HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-12-05 Liquor Commission Agenda KonaMitchell D. Roth
Mayor
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Gerald A. Takase
Director
Deanna S. Sako
Managing Director
Robert H . Command
Deputy 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 (808) 961-8684
E-Mail: cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov
Laurisa Nishimoto, Chair
Wil Okabe, Vice Chair
Doug Espejo, Commissioner
David Greenwell, Commissioner
Arthur Taniguchi, Commissioner
Melvin Ventura, Commissioner
Jennifer Wilkinson, Commissioner
Jennifer Yadao, Commissioner
Vacant, Commissioner
DATE: Thursday, December 5, 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 — November 7, 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:
24-06
K.O. Pizza
K.O. Pizza
55-3406 Akoni Pule Highway, Hawi, Hawaii
5-5-010:013
Original Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B 1
24-07
Par Hawaii, LLC
Hele Stores (1801 Kamehameha)
1801 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii
2-1-006:042
Original Retail General liquor license
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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3. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
4. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
VI. Preliminary 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:
VII. Unfinished Business
Vill. New Business
24-08
Par Hawaii, LLC
Hele Stores (Palani)
74-5590 Palani Road, Ste. #30, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii
7-4-015:001
Original Retail General liquor license
T24-10
Hana Hou Restaurant Group LLC
Hana Hou Restaurant
95-1148 Na`alehu Spur Road, Na`alehu, Hawaii
9-5-021:005
Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General
liquor license, Category B1, currently held by
Hana Hou Restaurant, Inc., dba Hana Hou
Restaurant
24-11
Blue Wilderness LLC
Blue Wilderness LLC
69-1649 Puako Beach Drive, Kamuela, Hawaii
6-9-003:022
Original Retail General liquor license
T24-12
Flynn Restaurants LLC
Ocean Club
69-1029 Nawahine Place, Waikoloa, Hawaii
6-9-010-001-0193
Sale and Transfer of the Dispenser General liquor
license, Category B2, currently held by CRH
Ocean Club, LLC, dba Ocean Club, and an
Increase in Licensed Premises to include the
poolside area which encompasses approximately
1,600 square feet
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1. Change in Ownership Submitted for Approval
a. Big Island Alehouse, LLC, dba Humpy's Big Island Alehouse; and
Kohola LLC, dba Laverne's Sports Bar, approve Merger of Kohola,
LLC, with and into Big Island Alehouse, LLC, with the surviving entity
being Big Island Alehouse, LLC, effective January 1, 2025, received
October 10, 2024, of its Restaurant General, liquor license, Category 132;
and Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, respectively; located
at the Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5815 and 75-5819 Ali`i Drive,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
b. Big Island Alehouse, LLC, dba Humpy's Big Island Alehouse,
Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at the
Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5815 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii;
and Kohola LLC, dba Laverne's Sports Bar, Dispenser General liquor
license, Category B2, located at the Coconut Grove Marketplace,
75-5819 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMKs: 7-5-009:025; 027,
approve Consolidation of Big Island Alehouse, LLC, and Kohola, LLC's
liquor licenses into one liquor license and licensed premises, and a Change
in Tradename (DBA), from Humpy's Big Island Alehouse, to Laverne's.
