Hawaii County Liquor Commission will meet Aug 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, Hawaii
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(a_hawaiicounty.gov; (2) Fax: ( 808) 961- 8684; or (3) Mail/walk-in: 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, H196720. 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 — July 3, 2024
III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda
IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items
V. Public Hearings
1. APPLICATION NO.: 23- 34
APPLICANT: Original Thai Cuisine LLC
TRADE NAME: Original Thai Cuisine
PLACE OF BUSINESS: Ilima Court, 75-5629 Kuakini Highway, Suite 175, Kailua- Kona, Hawaii
TM K: 7- 4- 010:039
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant Beer and Wine liquor license, Category A
2. APPLICATION NO.: :23- 35
APPLICANT: Happiness Kona LLC
TRADE NAME: Happiness Kona
PLACE OF BUSINESS: Kailua Bay Inn, 75-5699 Ali`i Drive, Unit 201, Kailua- Kona, Hawaii
TM K: 7- 5- 006:010
LICENSE APPLIED FOR Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2
VI. Preliminary Hearings
1. APPLICATION NO.: 23- 38
APPLICANT: Nine Brains Big Island I, LLC
TRADE NAME: Pacific 19
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 75- 5646 Kuakini Highway, Kailua- Kona, Hawaii
TMK: 7- 5- 006:016
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Increase in licensed premises to include TMK: 7- 5- 006:015, located adjacent to its existing hotel premises, consisting of approximately 22,522 square feet.
2. APPLICATION NO.: 23- 39
APPLICANT: TA Kobayashi LLC
TRADE NAME: Banyan Mart
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 76-6265 Ali`i Drive, Kailua- Kona, Hawaii
TMK: 7- 6- 014:016
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Retail General liquor license
3. APPLICATION NO.: 23-40
APPLICANT: Chefs and Table Kona LLC
TRADE NAME: Chefs and Table
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 73-4976 Kamanu Street, Suites 104 & 1051 Kailua- Kona, Hawaii
TMK: 7- 3- 051: 092
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant General liquor license, Category A
4. APPLICATION NO.: 24- 01
APPLICANT: Daisuki Gyoza LLC
TRADE NAME: Luv Dumplings
PLACE OF BUSINESS: 45-3625 Mamane Street, Unit F, Honokaa, Hawaii
TMK: 4- 5- 007:007
LICENSE APPLIED FOR: Original Restaurant Beer and Wine, Category A
VII. Unfinished Business
VIll. New Business
1. Request to Extend the Time for Issuance of License Submitted for Approval
a. Lucy' s Taqueria Inc., dba Lucy' s, RE: Application No. 20-36, approval of request to extend the time issuance of the liquor license for good cause shown for an additional 12 months, from September 2, 2024, to and including September 2, 2025, by letter received July 10, 2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 98 Ponahawai Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
b. 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 August 2, 2024, to and including February 2, 20251 by email received July 18, 2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category A, located at 75- 5813 Alii Drive, # H, Kailua- Kona, Hawaii .
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 September 2, 2024, to and including March 2, 20251 by letter received July 18, 2024, of its Club liquor license, Category 132, located at 75- 170 Hualalai Road, Suite E- 100, Kailua- Kona, Hawaii .
2. Change in Members/Managers/Officers/Directors Submitted for Approval
a. Aloha Bottle Company LLC, dba Tuesday's, approval of Change in Members, and Application for Transfer of Membership Interest as follows:
Appointment of John Holley, and Chad Raymond, as Members, effective July 1, 2022, by form received June 26, 2024;
Removal of Chad Raymond, Member; and the appointment of Derek Markstein, as Member, effective June 25, 20241 by form received June 26, 2024;
25% Transfer of Membership Interest from Chad Raymond to Derek Markstein, Member, effective June 25, 20241 by form received July 2, 2024;
Personal History and Affidavits for John Holley, and Derek Markstien, Members; of its Retail General liquor license, located at the Waikoloa Highlands Center, 68- 1845 Waikoloa Road Suite 12913, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
b. Vibe Cafe L. L. C., dba Vibe Cafe, approval of Change in Managers, and Application for Transfer of Membership Interest as follows:
Appointment of Daniel Krause, as Manager, effective June 13, 2024, by form received June 27, 2024;
15% Transfer of Membership Interest from DJS Services, LLC, Manager, to Daniel Krause, Manager, effective June 13, 20241 by form received July 1, 2024; of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category 132, located at 750 Kanoelehua Avenue, Suite 101, Hilo, Hawaii.
