Title
License Application Summary for French Meadow On Grand LLC (License ID# 20130001546), d/b/a French Meadow Bakery & Cafe, Steve Shapiro, owner, 651-789-8870
Located at
1662 Grand Avenue, Ward 3
Application for
Request to increase the outdoor patio seating closing time hour from 9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday thru Thursday to match the 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday closing time for an establishment with an existing Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio), and Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) licenses
Recommended License 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 day of the week as per City Zoning Code (parking requirement) and Section 409.02 of the City of Saint Paul Legislative Code.
3. 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.
4. Sidewalk seating limited to a maximum of twenty-four (24) seats.
5. 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.
6. Any outdoor activities related to the outdoor seating areas on either public or private property shall comply with applicable State and Local rules and regulations, including but not limited to Chapter 293 Noise Regulations of the City of Saint Paul Legislative Code.
7. Licensee shall comply with applicable State and Local rules and regulations regarding the permitted hours for the sale of alcoholic beverages.
8. The outdoor patio seating area located at the rear of the building shall close by 10:00 p.m. each day of the week.
Neighborhood Organization Recommendation
No correspondence received
Inspection Requirements
Building: NA
License: Approved with conditions
Zoning: Approved
DSI Recommendation
Approval with conditions