APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE AT CRAIGFLOWER COMMUNITY CENTRE - 1801 ADMIRALS ROAD

APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE AT CRAIGLFOWER COMMUNITY CENTRE - 1801 ADMIRALS ROAD

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch’s request for a resolution commenting on the application to amend the liquor license at the Craigflower Community Centre at 1801 Admirals Road be declined.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S COMMENTS:

I concur with the recommendation.

PURPOSE OF REPORT:

The purpose of this report is to present a referral of an application for a liquor primary license for Craigflower Community Centre (1801 Admirals). The Letter of Intent from the application referral is attached (Attachment 1)

BACKGROUND DISCUSSION:

The site is zoned P-3 which allows for a range of uses associated with a community hall, including recreational facility (indoor), and accessory uses such as restaurant and café. A permanent liquor license application has been made in support of the anticipated rental of the facility for events. Unlike other liquor primary locations, this site will not function as a public house, and the terms of the lease from the province (see Attachment 2) do not allow for this use.

The provincial process for a new liquor license includes a referral to the local government. The local government then has the option of running a public engagement process, or declining to comment on the application in which case the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch then proceeds with public engagement.

If Council wishes to provide comment, the following items must be addressed: a. The potential for noise b. The impact on the community c. If nearby residents may be affected, the views of the residents must be gathered and the following must be provided: i. The views of the residents (includes business owners) ii. The method used to gather the views of the residents iii. Council comments and recommendations respecting the views of the residents d. Council resolution recommending whether the application should be approved

To address the items, staff would prepare a report on the potential for noise and impact on the community for Council’s consideration. Notification of the Council meeting would be made to residents and business owners to gather their views. It should be noted that there is no bylaw or administrative policy for a set notification area.

There is no bylaw or policy obliging the Town to comment on every liquor license application. It is staff’s opinion that providing no comment in this case would not preclude the option to provide comment on future applications. The province does not share the application fees they collect with the Town to facilitate the process on their behalf. The Town would be responsible for any costs incurred.

In consideration that the use is consistent with the rezoning application, and that the Heritage Branch is overseeing the management of the site, staff do not recommend that that Town undertakes any process with respect to this application. Staff recommend that Council declines to comment on the application.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch’s request for a resolution commenting on the application to amend the liquor license at the Craigflower Community Centre at 1801 Admirals Road be declined.

SUBMITTED BY: L. Chase, Director of Development Services

REVIEWED BY: K. Anema, Chief Administrative Officer

Attachments:

1. Letter of Intent
2. Letter from Heritage Branch