Title
License Application Summary for Molto Inc, doing business as Scusi (#20100003233), Lori Evans, representative, 651-690-2102
Located at
1806 St Clair Ave, Ward 3
Application for
To add a Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) license to the existing Wine On Sale, Malt On Sale (Strong), and Restaurant (4) - 51-150 Seats licenses
Existing License Conditions
1. Per City of Saint Paul Legislative Code 409.15(a)(2), On-sale wine license shall mean a license authorizing the sale of wine not exceeding fourteen (14) percent alcohol by volume, for consumption on the licensed premises only in conjunction with the sale and service of food (menu item only). The sale of Malt (Strong) will also take place only in conjunction with the sale and service of food.
2. Per City of Saint Paul Legislative Code 409.15(d), licensee must be able to show that gross receipts are at least sixty (60) percent attributable to the sale of food.
3. Licensee will submit to the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) annual gross receipts for food and liquor for each year the license is renewed.
Recommended Additional License Conditions At Time of License Notification
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS #4-9 added with Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) License:
4. A new Department of Public Works Obstruction Permit must be obtained at the beginning of each year a licensee will put tables and/or chairs on the public sidewalk. The Obstruction Permit application will be submitted to DSI.
5. Only the following items as shown on the approved site plan on file with DSI may be located on the public sidewalk: tables, chairs, and bollards. Approved items must remain in the designated area which is physically delineated by a barrier device or by lines marked on the sidewalk. No additional tables, chairs, plant tubs, other furnishings, heating or cooking equipment, etc. shall be placed on the public sidewalk without the prior written approval of the Department of Public Works, and DSI.
6. No sidewalk café shall be permitted in any portion of the public sidewalk where normal pedestrian traffic flow is obstructed. A minimum clearance width of forty-eight (48) inches of clear, unobstructed pedestrian through walk zone (designated as "public walk" on the approved site plan), exclusive of the curb, shall be maintained on the public sidewalk at all times. The licensee acknowledges that the Department of Public Works may require the minimum public walk clearance width to be wider than forty-eight (48) inches if it's determined by Public Works that site conditions warrant, or City Ordinance requires this wider public walk.
7. Food and/or beverage preparation is not allowed on a public sidewalk without prior written approval and additional licensing from DSI.
8. Emergency exiting for the building shall not be obstructed.
9. If liquor is served on the sidewalk café, where possible, safety barriers or other enclosures shall be provided to protect patrons from any hazards, including vehicular traffic.
Neighborhood Organization Recommendation
The Macalester-Groveland Community Council submitted a letter recommending that if the applicant meets the required number of petition signatures, and the license were to be issued, the following conditions be placed on the license: outdoor service and consumption of food, wine, and beer will terminate at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday thru Thursday nights, and at 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.
Inspection Requirements
Building: NA
Environmental Health: Approved
License: Approved with conditions
Zoning: NA
DSI Recommendation
Approval with conditions. However, the license conditions #4-9 referenced above should be replaced with the new standard license conditions placed this type of license. The new license conditions would state as follows:
4. 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.
5. No outdoor food and/or beverage preparation is allowed on a public sidewalk without prior approval and additional licensing from DSI.
Attachments
License Application Request
Sidewalk Seating Site Plan
Aerial Map
GISMO Street Level Photos
Zoning Map
Plat Map
Amanda Property/Parcel Info Screen Printout
Address Labels of Property within 100' of Parcel
STAMP Property Activity Inquiry Report
1-Year Police Incident Report
District Council Correspondence