HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-05-05 Liquor Commission AgendaApril 28, 2011
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, MEETING
AND DECISION - MAKING OF
HAWAII LIQUOR COMMISSION
DATE: Thursday, May 5, 2011
TIME: 9:30 A.M.
PLACE: Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre,
101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawai'i.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes (April 7, 2011)
III. Approval of Addendum and /or Supplemental Agenda
IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items
V. Public Hearings
1. Application No. 10 -33 (9:30 A.M.)
Target Corporation, dba Target Store T2682, for an original Retail General
liquor license, located at 381 East Maka'ala Street, Hilo, Hawai'i,
TMK: 2 -2- 047:072.
2. Application No. 10 -34 (9:30 A.M.)
SJT Kohala LLC, dba Just Tacos Mexican Grill & Cantina, for an original
Dispenser General, Category C2, liquor license, located at The Shops at
Mauna Lani, 68 -1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Space 108, Kohala Coast, Hawai'i,
TMK: 6 -8- 022:002.
3. Application No. T10 -35 (9:30 A.M.)
Jocelyn D. King, dba Big Island Pizza Napoletana, for a sale and transfer
of the Restaurant (amended from Dispenser) Beer and Wine, Category A,
liquor license, currently held by Pizzeria Zacchini, LLC , dba Pizzeria
Zacchini, LLC, located at 73 -5608 Maiau Street, Bldg. B, Unit 2,
Kailua -Kona, Hawai'i, TMK: 7 -3- 051:096.
4. Application No. 10 -10 (9:30 A.M.)
EA Restaurants LLP, dba Eddie Aikau Restaurant & Surf Museum, for an
original Dispenser General, Category C2, liquor license, located at the
Kings' Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort, 69 -250 Waikoloa Beach Drive,
Suite C -1, Waikoloa, Hawai'i, TMK: 6 -9- 008:005.
5. Application No. T10 -37 (9:30 A.M.)
Kona Surf Partners LLC, dba Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa, for a
sale and transfer of the Hotel liquor license, currently held by LB 2006 -LLF
C5 Kahi Nani LLC, dba Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa located at
78 -128 Ehukai Street, Kailua -Kona, Hawai'i, TMK: 7 -8- 010:038, 39, 59,
and 7 -8- 012:058.
6. Application No. T10 -39 (9:30 A.M.)
Hilo Garden Mart L.L.C., dba Hilo Garden Mart, for a sale and transfer of
the Retail Beer and Wine liquor license, currently held by MY, Inc., dba Hilo
Tropical Mart, located at 1477 Kalanianaole Avenue, Hilo, Hawai'i,
TMK: 2 -1- 015:055.
VI. Preliminary Hearings
1. Application No. T10 -41 (9:30 A.M.)
Romeo Bergonia, dba Kawaihae Ice House & Fishing Tackle, for a sale and
transfer of the Retail Beer and Wine liquor license, currently held by
Kawaihae Ice House, LLC, dba Kawaihae Ice House, located at
61 -3638 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela, Hawai'i, TMK: 6 -1- 002:085.
2. Application No. 10 -42 (9:30 A.M.)
Blue Prince, Inc., dba Sunflower Karaoke Bar & Grill, for an original
Dispenser General, Category C1, liquor license, located at King
Kamehameha Mall, 75 -5626 Kuakini Highway, Suite 1, Kailua -Kona,
Hawai'i, TMK: 7 -5- 005:005.
3. Application No. 10 -43 (9:30 A.M.)
Seven - Eleven Hawaii, Inc., dba dba 7- Eleven Stores ( Keaau), for an
Original Retail General liquor license, located at 16 -499 Old Volcano Road,
Keaau, Hawai'i, TMK: 1 -6- 002:024.
4. Application No. 10 -44 (9:30 A.M.)
Aloha Petroleum, Ltd., dba Aloha Island Mart (Henry Street), for an original
Retail General liquor license, located at the Henry Street Landing,
75 -934 Henry Street, Kailua -Kona, Hawai'i, TMK: 7 -5- 004:031.
VII. Unfinished Business
1. Big Island Brewery LLC, dba Hamakua Sports Bar (10:00 A.M.)
Pursuant to Rule 1 -16 of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor
Commission of the Department of Liquor Control of the County of Hawai'i,
State of Hawai'i, submits application to amend conditions placed on its
liquor license.
The following are the conditions imposed by the Liquor Commission at its
meeting held on May 7, 2009:
1. Sundays through Thursday — Close @ 10:00 PM.
2. Friday and Saturday — Close @ 12:00 Midnight.
3. No amplification.
4. Four times a year hours may be extended up until 2:00 AM with
notification to the Department of Liquor Control and recognized
Protesters within 500 feet, at least two weeks prior to the event.
Licensee requests the following proposed amendments:
1. Lift condition 3 to allow amplification and karaoke for a 3 month
trial period.
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2. Application No. 09 -32 (10:15 A.M.)