c. Waikoloa Village Association, dba Waikoloa Village Golf Course, approval of Change in Officers/ Directors as follows:
Removal of Doug Jones, and Robin Reschan, Directors;
Appointment of Daniel Richards, Jr., as Secretary,
and Dean Au, as Director;
Change in Title of Rebecca Sckrabulis, from Vice President to President; Arlene Larrua, from Secretary to Vice President; David Berg, from President to Treasurer; and William Campbell, from Treasurer to Director; effective May 11, 2024, by form received July 2, 2024; of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 68- 1792 Melia Street, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
3. Permits Issued for Ratification
a. Masaki Miyazawa, Solicitor, Wismettac Asian Foods, ratification of Application for Solicitor's Permit, approved by Director Gerald Takase on July 11, 2024, of its Wholesaler -General liquor license, located at 331 Libby Street, Honolulu, Hawaii.
b. Ana Carolina Frias, Solicitor, Ohana Beverage Company, ratification of Application for Solicitor's Permit, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on June 28, 2024, of its Wholesaler -General liquor license, located at 2915 Kaihikapu Street, Honolulu, Hawaii.
c. Anne Smertenko, ratification of Application for Individual Importation of Liquor Permit, for a single shipment of liquor not to exceed five gallons 19 liters) unavailable in the State of Hawaii; approved by Director Gerald Takase on July 3, 2024, shipped to 83- 5531 Hawaii Belt Road, Captain Cook, Hawaii.
d. Robert Dague, ratification of Application for Individual Importation of Liquor Permit, for a single shipment of liquor not to exceed five gallons 19 liters) unavailable in the State of Hawaii; approved by Director Gerald Takase on July 3, 2024, shipped to 83- 5531 Hawaii Belt Road, Captain Cook, Hawaii.
e. Costco Wholesale Corporation, dba Costco Wholesale, ratification of Application for Alteration Permit, for installation of sushi kiosk and refrigerated case, approved by Director Gerald Takase on July 10, 20241 of its Retail General liquor license, located at the Kaloko Light Industrial Park, 73- 5600 Maiau Street, Kailua- Kona, Hawaii.
f. Volcano Vineyards, LLC, dba Volcano Winery, ratification of Application for Entertainment Permit, for an event on July 27-28, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on July 16, 2024, of its Winery liquor license, Category A, located at the Volcano Golf Course Subdivision, 35 Pi`i Mauna Drive, Volcano, Hawaii.
g. John Brown, Jr., ratification of Application for Individual Importation of Liquor Permit, for shipment of liquor as part of household goods; approved by Director Gerald Takase on July 22, 2024, shipped to Kilauea Military Camp, 99-252 Crater Rim Drive, Volcano National Park, Hawaii.
h. Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122, dba VFW Post 12122, ratification of Application for Game Permits, for an event on August 15, 2024; and for events from August 1- 31, 2024; approved by Director Gerald Takase on July 22, 2024, of its Special General liquor license, located at 74-5543 Kaiwi Street, Suite 3-Al85a and 3-Al85b, Kailua- Kona, Hawaii.
4. Request to Transfer Liquor Inventory Submitted for Ratification
a. Uncle Miles Kitchens LLC, dba Uncle Miles Kitchens LLC, ratification of request to transfer liquor inventory to Thomas T. Kadota, Ltd., dba Kadota Liquors, approved by Director Gerald Takase on July 15, 2024, of its Dispenser General liquor license, Category A, located at the Hilo International Airport, 2450 Kekuanaoa Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
b. Kenichi Pacific, Inc., dba Kenichi Pacific, ratification of request to transfer liquor inventory to Dragonfly Hospitality Group, LLC, dba Kenichi Pacific, approved by Director Gerald Takase on July 15, 2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at the Keauhou Shopping Center, 78- 6831 Ali`i Drive, Suite D125, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
c. Duke' s Enterprises, Inc., dba Kilauea Shell Food Mart, ratification of request to transfer liquor inventory to Ohana Foods Inc., dba Kilauea Shell, approved by Director Gerald Takase on July 15, 2024, of its Retail Beer and Wine liquor license, located at 1104 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii.
5. Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises Issued for Ratification
a. Waikoloa Shrimp Co WBR LLC, dba Waikoloa Shrimp Co., ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for events on July 4, 20; August 17; September 21; October 19; November 16, 29; and December 21, 2024; approved by Director Gerald Takase on July 1, 2024, of its Restaurant Beer & Wine liquor license, Category A, located at the Queens' Marketplace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Suite F- 6, Waikoloa, Hawai`i .
b. Puna Chocolate Company, dba Puna Chocolate, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, to include front sidewalk for an event on September 20, 2024, approved by Director Gerald Takase on July 16, 2024, of its Dispenser General liquor license, Category A, located at 74- 5606 Pawai Place, Bay 8, Kailua- Kona, Hawaii.
c. Napua Hilo LLC, dba Lehua Restaurant at Imiloa, ratification of Application for Temporary Increase in Licensed Premises, for an event on July 19, 2024, approved by Administrative Officer Brandon Gonzalez on July 17, 2024, of its Restaurant General liquor license, Category B2, located at 600 Imiloa Place, Hilo, Hawaii.
6. Special Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. SP-24-001, Laupa`i, dba Laupa`i, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on October 26, 2024, held at the Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo, 120 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawaii.
b. License No. SP-24-002, Ku`ikahi Mediation Center, dba Ku`ikahi Mediation Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on July 25, 2024, held at the Edith Kanaka`ole Stadium, 350 Kalanikoa Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
c. License No. SP-24-003, Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122, dba Christopher Camero Memorial VFW Post 12122, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events from July - August, 2024, held at 74-5543 Kaiwi Street, Suite 185A, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
d. License No. SP-24-004, The Kahilu Theatre Foundation, dba The Kahilu Theatre Foundation, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on July 2, 131 141 151 201 211 271 2024, held at 67- 1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, Hawaii.
e. License No. SP-24-005, Donkey Mill Art Center, dba Donkey Mill Art Center, for a Special General liquor license, for an event on August 17, 2024, held at 78-6670 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, Hawaii.
f. License No. SP-24-006, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on July 5, 61 121 & 131 2024, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
g. License No. SP-24-007, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on July 7 & 14, 2024, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
h. License No. SP-24-008, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on July 19, 2024, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
i. License No. SP-24-009, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on July 20 & 21, 2024, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
j. License No. SP-24-010, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on July 27, 2024, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
k. License No. SP-24-011, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on August 2, 2024, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
I. License No. SP-24-012, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on August 3, 2024, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
M. License No. SP-24-013, The Friends of the Palace Theater, dba The Friends of the Palace Theater, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on August 16, 2024, held at 38 Haili Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
n. License No. SP-24-014, Fraternal Order of Eagles, dba Fraternal Order of Eagles, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on July 5, 6, 121 131 191 201 26, and 27, 2024, held at 16- 111 ` Opukaha`ia Street, Kea`au, Hawai`i .
o. License No. SP-24-015, Hilo Rotary Club Foundation, dba Hilo Rotary Club Foundation, for a Special Beer liquor license, for an event on July 13, 2024, held at the Hilo Yacht Club, 77 Laehala Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
p. License No. SP-24-016, Penn Hawaii Youth Foundation, dba Penn Hawaii Youth Foundation, for a Special Beer liquor license, for an event on July 20, 2024, held at 777 Kinoole Street, Hilo, Hawaii.
q. License No. SP-24-017, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on July 13, 2024, held at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii.
r. License No. SP-24-018, Aloha Performing Arts Company, dba Aloha Theatre, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for events on July 26, 27, & 28, 2024, held at 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, Hawai`i .
s. License No. SP-24-019, Volcano Art Center, dba Volcano Art Center, for a Special Beer and Wine liquor license, for an event on August 17, 2024, held at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, Hawaii.
t. License No. SP-24-020, Kona Elks Club, dba Kona Elks Club, for a Special General liquor license, for events from August 1 - 31, 2024, held at 75- 170 Hualalai Road, Suite E- 100, Kailua- Kona, Hawaii.
7. Transient Vessel Licenses Issued for Ratification
a. License No. TV-24-003, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., Grand Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii, on October 7 & 24; and December 12 & 251 2024.
b. License No. TV-24-004, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., Ruby Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; and Hilo Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii; on September 16, December 10 & 24, 2024 ( Kona); and October 4, December 9 & 23, 2024 ( Hilo).
c. License No. TV-24-005, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., Royal Princess, for a Transient Vessel liquor license, in port at Kona Harbor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on October 5, 2024.
IX. Announcements
Meetings of the Liquor Commission
September 5, 2024, 10: 00 A.M., Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii.
October 3, 2024, 10: 00 A.M., Kona Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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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