HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-09-06 Liquor Commission AgendaHarry Kim
Mayor
Wilfred M. Okabe
Managing Director
County of Hawaii
LIQUOR COMMISSION
Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawai`i
(808)961-8218 • Fax(808)961-8684
E -Mail: cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov
Gerald A. Takase
Director
Art Taniguchi, Chair
Shelby Nahale-a , Vice Chair
Warren Arakaki, Commissioner
Michael Hughes, Commissioner
David Greenwell, Commissioner
Stephen Lopez, Commissioner
Claude Onizuka , Commissioner
Dawn Raymond, Commissioner
Allen Salave`a, Commissioner
96720-4261
DATE: Thursday, September 6, 2018
TIME: 10:00 A.M.
PLACE: Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni
Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii
AGENDA
I. CaII to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda
IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items
V. Public Hearings
1. Application No. 17-33 (10:00 A.M.)
Sakura Japanese Restaurant III Inc., dba Sakura Japanese Restaurant III,
for an original Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor license, Category A, located
at the Waiakea Square Warehouse, 200 Kanoelehua Avenue, Suite 100A,
Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-2-032:095.
2. Application No. 17-35 (10:00 A.M.)
Volcano Grill & Bar LLC, dba Volcano Grill, for an original Dispenser General
liquor license, Category B1, located at the Ali`i Sunset Plaza, 75-5799 Alii Drive,
Bldg. A, Units 1 & 2, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMKs: 7-5-009:030 and 7-5-009:031.
3. Application No. 17-36 (10:00 A.M.)
Lucy's Taqueria Inc., dba Lucy's Taqueria, submits Change in Category to
Category B2, to its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B1, located
at 194 Kilauea Avenue, Unit 105, Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-3-010:008.
Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
4. Application No. 17-37 (10:00 A.M.)
Maruhiro Enterprise Co., Ltd., dba Sushi Shiono, Restaurant General liquor
license, Category A, for a Change of Location to 74-5599 Pawai Place,
Bays B4 & B5, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-4-010:018.
5. Application No. T18-01 (10:00 A.M.)
Pat'z Pies L.L.C., dba Pat'z Pies L.L.C., for a sale and transfer of the
Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, currently held by Rick Appel,
dba Patz Pies, located at 82-6127 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 2, Captain Cook,
Hawaii, TMK: 8-2-015:029.
6. Application No. T18-03 (10:00 A.M.)
SNS LLC, dba Aloha Vista Bar & Grill, for a sale and transfer of the
Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, currently held by
Amici Italian Bar & Grill, L.L.C., dba Amici Vista Bar & Grill, located at
78-7000 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK Nos.: 7-8-010:036, 003,
034, 042, 051, 077, and 082.
VI. Preliminary Hearings
1. Application No. 18-07 (10:00 A.M.)
Rocco's Pizza Pub LLC, dba Rocco's Pizza Pub, submits Change of
Category to Category B2, and Change of Location to 84-4830 Hawaii Belt
Road, Captain Cook, Hawaii, TMK: 8-4-015:010, to its Dispenser General
liquor license, Category B1.
2. Application No. 18-08 (10:00 A.M.)
Foodman Hawaii Corp., dba Tetsumen, for an original Dispenser General
liquor license, Category A, located at the Manono Street Marketplace,
697 Manono Street, Suite 103, Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-2-034:085.
3. Application No. T18-09 (10:00 A.M.)
Manna Express, Inc., dba Kona Reef Liquor & Deli, for a sale and transfer
of the Retail General liquor license currently held by 74 House Inc.,
dba Kona Reef Liquor & Deli, located at Casa De Emdeko, 75-6082 Ali`i Drive,
Suite #101, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-5-020:007-108.
VII. Unfinished Business
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VIII. New Business
1. Waikoloa Village Association, dba Waikoloa Village Golf Course,
acceptance of the Personal History and Affidavit for Gerald D. Carmack
and Lisa A. Uzdienski Worrells, as Directors, effective May 5, 2018,
to its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at
68-1792 Melia Street, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
2. Mauna Kea Resort LLC, dba Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, ratification of
Application for Game Permit for Recreational Texas Hold 'Um tournament
held in the Kauna'oa Ballroom on August 28, 2018, approved by Director
Gerald Takase on August 2, 2018, to its Hotel liquor license, located at
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Kamuela, Hawaii.
3. Kona Brewing Co., LLC, dba Kona Brewing Co., LLC, acceptance of
the Personal History and Affidavit for Derek Younsuk Hahm, effective
January 1, 2014, and Marcus Herring Reed, effective April 2015, as Managers,
to its Dispenser liquor license, Category B2, located at the Kona Industrial
Subdivision, 75-5629 Kuakini Highway, Kona, Hawaii.
4. Regal Cinemas, Inc., dba Regal Keauhou Stadium 7, and
dba Regal Prince Kuhio 9, acceptance of the change in officers,
resignation of Amy E. Miles, CEO; Gregory W. Dunn, President and COO;
David H. Ownby, CFO; Peter B. Brandow, Executive Vice President,
General Counsel; and Corey J. Coggin, Vice President and Assistant
Treasurer, effective February 28, 2018; and election of Vincent Fusco as
Vice President, Controller; and Scott Rosenblum as Director/Secretary,
effective March 1, 2018, to its Dispenser Beer and Wine liquor licenses,
Category B1, located at the Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Alii Drive,
Suite 342, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, and the Prince Kuhio Plaza, 111 E. Puainako
Street, Space 400, Hilo, Hawaii.
