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Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Jekai’s Scratch Kitchen LLC (License ID# 20240002005), d/b/a Chips Clubhouse, for Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) licenses, located at 272 Snelling Avenue South, Unit #200.
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WHEREAS, Jekai’s Scratch Kitchen LLC (License ID# 20240002005), d/b/a Chips Clubhouse, located at 272 Snelling Avenue South, Unit #200, has applied for Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) Class N licenses; and
WHEREAS, the applicant notified the Macalester-Groveland Community Council prior to submitting 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 December 24, 2024, to January 8, 2025; and
WHEREAS, during the notification period, an objection was received which triggered the hearing and a hearing was held on January 9, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the objection was related to parking and safety; 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 Jekai’s Scratch Kitchen LLC (License ID# 20240002005), d/b/a Chips Clubhouse, located at 272 Snelling Avenue South, Unit #200, 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 patron/customers shall vacate the premises by 12:30 a.m. each...
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