Submitted By
Vicki Scaman, Local Liquor Control Commissioner through Paul L. Stephanides, Village Attorney
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 ("Alcoholic Liquor Dealers"), Article 8 ("List of Licenses For Each License Class"), Section 3-8-2 ("Licenses by Name and Address Per License") of the Oak Park Village Code for the Issuance of a Restaurant Class B-2 Liquor License to Eleven - Thirty Chicago, Inc., DBA Penny's Oak Park
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Overview
Overview
The proposed Ordinance grants a Restaurant Class B-2 liquor license to Eleven - Thirty Chicago, Inc., DBA Penny's Oak Park at 1130 Chicago Avenue.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Ordinance.
Background
Penny's Noodle Shop ("Penny's") has been in operation in the Village for the past 20 years at 1130 Chicago Avenue. Penny's owner, Eleven - Thirty Chicago, Inc., plans to sell the corporation and the restaurant to Jonathan Donnelly. Mr. Donnelly will continue to operate the restaurant at the current location.
Mr. Donnelly has filed an application for the transfer of the current Restaurant Class B-2 liquor license which will do business as Penny's Oak Park. A B-2 license allows the sale of beer and wine alcoholic beverages only at restaurants. Mr. Donnelly will continue to operate the restaurant in the same manner as the current restaurant. At its July 25, 2023 regular meeting, the Liquor Control Review Board unanimously voted to recommend that the ordinance be adopted granting the B-2 license to the new owner.
Fiscal Impact
Potential increase in alcoholic liquor dealer's tax.
DEI Impact
N/A
Alternatives
Not adopt the Ordinance.
Previous Board Action
N/A
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
At its July 25, 2023 regular meeting, the Liquor Control Review Board ("LCRB") voted unanimously to recommend that the Village Board adopt the Ordinance granting the Restaurant Class B-2 liquor license.
Anticipated Future Actions/Com...
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