HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-11-07 Liquor Commission Agenda
October 31, 2013
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, MEETING
AND DECISION-MAKING OF
HAWAI‘I LIQUOR COMMISSION
DATE: Thursday, November 7, 2013
TIME: 10:00 A.M.
PLACE: Training Room, Aging & Disability Resource Center, 1055 Kino‘ole Street,
Hilo, Hawai‘i.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
(September 5, 2013; October 3, 2013)
III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda
IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items
V. Public Hearings
1. Application No. T13-06
(10:00 A.M.)
C. Tats, LLC, dba Club Main Street, for a sale and transfer of the Dispenser
General, Category C1 & D, liquor license, currently held by JS&HH, LLC,
dba Club Mirage, located at 750 Kino‘ole Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i,
TMK: 2-4-025:086.
2. Application No. 13-07
(10:00 A.M.)
HS Holdings JP, LLC, dba Tokyo Style Japanese Restaurant, for an
original Retail Beer and Wine liquor license, located in the Kona
International Market, 74-5533 Luhia Street, Space K-7A, Kailua-Kona,
Hawai‘i, TMK: 7-4-025:019.
3. Application No. 13-08
(10:00 A.M.)
El Guapo Enterprises, L.L.C., dba Dolphin Spit Saloon, for an original
Dispenser General, Category C1, liquor license, located at The Ilima Court
Shopping Center, 74-5629 Kuakini Highway, Suites 130 and 185,
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, TMK: 7-4-010:039.
4. Application No. 13-09
(10:00 A.M.)
Good Earth Hawaii, Inc., dba Kona’s Own, for an original Retail General
liquor license, located at Mango Court, 79-7460 Māmalahoa Highway,
#102, Kealakekua, Hawai‘i, TMK: 7-9-007:029.
5. Application No. T13-10
(10:00 A.M.)
Gregory Leong, dba 11th Frame, for a sale and transfer of the Dispenser
General, Category C1, liquor license held by Golden Room, Inc.,
dba Golden Room, Inc., located at 777 Kino‘ole Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i,
TMK: 2-2-010:009.
VI. Preliminary Hearings
1. Application No. 13-16
(10:00 A.M.) – continued from October 3, 2013
Island Ono Loa Grill, Inc., dba Island Ono Loa Grill, for an original
Dispenser Beer and Wine, Category C1, liquor license, located at the
Ali‘i Sunset Plaza, 75-5799 Ali‘i Drive, Suite A4a, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i,
TMK: 7-5-009:030, 031, & portion of 059.
2. Application No. T13-17
(10:00 A.M.)
WKLA, Incorporated, dba Bamboo Garden, for a sale and transfer of the
Dispenser General, Category C2 & D, liquor license, currently held by
Karen Yang, LLC, dba Bamboo Garden, located at 718 Kino‘ole Street,
Hilo, Hawai‘i, TMK: 2-4-025:090.
3. Application No. 13-18
(10:00 A.M.)
Pashminas & Gift Inc., dba Kamana Indian Cuisine, for an original
Dispenser General, Category C1, liquor license, located at Waterfront Row,
75-5776 Ali‘i Drive, Arcade 2-3, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, TMK: 7-5-008:009.
4. Application No. 13-19
(10:00 A.M.)
Ohelo Café LLC, dba Ohelo Café, for an original Dispenser General,
Category C1, liquor license, located at 19-4005 Haunani Road, Volcano,
Hawai‘i, TMK: 1-9-005:019.
VII. Unfinished Business
VIII. New Business
1. Jackson Kona Inc., dba Bianelli’s Gourmet Pizza & Pasta;
ratification of
Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises of the outside
area of the licensed premises for a food, beer and wine event held on
October 11, 2013, approved by Director Gerald Takase on September 25,
2013.
2. Chatcharat, LLC, dba The Royal Thai Cafe;
ratification of Application for
Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises of the outside area of the
licensed premises for an event held on October 26, 2013, approved by
Director Gerald Takase on October 8, 2013.
