Liquor License Authority

7887 E. 60th Ave. Commerce City Commerce City, CO 80022 c3gov.com Meeting Minutes - Final Liquor License Authority Monday, October 12, 2015 4:00 PM Council Chambers 1. Call To Order/Roll Call Hearing Officer Ablao called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. 2. Citizen Communication None. 3. New Business Pres 15-516 New 3.2% Beer Liquor License (off-premises) JER, Inc. 7-Eleven , Inc. dba 7-Eleven Store 37291A 12241 E. 104th Avenue Commerce City, CO 80022 Hearing Officer Ablao opened the public hearing. Entering their appearance: Attorney Kevin Coates, Registration #25995, on behalf of the applicant Salinder Samra, on behalf of the applicant Elizabeth George, on behalf of the applicant Todd Payne, on behalf of the applicant Carol Johnson, on behalf of Esquire Petitioning Attorney Coates testified that the petition results were 97% in favor of issuing the license and there are no other 3.2% Off Premise Licenses in the area. He explained this is a joint operation between Seven Eleven and JER, Inc. The franchisee, has been in the business since 2009 and currently owns four other stores. They have not had any violations. Mr. Coates reviewed the training program and policies regarding the sale of alcohol. Ms. Johnson was sworn in and responded to questions from the Authority. She stated there were only about four people who signed in opposition. No one came forward to speak in favor or opposition to granting the license and the public hearing was closed. Hearing Officer Ablao made the following findings: Based on the evidence presented, the adult inhabitants of the neighborhood do desire the issuance of the license. Commerce City Page 1 Liquor License Authority Meeting Minutes - Final October 12, 2015 The reasonable requirements of the neighborhood, for the type of license sought, are not currently being met. The number, type and availabity of liquor outlets located in, or near, the neighborhood do not preclude the issuance of the license. The applicant, at this time, is qualified to conduct the type of business proposed and is of good moral character. The license is approved with the following conditions: Satisfactory inspection of the finished premises by the police department. Satisfactory results of the background investigation. Compliance with the liquor code, rules and municipal ordinances. The license will not be issued until the building has been inspected to determine compliance with the diagram submitted with the application. 4. Adjourn There being no further business to come before the Authority, the meeting was adjourned. Commerce City Page 2