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Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by VB Mart LLC (License ID# DSIBLLOFS-001693-2026 & DSIBLTOBAC-001319-2026) d/b/a Stop & Shop, for Malt Off Sale and Tobacco Shop licenses, located at 604 Western Ave N.
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WHEREAS, VB Mart LLC (License ID# DSIBLLOFS-001693-2026 & DSIBLTOBAC-001319-2026) d/b/a Stop & Shop, located at 604 Western Ave N, has applied for Malt Off Sale and Tobacco Shop 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 4, 2026, to August 19, 2026; and
WHEREAS, during the notification period, an objection was received which triggered the hearing and a hearing was held on August 27, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the objection was related to the business' proximity to a school and loitering; 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 submitted by VB Mart LLC (License ID# DSIBLLOFS-001693-2026 & DSIBLTOBAC-001319-2026) d/b/a Stop & Shop, located at 604 Western Ave N, be approved with the following condition:
1. 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 Inspection (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...
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