3. Christopher Auble, dba Kona Town Tavern;
ratification of request to
move its liquor inventory to a secured, locked office at its proposed new
location, approved by Administrative Officer Steve Morifuji on
September 28, 2013.
4. Application 12-5, Miyo’s Restaurant, LLC, dba Miyo’s Restaurant,
by
letter dated October 3, 2013, pursuant to Rule 4-2-L 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, requests permission to extend
the time of issuance of its original Dispenser Beer and Wine, Category C1,
liquor license for an additional six months, to April 4, 2014.
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5. Gregory Leong, dba 11 Frame;
ratification of Application for Temporary
Increase in Licensed Premises of the Event Room for a Class Reunion held
on October 12, 2013, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 11,
2013.
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6. Application 12-6, David A. Buehler, dba Kona Wikiwiki Mart
(formerly Kona 76 Sun Mart),
by letter dated October 10, 2013, pursuant
to Rule 4-2-L 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,
requests permission to extend the time of issuance of its original Retail
General liquor license for an additional six months, to May 1, 2014.
7. Pleasant Travel Service, dba Royal Kona Resort;
ratification of
Application for Game Permit for a Deep and Beyond benefit event held on
October 24, 2013, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 15,
2013.
8. Berj Corporation, dba My Bar;
submits Application for Transfer of Stock
to transfer 1,000 shares (100%) of the common stock held by Berj and Lida
Hagopian, to Kit Rollen Carver, 500 shares (50%); Joseph Rocco Carbone,
300 shares (30%); and Curtis Vick, 200 shares (20%); and requests
approval.
9. The Kona Korner Pocket, Inc., dba Korner Pocket Bar & Grill,
ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises of
its Mauka parking lot for the Korner Pocket Annual Beach Party held on
October 20, 2013, approved by Administrative Officer Steve Morifuji on
October 18, 2013.
10. Karen Yang, LLC, dba Bamboo Garden,
Dispenser Generalliquor license
DG-189, by letter dated September 30, 2013, requests to transfer their
remaining liquor inventory to WKLA, Incorporated, dba Bamboo Garden,
Dispenser Generalliquor license T-DG-189.
11. Los Habaneros, Inc., dba Los Habaneros
, ratification of Application for
Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises of the parking stalls fronting the
licensed premises for a Keauhou Center Halloween event held on
October 26, 2013, approved by Director Gerald Takase on October 23, 2013.
12. Mauna Kea Resort LLC, dba Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel
; ratification of
Application for Game Permit for the Hawaii Captive Insurance Council
(HCIC) event held on November 6, 2013, approved by Director Gerald
Takase on October 28, 2013.
13. Keikana Enterprises LLC, dba Tradewinds Gathering Place
; submits
status report on Application No. 12-40.
14. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts (U.S.) Inc., dba THE FAIRMONT ORCHID,
HAWAII,
by resolution dated July 15, 2013, received October 23, 2013,
informs the Liquor Commission of the election of Kevin T. Frid as President,
Americas; and George S. Lagusis as Senior Vice President, Design and
Construction; of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts (U.S.) Inc., effective July 15,
2013.
15. MNS, Ltd., dba ABC Store #62, dba ABC Store #63, dba ABC Store #71,
dba ABC Store #75;
by letters dated October 15 and 23, 2013, received
October 18 and 30, 2013, informs the Liquor Commission of the promotion
of Wilfred Kazuo Nishi to Vice Chairman/Chief Operation Officer; David
Awaya, Terri Min, Russell Jeremiah Jr., Brandon Tashima, Aaron Gandaoli,
and Stephen Tajima as Directors of MNS, Ltd., effective October 1, 2013.
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16.Tesoro Hawaii LLC, dba 2 Go Tesoro #81 (Kam Ave.), dba 2 Go
Tesoro #87 (Kealakekua), 2 Go Tesoro #89 (Kaloko);
submits Articles of
Amendment to Change Limited Liability Company Name to Hawaii
Independent Energy, LLC.
