Title
License Application Summary for Agra Culture Highland Park LLC (License ID# 20170002222), d/b/a Agra Culture, Mikael Asp, co-owner, 612-845-8938
Located at
721 Cleveland Ave S, Ward 3
Application for
Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk). NOTE: This notice is to permit an existing establishment currently licensed to sell Wine and Beer On Sale to upgrade to a full Liquor On Sale license and extend liquor service outdoors to an existing sidewalk seating area. No other changes are proposed at this time.
Recommended License Conditions
1. Licensee agrees to operate the establishment in compliance with Section 409.02 of the City of Saint Paul Legislative Code as a “Restaurant”.
2. Licensee agrees to close the establishment at 12:00 a.m. midnight. All patron/customers shall vacate the premises by 12:30 a.m. each day of the week as per City Zoning Code (parking requirement) and Section 409.02 of the City of Saint Paul Legislative Code.
3. Licensee agrees to limit the placement of table(s)/chair(s) on the public sidewalk to the area and number of seats shown on the approved sidewalk seating plan on file with the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) and Public Works.
4. Licensee agrees to take appropriate action(s) to ensure that the sale, display, and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages is contained within the defined area as per the approved sidewalk seating plan on file with DSI.
5. Each year prior to the placement of table(s) and/or chair(s) in the public right-of-way (i.e., sidewalk), the licensee agrees to obtain a new Obstruction Permit from the Department of Public Works. Licensee agrees to maintain the sidewalk café in accordance with the conditions placed on an approved Obstruction Permit, acknowledges that an Obstruction Permit is effective on April 1 and expires on October 31 of each year, that table(s) and/or chair(s) may not be placed in the public right-of-way before or after the effective/expiration dates, and that a failure to comply with this condition will result in adverse action being taken against all of their licenses.
Neighborhood Organization Recommendation
The Highland District Council submitted a letter of support including a waiver of the 45-day notification waiting period.
Inspection Requirements
Building: N/A
License: Approved with conditions
Zoning: Approved
DSI Recommendation
Approval with conditions