HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-02-06 Liquor Commission Agenda KonaLIQUOR CONTROL 01 /30/2025 10:47 AM
C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D.
Mayor
William V. Brilhante, Jr.
Managing Director
Merrick N ish imoto
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
Wil Okabe, Chair
David Greenwell, Vice Chair
Doug Espejo, Commissioner
Laurisa Nishimoto, Commissioner
Arthur Taniguchi, Commissioner
Melvin Ventura, Commissioner
Jennifer Wilkinson, Commissioner
Jennifer Yadao, Commissioner
Vacant, Commissioner
DATE: Thursday, February 6, 2025
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 — January 9, 2025
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:
24-11
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
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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3. APPLICATION NO.: T24-16
APPLICANT: Akatsuki International Corporation
TRADE NAME: TBD (To Be Determined)
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 79-7511 Hawaii Belt Road, Kealakekua, Hawaii
TM K: 7-9-010: 058
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General
liquor license, Category B1, currently held by
Kona Stop `N Shop, Inc., dba Keei Cafe
Preliminary Hearings
1. APPLICATION NO.: 24-05
APPLICANT: Countryside Cafe LLC
TRADE NAME: Countryside Cafe
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 16-586 Old Volcano Road, Unit #9-12,
Kea`au, Hawaii
TM K: 1-6-143: 034
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B 1
2. APPLICATION NO.: 24-17
APPLICANT: Bikini Bottoms LLC
TRADE NAME: Bikini Bottoms Coffee
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 75-5719 Ali`i Drive, Ste. A101, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii
TM K: 7-5-007-016
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license,
Category B 1
3. APPLICATION NO.: T24-19
APPLICANT: Walua Social LLC
TRADE NAME: Walua Social
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 75-5864 Walua Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TM K: 7-5-009-034
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General
liquor license, Category B2, currently held by
Los Habaneros, Inc., dba Habaneros Grill
4. APPLICATION NO.: 24-21
APPLICANT: West Hawaii Island Proprietors LLC
TRADE NAME: Da Whip
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 73-5619 Kauhola Street, Suite 204, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii
TM K: 7-3-051: 093
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license,
Category A
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5. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
6. APPLICATION NO.:
APPLICANT:
TRADE NAME:
PLACE OF BUSINESS:
TM K:
LICENSE APPLIED FOR:
VII. Unfinished Business
Vill. New Business
24-22
Suisan Company, Limited
Suisan Company, Limited
93 Lihiwai Street, Hilo, Hawaii
2-1-003: 027
Original Retail General liquor license
24-23
Papa Kona Coffee & Events, LLC
Papa Kona Coffee & Events (Restaurant)
75-5770 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
7-5-008:009
Increase in licensed premises to include the
adjacent unit, Suite No., REST-2, approximately
2,220 square feet
1. Los Habaneros, Inc., dba Habaneros Grill, approval of request for Sale
and Transfer of the liquor license within one (1) year of issuance, to Walua
Social LLC, dba Walua Social, by email received December 2, 2024; of its
Restaurant General liquor license, Category 132, located at 75-5864 Walua
Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
2. Black Rock Pizza #2 Kona, LLC, dba Black Rock Pizza - Kona,
RE: Application No. 22-09, pursuant to Rule 4-2-M, request approval to extend
the time issuance of the liquor license for good cause shown for an additional
12 months, from February 2, 2025, to and including February 2, 2026, by email
received January 24, 2025, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category A,
located at 75-5813 Alii Drive, #H, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
3. Nanea Golf Club, Inc., dba Nanea Golf Club, approval of Change in
Directors, with the removal of JB McIntosh (deceased), Director, effective
November 20, 20241 by form received January 29, 2025, of its Club liquor
license, Category B2, located at the 86 Mile Marker on Queen
Ka`ahumanu Highway, 72-2921 Ka`upulehu Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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4. Application for Change to Restaurant License Submitted for Approval
a. Patricio's Mexican Taqueria, Inc., dba Patricio's Mexican Taqueria #2,
approval of Application for Change to a Class 2, Restaurant license from
its Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor license, Category A, located at the
Matsuyama Center, 73-4038 B Huliko`a Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
b. Sakura Japanese Restaurant Inc., dba Sakura Japanese Restaurant,
approval of Application for Change to a Class 2, Restaurant license from
its Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor license, Category A, located at the
Crossroads Shopping Center, 75-1027 Henry Street, Suite No. 108B,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
C. Sakura Japanese Restaurant III Inc., dba Sakura Japanese Restaurant III,
approval of Application for Change to a Class 2, Restaurant license from its
Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor license, Category A, located at the Waiakea
Square Warehouse, 200 Kanoelehua Avenue, Suite 100A, Hilo, Hawaii.
