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Appointment of a Chair Minutes: The sub committee appointed Councillor Smith as chair for the meeting. |
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Declarations of Interest Minutes: Councillors Rosenstiel and Smith declared a personal interest in the application, due to the proximity of the registered address of the applicant (22 Signet Court) and the City Liberal Democrat HQ (16 Signet Court). Both Councillors confirmed that they had had no contact with the applicant. |
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Hearing Procedure Minutes: All parties noted the procedure.
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Additional documents:
Minutes: The committee received a report from the Assistant Licensing
Officer, requesting consideration of an application for a premises licence for
Klub Polski Gawra, 231 Chesterton Road. The Assistant Licensing Officer
explained that a hearing was required due to 24 representations from interested
parties. The Assistant Licensing Officer explained that the premises
had been granted a time limited licence from 17th March 2008 through
to 31st May 2012. The committee asked the Assistant Licensing Officer the following
questions; i.
Clarification on the reasons for the time limited
nature of the existing licence was requested. The Assistant Licensing Officer
explained that it would have been the decision of the committee on 17th
March 2008, based on the evidence received. ii.
The Assistant Licensing Officer was asked about the
apparent contradiction in the licence, which permitted off sales, and then
restricted sales solely to individuals purchasing table meals. Following discussion it was established that
the off sales element was designed to allow the transfer of alcohol from the
main restaurant to the beer garden which involved leaving the licensed premises
(and travel through an unlicensed part of the building). In response to an interjection from a member of the public,
the Chair explained the meaning and application of the cumulative impact
policy. Applicant Mr Sylwester Iwaniec addressed the committee in support of
the application and made the following points i.
The reduced number of representations compared with
2008 was a reflection of the improved management of the premises. ii.
Some of the representations focussed on issues outside
the control of premises such as parking. iii.
The improved management of the premises was
highlighted. Mr Iwaniec explained that he had managed the premises for 5 years
and he had transformed the premises from an undesirable drinking establishment
serving predominantly cheap Polish vodka and beer, to a pleasant restaurant. iv.
Mr Iwaniec questioned the noise impact of removing the
restrictions on the use of the beer garden. It was suggested that the noise
generated by Chesterton Road would be more significant. The committee asked the following questions . i.
The applicant was asked whether he was willing to
accept the principle of the use of the beer garden being restricted to sunset. The applicant confirmed that he was willing
to accept the condition ii.
The applicant was asked regarding his future plans for the
premises, specifically in relation to the provision of off sales other than use
of the garden. The applicant explained that it was his intention to import
Polish wine in the future, and sell it customers of the restaurant. iii. The applicant was questioned regarding the admission policy for the venue. The applicant explained that the club operated a membership policy. Following discussion it was established that it was not a legal requirement for the club to operate this policy, because it was licensed as a premises rather than a club. The applicant also confirmed that membership was available on the same day, and that over the past four ... view the full minutes text for item 4. |