Hawaii County Liquor Commission will meet Feb. 1.
Here is the agenda provided by the commission:
PLACE: Kona Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hanama Place, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i
Public Testimony may be done in person, or in writing by email, fax, or mail/walk-in. To ensure timely delivery to the Commission, written testimony must be received by 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting by: (1) Email: cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov; (2) Fax: (808) 961-8684; or (3) Mail/walk-in: 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, HI 96720. Indicate agenda item submitting for; submit separate testimony for each item. All testimony regardless of time of receipt will be part of the permanent record.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes - January 4, 2024
III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda
IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items
V. Public Hearings
1. APPLICATION NO.: 23-12
APPLICANT: Nani Mau Glory Management, LLC
TRADE NAME: Nani Mau Gardens
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 421 Makalika Street, Hilo, Hawai'i
TMK: 2-2-048:013
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2
VI. Preliminary Hearings
APPLICATION NO.: T23-14
APPLICANT: Bella Pacific Properties LLC
TRADE NAME: Hilo Town Tavern
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 168 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hawai'i
TMK: 2-3-006:007
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, currently held by The Other Bar LLC, dba Hilo Town Tavern
2. APPLICATION NO.: 23-15
APPLICANT: Marzo's Country Sports Bar & Grill LLC
TRADE NAME: Marzo's Country Sports Bar & Grill
PLACE OF BUSINESS: Puna Kai Shopping Center, 15-2714 Pāhoa Village Road, Suite D1 and D2, Pāhoa, Hawai'i
TMK: 1-5-007:069
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2
3. APPLICATION NO.: T23-17
APPLICANT: RMG Waikoloa, LLC
TRADE NAME: Romano's Macaroni Grill
PLACE OF BUSINESS: Queens' MarketPlace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Suite 1010, Waikoloa, Hawai'i
TMK: 6-9-008:017
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Sale and Transfer of the Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, currently held by Mac Acquisition of Hawaii LLC, dba Romano's Macaroni Grill
4. APPLICATION NO.: 23-18
APPLICANT: Treehouse Next Door, Inc.
TRADE NAME: Petals & Provisions
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 76-5905 Māmalahoa Highway, Hōlualoa, Hawai'i
TMK: 7-6-004:04
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Retail General liquor license
5. APPLICATION NO.: 23-19
APPLICANT: Smash Daddy's LLC
TRADE NAME: Smash Daddy's
PLACE OF BUSINESS: Waikoloa Plaza, 68-1820 Waikoloa Road, #E105, Waikoloa, Hawai'i
TMK: 6-8-003:015
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1
VII. Unfinished Business
VIII. New Business
1. DJL Holualoa LLC, dba Holualoa Farm Kitchen, approval of Application for an Increase in Licensed Premises, to add approximately 2,354 square feet to its current licensed premises, which includes a coffee shop and concrete patio that are adjacent to its licensed premises; of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 76-5900 Old Government Road, Holualoa, Hawai'i; TMK: 7-6-004-015.
2. Big Dreams Foundation, dba Big Dreams Foundation, approval of Application for Special Liquor License received December 26, 2023, for an event on February 2, 2024, to address concerns and issues raised at the previous event; held at 74-5612 Pawai Place, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
3. Request to Extend the Time Issuance Submitted for Approval
a. Black Rock Pizza #2 Kona, LLC, dba Black Rock Pizza - Kona, RE: Application No. 22-09, approval of request to extend the time issuance of the liquor license for good cause shown for an additional six months, from February 2, 2024, to and including August 2, 2024, by letter received January 25, 2024??, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, located at 75-5813 Alii Drive, #H, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
b. Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122, dba VFW Post 12122, RE: Application No. 19-35, approval of request to extend the time issuance of the liquor license for good cause shown for an additional six months, from February 6, 2024, to and including August 6, 2024, by letter received January 24, 2024??, of its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5543 Kaiwi Street, Suite 3-A185a and 3-A185b, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
c. Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, dba Kona Elks Club, RE: Application No. 20-38, approval of request to extend the time issuance of the liquor license for good cause shown, for an additional six months from March 2, 2024, to and including September 2, 2024, by letter received January 24, 2024??, of its Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 75-170 Hualalai Road, Suite E-100, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
4. Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., dba Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., dba Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Inc., (Retail), approval of Change in Directors as follows:
• Removal of James Rubnitz, President and Director, and Stephen Watson, Director;
• Appointment of Katrina Lake, and William Hudspith, as Directors;
• Personal History and Affidavits for Katrina Lake, and William Hudspith, Directors;
effective January 1, 2024, by form received January 19, 2024; of its Retail General and Club liquor license, Category B2, located at 72-250 Kūki‘ō Nui Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
5. Permits Issued for Ratification
a. Big Hitter Enterprises, LLC, dba Willie's Hot Chicken, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on January 27, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on January 4, 2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B1, located at 75-5599 Pāwai Place, Bays 1 & 2, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
b. Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122, dba VFW Post 12122, ratification of Application for Game Permit, for an event on January 18, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on January 9, 2024; of its Dispenser General liquor license, Category B2, located at 74-5543 Kaiwi Street, Suite 3-A185a and 3-A185b, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
c. JTJ Enterprises, Inc., dba Quinn's, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, to include parking lot for an event on January 20, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on January 22, 2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 75-5655 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
d. Layne T. Oki, Inc., dba Cronies, ratification of Application for Game Permit, for an event on January 26, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on January 19, 2024; of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 11 Waiānuenue Avenue, Hilo, Hawai'i.
