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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-06-06 Liquor Commission Agenda KonaLIQUOR CONTROL 05/30/2024 03:50 PM Mitchell D. Roth Mayor Deanna S. Sako Managing Director Robert H . Command Deputy Managing Director County of Hawaii LIQUOR COMMISSION Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4261 (808) 961-8218 • Fax (808) 961-8684 E-Mail: cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov Gerald A. Takase Director Laurisa Nishimoto, Chair Wil Okabe, Vice Chair Doug Espejo, Commissioner David Greenwell, Commissioner Arthur Taniguchi, Commissioner Jennifer Wilkinson, Commissioner Jennifer Yadao, Commissioner Vacant, Commissioner Vacant, Commissioner DATE: Thursday, June 6, 2024 TIME: 10:00 A.M. PLACE: Kona Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hanama Place, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Public Testimony may be done in person, or in writing by email, fax, or mail/walk-in. To ensure timely delivery to the Commission, written testimony must be received by 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting by: (1) Email: cohdlc(a_hawaiicounty.gov; (2) Fax: (808) 961-8684; or (3) Mail/walk-in: 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, H196720. Indicate agenda item submitting for; submit separate testimony for each item. All testimony regardless of time of receipt will be part of the permanent record. AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes — May 2, 2024 III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items V. Public Hearings 1. APPLICATION NO.: APPLICANT: TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TM K: LICENSE APPLIED FOR: 2. APPLICATION NO.: APPLICANT: TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TM K: LICENSE APPLIED FOR: 23-23 GNHI Associates LLC Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo 93 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawaii 2-1-001:012; 2-1-005:013; 016; 017; 027; 032; 046 Original Hotel liquor license 23-24 GNHI Associates LLC The Sundries Store 93 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawaii 2-1-005: 016 Original Retail General liquor license Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer LIQUOR CONTROL 05/30/2024 03:50 PM VI. 3. APPLICATION NO.: 23-25 APPLICANT: Dizzle's Karaoke Lounge LLC TRADE NAME: Dizzle's Karaoke Lounge PLACE OF BUSINESS: 74-5563 Kaiwi Street, Space No. 112, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TM K: 7-4-010: 005 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Cabaret liquor license 4. APPLICATION NO.: 23-27 APPLICANT: Kona Crust, LLC TRADE NAME: Kona Crust Pizza PLACE OF BUSINESS: Kona Coast Shopping Center, 74-5586 Palani Road, Suite 7, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TM K: 7-4-015: 001 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant Beer and Wine liquor license, Category A 5. APPLICATION NO.: T23-29 APPLICANT: MS Hamakua, LLC TRADE NAME: Minit Stop (Hamakua) PLACE OF BUSINESS: 45-3244 Mamalahoa Highway, Honoka`a, Hawaii TM K: 4-5-004-072 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Retail Beer and Wine liquor license, currently held by Convenience Plus LLC, dba Convenience Plus 6. APPLICATION NO.: T23-32 APPLICANT: Ohana Foods Inc. TRADE NAME: Kilauea Shell PLACE OF BUSINESS: 1104 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii TM K: 2-2-021: 040 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Retail Beer and Wine liquor license, currently held by Duke's Enterprises, Inc., dba Kilauea Shell Food Mart Preliminary Hearings 1. APPLICATION NO.: 23-34 APPLICANT: Original Thai Cuisine LLC TRADE NAME: Original Thai Cuisine PLACE OF BUSINESS: Ilima Court, 75-5629 Kuakini Highway, Suite 175, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TM K: 7-4-010: 039 LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant Beer and Wine liquor license, Category A AGENDA - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024 - KONA PAGE 2 OF 8 LIQUOR CONTROL 05/30/2024 03:50 PM 1V/ 111 2. APPLICATION NO.: APPLICANT: TRADE NAME: PLACE OF BUSINESS: TM K: LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Unfinished Business Vill. New Business 23-35 Happiness Kona LLC Happiness Kona Kailua Bay Inn, 75-5699 Ali`i Drive, Unit 201, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 7-5-006:010 Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2 1. Request to Extend the Time Issuance Submitted for Approval a. South Kona Stills LLC, dba South Kona Stills LLC, RE: Application No. 22-27, approval of request to extend the time issuance of the liquor license for good cause shown for an additional 12 months, from June 1, 20241 to and including June 1, 2025, by letter received May 24, 2024, of its Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category A, located at 82-6061 Captain Cook Village Road, Captain Cook, Hawaii. 2. Change in Managers/Members/Officers/Directors Submitted for Approval a. Seven -Eleven Hawaii, Inc., dba 7-Eleven Stores (Kaumana) #54136, dba 7-Eleven Stores (Kawili) #54258, dba 7-Eleven Stores (Keaau) #54284, dba 7-Eleven Stores (Kilauea) #54138, dba 7-Eleven Stores (Kinoole) #54222, dba 7-Eleven Stores (Kurtistown) #54277, dba 7-Eleven Stores (Pahoa) #54209, approval of Change in Officers/Directors as follows: • Removal of Shuji Karaki, and Shinju Abe, Directors; • Appointment of Terutaka Kuretani, Yusuke Kato, and Yoshihiro Hatsuno, as Directors; • Change in Title of Masae Ebert, from CFO (Chief Financial Officer), and Primary Decision -Maker, to Treasurer, CFO (Chief Financial Officer), and Primary Decision -Maker; effective March 14, 20241 by form received May 6, 2024; of its Retail General liquor licenses, for all Hawaii Island store locations. AGENDA - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024 - KONA PAGE 3 OF 8 LIQUOR CONTROL 05/30/2024 03:50 PM b. TTG LLC, dba Sunset Terrace, approval of Change in Members, and Application for Transfer of Membership Interest as follows: • Removal of Jonathan Alford, as Member; • 50% Transfer of Membership Interest from Jonathan Alford to Michael Berardinelli; effective January 3, 20241 by forms received May 16, 2024; of its Temporary Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Kona Coast Resort, Recreation Building, Portion of Building 22A, 78-6842 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. C. Par Hawaii, LLC, dba Hele Stores (Kaloko), dba Hele Stores (Kamehameha), dba Hele Stores (Kealakekua), dba Hele Stores (Kilauea), dba Hele Stores Express (Kaumana), dba Hele Stores Express (Honoka'a), approval of Change in Managers and Designation of Primary Decision -Makers as follows: • Removal of Yosef Israel, and Jimmy Yates, Managers; • Appointment of Richard Creamer, and Danielle Mattiussi, as Managers; • Appointment of Eric Wright, as Manager and Primary Decision -Maker; • Appointment of John Peyton V, as Vice President of Hawaii Retail, and Primary Decision -Maker; effective May 28, 2024, by form received May 28, 2024; of its Retail General and Retail Beer and Wine liquor licenses, for all Hawaii Island store locations. d. Regal Cinemas, Inc., dba Regal Keauhou Stadium 7, dba Regal Prince Kuhio 9, approval of Change in Officers/Directors as follows: • Removal of Herbert Sanger, Secretary; and Tal Soudry, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (CFO); • Change in Title of John Curry, from Vice President and Director, to Vice President, Treasurer, and Director; effective April 30, 2024, by form received May 30, 2024; of its Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor licenses, Category B1, for both Hawaii Island locations. 