C. Safeway Inc., dba Safeway Store #1117, dba Safeway Stores, Inc.
#2893 (Maka'ala), dba Safeway (Hilo Fuel Center), approve Purchase
of 100% Common Stock of Albertsons Companies, Inc., sole owner of
Albertsons Safeway LLC, dba Safeway Inc., by The Kroger Co.; effective
October 19, 20241 by letter received October 14, 2024; of its Retail
General liquor licenses, located at 75-971 Henry Street, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii, and 381 East Maka`ala Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
d. Big Island Distillers Inc., dba 12th Hawaii Distiller (CRAFT-924-A),
dba 12th Hawaii Distiller (CRAFT-924-B), approve Change in Officers
and Application for Transfer of Stock as follows:
• Appointment of Kyri Van Hoose, as Board Member;
effective July 20, 2024, by form received October 22, 2024;
• 9.4% Stock Transfer to Kyri Van Hoose, Board Member,
effective July 20, 2024, by form received October 15, 2024;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Kyri Van Hoose, Board Member;
of its Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category A, located at the
Ka`ahumanu Plaza, 74-5467 Kaiwi Street, Building 1, Bay #4 & Bay #5,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
e. The Elevation Wine Fund, LP, dba The Elevation Wine Fund, LP,
approve Change in Partners, with the removal of David Sabin, and William
Rue, Partners, effective July 1, 2024, by form received November 7, 2024;
of its Wholesale General liquor license, located at 74-5483 Kaiwi Street,
Unit 1506, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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f. Aunty Yong's Place, LLC, dba Aunty Yong's Place, approve Change in
Members and Application for Transfer of Membership Interest as follows:
• Removal of Yong Shimabukuro, Member, and the appointment
of Haugesund Heggland, as Member;
• 100% Transfer of Membership Interest to Haugesund Heggland,
Member;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Haugesund Heggland, Member;
effective December 5, 20241 by form received November 25, 2024; of
its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2 and D, located at the
KOkOau Plaza, 688 Kino`ole Street, Unit 128, Hilo, Hawaii.
g. O&J LLC, dba Johnny's at Waikoloa Village, approve Change in
Members and Application for Transfer of Membership Interest as follows:
• Appointment of Keith Pajinag, as Member;
• 30% Transfer of Membership Interest to Keith Pajinag, Member;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Keith Pajinag, Member;
effective October 3, 20241 by forms received November 19, 2024; of its
Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 68-1790 Melia
Street, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
h. Outrigger Kona Resort LLC, dba Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa,
approve Change in Officers as follows:
• Removal of Avery Aoki, Executive Vice President; and the appointment
of Crystall Ho, as Executive Vice President; effective November 1, 2024,
by form received November 21, 2024;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Crystall Ho, Executive Vice President;
of its Hotel liquor license, located at 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona,
H awa i `i .
i. Yummy Pineapple Beer Co. LLC, dba Bianellis Pizza, approve
Change in Members and Application for Transfer of Membership Interest
as follows:
• Appointment of Candace Dews, as Member;
• 50% Transfer of Membership Interest to Candace Dews, Member;
• Personal History and Affidavit for Candace Dews, Member;
effective June 21, 20241 by forms received November 26, 2024; of its
Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 78-6831 Ali`i
Drive, Suite B106, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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2. Request to Extend the Time for Issuance of License Submitted for Approval
a. MamaMaria L.L.C., dba Gill's Lanai, RE: Application No. 23-05,
approve request to extend the time issuance of the liquor license for good
cause shown, for an additional 12 months from January 4, 2025, to and
including January 4, 2026, by letter received November 1, 2024, of its
Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 54-3866 Akoni
Pule Highway, Kapa`au, Hawaii.
b. Grand 88, LLC, dba Jade Palace, RE: Application No. 23-08, approve
request to extend the time issuance of the liquor license for good cause
shown, for an additional 12 months from January 4, 2025, to and including
January 4, 2026, by email received November 26, 2024, of its Restaurant
General liquor license, Category A, located at the Lanihau Center,
75-5595 Palani Road, #A9, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
3. Permits Issued for Ratification
a. Big Island Restaurant Group, LLC, dba Jackie Rey's O'hana Grill
Kona, ratify Application for Increase in Licensed Premises and Alteration
Permit, to remove interior wall and increase dining room space, approved
by Director Gerald Takase on November 1, 2024, of its Restaurant
General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Pottery Terrace, 75-
5995 Kuakini Highway, Suite L, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii .
b. Pahoa Productions LLC, dba Kaleo's Orchidland, ratify Application
for Alteration Permit, for additional dining area 11 ft. X 21 ft., approved by
Director Gerald Takase on November 6, 2024; of its Restaurant General
liquor license, Category B2, located at 16-110 Orchidland Drive, Kea`au,
H awa i `i .
C. David Pearson, ratify Application for Individual Importation of Liquor
Permit, for shipment of liquor as part of household goods; approved by
Director Gerald Takase on November 25, 2024, shipped to 62-100 Mauna
Kea Beach Drive, Kamuela, Hawaii.
d. Sally Pearson, ratify Application for Individual Importation of Liquor
Permit, for shipment of liquor as part of household goods; approved by
Director Gerald Takase on November 25, 2024, shipped to 62-100 Mauna
Kea Beach Drive, Kamuela, Hawaii.
e. Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122, dba VFW Post 12122,
ratify Application for Game Permits, for an event on December 12, 2024;
and for events from December 1-31, 2024; approved by Director Gerald
Takase on November 27, 2024, of its Special General liquor license,
located at 74-5543 Kaiwi Street, Suite 3-Al85a and 3-Al85b, Kailua-
Kona, Hawaii.
