HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-07-02 Liquor Commission Agenda
June 25, 2015
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, MEETING
AND DECISION-MAKING OF
HAWAI‘I LIQUOR COMMISSION
DATE: Thursday, July 2, 2015
TIME: 10:00 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 (June 4, 2015)
III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda
IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items
V. Public Hearings
1. Application No. 14-35
(10:00 A.M.)
Maruhiro Enterprises Co., Ltd., dba Shiono at Mauna Lani, for an
original Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, located at
68-1050 Makaīwa Place, Kalahuipua‘a, South Kohala, Hawai‘i,
TMK: 6-8-022:043 (Golf Clubhouse).
2. Application No. 14-36
(10:00 A.M.)
VIP Spa Limited Liability Partnership, dba VIP Spa, for an original
Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor license, Category A, located at the
Sunset Ali‘i Plaza, 75-5799 Ali‘i Drive, Unit A4b, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i,
TMK: 7-5-009:030, 031, and 059.
3. Application No. 14-37
(10:00 A.M.)
Panida Wu, dba Tina’s Garden Gourmet Café, for an original Dispenser
Beer and Wine liquor license, Category A, located at 168 Kamehameha
Avenue, Hilo, Hawai‘i, TMK: 2-3-007:010.
4. Application No. 14-38
(10:00 A.M.)
Citizen Irish Publik House LLC, dba Citizen Irish Publik House, for an
original Dispenser General liquor license, Category C2, located at the
Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5801 Ali‘i Drive, Suite DU-1, Kailua-Kona,
Hawai‘i, TMK: 7-5-009:025, 027, 028, and 043.
5. Application No. T14-40
(10:00 A.M.)
Maruhiro Enterprises Co., Ltd., dba Shiono at Mauna Lani, for a sale and
transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, currently held
by Mauna Lani Resort (Operation), Inc., dba The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel
and Bungalows, located at 68-1050 Makaiwa Place, Kalahuipua‘a, South
Kohala, Hawai‘i, TMK: 6-8-022:001, 022, 027, 033, 034, 037, 039, 042,
044, and 6-9-001:017 (North and South Golf Courses).
VI. Preliminary Hearings
1. Application No. T14-41
(10:00 A.M.)
ANAHKAHNA, Inc., dba The Korner Pocket Bar & Grille, for a sale and
transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, currently
held by The Kona Korner Pocket, Inc., dba Korner Pocket Bar & Grill,
located at the Central Kona Shopping Center II, 81-970 Haleki‘i Street,
Building B, Kealakekua, Hawai‘i, TMK: 8-1-003:062, CPR Nos. 007-010.
2. Application No. 14-42
(10:00 A.M.)
Rocco’s Pizza Pub LLC, dba Rocco’s Pizza Pub, for an original Dispenser
General liquor license, Category C1, located at the Mango Court,
79-7460 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 102, Kealakekua, Hawai‘i,
TMK: 7-9-007:029.
VII. Unfinished Business
VIII. New Business
1. Kona Brewing Co., LLC, dba Kona Brewing Co., LLC
, Dispenser
General liquor license, Category C2, located at 74-5612 Pawai Place,
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in
Licensed Premises of its parking lot, for the Pepper concert held on
June 20, 2015, approved by Director Gerald Takase on May 28, 2015.
2. The Club at Hokuli‘a, Inc., dba The Club at Hokuli‘a
, Club liquor license,
Category B2, located at 81-570 Haleki‘i Street, Kealakekua, Hawai‘i,
TMK: 8-1-004:068, 003, 065, & 071, by letter dated May 13, 2015,
received May 20, 2015, submits an updated list of its new officers, effective
June 1, 2015.
