HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-05-03 Liquor Commission AgendaApril 25, 2012
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, MEETING
AND DECISION - MAKING OF
HAWAII LIQUOR COMMISSION
DATE: Thursday, May 3, 2012
TIME: 10:00 A.M.
PLACE: Meeting Room, Office of Aging Conference Room, 1055 Kinoole Street,
Suite 101, Hilo, Hawaii
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes (April 5, 2012)
III. Approval of Addendum and /or Supplemental Agenda
IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items
V. Public Hearings
1. Application No. 11 -27 (10:00 A.M.)
Coggins Inc., dba Splashers Grill ( Palani), submits application for a Change
in Category of its Restaurant General liquor license from Category A to
Category B2, located at 75 -5663 Palani Road, Kailua -Kona, Hawaii,
TMK: 7 -5- 006:017.
VI. Preliminary Hearings
1. Application No. T11 -31 (10:00 A.M.)
Statewide Management Group, LLC, dba Mini Mini Mart, for a sale and
transfer of the Retail General liquor license, currently held by Mini Mini Mart
LLC, dba Mini Mini Mart, located at Ali`i Plaza, 75 -143 Hualalai Road,
#8105, Kailua -Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7 -5- 007:027.
2. Application No. 11 -32 (10:00 A.M.)
SG Global, LLC, dba Kainaliu Union, for an original Retail General liquor
license, located at 79 -7387 Hawaii Belt Road, Kainaliu, Hawaii,
TMK: 7 -9- 009:037.
VII. Unfinished Business
VIII. New Business
1. Louis S. Roach, Jr. — ratification of Application for Individual Importation of
Liquor Permit approved by Director Gerald Takase on April 12, 2012.
2. The Club at Hokuli`a, Inc., dba The Club at Hokuli`a, by documents
dated April 3, 2012, received April 12, 2012, and minutes dated March 31,
2012, received April 17, 2012; informs the Liquor Commission of the
election of Douglas Rhymes as President; Richard Goodmanson as Vice
President and Treasurer; and Philip Harris as Secretary, of The Club at
Hokuli'a, Inc., effective March 31, 2012, and requests approval.
3. Karma HI, LLC, dba Karma HI, ratification of Application for Teen Event
Permits for Pahoa High School Grad Night to be held on May 20 -21, 20127
approved by Director Gerald Takase on April 20, 2012.
4. Los Habaneros, Inc., dba Los Habaneros, ratification of Application for
Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises of two parking stalls fronting its
licensed premises for its 8t" Anniversary event to be held on August 4,
2012, approved by Director Gerald Takase on April 20, 2012.
5. Los Habaneros, Inc., dba Los Habaneros, ratification of Application for
Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises of two parking stalls fronting its
licensed premises for a Cinco De Mayo event to be held on May 5, 20127
approved by Director Gerald Takase on April 20, 2012.
6. SJT Kohala LLC, dba Just Tacos Mexican Grill & Cantina, ratification of
Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises of the existing patio
area to the right of its licensed premises for a Cinco de Mayo Event to be held
on May 5, 2012, approved by Administrative Officer Steve Morifuji on April 24,
2012.
7. Kokonutz Bar, LLC, dba Kokonutz Bar, located at 75 -5699 Alii Drive,
Kailua -Kona, Hawai'i, TMK: 7 -5- 006:010, submits Application for
Reduction in Licensed Premises.