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f. Alexia Akbay, CEO, Symbrosia Inc., ratify Application for Alcohol
Purchase Permit, for Ethal Alcohol and Ethanol for DNA extraction
and laboratory use from Millipore Sigma / Sigma Aldrich, approved
by Director Gerald Takase on November 27, 2024, located at 73-4460
Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway, Suite 111, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
4. Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises Issued for Ratification
a. The Kona Coffee & Tea Company, Inc., dba Kona Coffee & Tea
Company, ratify Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises,
for an event on December 13, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase
on November 25, 2024, of its Restaurant Beer and Wine, Category B2, and
Retail Beer and Wine liquor licenses, located at the Kona Coast Shopping
Center, 74-5588 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
b. Island Hopper Pahoa LLC, dba Island Hopper Taproom, ratify Application
for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on December 7,
2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 23, 2024, of its
Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at The Shops at
Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Suite 108, Kamuela, Hawaii.
C. Kuleana Spirits, Inc., dba Kuleana Rum Shack, ratify Application for
Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on November 12,
2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on November 8, 2024, of its
Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category B1, located at the
Queens' MarketPlace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Spaces H5, H6
and H7, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
5. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. SP-24-079, The Kohanaiki Foundation, dba
The Kohanaiki Foundation, for a Special General liquor license,
for an online auction on November 1-3, 2024.
b. License No. SP-24-080, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu
Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for
events on November 1-3, 8-95 137 227 237 2024, held at 67-1186 Lindsey
Road, Kamuela, Hawaii.
C. License No. SP-24-081, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art
Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on
November 9, 2024, held at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii.
d. License No. SP-24-082, Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry
of Hawaii, dba Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Hawaii,
for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on November 15,
2024, held at the Kings' Shops, 69-250 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa,
Hawaii.
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e. License No. SP-24-083, 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 November 16, 2024, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo,
Hawaii.
f. License No. SP-24-084, Alexander & Duke De Rego Foundation,
dba Alexander & Duke De Rego Foundation, for a Special Beer
and Wine liquor license, for an event on December 6, 2024, held at
64-783 Paeli Alanui, Kamuela, Hawaii.
g. License No. SP-24-085, Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry
of Hawaii, dba Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Hawaii,
for a Special General liquor license, for an event on December 6, 20247
held at the Nani Mau Gardens, 421 Makalika Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
h. License No. SP-24-086, Kona Elks Club, dba Kona Elks Club, for a
Special General liquor license, for events from December 1-31, 2024,
held at 75-170 Hualalai Road, Suite E-100, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
i. License No. SP-24-087, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu
Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for
events on December 1, 77 155 & 215 2024, held at 67-1186 Lindsey Road,
Kamuela, Hawaii.
j. License No. SP-24-088, Fraternal Order of Eagles, dba Fraternal
Order of Eagles, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events
on November 29 & 30; December 6, 7, 135 147 207 217 277 287 & 317 20247
held at 16-111 `Opukaha`ia Street, Kea`au, Hawaii.
k. License No. SP-24-089, Hamakua Youth Foundation, dba Hamakua
Youth Foundation, for a Special General liquor license, for November 30-
December 8, 2024, held at45-3396 Mamane Street, Honoka`a, Hawaii.
6. Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. TV-24-023, Intercruises as agents for ROW Management
Ltd, dba The World, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona
Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on December 6, 2024.
b. License No. TV-24-024, Intercruises as agents for ROW Management
Ltd, dba The World, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo
Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on December 7-8, 2024.
7. Report to Commission of the National Liquor Law Enforcement Association
(NLLEA) 2024 Annual Meeting
8. Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
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IX. Announcements
Meetings of the Liquor Commission
December 5, 2024, 1:00 P.M., PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS, Kona Meeting
Room, Department of Liquor Control, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
January 9, 2025, 10:00 A.M., Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor
Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii.
February 6, 2025, 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.
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