17.Hawaii Independent Energy, LLC, dba 2 Go Tesoro #81 (Kam Ave.),
dba 2 Go Tesoro #87 (Kealakekua), 2 Go Tesoro #89 (Kaloko);
by
Certificate of Secretary dated October 23, 2013, received October 29,
2013, informs the Liquor Commission of the resignation of all the existing
officers of Tesoro Hawaii LLC, and the election of William Monteleone, III,
Peter J. Coxon, J. William Haywood, Geoffrey Beal, Eric Wright, and Brice
Tarzwell as Managers; J. William Haywood as Chief Executive Officer; Eric
Wright as President; Thomas Weber as Vice President, Kapolei Refinery,
Brice Tarzwell as Vice President & Secretary; Geoffrey Beal as Vice
President & Treasurer; Peter J. Coxon, Jeff Shaffer, Barry McFarland, and
William Monteleone, III, as Vice Presidents, of Hawaii Independent Energy,
LLC, effective September 25, 2013.
18. Special Licenses issued for ratification.
a. Application No. SP-13-14,
Christ Church Episcopal, dba Christ
Church Episcopal, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, located
in the Church, at 81-1004 Konawaena Road, Kealakekua, Hawai‘i, on
October 4, 2013.
b. Application No. SP-13-15,
Aloha Performing Arts Company,
dba Aloha Performing Arts Company, for a Special Beer and
Wine liquor license, located in the Aloha Theatre Building,
at 79-7384 Māmalahoa Highway, Kainaliu, Hawai‘i, on October 4, 5,
6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 2013.
c. Application No. SP-13-17,
Rotary Club of North Hawaii, dba Rotary
Club of North Hawaii, for a Special General liquor license, located in
the Pukalani Stable, at 67-1254 Māmalahoa Highway, Kamuela,
Hawai‘i, on October 18, 2013.
d. Application No. SP-13-18,
Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu
Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license,
located in the Kahilu Theatre Building, at 67-1186 Lindsey Road,
Kamuela, Hawai‘i, on October 19, 20, 24, 25, 2013.
e. Application No. SP-13-19,
Japanese Chamber of Commerce,
dba Japanese Chamber of Commerce, for a Special General liquor
license, located in the Sangha Hall, at 424 Kīlauea Avenue, Hilo,
Hawai‘i, on October 20, 2013.
f. Application No. SP-13-20,
Holualoa Foundation for Arts & Culture,
dba Holualoa Foundation for Arts & Culture, for a Special Beer and
Wine liquor license, located in the Malulani Event Pavilion,
at 76-5932 Māmalahoa Highway, Hōlualoa, Hawai‘i, on November 30,
2013.
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g. Application No. SP-13-21,
Hilo Medical Center Foundation, dba Hilo
Medical Center Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor
license, located in the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, at 71 Banyan Drive, Hilo,
Hawai‘i, on November 3, 2013.
h. Application No. SP-13-22,
Aloha Performing Arts Company,
dba Aloha Performing Arts Company, for a Special Beer and
Wine liquor license, located in the Aloha Theatre Building,
at 79-7384 Māmalahoa Highway, Kainaliu, Hawai‘i, on November 2,
2013.
i. Application No. SP-13-23,
Aloha Performing Arts Company,
dba Aloha Performing Arts Company, for a Special Beer and
Wine liquor license, located in the Aloha Theatre Building,
at 79-7384 Māmalahoa Highway, Kainaliu, Hawai‘i, on November 22,
23, 24, 2013.
IX. Announcements
Meetings of Liquor Commission
December 5, 2013, 10:00 A.M.,
Meeting Room, Department of Liquor
Control, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole
nd
Highway, Building B, 2 Floor, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i.
January 2, 2014, 10:00 A.M.,
Training Room, Aging & Disability
Resource Center, 1055 Kino‘ole Street, 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
the Department at (808) 961-8218 as soon as possible, but no later than
November 1, 2013.
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