Application for a change to a Food-Primary License to add an Entertainment Endorsement to Liquor License (003279), Argyle Attic, 850 Blanshard Street (Downtown) --J. Tinney, Director of Sustainable Planning & Community Development A report providing information and recommendations regarding an application to change a Food-Primary License and add an Entertainment Endorsement at 850 Blanshard Street. Recommendation:That Council direct staff to provide the following response to the Liquor Licensing Agency: 1. Council, after conducting a review with respect to the location of the establishment, the occupant capacity and the hours of liquor service, supports the application of Argyle Attic, located at 850 Blanshard Street, to add an Entertainment Endorsement to their Food-Primary Liquor License. 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 and is not expected to be appreciatively different than that generated by the existing operations. It is understood that there is no change to the existing approved occupant load or hours of operation. b. If theapplication is approved theimpact on the community is expectedto be positive,as the approval supports the long term viability of the business in the community. Approval is not expected to be disruptive to the community. c. The views of residents were solicited via a mail-out to neighbouring property owners and occupiers within 50 metres of the licensed location, as well as a notice posted at the property. The City received one letter in support of the application. d. Council recommends the issuance of the license as the requested change benefits the business and is compatible with the neighbourhood. 1_Report_Application for a change to a Food-Primary License to add an Entertainment Endorsement 2_Appendix A_Letter of Rationale 3_Appendix B_Aerial photgraph 4_Appendix C_Council Minutes 5_Appendix D_Letters from the Public 6_Appendix E_Provincial Liquor License Types |