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File #: SR 25-156    Version: 1
Type: Staff Report Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Licensing Hearing
Final action:
Title: License Application Summary for The University Club of St Paul (License ID# 43940), d/b/a The Commodore, John Rupp, owner, 651-209-6573.
Attachments: 1. Class N_License_Application, 2. Floor_Plan, 3. Street_Photos, 4. STAMP_Activity_Report, 5. Incident_Report, 6. Objection 1, 7. Objection 2, 8. Objection 3, 9. Objection 4, 10. Objection 5, 11. District_Council_Correspondence, 12. Aerial_Photo, 13. Zoning_Map, 14. Plat_Map, 15. 100'_Property_Ownership, 16. AMANDA_Print_Screen, 17. Class N Notice, 18. Notice of License Hearing, 19. Updated Notice of License Hearing
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Title

License Application Summary for The University Club of St Paul (License ID# 43940), d/b/a The Commodore, John Rupp, owner, 651-209-6573.

 

Located at

79 Western Ave N, Ward 1

 

Application for

Class B Entertainment license and modify existing license conditions to permit the establishment to provide entertainment events to their customers for a business with the following existing licenses Liquor On Sale - 181-290 Seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday and Limited Entertainment (B)

 

Existing License Conditions to be REMOVED

License Conditions to be REMOVED

- Entertainment will be provided by persons renting the licensed premises for wedding, anniversary, retirement, or similar family and/or social function(s).

- The licensee shall fully comply with and be subject to the requirements of section 411.04 (b) (5), (6), & (7).

 

Existing License Conditions to REMAIN

License Conditions to REMAIN

1. The licensee shall be responsible for compliance by all renters and users of the licensed and contiguous premises.

2. Install storm windows to reduce the penetration of noise on windows facing Holly Avenue and install locking mechanisms to insure that these windows cannot be opened during events with music or other entertainment within six months.

3. Install drapery capable of absorbing sound, reducing sound penetration and preventing strobe light penetration on windows facing Holly Avenue within six months.

4. The south (Holly Avenue) door will be secured and a Crash Bar and sounding device installed to insure that this door is used as an emergency exit only.  This condition must be met immediately.

5. All loading and unloading will be done through the service entrance located on the north side of the building.  Blocking of driveways and exits by vehicles will be prohibited and unattended vehicles will not be allowed to remain in the fire lane.

6. A qualified security guard will be on the premises before, during and after the scheduled time of the event in order to prevent excessive noise, illegal parking, public drunkenness or violations of rules for use of the property.  One security guard will be on duty for events less than 100 persons and two security guards or one guard in direct communication with staff for events over 100 persons.

7. Entertainment will end at 12:00 midnight.

8. There will be full compliance with City ordinances including the noise ordinance and those regulating the consumption of alcohol outside of the building.

9. A phone line will be maintained to allow residents to contact Commodore staff directly during all events.

10. A smoking area will be designated that is agreeable to the residents association.  Smoking in and around other entrances and/or exits will be prohibited.

11. The property and ground will be cleaned up by the morning following any event.

12. Appropriate signage will be installed to assist in enforcement of City ordinances, license restrictions and rules regarding use of the property.

13. A listing of upcoming events will be posted in an appropriate location.  A weekly update is suggested.

 

Recommended Additional License Conditions

none

 

Neighborhood Organization Recommendation

The District 8 Summit-University Planning Council was informed of the application by the applicant.

 

Inspection Requirements

Building:  NA

License:  Approved with conditions

Zoning:  Approved

 

DSI Recommendation

Approval with conditions

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