3. Permits Issued for Ratification a. Honoka`a Brothers, LLC, dba Napua at the Mauna Lani Beach Club, ratification of Application for Alteration Permit, for renovations to restaurant and bar, approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 20, 2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Mauna Lani Resort, 68-1292 South Kaniku Drive, South Kohala, Hawaii. AGENDA - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024 - KONA PAGE 4 OF 8 LIQUOR CONTROL 05/30/2024 03:50 PM b. Convenience Plus LLC, dba Convenience Plus, ratification of request to transfer liquor inventory to MS Hamakua, LLC, dba Minit Stop (Hamakua), approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 20, 2024, of its Retail Beer and Wine liquor license, located at 45-3244 Mamalahoa Highway, Honoka`a, Hawaii. C. Mauna Kea Resort LLC, dba Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, ratification of Application for Alteration Permit, for renovations to the Main Tower Levels 5-8, approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 20, 2024, of its Hotel liquor license, located at 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Kamuela, H awa i `i . d. Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122, dba VFW Post 12122, ratification of Application for Game Permit, for an event on May 16, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on April 29, 2024, of its Special General liquor license, located at 74-5543 Kaiwi Street, Suite 3-Al85a and 3-A185b, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. e. Mauna Kea Resort LLC, dba The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, ratification of Application for Game Permit, for an event on May 8, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 3, 2024, of its Hotel liquor license, located at 62-100 Kauna`oa Drive, Kamuela, Hawaii. f. Big Island Alehouse, LLC, dba Humpy's Big Island Alehouse, ratification of Application for Alteration Permit, to add weather protection to downstairs lanai seating, approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 20, 2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5815 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. 4. Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises Issued for Ratification a. The Kona Coffee & Tea Company, Inc., dba Kona Coffee & Tea Company, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on May 3, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on April 29, 2024, of its Restaurant Beer and Wine liquor license, Category B2, located at the Kona Coast Shopping Center, 74-5588 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. b. Napua Hilo LLC, dba Lehua Restaurant at Imiloa, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for events on April 26 - 27, 2024, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on April 25, 2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 600 Imiloa Place, Hilo, H awa i `i . C. Nani Mau Glory Management, LLC, dba Nani Mau Gardens, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on May 18, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 15, 2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 421 Makalika Street, Hilo, Hawaii. AGENDA - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024 - KONA PAGE 5 OF 8 LIQUOR CONTROL 05/30/2024 03:50 PM 5. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification a. License No. SP-23-143, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on May 11, 2024, held at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii. b. License No. SP-23-144, The Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba The Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on May 3, 5, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, 31, 2024, held at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii. C. License No. SP-23-145, Rotary Club of South Hilo Foundation, dba Rotary Club of South Hilo Foundation, for a Special Beer liquor license, for an event on May 5, 2024, held at the Nani Mau Gardens, 421 Makalika Street, Hilo, Hawaii. d. License No. SP-23-146, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on May 12, 2024, held