Canoe's Bar and Grill LLC, dba Canoe's Bar & Grill, for an original
Dispenser General, Category C2, liquor license, located at Waiakea
Waterfront, 400 Hualani Street, Building 22, Hilo, Hawai'i,
TMK: 2 -2- 030:018. (Continued from April 7, 2011)
VIII. New Business
1. Golden Room, Inc., dba Golden Room, Inc., submits Application for Live
Entertainment and Dancing One Time Only Trial Period Not to Exceed 90
Days. (10:30 A.M.)
2. The Kalama Beach Corporation, dba Malama Market, dba Malama
Market (Honokaa), dba Malama Market (Ocean View) by letter dated
April 8, 2011, received April 11, 2011, informs the Liquor Commission of
the resignation of Ms. Colleen H.A. Sullivan as Secretary/Treasurer and
election of Ms. Kathleen Sullivan Wo as Secretary/Treasurer of The
Kalama Beach Corporation, effective March 9, 2011.
3. MNS, Ltd., dba ABC Store #62, dba ABC Store #63, dba ABC
Store #71, dba ABC Store #75, by letter dated March 2, 2011, received
April 11, 2011, informs the Liquor Commission of the election of
Messrs. Miles Ohye as Vice President (Mainland Division) and Miles Oda as
Executive Vice President/Director of MNS, Ltd., effective February, 2011.
4. Safeway Inc., dba SAFEWAY STORES, INC. #2893 (Maka'ala),
dba SAFEWAY STORE #1501, by letter dated April 15, 2011, received
April 18, 2011, informs the Liquor Commission of the election of Mr. Thomas
Gary Rogers as Director of Safeway, Inc., effective March 15, 2011.
5. Mauna Lani Resort (Operation), Inc., dba The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel
and Bungalows, by letter dated March 9, 2011, received March 14, 2011,
informs the Liquor Commission of the appointment of Messrs. Toshiaki
Koshimura as Chairman of the Board & Representative Director; Hirofumi
Nomoto as President & Representative Director; and Kiyofumi Kamijo as
Director & Executive Corporate Adviser; of Tokyu Corporation, a Japan
Corporation and sole shareholder of Mauna Lani Resort (Operation), Inc.,
effective April 1, 2011.
6. Mauna Lani Resort (Operation), Inc., dba The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel
and Bungalows, by letter dated April 13, 2011, received April 18, 2011,
informs the Liquor Commission of the appointment of Mr. Toshiyuki
Hoshino as Director of Mauna Lani Resort (Operation), Inc., effective
April 1, 2011.
7. K. Takata Store, Inc., dba K. Takata Store, ratification of Application for
Pool Buying Agreement between K. Takata Store, Inc., dba K. Takata
Store; and KEC Corporation, dba Ocean View Market; approved by
Director Gerald Takase on April 20, 2011.
8. Pahoa Productions LLC, dba Kaleo's Bar And Grill submits Application
to Change to a Class 2, Restaurant License, from its Dispenser General,
Category C2, liquor license.
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9. Keauhou Store LLC, dba Keauhou Store LLC submits Application for
Alteration Permit to install a certified kitchen in Storage Room #4, located at
78 -7010 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, Hawai'i.
10. Los Habaneros, Inc., dba Los Habaneros, ratification of Application for
Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises for a tent in its parking lot, for a
live music event to be held on May 5, 2011, approved by Director Gerald
Takase, on April 25, 2011.
11. Hawaii Nui Brewing LLC, dba Hawaii Nui Brewing, ratification of
Application for Entertainment Permit for Blessing Ceremony and Aloha
Friday Party to celebrate Craft Brewers Week, to be held on May 20, 2011,
approved by Director Gerald Takase, on April 27, 2011.
