Title
License Application Summary for ID #0022440, Colleen M. Humphreys, doing business as Sherwood Lounge, Colleen M. Humphreys, owner, 651-776-5090
Located at
1418 White Bear Avenue N, Ward 6
Application for
Request for the addition of an Entertainment A license; to expand the liquor service area inside the building (approximately 20 feet into an area south of the existing space) to permit the addition/relocation of storage area(s) and the installation of a future kitchen; and to expand the outside patio liquor service area (approximately 20 feet into an area south of the existing patio). The establishment currently has a Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor On Sale - 2 AM Closing, Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Gambling Location, Cigarette/Tobacco, and Restaurant (4) - 51-150 Seats licenses. Note: This does not include a change in ownership of the business.
Existing License Conditions
1. That if the neighbors so desire, the alley behind the Sherwood Lounge be changed to one way according to whatever pattern best serves the neighborhood needs.
2. That angle parking be required in the rear of the building according to the plans approved by the City of St. Paul.
3. That parking in rear of building be limited to employee parking only and that signs be posted Employee Parking Only.
4. That an adequate device or devices be installed to protect the retaining wall on the property at 1793 Sherwood Ave.
Recommended Additional/Modifications to License Conditions
1. That angled parking be required in the rear of the building according to the plans approved by the City of St. Paul.
2. That parking at the rear of the building be limited to employee parking only and that signs be posted Employee Parking Only.
3. That adequate signage and reflective device(s) be installed to protect the retaining wall on the property at 1793 Sherwood Ave.
4. Per BZA Zoning Variance #09-080571, a bicycle rack shall be provided in the front of the building.
5. Per City of Saint Paul Legislative Code 411.02, the definition of Entertainment A is, "Amplified or nonamplified music and/or singing by performers without limitation as to number, and group singing participated in by patrons of the establishment." (includes karaoke). Entertainment A license does not allow for patron and/or performance dances.
6. Prior written approval and any necessary additional permit(s) and/or license(s) be obtained from the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) before any modifications are made to the area labeled "Proposed Future Kitchen" on the submitted floor plan on file with DSI dated 09/15/2011.
NOTE: This includes the removal of original license condition #1 referenced above under the "Existing License Conditions", modification to replacement license condition #3 (formerly condition #4 under the "Existing License Conditions", and the addition of new license conditions #4, 5, & 6.
Neighborhood Organization Recommendation
DSI has received a letter from the District 2 Community Council stating they are in support of the addition of an Entertainment A license, the interior expansion of the liquor service area and addition of a future kitchen, and the expansion of the outside patio liquor service area.
Inspection Requirements
Building: Needs review
Environmental Health: Needs review
License: Approved with conditions
Zoning: Approved with conditions
DSI Recommendation
Approval with conditions