at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii. e. License No. SP-23-147, Penn Hawaii Youth Foundation, dba Penn Hawaii Youth Foundation, for a Special Beer liquor license, for an event on May 18, 2024, held at 777 Kinoole Street, Hilo, Hawaii. f. License No. SP-23-148, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on May 17-19, 24-26, 31; June 1-2, 2024, held at 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, Hawaii. g. License No. SP-23-149, Kona Elks Club, dba Kona Elks Club, for a Special General liquor license, for events from June 1 - 30, 2024, held at 75-170 Hualalai Road, Suite E-100, Kailua-Kona, Hawai`I. h. License No. SP-23-150, The Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba The Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on June 2, 81 221 231 301 2024, held at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii. i. License No. SP-23-151, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on May 24, 2024, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, H awa i `i . 6. Acceptance of Report of Gross Revenues of Food and Beverage Sales for Class 2 Restaurant Licensees showing food sales are at least 30% of total gross revenues for the period July 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024, pursuant to Rule 3-1-C and 4-7-A-5 of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission of the County of Hawaii: A-Bay's Cantina LLC, A-BAY'S ISLAND GRILL; Aloha Vibes Bar & Grill LLC, ALOHA VIBES BAR & GRILL; Anthony's Catering Inc., ANTHONY'S CATERING; The Kalama Beach Corporation, ANYTIME BAR; Ohana Lea, Incorporated, BAMBOO AGENDA - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024 - KONA PAGE 6 OF 8 LIQUOR CONTROL 05/30/2024 03:50 PM RESTAURANT & GALLERY; Yummy Pineapple Beer Co. LLC, BIANELLIS PIZZA; Big Island Fireart Inc., BIG ISLAND FIREART; Big Island Grill Inc., BIG ISLAND GRILL INC.; Big Island Pizza Inc., BIG ISLAND PIZZA; Big Island Tokyo Table, Inc., BIG ISLAND TOKYO TABLE; Big Kahuna Beach Grill LLC, BIG KAHUNA BEACH GRILL; Maluhia Nahele Enterprises, LLC, BLACK ROCK CAFE; Black Rock Pizza, LLC, BLACK ROCK PIZZA; Cafe it Mondo, LLC, CAFE IL MONDO; Kawaihae Pizza, Inc., CAFE PESTO HILO BAY; Charley's Thai Cuisine Inc., CHARLEY'S THAI CUISINE (WAIKOLOA); Tiki Guys LLC, CHEEKY TIKI; Cipriano's Kitchen Kawaiahe LLC, CIPRIANO'S KITCHEN KAWAIHAE; The Club at Hokuli`a, Inc., CLUB AT HOKULI`A (THE); Coco Cantina Puna Kai LLC, COCO CANTINA; Coco Cantina Hilo LLC, COCO CANTINA HILO; Paradise Hospitality Group, Inc., COCONUT GRILL; Layne T. Oki, Inc., CRONIES; Foods O' Hawaii Delivery Corp., DA TASTE KONA; Wishard Enterprises, LLC, DOM DE LUCA'S RESTAURANT; DCH, Inc., DON'S GRILL; MCM Group LLC, FAIRWAY GRILL; Fishhopper LLC, FISHHOPPER (THE); FORC LLC, FORC; MF Waikoloa LLC, FOSTER'S KITCHEN WAIKOLOA; Fumi's Kitchen, LLC, FUMI'S KITCHEN; Hana Hou Restaurant, Inc., HANA HOU RESTAURANT; Harbor House Kona, LLC, HARBOR HOUSE; Hawaii High Country Lounge, LLC, HAWAII HIGH COUNTRY LOUNGE; HSC Hilo LLC, HAWAIIAN STYLE CAFE - HILO; JDForsberg, LLC, HICO HAWAIIAN COFFEE; Hilo Trading Co., Ltd., HILO BAY CAFE; Hilo Burger Joint LLP, HILO BURGER JOINT; Hilo Pizza, LLC, HILO PIZZA CO.; Bella Pacific Properties LLC, HILO TOWN TAVERN; DJL Holualoa LLC, HOLUALOA FARM KITCHEN; Lam Yim Sin Corporation, HONG KONG CHOP SUEY; Honokaa Public House LLC, HONOKAA PUBLIC HOUSE; Olu Kai, Ltd., HUGGO'S; Big Island Alehouse, LLC, HUMPY'S BIG ISLAND ALEHOUSE; Aiona Foods, LLC, IPPY'S HAWAIIAN BBQ; Island Hopper Pahoa LLC, ISLAND HOPPER TAPROOM; Maruhiro, Inc., IZAKAYA SH IONO; Big Island Restaurant Group, LLC, JACKI E REY'S O'HANA GRILL KONA; JROG, LLC, JACKIE REY'S OHANA GRILL HILO; Grand 88, LLC, JADE PALACE CH I N ES E RESTAURANT; O&J LLC, JOHNNY'S AT WAIKOLOA VILLAGE; Kai Kona Eats, LLC, KAI EATS+DRINKS; Pahoa Productions LLC, KALEO'S BAR AND GRILL; Pahoa Productions LLC, KALEO'S ORCHIDLAND; Pashmina's & Gift Inc., KAMANA INDIAN CUISINE #2 (HILO); KBXtreme, LLC, KBXTREME; Kona Stop `N Shop, Inc., KEEI CAFE; Transcontinental Development (Hawaii) Co., KINGS' COURSE AT WAIKOLOA BEACH GOLF CLUB (THE); Wind & Sea Restaurants, Inc., KONA CANOE CLUB; The Kona Coffee & Tea Company, Inc., KONA COFFEE & TEA COMPANY; Wind & Sea Restaurants, Inc., KONA INN RESTAURANT; A-Bay's Cantina LLC, KONA PASTA CO.; Hawaiian Islands Trading Company LLC, KONA SALT FARM; Kona Taeng-On Thai Food, KONA TAENG-ON THAI FOOD; ANAHKAHNA, Inc., KORNER POCKET BAR & GRILL (THE); Krua Thai LLC, KRUA THAI CUISINE; Lava Lava, LLC, LAVA LAVA BEACH CLUB; Napua Hilo LLC, LEH UA RESTAURANT AT I M I LOA; Los Habaneros, Inc., LOS HABANEROS; Luquin's Mexican Restaurant, Inc., LUQUIN'S 454; Luquin's Mexican Restaurant, Inc., LUQUIN'S CANTINA; Ulu Development LLC, MAGICS BEACH GRILL; A-Bay's Cantina LLC, MAUKA BAR AND GRILL; Contemporary Restaurant Corporation, MERRIMAN'S; Louis Pauole at Miyos Restaurant LLC, M IYO'S RESTAURANT; Moa Kitchen LLC, MOA KITCHEN RESTAURANT; Mo's Fish and Chips LLC, MOHALA'S BAY FRONT FISH AND CHIPS; Hilo Sunrise LLC, MOMS HILO; Honoka`a Brothers, LLC, NAPUA AT THE MAUNA LAN BEACH CLUB; Limberg Inc., OCEANS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL; Foods 0' AGENDA - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024 - KONA PAGE 7 OF 8 LIQUOR CONTROL 05/30/2024 03:50 PM Hawaii Delivery Corp., OHANA Q KONA; `Ohelo Cafe LLC, `OHELO CAFE; Kailua-Kona Restaurants, Inc., PANCHO AND LEFTY'S CANTINA & RESTAURANTE; Papa Kona Coffee & Events, LLC, PAPA KONA COFFEE & EVENTS (RESTAURANT); Pau Restaurant & Catering, LLC, PAU PIZZA; Kim Anh 88, Inc., PHO KIM AN (WAIMEA); Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine, LLC, PINEAPPLES RESTAURANT; Ponds Hilo, Inc., PONDS HILO; Pueo's Osteria, LLC, PUEO'S OSTERIA; Puna Chocolate Company, PUNA CHOCOLATE COMPANY; JTJ Enterprises, Inc., QUINN'S; Rebel Kitchen LLC, REBEL KITCHEN; Hawaii Gourmet Society LLC, RED WATER CAFE (THE); Reuben 's Mexican Restaurant I, LLC, REUBEN'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT; Rock N Crab Cajun Restaurant Inc., ROCK N CRAB CAJUN RESTAURANT; RMG Waikoloa, LLC, ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL; RY-5, Inc., ROY'S WAIKOLOA BAR & GRILL; Krislada, LLC, ROYAL THAI CAFE; The Seaside, Inc., SEASIDE RESTAURANT (THE); Chie Mizukami, SEIJI'S SUSHI; Sodexo America, LLC, SODEXO AMERICA, LLC; Volume Services, Inc., SODEXO LIVE! - HILO; Tiki Guys LLC, SPINNERS KAILUA CANTINA; Kona Daze, LLC, SUNSET KAI LANAI; Moa Kitchen LLC, SUSHI HANA; Sam's Sushi Inc., SUSHI SAM; Taka Sushi Inc., TAKA SUSHI; Maurice Thomas, THAI THAI BISTRO & BAR; Hatch Enterprises Incorporated, THE TEMPLE; Big Island Booch Inc., THE BOOCH BAR; Tommy Bahama Beverages, LLC, TOMMY BAHAMA'S TROPICAL CAFE; Umekes, LLC, UMEKE'S FISH MARKET BAR & GRILL; Vibe Cafe L.L.C., VIBE CAFE; Waikoloa Shrimp Co WBR LLC, WAIKOLOA SHRIMP CO.; Waikoloa Village Association, WAIKOLOA VILLAGE GOLF COURSE; Waimea Butcher Shop, LLC, WAIMEA BUTCHER SHOP; MamaMaria L.L.C., WAIMEA COFFEE COMPANY; AJ & Sons Catering, LLC, WHITE GUAVA CAFE; Big Hitter Enterprises, LLC, WILLIE'S HOT CHICKEN. IX. Announcements Meetings of the Liquor Commission July 3, 2024, 10:00 A.M., Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii. August 1, 2024, 10:00 A.M., Kona Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. X. Adjournment For information relative to any of the above -mentioned applications and/or procedures for protesting against a liquor license, call the Department of Liquor Control at (808) 961-8218. Anyone requiring auxiliary aid / service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact the Department of Liquor Control at (808) 961-8218, or by email at cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov, as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate accessible formats. AGENDA - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024 - KONA PAGE 8 OF 8