HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-07 Liquor Commission AgendaHarry Kim
Mayor
Roy Takemoto
Managing Director
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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
Claude Onizuka, Chair
Michael Hughes, Vice Chair
Warren Arakaki, Commissioner
David Greenwell, Commissioner
Ronald lbarra, Commissioner
Dawn Raymond, Commissioner
Allen Salave`a, Commissioner
Paula Thomas, Commissioner
DATE: Thursday, May 7, 2020
TIME: 10:00 A.M.
PLACE: The Liquor Commission meeting will be conducted via tele/video conference,
pursuant to Governor Ige's Supplemental Emergency Proclamation dated
March 16, 2020, in order to minimize physical contact and maximize social
distancing.
This meeting will not be open to the public. Anyone wishing to provide
testimony on an agenda item may do so by submitting it in writing by email or
fax. To ensure timely delivery to Commission members prior to the meeting,
written testimony must be submitted before 12:00 noon on the business day
prior to the meeting by: (1) email to cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov; or (2) facsimile
to (808) 961-8684. When submitting written testimony, please specify what
agenda item it is being submitted for (i.e. in the subject line LCOM MTG
Agenda Item #). All written testimony, regardless of time of receipt, will be
part of the permanent record.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during these challenging
times.
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.: 18-21 (10:00 A.M.)
APPLICANT: Pacific Aqua Beverages, LLC
TRADE NAME: Hilo Brewing Company
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 29-2306 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Bldg. A,
Hakalau, Hawaii
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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TMK: 2-9-002:079
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Small Craft Producer Pub, Category B1
2. APPLICATION NO.: 19-26 (10:00 A.M.)
APPLICANT: Pacific Aqua Beverages, LLC
TRADE NAME: Hilo Brewing Company
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 275 East Kawili Street, Hilo, Hawaii
TMK: 2-2-050:006
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Change in Class to a Class 18 Small Craft Producer
Pub liquor license, Category A, from its Manufacturer
Beer liquor license, and Change in Trade Name from
Hilo Brewing & Beverages to Hilo Brewing Company
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 and 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.: 19-13 (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
5. APPLICATION NO.: 19-18 (10:00 A.M.)
APPLICANT: Paradise Express LLC
TRADE NAME: Paradise Express
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 84-4811 Hawaii Belt Road, Captain Cook, Hawaii
TMK: 8-4-014:040
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Retail General liquor license
6. APPLICATION NO.: 19-24 (10:00 A.M.)
APPLICANT: Kapapala Ranch
TRADE NAME: Kapapala Ranch
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 98-1900 Hawaii Belt Road, Pahala, Hawaii
TMK: 9-8-001:009
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor license,
Category B2
7. APPLICATION NO.: 19-25 (10:00 A.M.)
APPLICANT: Amigos Cantina Inc.
TRADE NAME: Amigo's Cantina
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 250 Keawe Street, Ste. C, Hilo, Hawaii
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TMK: 2-3-011:015
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2
8. APPLICATION NO.: 19-27 (10:00 A.M.)
APPLICANT: Two Mikes LLC
TRADE NAME: The HI Dive Bar
PLACE OF BUSINESS: Mango Court, 79-7460 Mamalahoa Highway, #A-102,
Kealakekua, Hawaii
TMK: 7-9-007:029
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1
9. APPLICATION NO.: 19-28 (10:00 A.M.)
APPLICANT: Umekes, LLC
TRADE NAME: Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 74-5599 Pawai Place, Bldg. A, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TMK: 7-4-010:018
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Change of location from 74-5563 Kaiwi Street,
Unit No. 112, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii to 74-5599 Pawai
Place, Bldg. A, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, to its Restaurant
General liquor license, Category B2, and Change in
Trade Name from Umeke's Kuakini Center to Umekes
Fish Market Bar & Grill
Preliminary Hearings
1. APPLICATION NO. 19-29 (10:00 A.M.)
APPLICANT: Crossroads Fireart LLC
TRADE NAME: Fireart Cuisine
PLACE OF BUSINESS: Crossroads Shopping Center, 75-1027 Henry Street, #104,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TMK: 7-5-004:054
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Dispenser General liquor license, Category A
2. APPLICATION NO.: 19-30 (10:00 A.M.)
APPLICANT: Big Island Jeep Rental LLC
TRADE NAME: Big Island Jeep Rental
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 73-4156 Hulikoa Drive, Bay #6, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TMK: 7-3-058:018
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Retail General liquor license
3. APPLICATION NO.: T19-31 (10:00 A.M.)
APPLICANT: Hilton Grand Vacations Management, LLC
TRADE NAME: The Bay Club Cafe
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 69-450 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Hawaii
TMK: 6-9-007:031
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Dispenser General liquor
license, Category A, currently held by Hilton Grand
Vacations Company, LLC
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4. APPLICATION NO.: T19-32 (10:00 A.M.)
