Submitted By
Simone Boutet, Local Liquor Control Commissioner through Paul L. Stephanides, Village Attorney
Reviewed By
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Agenda Item Title
Title
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 ("Alcoholic Liquor Dealers"), Article 4 ("Term and Classification"), Section 3-4-2 ("Classification and Number of Liquor Licenses and Fees") of the Oak Park Village Code Regarding the Package Class C-8 Boutique Liquor License Classification
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Overview
Overview
The ordinance sets forth certain amendments to the Package Class C-8 Boutique liquor license classification as recommended by the Liquor Control Review Board.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Ordinance.
Body
Staff Recommendation
Adopt the Ordinance.
Fiscal Impact
N/A.
Background
L'Alberello, Inc., DBA Anfora ("Anfora"), originally sought a liquor license under the originally created Package Class C-8 Boutique liquor license classification for the premises at 128 S. Marion Street. The space at 128 S. Marion met the parameters under the original ordinance that set a maximum allowable space of 1,300 squre feet and seating for fifteen (15) persons in a lounge area for Class C-8 licensees.
Anfora has been offered a small room in space next door to the 128 S. Marion location by its landlord which would increase its square footage to 1,490 and allow for seating for up to twenty (20) Persons. Anfora has sought the amendments contained in the attached ordinance to increase the allowable space and seating for this additional space. The ordinance amends the Class C-8 license classification to allow up to 1,500 square feet in retail space for licensees and seating for up to twenty (20) persons. At the Liquor Control Review Board's ("LCRB") January 28, 2020 meeting, the LCRB made the determination to recommend that the Village Board adopt the Village Code amendments proposed by Anfora. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner is in agreement with the LCRB's recommendation. ...
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