12. Pursuant to Rule 4- 7 -A -5, Renewal, of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor
Commission, the following Class 2 Restaurant licensees submit gross sales
meeting the qualification that 30% of the gross sales is derived from the sale
of food: Banjy's Restaurant Group LLC, dba Banjy's Paradise Bar & Grill; IK &
HK Corporation, dba Bistro Yokohama; Maluhia Nahele Enterprises, LLC, dba
Black Rock Cafe; Island Restaurants, Inc., dba Bongo Ben's Island Cafe;
Boston Basils, Inc., dba Boston Basil's; Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant,
Inc., dba Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant & Market; Kawaihae Pizza,
Inc., dba Cafe' Pesto; Kawaihae Pizza, Inc., dba Cafe' Pesto Hilo Bay; C & T
Restaurants, LLC, dba Daniel Thiebaut's; Fishhopper, LLC, dba Fishhopper
(The); Mauna Kea Resort LLC, dba Hapuna Golf Course; Honokohau Food
Service, Inc., dba Harbor House; Lam Yim Sin Corporation, dba Hong Kong
Chop Suey; Olu Kai, Ltd., dba Huggo's; N Restaurants LLC, dba Huli Sues At
Mauna Lani; N Dining Group LLC, dba Huli Sue's Bbq & Grill; PAJ, Inc.,
dba Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill; Jameson's Harbor Grill, Inc., dba Jameson's By
The Sea, Kailua -Kona; Kona Stop'N Shop, Inc., dba Keei Cafe; Kenichi
Pacific, Inc., dba Kenichi Pacific; Kilauea Lodge, Ltd., dba Kilauea Lodge &
Restaurant; Transcontinental Development (Hawaii) Co., dba King's Course At
Waikoloa Beach Golf Club (The); Tai Pan On The Boulevard, Inc., dba Kirin
Restaurant At Hilton Waikoloa Village; Wind & Sea Restaurants, Inc., dba
Kona Canoe Club; Kona Country Club, Inc., dba Kona Country Club; Wind &
Sea Restaurants, Inc., dba Kona Inn Restaurant; Kona Taeng -On Thai Food,
dba Kona Taeng -On Thai Food; Guava Jelly Incorporated, dba Lulu's;
Luquin's Mexican Restaurant, Inc., dba Luquin's Mexican Restaurant, Inc.;
Contemporary Restaurant Corporation, dba Merriman's; CMY, Inc.,
dba Mino's; Nani Mau, Inc., dba Nani Mau Gardens; Nori's Saimin & Snack,
Inc., dba Nori's; Paniolo Country Inn, Inc., dba Paniolo Country Inn; Ponds
Hilo, Inc., dba Ponds Hilo; JTJ Enteerprises, Inc., dba Quinn's; Hawai'i
Gourmet Society LLC, dba Red Water Cafe (The); Waipio Valley Trading,
dba Restaurant Encore; Reuben's Mexican Restaurant I, LLC, dba Reuben's
Mexican Restaurant; Kona Pineapple & Associates Corp., dba Ristorante La
Pasta; Italian Restaurant #2, LLC, dba Romano's Macaroni Grill; Jade
Garden, LLC, dba Royal Jade Garden; RY -5, Inc., dba Roy's Waikoloa Bar &
Grill; Lava Coast Steak House, LLC, dba Ruth's Chris Steak House; The
Seaside Inc., dba Seaside Restaurant (The); Jasmin International LLC, dba
Sky Garden Restaurant At Imiloa; South Side Shaka Restaurant & Bar Inc.,
dba South Side Shaka Restaurant & Bar; Kula Taxi Corporation, dba Starz
Karaoke & Grill; Maruhiro Enterprise Co., Ltd., dba Sushi Shiono; Jiranan
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Thomas, dba Thai Thai Restaurant; Tommy Bahama Beverages, LLC, dba
Tommy Bahama's Tropical Cafe; Hilo Bay Restaurant, Inc., dba Uncle Billy's
Restaurant; RAL International, LLC, dba Wasabi's Japanese Cuisine.
13. Special Licenses issued for ratification.
a. Application No. SP- 10 -39, Fraternal Order of Eagles, dba Fraternal
Order of Eagles, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, located in
the Eagles Building, at 16 -111 Opukahaia Street, Keaau, Hawai'i, on
April 8, 2011.
b. Application No. SP- 10 -40, The Friends of the Palace Theater,
dba The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license, located in the Palace Theater Auditorium, at 38 Haili
Street, Hilo, Hawai'i, on April 17, 2011.
C. Application No. SP- 10 -41, Hawai'i Island Humane Society,
dba Hawai'i Island Humane Society, for a Special General liquor
license, located at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai,
at 72 -100 Kaupulehu Drive, Kailua -Kona, Hawai'i, on May 6, 2011.
d. Application No. SP- 10 -42, American Cancer Society, dba American
Cancer Society, for a Special General liquor license, located in the
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel, at 68 -1400 Mauna Lani Drive, Kohala, Hawai'i,
on April 16, 2011.
e. Application No. SP- 10 -43, Habitat for Humanity West HI, Inc.,
dba Habitat for Humanity West HI, Inc., for a Special General liquor
license, located in The Warehouse, at 73 -5576 Kauhola Street,
Suite 4, Kailua -Kona, Hawai'i, on April 26, 2011.
f. Application No. SP- 10 -44, Rotary Club of South Hilo Foundation,
dba Rotary Club of South Hilo Foundation, Inc., for a Special Beer
and Wine liquor license, located at Coconut Island, Hilo, Hawai'i, on
May 1, 2011.
IX. Announcements
Meetings of Liquor Commission
June 2, 2011, 9:30 A.M., Meeting Room, Department of Liquor
Control, 74 -5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building B, 2nd Floor,
Kailua -Kona, Hawai'i.
July 7, 2011, 9:30 A.M., Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control,
Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawai'i.
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.
The meeting place (or facility) is accessible to persons with disabilities. Anyone who
requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of
policies or procedures to participate in this meeting should contact Naomi at
(808) 961 -8218 as soon as possible, but no later than April 29, 2011.
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