APPLICANT: Hilton Grand Vacations Management, LLC
TRADE NAME: Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Waikoloa Beach Resort
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 69-550 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Hawaii
TMK: 6-9-007:032
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Dispenser General liquor
license, Category B2, currently held by Hilton Grand
Vacations Company, LLC
5. APPLICATION NO.: T19-33 (10:00 A.M.)
APPLICANT: Hilton Grand Vacations Management, LLC
TRADE NAME: Kings' Land by Hilton Grand Vacations Club
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 69-699 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Hawaii
TMK: 6-9-008:012
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Dispenser General liquor
license, Category A, currently held by Hilton Grand
Vacations Company, LLC
VII. Unfinished Business
VIII. New Business
1. Mauna Kea Resort LLC, dba Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, ratification of
Application for Game Permit for an event on March 7, 2020, approved by
Director Gerald Takase on February 24, 2020, to its Hotel liquor license,
located at 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Kamuela, Hawaii.
2. O&J LLC, dba Johnny's at Waikoloa Village, ratification of Application
for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the Banquet Room, on
February 28, 2020, approved by Director Gerald Takase on February 27,
2020, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at
68-1790 Melia Street, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
3. O&J LLC, dba Johnny's at Waikoloa Village, ratification of Application
for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the Banquet Room, on
March 3, 2020, approved by Director Gerald Takase on February 27,
2020, to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at
68-1790 Melia Street, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
4. Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of
the United States of America, dba Kona Elks Club, ratification of Application
for Game Permit for an event on March 18, 2020, approved by Director
Gerald Takase on March 5, 2020, to its Club liquor license, Category B2,
located at 74-5596 Pawai Place, Bays M and N, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
5. Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., dba Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc.,
dba Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., (Retail), acceptance of change of
officers, with the election of James Edward Rubnitz, President;
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Jaime Michael Weinstein, Vice President/Treasurer; and Jason Paul Werlin,
Secretary; and the removal of Roderick Nelson Reed as President;
James Edward Rubnitz as Vice President/Treasurer; and
Jamie Michael Weinstein as Secretary, effective January 1, 20207 by
letter and email dated March 3, 2020, received on March 5, 2020, to its
Club liquor license, Category B2, and Retail General liquor licenses, located
at 72-250 Kukio Nui Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
6. WHR LLC, dba Grand Naniloa Hotel, A Doubletree by Hilton, ratification
of details for upcoming PolyFest event at the Naniloa Driving Range on
March 13, 2020, approved by Director Gerald Takase on March 9, 2020,
to its Hotel liquor license, located at 93 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawaii.
7. WHR LLC, dba Grand Naniloa Hotel, A Doubletree by Hilton, ratification
of request for PolyFest event at the Grand Naniloa Resort Golf Course
(Naniloa Driving Range) on March 13, 2020, approved by Director
Gerald Takase on March 10, 2020, to its Hotel liquor license, located at
93 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawaii.
8. Anahkahna, Inc., dba Korner Pocket Sports Bar & Grill (The), ratification
of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to the Mauka
parking lot and Makai covered area (as a rain option), on March 17, 2020,
approved by Director Gerald Takase on March 10, 2020, to its Restaurant
General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Central Kona Shopping
Center II, 81-970 Haleki`i Street, Building B, Kealakekua, Hawaii.
9. Subaru Telescope -National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, ratification
of Application for Alcohol Purchase Permit for twelve 1 -pint bottles of Ethyl
Alcohol Pure RGT/USP 200 to be used for scientific instrument cleaning,
approved by Director Gerald Takase on March 6, 2020.
10. JTJ Enterprises, Inc., dba Quinn's, ratification of Application for Temporary
Increase in Licensed Premises to the parking lot fronting the building, on
March 17, 2020, approved by Director Gerald Takase on March 11, 2020, to
its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 75-5655 Palani
Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
11. Maruhiro Enterprise Co., Ltd., dba Izakaya Shiono, approval to extend the
time issuance of its approved Restaurant General liquor license, Category A,
located at 74-5599 Pawai Place, Bays B4 and B5, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, for
an additional six months, from April 4, 2020, to and including October 4, 2020,
by letter dated March 13, 2020.
12. Kailua-Kona Restaurants, Inc., dba Pancho and Lefty's Cantina
& Restaurants, ratification of request to extend the time issuance of its
approved Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at
75-5725 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, from April 5, 2020, to and including
June 1, 2020, by letter dated March 13, 2020, approved by Director Gerald Takase
on March 18, 2020.
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13. Joseph Shackelford, ratification of Application for Alcohol Purchase Permit,
for 25 gallons of organic alcohol, from The Organic Alcohol Company in
Oregon, for use in herbal beauty and health products, approved by Director
Gerald Takase on March 27, 2020.
14. USDA, ARS, DKI PBARC, ratification of Application for Alcohol Purchase
Permit by Tracie K. Matsumoto Brower, for 250 gallons of pure alcohol (ethanol),
from Greenfield Global in Connecticut, for use in research, approved by Director
Gerald Takase on March 30, 2020.
