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Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application with conditions submitted by The High Hat Café LLC, d/b/a The High Hat (License ID#20240001112), for Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk), and Entertainment (A) licenses, located a 485 Selby Avenue.
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WHEREAS, The High Hat Café LLC, d/b/a The High Hat (License ID#20240001112), located at 485 Selby Avenue, has applied for Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk), and Entertainment (A) Class N licenses; and
WHEREAS, the applicant notified the Summit University Planning Council prior to their application; 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 July 22, 2024 to August 6, 2024; and
WHEREAS, during the notification period, an objection was received which triggered the hearing and a hearing was held on August 15, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the objection was related to proximity to residential uses and potential outdoor entertainment; and
WHEREAS, in response to the concerns raised, the licensee has agreed to work with the city to comply with the necessary requirements to minimize nuisance activities that would disturb the surrounding residential neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, after conducting the hearing and considering the testimonies and evidence, the Legislative Hearing Officer recommends that the application for The High Hat Café LLC, d/b/a The High Hat (License ID#20240001112), located at 485 Selby Avenue, be approved with the following conditions:
1. Licensee agrees to operate the establishment in compliance with Section 409.02 of the City of Saint Paul Legislative Code as a “Restaurant”.
2. Licensee agrees to close the establishment at 12:00 a.m. midnight. All pa...
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