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Approving the application with conditions, per the Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer, for DWD Group LLC (License ID # 20210000875), d/b/a Billy’s on Grand, for a Liquor on Sale - 291 or more seats, Liquor on Sale - Sunday, Liquor on Sale - 2 AM Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Entertainment (B), and Gambling Location licenses, located at 857 Grand Avenue. (Laid over from November 17, 2021.)
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WHEREAS, DWD Group LLC (License ID # 20210000875), d/b/a Billy’s on Grand, located at 857 Grand Avenue, has applied for a Class N license for a Liquor on Sale - 291 or more seats, Liquor on Sale - Sunday, Liquor on Sale - 2 AM Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Entertainment (B), and Gambling Location licenses; and
WHEREAS, a notification regarding the license application was sent from the Department of Safety and Inspections to the affected neighborhood for the period of August 2, 2021 to September 17, 2021; and
WHEREAS, during the notification period, objections were received which triggered the hearing and a hearing was held on October 18, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the objections were related to Liquor On Sale - 2 AM Closing license, Gambling location license, noise from patrons, safety concerns and nuisance activities outside of the owner’s jurisdiction, etc.; and
WHEREAS, in response to the concerns raised, the licensee has agreed to work with the City to comply with the necessary requirements; and
WHEREAS, after conducting the hearing and considering the testimonies and evidence, the Deputy Legislative Hearing Officer recommends that the application for a Liquor on Sale - 291 or more seats, Liquor on Sale - Sunday, Liquor on Sale - 2 AM Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Entertainment (B), and Gambling Location licenses, located at 857 Grand Avenue., for DWD Group LLC (License ID # 20210000875), d/b/a Billy’s on Grand, be approved with the following conditions:
1. Customer identification must be checked by employees to ensure no person under the age of 21 is served alcohol.
2. Per Fire Inspection Certificate of Occupancy requirements, total occupancy limit is 285 when billiard tables are in the establishment, and 297 when all billiard tables are removed from the premises.
3. Licensee will create a video surveillance camera and lighting placement plan (video surveillance plan) for the interior and exterior of the licensed premises. Licensee will submit the video surveillance plan to the Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD) liaison with the Department of Safety and Inspection (DSI) for review and approval. In accordance with the approved video surveillance plan, licensee will ensure that video surveillance camera system is in good working order, ensure have video is recording 24 hours per day, ensure it can produce recorded surveillance video in a commonly used, up-to-date format, and ensure that accurate date and time of day are visible in all recorded video. Licensee will retain surveillance video for a minimum of thirty (30) days. If an incident is- deemed serious by SPPD, licensee shall make surveillance video immediately available for viewing by SPPD. If a copy of the surveillance video for a serious incident is requested by SPPD, Licensee shall have the technology, materials and staff available to immediately make the copy. In all other cases, licensee shall provide a copy of the surveillance video to the requestor within 48 hours.
4. All activity taking place on the exterior of the property lot on which the licensed premises are contained must comply with applicable State and-Local rules and regulations, including but not limited to Chapter 293 Noise Regulations of the City of Saint Paul Legislative Code.
5. All service and operation of outdoor seating/patio service areas must end no later than 11:00 p.m. and the area vacated no later than 11:30 p.m. each day.
The Conditions Affidavit was signed and submitted on -----October 27, 2021.