3. Aloha Petroleum, Ltd., dba Aloha Island Mart Captain Cook, dba Aloha
Island Mart (Henry Street), dba Aloha Island Mart (Honalo), dba Aloha
Island Mart Kailua-Kona, dba Aloha Island Mart Keauhou, dba Aloha
Island Mart Kona, dba Aloha Island Mart (Waiakea), and dba Aloha
Island Mart (Waimea)
, by letter dated May 19, 2015, received on May 22,
Mary Elizabeth
2015, informs the Liquor Commission of the resignation of
Sullivan
as its Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and the election
Clare Patricia McGrory
of as its Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer, effective April 25, 2015.
4. Aloha Petroleum, Ltd., dba Aloha Island Mart (Waiakea),
Retail
General liquor license, located at 2200 Kino‘ole Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i,
TMK: 2-2-042:010, ratification of Application for Alteration Permit to add
exterior enhancements, new sidings and paint. Interior work to include
upgrading the floor tile, new gondolas, new fast food equipment, and ADA
compliance to its restroom, approved by Director Gerald Takase on
June 10, 2015.
5. Contemporary Restaurant Corporation, dba Merriman’s
, Restaurant
General liquor license, Category B2, located at Opelo Plaza II,
65-1227 Opelo Road, Kamuela, Hawai‘i, by minutes dated May 21, 2015,
received on June 1, 2015, informs the Liquor Commission of the election of
Cristina Schenk
to its Board of Directors and its Vice President.
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6.Hualalai Investors, LLC, dba Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
,Hotel liquor
license, located at 72-100 Ka‘ūpūlehu Drive, 87 Mile Marker on Queen
Ka‘ahumanu Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, ratification of Application for
Game Permit for the Coatue Management event, held on June 3, 2015, in
the Kukio Ka‘upulehu Clubhouse, approved by Director Gerald Takase on
June 3, 2015.
7. Tommy Bahama Beverages, LLC, dba Tommy Bahama’s Tropical
Café
, Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Shops
at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Suite 101, Kamuela, Hawai‘i,
ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises of
the courtyard fronting its licensed premises, for a Golf Tournament
Reception held on June 15, 2015, approved by Director Gerald Takase on
June 10, 2015.
8.Hilo Lodge, No. 759 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of
the United State of America, dba B.P.O. Elks No. 759
, Club liquor
license, Category B2, located at 150 Kino‘ole Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i, by
minutes dated February 25, 2015, received on June 1, 2015, informs the
Liquor Commission of the election of its new officers for 2015-2016.
9. JKL & Associates, LLC, dba E Komo Mai Lounge,
Dispenser General
liquor license, Category C2, located at 340 Kuawa Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i,
ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises of its
front parking lot, for a fundraiser for Hula Halau Na Pua ‘O Uluhaimalama,
held on June 6, 2015, approved by Director Gerald Takase on June 1,
2015.
10. Fox Corporation, dba Mt. View Mini Mart,
Retail Beer and Wine liquor
license, located at Mt. View Village, 18-1314 Volcano Road, Mt. View,
Hawai‘i, TMK: 1-8-002:031, ratification of Application for Alteration Permit
to repurpose its existing storage room to retail non-alcoholic grocery items,
approved by Director Gerald Takase on June 22, 2015.
11. Daylight Mind Coffee Company, LLC, dba Daylight Mind Coffee
Company, LLC
, Dispenser General liquor license, Category C2, located at
the Waterfront Row, 75-5770 Ali‘i Drive, Restaurant 1, Kailua-Kona,
Hawai‘i, TMK: 7-5-008:009 and 019, ratification of Application for
Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises of its upstairs south lanai for a
live music benefit event for the Kona Historical Society, held on June 21,
2015, approved by Administrative Officer Steve Morifuji on June 19, 2015.
12. Lava Lava, LLC, dba Lava Lava Beach Club
, Restaurant General, liquor
license, Category B2, located at 69-1081 Ku‘uali‘i Place, Waikoloa, Hawai‘i,
Hawai‘i, TMK: 6-9-007:015, ratification of Application for Alteration Permit
to add a slab and walk-in cooler, approved by Director Gerald Takase on
June 22, 2015.
