Title
License Application Summary for DWD Group LLC (License ID# 20210000875), d/b/a Billy’s On Grand, Wesley Spearman, owner, 651-292-9140
Located at
857 Grand Ave, Ward 2
Application for
Liquor On Sale - 291 or more seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor On Sale - 2 AM Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Entertainment (B) and Gambling Location
Recommended License Conditions
1. Customer identification must be checked by employees to ensure no person under the age of 21 is served alcohol.
2. The extension of service as a result of the renovation of the patio area is subject to the consent for the use of three (3) off-street parking spaces from an adjacent parking lot located to the west of the business in accordance with City Zoning regulations.
3. Per Fire Inspection Certificate of Occupancy requirements, total occupancy limit is 285 when billiard tables are in the establishment, and 297 when all billiard tables are removed from the premises.
4. Licensee will create a video surveillance camera and lighting placement plan (video surveillance plan) for the interior and exterior of the licensed premises. Licensee 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, licensee will ensure that video surveillance camera system is in good working order, ensure it is recording 24 hours per day, ensure it can produce recorded surveillance video in a commonly used, up-to-date format, and ensure that accurate date and time of day are visible on all recorded video. Licensee will retain surveillance video for a minimum of thirty (30) days. If an incident is deemed serious by SPPD, licensee shall make surveillance video immediately available for viewing by SPPD. If a copy of the surveillance video for a serious incident is requested by SPPD, Licensee shall have the technology, materials and staff available to immediately make the copy. In all other cases, licensee shall provide a copy of the surveillance video to the requestor within 48 hours.
5. All activity taking place on the exterior of the property lot on which the licensed premises is contained must 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.
6. All service and operation of outdoor seating/patio service areas must end no later than 11:00 p.m. and the area vacated no later than 11:30 p.m. each day
Neighborhood Organization Recommendation
The Summit Hill Association submitted a letter of support, which included a statement that the committee voted to support the Liquor On Sale - 2 AM Closing license but “strongly encourages the applicant to retain the current closing time of 1 AM”.
Inspection Requirements
Building: NA
License: Approved with conditions
Zoning: Approved with conditions
DSI Recommendation
Approval with conditions