Application for a Structural Change to Increase the Occupant Load for a Liquor Primary License (300068), Upstairs Cabaret, 15 Bastion Square --J. Tinney, Director of Sustainable Planning & Community Development A report providing information and recommendations regarding an application for a structural change to increase the occupant load from 300 to 500 persons. Late Item: Presentation Recommendation:That Council direct staff to provide the following response to the Liquor Licensing Agency: 1. Council, after conducting a review with respect to noise and community impacts, does support the application of Upstairs Cabaret, located at 15 Bastion Square for a structural change to increase the occupant load from 300 to 500 persons. Providing the following comments on the prescribed considerations: a. The impact of noise on the community in the vicinity of the establishment has been considered. The consideration of noise related to the Upstairs Cabaret recognized that noise is partly due to the sound system as a constant which is not substantially impacted by occupant load. The impacts of the increased occupant load were also considered and are consistent with uses contemplated for the area and therefore supportable. b. If the application is approved, the net impact on the community is expected to be positive economically as the approval supports the request of the business and presumably their long term viability as a local entertainment destination and as a local employer. c. The views of residents were solicited via a mail out to neighbouring property owners and occupiers within 100 metres of the licensed location and a notice posted at the property. The City received 39 letters in support of the application and 5 letters opposed to the application. The letters of opposition describe issues resulting from patrons leaving the establishment which include, noise, loud use of profanities, vomiting and the overall impact this has on the occupants and business of the Victoria Regent Hotel. Letters of support commonly noted the proposed capacity is needed to support local talent with adequately sized venues. Respondents also supported the application for the impact it would have on reducing queue times and improved atmosphere, both to the benefit of patrons. d. Council recommends the issuance of the license. 1_Report_Application for a Structural Change to Increase the Occupant Load for a Liquor Primary 2_Appendix A_Maps 3_Appendix B_Council Minutes - May 24, 2007 re Policy 4_Appendix C_Letters from the Public 5_Appendix D_Provincial Liquor License Types 6_Appendix E_Response from Applicant Regarding COTW Report 7_LATE_Presentation |