Title
License Application Summary for Amazed Group LLC (License ID#20190001176), d/b/a Cups & Cheers, Contact: Nufue Chang (651) 330-8614.
Located at
1624 & 1626 White Bear Avenue N, Ward 6
Application for
Add a Liquor On-Sale 2AM Closing license to the existing Liquor On Sale - 291 or more seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Entertainment (A) and Gambling Location licenses.
Existing License Conditions to be REMOVED
- Licensee agrees to operate the establishment in compliance with Section 409.02 of the City of Saint Paul Legislative Code as a "Restaurant"
- 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 Section 409.02 of the City of Saint Paul Legislative Code
Existing License Conditions to REMAIN
Licensed premises includes 1624 & 1626 White Bear Ave N
1. Licensee agrees that the sale, service, consumption, and/or display of alcohol is limited to the seating area identified in the application materials, and does not include the 33’ x 37’ room located on the eastern portion of the submitted floor plan.
2. 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.
3. License holder will create a video surveillance camera and lighting placement plan (Video Surveillance Plan) for the interior and exterior of the licensed premises. License holder will submit the video surveillance plan to the Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD) liaison with the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) for review and approval. In accordance with the approved video surveillance plan, license holder will ensure that video surveillance camera system is in good working order, ensure it 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 on all recorded video. License holder will retain recorded surveillance video for a minimum of thirty (30) days. If an incident is deemed serious by SPPD, license holder 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, license holder shall have the technology, materials and staff available to immediately make the copy. In all other cases, license holder shall provide a copy of the surveillance video to the requestor within 48 hours.
4. Licensee agrees to not employ any person or persons previously employed by either and/or both of the previous two licensees and/or lessees of 1626 White Bear Avenue North.
5. Licensee shall take appropriate action to ensure the back door (near the restrooms) is limited to emergency use and deliveries only, it shall not be used by customer/patrons as an entrance to the establishment.
6. Licensee acknowledges that a Gambling Location license only permits an authorized charitable organization to conduct lawful charitable gambling in a manner approved by the State of Minnesota Gambling Control Board once the charitable organization has obtained a State of Minnesota Gambling Control Board Premise Permit.
Recommended Additional License Conditions
none
Neighborhood Organization Recommendation
The Greater East Side District 2 Community Council has been informed of the application
Inspection Requirements
Building: NA
License: Approved with conditions
Zoning: Approved
DSI Recommendation
Approval with conditions