City of Saint Paul - File #: RES 23-1421

• File #: RES 23-1421
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• In control: City Council
• Final action: 10/4/2023
• Title: Approving the application with conditions, per the Legislative Hearing Officer, for Sohn Hee Eateries LLC, d/b/a Best of Best Quality Korean Fried Chicken (License ID #20230001030), for Liquor On Sale 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) licenses, located at 1328 Grand Ave.
• Sponsors: Chris Tolbert
• Related files: SR 23-188

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/5/2023	1	Mayor's Office	Signed
10/4/2023	1	City Council	Adopted	Pass

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Approving the application with conditions, per the Legislative Hearing Officer, for Sohn Hee Eateries LLC, d/b/a Best of Best Quality Korean Fried Chicken (License ID #20230001030), for Liquor On Sale 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) licenses, located at 1328 Grand Ave.

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WHEREAS, Sohn Hee Eateries LLC, d/b/a Best of Best Quality Korean Fried Chicken (License ID #20230001030), located at 1328 Grand Ave, has applied for Class N licenses for Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) license; and

WHEREAS, the applicant notified the Macalester-Groveland Community Council - District Council 13 on 5/25/2023, prior to 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 August 23, 2023, to September 7, 2023; and

WHEREAS, during the notification period, objections were received which triggered the hearing and a hearing was held on September 11, 2023; and

WHEREAS, the objections were related to liquor service, nuisance activities, and parking; 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 Sohn Hee Eateries LLC, d/b/a Best of Best Quality Korean Fried Chicken (License ID #20230001030), located at 1328 Grand Ave, 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/cus...