Court Shopping Center, 75-5629 Kuakini Highway, Suite F,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
6. The Other Bar LLC, dba Hilo Town Tavern, approval to temporarily extend
hours of operation on December 31, 2019, with a closing time of 3:30-4:00 A.M.,
to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at 168 Keawe
Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
7. Big Island Distillers Inc., dba Big Island Distillers, ratification of Application
for Product Tasting by Class 18 Small Craft Producer Pub License, for the term
of the license held by the licensee and shall not be transferable, to its Small Craft
Producer Pub liquor license, Category A, located at the Ka`ahumanu Plaza,
74-5467 Kaiwi Street, Building 1, Bay #5, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
8. Maruhiro Enterprise Co., Ltd., dba Izakaya Shiono, approval of Application
for an original Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, previously
approved for a Change of Location for Maruhiro Enterprise Co., Ltd, dba Sushi
Shiono, from the Alii Sunset Plaza at 75-5799 Alii Drive, Suites C3 and C3b,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, to 74-5599 Pawai Place, Bays B4 and B5, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii.
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9. Layne T. Oki, Inc., dba Cronies, ratification of Application for Game Permit for
a Casino Night on November 23, 2019, approved by Administrative Officer
Brandon Gonzalez on November 23, 2019, to its Restaurant General liquor
license, Category B2, located at 11 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii.
10. WHR LLC, dba Grand Naniloa Hotel, A Doubletree by Hilton, acceptance of
the Liquor Management Services Agreement dated October 23, 2019, with CCY
Management LLC, dba Hula Hulas Restaurant & Bar, to its Hotel liquor license,
located at 93 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawaii.
11. Patel's Texaco, Inc., dba Patel's, ratification of Application for Alteration Permit
to replace beams and ceiling tiles, redo drywall and paint (due to fire damage),
approved by Director Gerald Takase on November 25, 2019, to its Retail General
liquor license, located at 83-5282 Mamalahoa Highway, Captain Cook, Hawaii.
12. Honokaa Public House LLC, dba Honokaa Public House, approval to
extend hours of operation to 1:00 A.M., and amplified music to 12:10 A.M., on
December 31, 2019, to the conditions of its Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B2, located at 45-3490 Mamane Street, Units G & F, Honokaa, Hawaii.
13. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. Application No. SP -19-58, Kahilu Theatre Foundation,
dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license on November 7-10, 15-16, and 21-23, 2019, at Kahilu
Theatre, located at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii.
b. Application No. SP -19-59, Hilo Medical Center Foundation,
dba Hilo Medical Center Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license on November 2, 2019, at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, located
at 71 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawaii
C. Application No. SP -19-60, Aloha Performing Arts Company,
dba Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license on
November 2-3, 16, and 23, 2019, inside the Aloha Theatre Building,
located at 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kainaliu, Hawaii.
d. Application No. SP -19-61, Aloha Performing Arts Company,
dba Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license on
December 6-8, 13-15, and 20-22, 2019, inside the Aloha Theatre Building,
located at 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kainaliu, Hawaii.
e. Application No. SP -19-62, Friends of the Palace Theater,
dba Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license on November 7, 2019, at the Palace Theater (Lobby),
located at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
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f. Application No. SP -19-63, Holualoa Foundation for Arts and Culture,
dba Donkey Mill Art Center, for a Special General liquor license on
November 7, 2019, inside the Donkey Mill Art Center, located at
78-6670 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, Hawaii.
g. Application No. SP -19-64, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art Center,
for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, on November 9, 2019, at
the Volcano Art Center, located at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano,
Hawaii.
h. Application No. SP -19-65, Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative Inc.,
dba Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative Inc., for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license, on November 10, 2019, at the Waikoloa Stables, located
at 68-1936 Waikoloa Road, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
L Application No. SP -19-66, The Food Basket Inc., dba Hawaii Island's
Food Bank, for a Special General liquor license, on November 23, 2019,
at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, Plantation Estates, located at One
North Kaniku Drive, Kohala Coast, Hawaii.
j. Application No. SP -19-67, Society for Kona's Education & Art,
dba Society for Kona's Education & Art, for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license, on November 16, 2019, at The Society for Kona's
Education & Art Building, located at 84-5191 Mamalahoa Highway,
Honaunau, Hawaii.
k. Application No. SP -19-68, Hilo High School Foundation, dba Hilo
High School Foundation, for a Special General liquor license, on
February 28, 2020, in the Sangha Hall, located at 424 Kilauea Avenue,
Hilo, Hawaii.
I. Application No. SP -19-69, ACF Kona Kohala Chefs Charitable &
Educational Fund, dba ACF Kona Kohala Chefs Charitable &
Educational Fund, for a Special General liquor license, on
December 7, 2019, at the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's
Kona Beach Hotel (Honu's Lawn, Luau and Imu grounds), located at
75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
14. Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. Application No. TV -19-34, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.,
dba Emerald Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in
port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii on April 4, 2020; April 22, 2020;
and May 4, 2020.
b. Application No. TV -19-35, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.,
dba Grand Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port
at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii on January 2, 2020; February 1 & 29, 2020;
March 12, 2020; and April 10 & 277 2020.
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C. Application No. TV -19-36, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.,
dba Island Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port
at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii on April 16, 2020.
d. Application No. TV -19-37, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.,
dba Pacific Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port
at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on January 27, 2020.
e. Application No. TV -19-38, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.,
dba Ruby Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port
at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii on April 25, 2020.
f. Application No. TV -19-39, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.,
dba Sea Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at
Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii on April 20, 2020.
g. Application No. TV -19-40, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.,
dba Sea Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at
Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on April 21, 2020.
h. Application No. TV -19-41, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd.,
dba Star Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at
Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii on January 18, 2020; February 2 & 17, 2020;
and March 6 & 187 2020.
L Application No. TV -19-42, Innersea Discoveries LLC, dba Uncruise
Adventures, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at
Kawaihae Harbor, Kawaihae, Hawaii on November 16 & 30, 2019;
December 14 & 28, 2019; January 11 & 25, 2020; February 8 & 227
2020; March 7 & 217 2020; April 4 & 187 2020; May 2, 2020; and
June 13 & 277 2020.
15. Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the year 2020.
IX. Announcements
Meetings of Liquor Commission
January 2, 2020, 10:00 A.M., Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control,
Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii.
February 6, 2020, 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.
X. Adjournment
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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 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.
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