Title
License Application Summary for License ID #20120004145, D Lish LLC, doing business as Grand Central, Beth Judeh, owner, 651-964-1012
Located at
1672 Grand Ave, Ward 3
Application for
Add a Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio) and Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) licenses to the existing Wine On Sale and Malt On Sale (Strong) 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(e), 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.
4. 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.
5. Sidewalk seating approved for a maximum of 16 seats.
6. 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
Recommended Additional License Conditions
7. Licensee agrees to take appropriate action(s) to ensure that the sale, display, and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages is contained within the defined area as per the approved sidewalk seating plan on file with DSI.
8. There shall be no amplification of music, broadcasted events, or entertainment provided outside the building without prior written approval from DSI.
Neighborhood Organization Recommendation
The Macalester Groveland Community Council submitted a letter dated 04/22/2016 detailing concerns that have been expressed to their organization involving this request, which include the following: the patio will displace required off-street parking, the outdoor seating hours of operation may adversely affect nearby residential uses, noise that will be generated by amplified outdoor music, and the disposal of trash from the two restaurant businesses on this same block which are owned by this business owner.
Inspection Requirements
Building: Under Review
License: Approved with conditions
Zoning: Under Review
DSI Recommendation
Approval with conditions