5. Permits Issued for Ratification
a. Shaka Kava LLC, dba Lava Shack, ratify request to transfer liquor
inventory to Koa's Lounge, approved by Director Gerald Takase on
January 27, 2025, of its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2,
located at 15-2929 Old Pahoa Village Road, Pahoa, Hawaii.
b. Kona Crust, LLC, dba Kona Crust Pizza, ratification of Applicaton for
Live Entertainment and Dancing, a one time trial period not to exceed
90 days, effective January 15 - April 15, 2025, approved by Director
Gerald Takase on January 15, 2025, of its Restaurant Beer and Wine
liquor license, Category A, located at the Kona Coast Shopping Center,
74-5586 Palani Road, Suite 7, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
C. Joan Fujimoto / Taro Kodama, ratification of Application for Individual
Importation of Liquor Permit, for a single shipment of liquor not to exceed
five gallons unavailable in the State of Hawaii, to 557 Kukuau Street, Hilo,
Hawaii, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on
January 9, 2025.
d. Big Hitter Enterprises, LLC, dba Willie's Hot Chicken, ratification
of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an
event on January 25, 2025, approved by Director Gerald Takase on
January 7, 2025, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1,
located at 75-5599 Pawai Place, Bays 1 & 2, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
e. Island Hopper Pahoa LLC, dba Island Hopper Taproom, ratification
of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event
on March 15, 2025, approved by Director Gerald Takase on January 27,
2025, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located
at The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Suite 108,
Kamuela, Hawaii.
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6. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. SP-24-100, Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative Inc., dba
Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative Inc., for a Special Beer and Wine liquor
license, for an event on February 8, 2025, held at 68-1936 Waikoloa Road,
Waikoloa Village, Hawaii.
b. License No. SP-24-101, Hawaii Island United Way, dba Hawaii Island
United Way, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on
March 16, 2025, held at 68-1050 Makaiwa Place, Waimea, Hawaii.
C. License No. SP-24-102, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba Aloha
Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on
January 13, 2025, held at 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua,
H awa i `i .
d. License No. SP-24-103, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba Aloha
Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on
January 18, 2025, held at 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua,
H awa i `i .
e. License No. SP-24-104, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art Center,
for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on January 11,
2025, held at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii.
f. License No. SP-24-105, Fraternal Order of Eagles, dba Fraternal
Order of Eagles, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events
on January 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, 2025, held at 16-111 `Opukaha`ia
Street, Kea`au, Hawaii.
g. License No. SP-24-106, Laupa`i, dba Laupa`i, for a Special General liquor
license, for an event on February 16, 2025, held at the Waikoloa Plaza,
68-1820 Waikoloa Village, Hawaii.
h. License No. SP-24-107, The Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba
The Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license, for events on February 2, 7, 15, 22, & 231 20251
held at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii.
i. License No. SP-24-108, Kona Elks Club, dba Kona Elks Club, for
a Special General liquor license, for events from February 1-28, 2025,
held at 75-170 Hualalai Road, Suite E-100, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
j. License No. SP-24-109, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art Center,
for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on January 25,
2025, held at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii.
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k. License No. SP-24-110, 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 February 8, 2025, held at 38 Haili Street,
Hilo, Hawaii.
I. License No. SP-24-111, 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 February 14, 2025, held at 38 Haili Street,
Hilo, Hawaii.
M. License No. SP-24-112, 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 February 20, 2025, held at 38 Haili Street,
Hilo, Hawaii.
n. License No. SP-24-113, 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 February 21, 2025, held at 38 Haili Street,
Hilo, Hawaii.
o. License No. SP-24-114, 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 January 24, 2025, held at 38 Haili Street,
Hilo, Hawaii.
P. License No. SP-24-115, 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 January 25, 2025, held at 38 Haili Street,
Hilo, Hawaii.
q. License No. SP-24-116, Knights of Columbus Council No. 13227 St.
Michael the Archangel, dba Knights of Columbus Council No. 13227
St. Michael the Archangel, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for
an event on February 14, 2025, held at 75-5769 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii.
r. License No. SP-24-117, Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post
12122, dba Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122, for a
Special General liquor license, for events on February 1 - May 31, 2025,
held at 74-5543 Kaiwi Street, Suite 185A, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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7. Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. TV-24-032, Holland America Line N.V., dba Ms
Koningsdam, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor,
Hilo, Hawaii; and Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on January 17;
February 8; and April 11, 2025 (HILO); and January 21; February 7 & 21;
and April 15, 2025 (KONA).
b. License No. TV-24-033, Holland America Line N.V., dba Ms Westerdam,
for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii; and Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii; on April 17, 2025 (KONA); and
April 18, 2025 (HILO).
C. License No. TV-24-034, Carnival plc, dba Arcadia, for a Transient
Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on
January 31, 2025.
d. License No. TV-24-035, Magical Cruise Company, Limited, for a
Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii;
on February 27, 2025.
IX. Announcements
Meetings of the Liquor Commission
March 6, 2025, 10:00 A.M., Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor
Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii.
April 3, 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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