15. Duke's Enterprises, Inc., dba Kilauea Shell Food Mart, approval of
Application for Transfer of Stock, from Duncan M. McBeath to
Kent J. Miyashiro, effective May 1, 2020; and acceptance of the
Personal History and Affidavit of Kent S. Miyashiro as President/Vice
President/Treasurer/Secretary and Director, effective May 1, 2020, received
on April 16, 2020, to its Retail Beer and Wine liquor license, located at
1104 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii.
16. The Kalama Beach Corporation, dba Malama Market, dba Malama
Market — Ocean View, dba Malama Market (Honokaa), acceptance of
change of officers, with the withdrawal of Dan Tregeagle Bessey as Executive
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective April 7, 2020, by letter
received on April 20, 2020, to its Retail General liquor licenses.
17. Food Pantry Ltd., dba Whalers General Store #230, dba Whalers General
Store #77, dba Holo Holo Market, dba Mauna Kea Market, acceptance of
change of officers, with the withdrawal of Dan Tregeagle Bessey as Executive
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective April 7, 2020, by letter
received on April 20, 2020, to its Retail General liquor licenses.
18. Foodland Super Market, Limited, dba Sack `N Save (Kinoole), dba Sack
`N Save (Kona), dba Sack `N Save (Puainako), dba Foodland Super
Market — Waimea, dba Foodland Farms, dba Foodland (Keaau), acceptance
of change of officers, with the withdrawal of Dan Tregeagle Bessey as
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective April 7, 2020, by
letter received on April 20, 2020, to its Retail General liquor licenses.
19. Kohanaiki Shores, LLC, dba Kohanaiki Club, Inc. (Brewery), acceptance
of Application for Change to Limited Liability Company withdrawing IHP Joint
Venture Fund, LLC, and adding KW Kohanaiki Shores Member, LLC as sole
member -manager; and acceptance of the Personal History and Affidavit forms
for David Hunter Reese, CEO and President; Matthew Scott Windisch,
Executive Vice President; Omar Macedo, Executive Vice President; In Ku Lee,
Executive Vice President; and Christopher Koepper, CFO, Vice President and
Secretary; effective June 26, 20197 by email received on April 16, 2020.
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20. The Kona Coffee & Tea Company, Inc., dba Kona Coffee & Tea Company,
approval of Application for Change of Class to a Class 2 Restaurant liquor
license from its Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor license, Category B2, located at
the Kona Coast Shopping Center, 74-5588 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
21. Mo's Fish and Chips LLC, dba Mohala's Bay Front Fish and Chips, approval
of Application for Change of Class to a Class 2 Restaurant liquor license from its
Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor license, Category A, located at 50 Waianuenue
Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii.
22. Ulu Development LLC, dba Magics Beach Grill, approval of Application for
Change of Class to a Class 2 Restaurant liquor license from its Dispenser
General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Kona Magic Sands,
77-6452 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
23. Limberg Inc., dba Oceans Sports Bar and Grill, approval of Application for
Change of Class to a Class 2 Restaurant liquor license from its Dispenser
General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Coconut Grove Marketplace,
75-5811 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
24. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. Application No. SP -19-111, Akaka Falls Lions Club, dba Akaka
Falls Lions Club, for a Special General liquor license, on March 27, 2020,
at Nani Mau Gardens, located at 421 Makalika Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
b. Application No. SP -19-112, Holualoa Foundation for Arts and
Culture, dba Donkey Mill Art Center, for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license, on February 29, 2020, at the BMW of Hawaii Kona
Dealership Showroom, located at 74-5533 Loloku Street, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii.
C. Application No. SP -19-113, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano
Art Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, on
February 29, 2020, at the Volcano Art Center, located at
19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii.
d. Application No. SP -19-114, Christopher Camero Memorial VFW
Post 12122, dba Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122,
for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license for the period March 1, 2020,
through March 31, 2020, at 74-5543 Kaiwi Street, Suite 185A,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
e. Application No. SP -19-115, Hilo Women's Club, dba Hilo Women's
Club, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, on March 14, 2020,
at the Hilo Women's Club, located at 7 Lele Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
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f. Application No. SP -19-120, Hawaii Island Pacific & Asia Cultural
Celebrations (HIPACC), dba Hawaii Island Pacific & Asia Cultural
Celebrations (HIPACC), for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license,
on September 13, 2020, at Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's
Kona Beach Hotel, located at 75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii.
g. Application No. SP -19-123, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano
Art Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, on
March 14, 2020, at the Volcano Art Center, located at
19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii.
h. Application No. SP -19-124, Hawaii Island United Way, Inc.,
dba Hawaii Island United Way, Inc., for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license, on March 16, 2020, at The Club at Hokuli`a, located
at 81-6636 Pu`u Ohau Place, Kealakekua, Hawaii.
L Application No. SP -19-125, Hawaii Island United Way, Inc.,
dba Hawaii Island United Way, Inc., for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license, on March 15, 2020, at Courtyard by Marriott King
Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, located at 75-5660 Palani Road,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
IX. Announcements
Meetings of Liquor Commission
June 4, 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.
July 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.
Ah 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.
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