13. Hamakua Country Club, Limited, dba Hamakua Country Club,
Limited
, Dispenser General liquor license, Category C2, located at
45-3280 Māmalahoa Highway, Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i, by meeting minutes
dated August 16, 2014, received June 23, 2015, informs the Liquor
Maurice Miranda
Commission of the election of to its Board of Directors.
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14. Hamakua Country Club, Limited, dba Hamakua Country Club,
Limited
, Dispenser General liquor license, Category C2, located at
45-3280 Māmalahoa Highway, Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i, by meeting minutes
dated January 24, 2015, received June 23, 2015, informs the Liquor
Ron Reed
Commission of the election of to its Board of Directors.
15. Hilton Grand Vacations Company, LLC, dba The Bay Club Café
(Dispenser General liquor license, Category A, located at 69-450 Waikoloa
, dba Hilton Grand Vacations Club at
Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Hawai‘i)
Waikoloa Beach Resort
(Dispenser General liquor license, Category C2,
,
located at 69-550 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, South Kohala, Hawai‘i)
dba Kings’ Land by Hilton Grand Vacations Club
and(Dispenser
General liquor license, Category A, located at 69-699 Waikoloa Beach
Drive, Waikoloa, Hawai‘i), by letter dated June 19, 2015, received June 19,
2015, informs the Liquor Commission of a change in its manager from
K. Robert KreigerStan Soroka
to , effective January, 2015
16. Hilo Noodle Bar, LLC, dba Kanpai,
located at 190 Keawe Street, #10,
Hilo, Hawai‘i, submits Application for Change to a Class 2, Restaurant
General liquor license, Category B2, from its Class 5, Dispenser General
liquor license, Category C2.
17. Special Licenses issued for ratification.
a. Application No. SP-14-94,
Holualoa Foundation for Art and Culture,
dba Donkey Mill Art Center, for a Special Beer liquor license,
located in the Kona Brewery’s Outdoor Beer Garden Space, at
74-5617 Pawai Place, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, on June 6, 2015.
b. Application No. SP-14-95,
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 June 12, 13,
14, 2015.
c. Application No. SP-14-96,
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 June 19, 20,
21, 2015.
d. Application No. SP-14-97,
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 June 23, 2015.
e. Application No. SP-14-98,
Hilo Rotary Club Foundation, dba Hilo
Rotary Club Foundation, for a Special Beer liquor license, located in
Wainaku Ventures, at 26-238 Hawai‘i Belt Road, Hilo, Hawai‘i, on
June 13, 2015.
f. Application No. SP-14-99,
Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art
Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, located in the
Volcano Art Center, at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawai‘i,
on June 27, 2015.
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g. Application No. SP-15-2,
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 July 3, 11, 21, 25, 2015.
h. Application No. SP-15-3,
Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art
Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, located in the
Volcano Art Center, at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawai‘i,
on July 25, 2015; August 29, 2015.
18. Transient Vessel Licenses issued for ratification.
a. Application No. TV-15-1,
NCL America LLC, dba Pride of America,
for a Transient Vessel liquor license in port Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, on
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015; August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2015; September 2,
9, 16, 23, 30, 2015; October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2015; November 4, 11, 18,
25, 2015; December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015; January 6, 13, 20, 27,
2016; February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2016; March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016;
April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2016; May 5, 11, 18, 25, 2016; June 1, 8, 15, 22,
29, 2016.
b. Application No. TV-15-2,
NCL America LLC, dba Pride of America,
for a Transient Vessel liquor license in port Hilo, Hawai‘i, on July 7,
14, 21, 28, 2015; August 8, 11, 18, 25, 2015; September 1, 8, 15, 22,
29, 2015; October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015; November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015;
December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015; January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016;
February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2016; March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016; April 5, 12,
19, 26, 2016; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2016; June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2016.
IX. Announcements
Meetings of Liquor Commission
August 6, 2015, 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.
September 3, 2015, 10:00 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
the Department at (808) 961-8218 as soon as possible, but no later than
June 26, 2015.
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