e. Volcano Vineyards, LLC, dba Volcano Winery, ratification of Application for Entertainment Permit, for an event on March 23, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on January 23, 2024, of its Winery liquor license, Category A, located at the Volcano Golf Course Subdivision, 35 Pi'i Mauna Drive, Volcano, Hawai'i.
6. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. SP-23-086, Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122, dba Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122, for a Special General liquor license, for events from January 1 - February 29, 2024, held at 74-5543 Kaiwi Street, Suite 185A, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
b. License No. SP-23-087, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on January 13, 2024, held at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawai'i.
c. License No. SP-23-088, Fraternal Order of Eagles, dba Fraternal Order of Eagles, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on February 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, and 24, 2024, held at 16-111 Opukahaia Street, Keaau, Hawai'i.
d. License No. SP-23-089, Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on January 12, 13, 14, 18, 21, 27, 2024, held at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawai'i.
e. License No. SP-23-090, Daughters of Hawaii, dba Hulihe'e Palace, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on January 27, 2024, held at 75-5718 Ali'i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
f. License No. SP-23-091, Laupa‘i, dba Laupa'i, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on February 11, 2024, held at 93 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawai'i.
g. License No. SP-23-092, Penn Hawaii Youth Foundation, dba Penn Hawaii Youth Foundation, for a Special Beer liquor license, for an event on January 20, 2024, held at 777 Kino'ole Street, Hilo, Hawai'i.
h. License No. SP-23-093, Kona, Hawaii, Lodge No. 2616, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, dba Kona Elks Club, for a Special General liquor license, for events from February 1 - 29, 2024, held at 75-170 Hualalai Road, Suite E-100,
Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
i. License No. SP-23-094, Hawaii Island Humane Society S.P.C.A., dba Hawaii Island Humane Society, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on March 16, 2024, held at 72-100 Ka'upulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
j. License No. SP-23-096, Society for Kona's Education & Art (SKEA), dba Society for Kona's Education & Art (SKEA), for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on February 4, 2024, held at 84-5191 Māmalahoa Highway, Captain Cook, Hawai'i.
7. Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. TV-23-034, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., Crown Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawai'i; and Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i, in Hilo on January 12, March 1, 14, April 12, 2024; and in Kona on January 15, February 29, March 17, April 11, 2024.
b. License No. TV-23-035, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., Island Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i, on January 25, 2024.
c. License No. TV-23-036, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Discovery Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i, on March 23-24, 2024.
d. License No. TV-23-037, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Emerald Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawai'i; and Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i; in Hilo on March 29, 2024, and in Kona on March 28, 2024.
e. License No. TV-23-038, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., dba Coral Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawai'i; and Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i, in Hilo on April 11, 2024; and in Kona on April 12, 2024.
f. License No. TV-23-039, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., Ruby Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawai'i, on April 22, 2024.
g. License No. TV-23-040, Oceania Cruises Ltd., dba Insignia, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, and Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawai'i; in Kona on January 20, 2024; and in Hilo on January 21, 2024.
h. License No. TV-23-041, Seven Seas Cruises Ltd., dba Regent Seven Seas Cruises, dba Ms Seven Seas Mariner, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawai'i, on February 2, 2024.
i. License No. TV-23-042, Intercruises as agents for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, dba Serenade of the Seas, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, and Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawai'l; in Hilo on February 17, 2024; and in Kona on February 18, 2024.
j. License No. TV-23-043, MS Artania Shipping Ltd., dba MV Artania, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawai'i, on February 9, 2024.
IX. Announcements
Meetings of the Liquor Commission
March 7, 2024, 10:00 A.M., Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawai'i.
April 4, 2024, 10:00 A.M., Kona Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
X. Adjournment
For information relative to any of the above-mentioned applications and/or procedures for protesting against a liquor license, call the Department of Liquor Control at (808) 961-8218.
Anyone requiring auxiliary aid service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact the Department of Liquor Control at (808) 961-8218, or by email at cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov, as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate accessible formats.
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