8. 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: Amici Italian Bar & Grill, L.L.C., dba Amici
Italian Bar & Grill; Ohana Lea, Incorporated, dba Bamboo; Banjy's Restaurant
Group LLC, dba Banjy's Paradise Bar & Grill; Jackson Kona Inc.,
dba Bianelli's Gourmet Pizza & Pasta; Big Island Grill Inc., dba Big Island Grill
Inc.; Big Island Pizza Inc., dba Big Island Pizza; IK & HK Corporation,
dba Bistro Yokohama; Maluhia Nahele Enterprises, LLC, dba Black Rock
Cafe; Island Restaurants, Inc., dba Bongo Ben's Island Cafe; 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; Pubtime, Inc., dba Coqui's Hideaway Restaurant
and Sports Bar; O Life, a Limited Liability Company, dba Daniel's; DCH, Inc.,
dba Don's Grill; 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; PAJ, Inc.,
dba Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill; Pahoa Productions LLC, dba Kaleo's Bar and
Grill; Kona Stop'N Shop, Inc., dba Keei Cafe; Kenichi Pacific, Inc.,
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dba Kenichi Pacific; Kilauea Lodge, Ltd., dba Kilauea Lodge & Restaurant;
Kim Mukai LLC, dba Kim's at Hilo Muni; 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;
The Kona Korner Pocket, Inc., dba Korner Pocket Bar & Grill; Guava Jelly
Incorporated, dba Lulu's; Luquin's Mexican Restaurant, Inc., dba Luquin's
Mexican Restaurant, Inc.; Contemporary Restaurant Corporation,
dba Merriman's; Nani Mau, Inc., dba Nani Mau Gardens; Honoka'a Brothers,
LLC, dba Napua at the Mauna Lani Beach Club; Nori's Saimin & Snack, Inc.,
dba Nori's; Outback Steakhouse of Florida, LLC, dba Outback Steakhouse;
Kailua -Kona Restaurants, Inc., dba Pancho and Lefty's Cantina &
Restaurante; Paniolo Country Inn, Inc., dba Paniolo Country Inn; Ponds Hilo,
Inc., dba Ponds Hilo; JTJ Enterprises, 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; RY -5, Inc., dba Roy's Waikoloa Bar & Grill; Jade Garden,
LLC, Royal Jade Garden; Kona Daze, LLC, dba Sam Choy's Kai Lanai;
The Seaside Inc., dba Seaside Restaurant (The); Jasmin International LLC,
dba Sky Garden Restaurant at Imiloa; Sodexo Management, Inc., Sodexo
Management, Inc. /Hilo; 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 Thomas,
dba Thai Thai Restaurant; Tommy Bahama Beverages, LLC, dba Tommy
Bahama's Tropical Cafe; Hilo Bay Restaurant, Inc., dba Uncle Billy's
Restaurant; Buzz's Sand Trap LLC, dba Waikoloa Grill -N Bar;
RAL International, LLC, dba Wasabi's Japanese Cuisine.
9. Special Licenses issued for ratification.
a. Application No. SP- 11 -45, Aloha Performing Arts Company,
dba Aloha Performing Arts Company, for a Special Beer and Wine
liquor license, located in the Aloha Performing Arts Building,
at 79 -7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kainaliu, Hawai'i on April 6, 7, 13,
14, 27, 28, 29, 2012; May 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26,
2012.
b. Application No. SP- 11 -46, Christ Church Episcopal, dba Christ
Church Episcopal, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, located
in the Church, at 81 -1004 Konawaena School Road, Kealakehe,
Hawai'i on March 31, 2012; May 5, 2012.
C. Application No. SP- 11 -49, Fraternal Order of Eagles, dba Fraternal
Order of Eagles, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, located in
the Fraternal Eagles Building, at 16 -111 Opukahaia Street, Keaau,
Hawai'i on April 21, 2012.
d. Application No. SP- 11 -50, (not issued).
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e. Application No. SP- 11 -51, Rotary Club of South Hilo Foundation,
dba Rotary Club of South Hilo Foundation, for a Special Beer and
Wine liquor license, located on Coconut Island, Hilo, Hawaii on
May 6, 2012.
10. Transient Vessel Licenses issued for ratification.
a. Application No. TV- 11 -41, Magical Cruise Company, Limited,
dba Disney Wonder, for a Transient Vessel liquor license in port Hilo,
Hawaii, on May 4, 2012.
IX. Announcements
Meetings of Liquor Commission
June 7, 2012, 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 5, 2012, 10:00 A.M., Meeting Room, Office of Aging Conference
Room, 1055 Kinoole Street, Suite 101, 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.
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 27, 2012.
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