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September 27, 2018, City Council Regular Meeting
Title
12. Motion to Consider Alcohol License for Jacquelne Somesso of Liquid Cafe
Strategic Priority
Good Government
Description

Jacqueline Somesso for Infiniti Z Productions, LLC t/a Liquid Café, requesting liquor, beer and wine (by the drink) license with Sunday sales at 10201 Abercorn Street, which is located between Tibet Avenue and Television Circle in Aldermanic District 5. The applicant plans to operate as a restaurant. 

The location meets all zoning requirements, however, business location approval must be obtained prior to the issuance of the Alcoholic Beverage License. Code Compliance Unit has noted unresolved property code violations on the property; the property is scheduled for re-inspection on October 15, 2018.

In addition serious concerns have been raised by staff, including Savannah Police, due to the experience of the City with alcohol licenses previously issued to the applicant, the manner in which she conducted previous business activities without regard to considerations of public and fire safety, and previous licensing denials. 

Recommend continuance with request that the City Attorney be directed to provide notice to applicant to show cause why license should be issued at next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council.

Recommendation

Continuance with request that the City Attorney be directed to provide notice to applicant to show cause why license should be issued at next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council.

Contact
Judee Jones, Revenue Administrator
Financial Impact
$2,436.48 in alcohol license fee revenue
Review Comments
Attachments
Density Report- Liquid Cafe20180919_18035649.pdf
Measurement Report- Liquid Cafe20180919_18032786.pdf
Alcohol Documents - Liquid Cafe20180921_16235285.pdf
Liquid Cafe Applicant Background Memo.pdf
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