Submitted By
Vicki Scaman, Local Liquor Control Commissioner through Paul L. Stephanides, Village Attorney
Reviewed By
AMZ
Agenda Item Title
Title
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers”), Article 8 (“List of Licenses for Each License Class”), Section 3-8-1 (“Number of Licenses 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 Restaurant Class B-1 Liquor License to Puree’s Pizza & Chicken
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Overview
Overview
Puree’s Pizza & Chicken (“Puree’s”) seeks the issuance of a Restaurant Class B-1 liquor license for the property located at 1023 Lake Street.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Ordinance.
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Staff Recommendation
Adopt the Ordinance.
Fiscal Impact
Potential increase in alcoholic liquor dealer’s tax.
Background
Puree’s seeks the issuance of a Restaurant Class B-1 liquor license for the property located at 1023 Lake Street. Puree’s has been in business under its present ownership for approximately one year. Puree’s is a dine-in and carry out restaurant serving hot foods, including chicken wings and fish offerings. Puree’s has table seating for approximately 45 persons and seeks to provide alcoholic beverage options.
At its special meeting of September 9, 2021, the Liquor Control Review Board (“LCRB”) found that Puree’s met all of the applicable requirements for the issuance of a B-1 license and voted to unanimously recommend that the license be issued. Prior to the issuance of the license, the Village Code must be amended to include Puree’s as a B-1 licensee.
Alternatives
Not adopt the Ordinance.
Previous Board Action
N/A.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
The LCRB recommends the adoption of the Ordinance.
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
N/A.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
N/A.