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Concur with the Liquor Control Review Board and Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 ("Alcoholic Liquor Dealers"), Article 8 ("List of Licenses for Each License Class"), Section 8-3-1 ("Number of License Permitted to be Issued Per License Class") and Section 3-8-2 ("Licenses by Name and Address Per License") of the Oak Park Village Code for the Issuance of a Arts and Craft Establishment Class D-19 Liquor License to Bayan Ceramics Studio LLC
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Introduction
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The proposed Ordinance grants an Arts and Craft Establishment Class D-19 Liquor License to Bayan Ceramics Studio LLC.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Ordinance.
Prior Board Action
There is no prior Board action associated with this item.
Background
Bayan Ceramics Studio seeks an Arts and Craft Establishment Class D-19 liquor license. This license would permit Bayan Ceramics to sell alcoholic liquor for consumption during ceramic classes only. Bayan Ceramics Studio, located at 222 Lake Street, is a new business that intends to open its doors soon.
At the April 28, 2026 regular meeting, the Liquor Control Review Board ("LCRB") unanimously voted to recommend that Bayan Ceramics be granted a D-19 liquor license.
Timing Considerations
If approved, Bayan Ceramics would be able to receive the liquor license at the moment its business license is issued, and it is ready to open its doors for business.
Financial Impact
There is no budget impact associated with this item.
Operations Impact
The Law Department and Development Services Department are primarily responsible for this item. A public meeting was held on April 28, 2026, that was attended by Development Services and Law Department Staff. The Law Department spends approximately five (5) hours on each liquor license application, which includes preparing meeting minutes and LCRB packets, sending LCRB emails, and attending public hearings. The Development Services Department spends approximately ten (10) to twel...
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