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Home My WebLink About4. MAYORS REPORT 11/06/2007 Mount Prospect INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Village of Mount Prospect Mount Prospect, Illinois TO: MAYOR IRVANA K. WILKS AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FROM: VILLAGE MANAGER DATE: OCTOBER 30, 2007 SUBJECT: BOULEVARD CAFE 143 W. PROSPECT AVENUE REQUEST FOR NEW "CLASS S" LIQUOR LICENSE On July 25, 2007 and again on Wednesday October 24, 2007 the Village Manager met with Mr. Krzysztof Miscierewicz and his daughter Agniezka Wheeler to discuss their application for a "Class S" liquor license in conjunction with the new restaurant operation proposed at the above address. The "Class S" designation provides for a restaurant with lounge involving full service alcohol. Mr. Miscierewicz purchased the building at 139-143 W. Prospect Avenue in 2005. He is planning to open a European style cafe in the portion of the building that formerly housed Adam's Upholstery Shop. Mr. Miscierewicz is an immigrant of Poland where he operated a restaurant. Since being in the United Stated he has operated a construction company with the goal of raising enough money to open a restaurant here. His daughter will help manage the establishment on a day to day basis. The applicant has submitted plans for the interior build out of the premises. A demolition permit has been issued. The cafe will have approximately twelve to fifteen tables and a small bar area. Due to the lack of on-site parking, Mr. Miscierewicz sought to enter into an agreement with the Village of Mount Prospect for an off-site parking lease. Under the agreement Mr. Miscierewicz would lease fifteen spaces in the Village's Wille Street lot at an annual rent of $1350.00. By code, the Planning and Zoning Commission is final on the approval of parking agreements. On September 27, 2007 the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the lease agreement with the following conditions: A. Lessee shall use said Premises for the parking of motor vehicles for Lessee's patrons and/or employees in connection with Lessee's cafe business at 143 Prospect in Mount Prospect, Illinois. B. Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., Lessee shall use valet attendant(s), and utilize placard signage in order to direct patrons arriving via motor vehicles toward the valet attendant(s), to use Lessee's best efforts to facilitate said patrons parking in the subject parking spaces (the leased Premises) in either the Pine Street and/or the Wille Street parking lots. C. Lessee shall not stay open for business to patrons later than 10:00 p.m. D. Lessee's employees shall park in the Wille Street parking lot. Beyond the conditions listed, patron parking is available along Prospect Avenue within the existing time restrictions. ~ A number of residents along Wille Street appeared at the Planning and Zoning meeting to express concerns about patron and employee parking in the adjoining residential neighborhood. The conditions imposed in the lease were designed to address those concerns. It is my recommendation to the Liquor Commissioner that the conditions contained within the lease agreement be made conditions of the liquor license. That way, if there are any violations or other concerns regarding parking associated with this establishment the Liquor Commissioner can act in a more timely fashion than would be required by way of a hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Village Manager discussed with the applicants the requirements of the Village's Liquor Code including the need to be mindful of sales to minors as well as obviously intoxicated persons. The requirements of the Village's Fight Ordinance were also discussed. The Village Manager also emphasized the need for appropriate controls to be in place to insure that restaurant employees do not inadvertently violate code requirements. Mr. Miscierewicz indicated they understood their obligations in this regard. Both Mr. Miscierewicz and his daughter submitted proof that they have successfully completed a certified liquor server's course. They also provided proof of legal alien status. A completed application along with all fees and paperwork are on file with the Village Manager's office. Both applicants have submitted to fingerprinting and background checks. Should the Village Board consider this application favorably the adoption of an Ordinance creating a "Class S" liquor license with the above referenced conditions would be in order. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACTING IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR HOME RULE POWERS: SECTION ONE: That in accordance with Subsection A of Section 13.108 of Chapter 13 of the Village Code of Mount Prospect, as amended, the Corporate Authorities shall determine the number of Liquor Licenses available in each Classification and shall establish a list specifying the number of Liquor Licenses authorized. Said list is hereby amended by increasing the number of Class liS" Liquor Licenses by One (1) (Cafe Boulevard at 143 W. Prospect Avenue) Said list is as follows: Zero (0) Two (2) Five (5) Six (6) One (1) One (1) One (1) Zero (0) Zero (0) Zero (0) Zero (0) One (1) Fifteen (15) Twenty (20) One (1) One (1) Nine (9) Zero (0) Zero (0) Class A License Class B Licenses Class C Licenses Class C-1 Licenses Class D License Class E License Class G License Class H License Class K License Class M License Class MH License Class P License Class R Licenses Class S Licenses Class T License Class V License Class W Licenses Class XX License (with conditions as attached to License) Class Z License SECTION TWO: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: PASSED and APPROVED this day of ,2007. Mayor ATTEST: Village Clerk Class A B C C-1 D E G H K M MH P R S T v W xx z Establishment Number o Famous Freddie's; Ye Olde Town Inn 2 Balzano Liquors; Gold Eagle Liquors; Jay Liquors; Mt. Prospect Liquors; RMS Liquors 5 Costco; Dominick's (83 & Golf); Fiesta Market, Garden Fresh Market, Osco Drug Store, CVS Pharmacy 6 Prospect Moose Lodge 1 Bristol Court Banquet Hall Mt. Prospect Park District-Golf Course 1 1 o o o o Aldi 1 Artemis; Chungkiwa Restaurant; Cuisine of India; Fellini; House of Szechwan; Izakaya Sankyu; Kimgane Restaurant aka Kim's Restaurant; LePeep Cafe; Little America; Mt. Prospect Park District; New Pusan Restaurant; Nina Restaurant; Sakura; Torishin; Tuccio's Fresh Italian Kitchen 15 Applebee's; Blues Bar, Bogie's Ale House; Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar; Cafe Boulevard, EI Sombrero; Jake's Pizza; Jameson's Charhouse; Kampai; Marisqueria Flamingos Seafood; Michael's Steaks & Seafood; Mrs. P & Me; Dae Jang Kum; Old Orchard Country Club Restaurant; Pap's Grill & Bar; Retro Bistro; Rokudenashi; Sam's Place; Vita Mia; WuSung 20 Brunswick Zone 1 Vino 100 1 Avanti Cafe and Sandwich Bar; Frankie's Fast Food; Mr. Beef & Pizza; Pad Thai Restaurant; Photo's Hot Dogs; Rico's Tacos; Rosati's Pizza; Salerno's Pizzeria; Taqueria Los Arcos 9 o Q 63 Village of Mount Prospect Mount Prospect, Illinois INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Mount Prospect TO: BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE MANAGER MICHAEL E. JANONIS VILLAGE CLERK LISA ANGELL PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER MAURA EL METENNANI FROM: MAYOR IRVANA K. WILKS DATE: NOVEMBER 1, 2007 SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSION SAFETY COMMISSION Appointment: I hereby nominate the following individual for appointment to the Safety Commission: Robert B. Fisher 604 S.School Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (H) 847/253-3340 (C) 847/508-3341 Term to expire November 2011 Please refer to the Appointee Information Sheet Mr. Fisher filled out for additional information. I recommend confirmation of the appointment of Mr. Fisher. ~ t: 1tJ,t!t IRVANA K. WILKS c: Commission Chair, Chuck Bencic