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2. Request for On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, Guy's Grill, 7874 Market Blvd. Guy Peterson7 MEMORANDUM C F1 C i F TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager FROM: Karen Engelhardt, Office Manager C* DATE: February 28, 1995 SUBJ: Request for On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, Guy's Grill, 7874 Market Boulevard Attached please find a request from Guy Petersen nor an on -sale intoxicating liquor license. Mr. Petersen operates Guy's Grill in the Mark Shopping Center and has done so for the past 2 years. Mr. Petersen currently holds "an on_ ale beer and wine license. CITY OF a CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 Guy's Grill occupies approximately 2,300 square feet , nd seats 96 people. Mr. Petersen has no intention of expanding or remodeling hip' restaurant to include a bar area. He simply wants to be able to offer customers a mixed drink with their meal. As can be seen on the attached sketch, drinks will be mixed A the service bar next to the food counter and patrons will pick up their drink at that location: J_ - All property owners within notice was published in the.] letter from Lotus Realty ,to intoxicating license �ncbf conversion into ;ra(,40onal°. submitted a memo sng hi Planning Department a d "" comments about the request. J,;eet of Guy's Grill were 6try 23rd edition of the . Petersen expressing conc concerns about these same issues. I have talked .with both the [ding Official regarding this request and neither nave any d of the request by mail and a assen Villager. Attached is a gout the issuance of the on -sale "rowdiness," and the possible ablic Safety Director has also The Public Safety Department has completed ' of the corporation and has found no negative investigation on the three officers Issuance of a liquor license is at the sole discretion of the city council. The council may approve or deny requests for on -sale licenses without stating their reason. If the council chooses to issue the license, staff will ensure that we receive the liquor liability insurance certificate, $5,000 bond, and that the license fee of $6,115 is collected. Vuy's P. 0. Box 356, Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317, (612) 934.2211 February 8, 1995 City of Chanhassen 600 Coultier Drive Chanhassen MN, 55317 To Whom it May Concern, This is a request to upgrade our "on sale" beer and wine license to an "on sale' intoxicating liquor license. The need of this is due to the sudden outbreak of resTaurants entering the area (especially Wendy's, in my parking lot, with a drive -thru window). Local businesses cannot compete head -on with the national chains' constant TV advertising. Our intention is to try to do something that sets us apart from the others. This is an effort to try to survive and keep our doors o..pen after 25 years in this town. The plan is to add only a service bar in hopes of increasing our dinner business. Promoting more of our Mexican items along with margaritas, is the general idea. We do not intend to turn it into a "bar -bar" and our hours will remain regular food service hours only. Does the city realize all the restasurants they are allowing in Chanhassen? It seems to me, all other types of businesses are controlled, e.g.: liquor stores, gas stations, car washes, etc. The number of restaurants should be also. Page two contains the eating establishments that are now or will be available to a mere population of about 14,000 people. The liquor license application is enclosed with this letter as is the $250.00 fee for the completion of a background investigation. Sincerely, Guy S. Peterson President RESTAURANTS IN DOWNTOWN CHANHASSEN McDonald's National chain Byerly's Resaurant Wendy's It Byerly's Deli w/ Leeann Chin Little Caesars Pizza " Festival's Deli Domino's Pizza it Millie's Deli Subway Anh Le Target Food Court Frankie's Prairie House Guy's Grill WITH LIQUOR Riviera Pauly's Chanhassen American Legion Chan Bowl COMING SOON Taco Bell Perkins Boston Chicken LOOKING TO COME Bruegger's Bagels Arby's Dairy Queen Applebee's Country Suites (addition) 4i Y h I I on R R.4 e, X I 'RC41a cK P v N - I� � I .l a� �I I �.11uJL�'wL 1 l + I 1 ADD- S' uloRK s>'Y�M ni ri[tr ' �e Wlt�, f� BcE S' SA.vUm�rN noo SCE lv /t'JUat � liil lla I S/� II I h� � I� I II 1� - n - 1 y j �) C fl CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA ' NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION FOR AN ON -SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE GUY'S GRILL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Chanhassen City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 13, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 690 Coulter Drive, to consider an application from Guy's Grill for an on -sale intoxicating liquor license. Guy's Grill restaurant is located at 7874 Market Boulevard in the Market Square Shopping Center. All interested persons may appear and express their opinions regarding this application ' at said time and place. