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HomeMy WebLinkAboutg -August 9, 2017 LCM ELGIN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING August 9, 2017 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kaptain at 4:30 p.m. in in Conference Room 208, South Wing of Elgin City Hall. Members present: Commissioners Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen and Chairman Kaptain. Absent: Commissioner Dunne. Approval of Minutes Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2017, meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Gavin, Shaw, Steffen, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Abstain: Commissioner Martinez. Public Hearing on consideration of Application by Bushwood Lodge LLC d/b/a Bushwood Lodge for a Class M Liquor License located at 2300 Bushwood Drive Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the application. Mr. Cogley noted that the Class M was allowed in the Grove Subdivision and allowed service hours until 3:00 a.m. The applicant described the business plan of the location. Mr. Steven Dattomo, owner, described the targeted clientele and the type of events for the location. Mr. Dattomo indicated he has been working with the Elgin Police Department to establish a security plan including cameras at various locations on the property. There was discussion regarding the size of the space, the security plan, special event permits, and types of entertainment. Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shaw, to approve a Class M liquor license for Bushwood Lodge LLC d/b/a Bushwood Lodge located at 2300 Bushwood Drive subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Gavin, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Public Hearing on consideration of Application by Elgin Convenience 1, Inc. d/b/a Elgin BP for a Class B-4 Liquor License located at 1190 North McLean Boulevard Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview of the application. Mr. Cogley noted that the Class B-4 allowed the sale of beer and wine limiting the floor space of the product at 10%. The applicant had to obtain a Conditional Use which had received final approval by the City Council on June 28, 2017. Mr. Cogley provided background on when the Liquor Commission began to consider liquor licenses applications for convenience stores and gas stations. Liquor Commission Meeting August 9, 2017 Page 2 Commissioner Dixon made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Powell, to table the application by Elgin Convenience 1, Inc. d/b/a Elgin BP for a Class B-4 Liquor License located at 1190 North McLean Boulevard. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Powell, Rauschenberger, and Steffen. Nays: Gavin, Martinez, Shaw, and Chairman Kaptain. Motion failed. There was discussion regarding the potential expansion of liquor sales at gas stations and convenience stores and its impact on the neighborhood. Representatives of the adjoining shopping center stated their concerns about issuing another liquor license in the area. Commissioner Gavin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to approve the application, with conditions, by Elgin Convenience 1, Inc. d/b/a Elgin BP for a Class B-4 Liquor License located at 1190 North McLean Boulevard. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: Commissioner Dixon. Adjournment Commissioner Dunne made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Commissioners Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Shaw, Steffen, and Chairman Kaptain. Nays: None. Meeting adjourned at 5:51 p.m. s/ Kimberly Dewis September 13, 2017 Kimberly Dewis, Recording Secretary Date Approved