5. Poi Dog Deli LLC, dba Poi Dog Deli, ratification of Application for
Entertainment Permit for a live music event held on August 18, 2018,
approved by Director Gerald Takase on August 13, 2018, to its Retail
Beer and Wine liquor license, located at 75-1022 Henry Street, Suite 3,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
6. O&J LLC, dba Waikoloa Restaurant and Bar, acceptance of the
Personal History and Affidavit for Wilson Mayo Palomo, Co-owner and
Manager, effective January 1, 2018, to its Restaurant General liquor license,
located at 68-1790 Melia Street, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
7. Young's Market Company, LLC, dba Young's Market Company of Hawaii,
approval of proposed change to LLC, withdrawal of Richard ("Rick") Gillis,
President, effective August 10, 2018, to its Wholesale General liquor license,
located at 73-4854 Kanalani Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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8. Waikoloa Village Lessee LLC, dba Hilton Waikoloa Village, ratification
of the Application for Alteration Permit for demolition, interior renovations to
the former Palms Terrace, and construction of new arrival area and back of
house, approved by Director Gerald Takase on August 8, 2018; to its Hotel
liquor license, located at 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
9. Costco Wholesale Corporation, dba Costco Wholesale, ratification of
the Application for Alteration Permit for tenant improvement and interior
alterations, approved by Director Gerald Takase on August 20, 2018, to its
Retail General liquor license, located at 73-5600 Maiau Street, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii.
10. Hawaiian Ola Brewing Corporation, dba Ola Brew Co., ratification of the
Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises to its side yard, for
a special event held on August 24, 2018, approved by Administrative Officer
Brandon Gonzalez on August 14, 2018, to its Small Craft Producer Pub liquor
license, Category B1, located at 74-5598 Luhia Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
11. Kamaaina Lounge, Inc., dba Sam's Hideaway, acceptance of the
Personal History and Affidavit for Kully Nonohiaulu Kekaula-Basque,
Secretary, effective April 30, 2018, to its Dispenser General liquor license,
Category A, located at 75-5729 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
12. Longs Drug Stores California, L.L.C., dba Longs Drugs #9249,
ratification of the Application for Alteration Permit for renovations to include
upgrades, replacements and repairs without change to size of store space,
approved by Director Gerald Takase on August 21, 2018, to its Retail General
liquor license, located at Lanihau Center, 75-5595 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii.
13. Kilauea Lodge, Ltd., dba Kilauea Lodge & Restaurant, ratification of
transfer of liquor inventory to Hawaii High Country Lounge, LLC,
dba Hawaii High Country Lounge, as part of the sale and transfer of its
Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, approved by the Liquor
Commission on June 7, 2018.
14. Kilauea Lodge, Ltd., dba Kilauea Lodge & Restaurant (Retail), approval
of transfer of liquor inventory to Hawaii High Country Lounge, LLC,
dba Hawaii High Country Lounge, as part of the sale and transfer of its
Retail Beer and Wine liquor license, approved by the Liquor Commission on
June 7, 2018.
15. Hawaiian Ola Brewing Corporation, dba Ola Brew Co., acceptance of the
Personal History and Affidavit for Yvette Nanette Miller, Secretary, effective
October 2, 2017, to its Small Craft Producer Pub liquor license, Category B1,
located at 74-5598 Luhia Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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16. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. Application No. SP -18-10, YWCA of Hawaii Island,
dba YWCA of Hawaii Island, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor
license, held inside the YWCA, located at 145 Ululani Street,
Hilo, Hawaii, on August 24, 2018, amended to be held on
September 8, 2018.
b. Application No. SP -18-11, Aloha Performing Arts Company,
dba Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license,
held inside the Aloha Theatre Building, located at 79-7384 Mamalahoa
Highway, Kealakekua, Hawai'i, on August 3-5, 10-11, 15-18, 2018.
c. Application No. SP -17-91, Kona Aerial Gymnastic Team Inc.,
dba Kona Aerial Gymnastic Team Inc., previously ratified on
April 5, 2018, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, to be held at
Hale Halawai, 75-5760 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on
August 25, 2018, amended to be held on September 9, 2018,.
17. Transient Vessel Licenses issued for ratification
a. Application No. TV -18-05, Holland America Line N.V.,
dba ms Amsterdam, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port
at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on December 30, 2018.
b. Application No. TV -18-06, Holland America Line N.V.
dba ms Amsterdam, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port
at Kailua Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i, on December 31, 2018.
c. Application No. TV -18-07, Holland America Line N.V.,
dba ms Eurodam, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port
at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on October 11, 2018, and
November 18, 2018.
d. Application No. TV -18-08, Holland America Line N.V.,
dba ms Eurodam, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port
at Kailua Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on November 17, 2018.
e. Application No. TV -18-09, Holland America Line N.V.,
dba ms Noordam, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port
at Kailua Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on October 8, 2018.
f. Application No. TV -18-10, Princess Cruise Lines, LTD.,
dba Emerald Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port
at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on October 10 and 28, 2018, and
December 12 and 27, 2018.
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g.
Application No. TV -18-11, Princess Cruise Lines, LTD.,
dba Grand Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port
at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on October 29, 2018, November 25, 2018,
and December 28, 2018.
h. Application No. TV -18-12, Princess Cruise Lines, LTD.,
dba Star Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port
at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on October 25, 2018, November 9, 2018,
and November 24, 2018.
1 Application No. TV -18-13, Seabourn Cruise Line Limited,
dba Seabourn Sojourn, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port
at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on October 25, 2018.
18. Executive Session, to discuss Charter Amendment with attorney.
IX. Announcements
Meetings of Liquor Commission
October 4, 2018, 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.
November 1, 2018, 10:00 A.M., Meeting Room, Department of Liquor
Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, 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 the Department at (808) 961-8218
as soon as possible, but no later than August 30, 2018.
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