TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 11, 2024 Report No. DEV-24-016
TO: Committee of the Whole
FROM: Mikaila Montgomery, Planner and Bill Brown, Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Liquor Licence Application - 505 Park Place
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That the Committee of the Whole recommends that Council provide comment to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCRB) regarding the application for a Liquor Primary Licence at #101-505 Park Place (Saxe Point Public House).
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The owner of Saxe Point Public House has applied for a Liquor Primary License with Family Food Services (FFS) to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) at #101-505 Park Place. Saxe Point Public House will provide a variety of food, drink, and entertainment. A licensed outdoor patio is also proposed.
The proposed hours of operation are Sunday-Thursday from 9:00 am - 11:00 pm and Friday - Saturday from 9:00 am - midnight. The Family Food Service endorsement would allow minors accompanied by a guardian until 10:00 pm. The patio will also close at 10:00 pm.
The proposed occupancy is 110 indoors and 50 on the patio.
For more information, please see the applicant's letter of intent [Appendix A].
BACKGROUND:
Local Governments Role in Providing Comments on Liquor License Applications
Local governments and First Nations (LG/FN) are often in the best position to consider the effects of liquor licensing on the community. Therefore, legislation provides for LG/FN involvement in the application process for certain licence applications and amendments, including Liquor Primaries. The legislation requires Liquor Primary applicants to notify the local government of an application, and the local government has the option of providing input or opting out.
If an LG/FN wants to provide comments and recommendations on an application, they must consider:
* the location of the proposed establishment, event site, or service area;...
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