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact City Hall. Karen J. Engelhardt Office Manager Phone: 937 -1900 (Publish in the Chanhassen Villager on February 23, 1995) L fl Mithun Enterprises, Inc. The Chanhassen Bank Richard Steiner 900 Wayzata Blvd. E. 600 West 78th Street ' P. O. Box 1717 Wayzata, MN 55391 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Whitefish, MT 59937 Bloomberg Companies T. F. James Company B. C. Burdick P. O. Box 730 Suite 500 426 Lake Street ' Chanhassen, MN 55317 6640 Shady Oak Road Excelsior, MN 55331 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Dayton Hudson Corp. T -862 Dan Dahlin Douglas Hansen ' Property Tax Dept. Chanhassen Bowl/Filly's West One Properties 777 Nicollet Mall 581 West 78th Street 17001 Stodola Road ' Minneapolis, MN 55402 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Minnetonka, MN 55345 Clement Springer H. R. Bill Bell Weiss Management Nat'l Loding Company Lutheran Church of Living Christ' Suite 110 Suite 140 P. O. Box 340 3601 Minnesota Drive 200 Coon Rapids Blvd. Chanhassen, MN 55317 Minneapolis, MN 55435 Minneapolis, MN 55433 ' Alscor Invest. Jt. Venture Mr. Fran Fagerstrom Westermann's Art & Frame P. O. Box 150 Subway 7838 Market Boulevard ' Minneapolis, MN 55440 7093 Boyd Avenue Chanhassen, MN 55317 Eden Prairie, MN 55346 ' Mr. Rich Larson Crossroads Medical Center Chanhassen Vision Clinic MGM 7860 Market Boulevard 7872 Market Boulevard ' 7856 Market Blvd. Chanhassen, MN 55317 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dips &Pieces Family Cost Cutters F a y Hair ' Best Cleaners 7880 Market Bouelvard 7884 Market Boulevard 7886 Market Boulevard Chanhassen, MN 55317 Chanhassen, MN 55317 ' Chanhassen, MN 55317 Focus One Hour Photo Mr. Jim Holm Mr. Kent Ludford ' 7888 Market Boulevard Center Drug Merlin's Hardware Chanhassen, MN 55317 913 Hopkins Center 7844 Market Boulevard Hopkins, MN 55343 ' Chanhassen, MN 55317 Mr. Bob King Ms. Shirley Olson Mr. Guy Peterson ' Festival Foods Someone's House c/o Guy's Grill 7900 Market Boulevard 7882 Market Boulevard 7874 Market Boulevard Chanhassen, MN 55317 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Chanhassen, MN 55317 , Mr. Frank Stocco Mr. Bernie Hansen Frankie's Pizza Chan Lawn and Sports 7850 Market Boulevard 7890 Market Boulevard Chanhassen, MN 55317 Chanhassen, MN 55317 LOTUS REALTY SERVICES March 8, 1995 Guy S. Peterson ' P.O. Box 356 Chanhassen, MN 55317 ' Dear Guy: We understand that you have made application to the City of ' Chanhassen for an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License. Unlike your plans last year, when we had conversations on this topic, we understand that you do not plan to expand the size of your restaurant. ' That being the case and in the interest of alleviating our concerns and the concerns of some of the tenants which have been expressed to us, we want to pass on to you our observations. 1. We understand your reasons for wanting the ability to ' serve drinks to your customers in order to increase your food sales. If you are successful in obtaining the license we sincerely hope that the effect will be just that. We also laud your apparent decision to return to placing ' emphasis on your Mexican menu, where you have a proven reputation. ' 2. The issuance of this license would be setting a precedent for Chanhassen. There are no other On Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses issued to occupants of a ' shopping center. The effect of this licensing cannot be taken lightly. In a shopping center setting the activities of one tenant have a direct impact on the well -being of ' adjacent tenants. For that reason, permitted use of leased space by tenants is carefully spelled out in lease documents. Your lease does not specifically preclude operating clith a ' full -scale liquor license, but you are limited to using your space as a "Restaurant or any lawful use which does not conflict with other tenants in the Center." Other tenants ' of the Center have expressed concern over potential parking problems, potential rowdiness and potential additional litter. The occurrence of any of the events which have been ' brought to our attention would constitute a use which would be in conflict with the use of the Center by other tenants. 1 545 WEST 78TH STREET ■ P.O. BOX 235 ■ CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 ■ 612 934 -4538 ■ FAX (612) 934 -1505 If your hours are to stay the same as the are now, as you stated in your letter to the City, and if, as you also stated, you will be serving liquor only along with your food service, it may be that none of the potential problems will occur. We therefore assume that you do not plan to advertise "Happy Hours ", or to otherwise exclusively promote the sale of alcoholic beverages. Further as to use, we need to remind you that your lease provides that use of the premises in such a manner that the landlord is required to pay any additional insurance premiums constitutes a default in your lease agreement. 3. While we note that you do not intend to turn your establishment into a "bar- bar ", your letter to the City states that you intend to add a service bar. This is to remind you of the condition in your lease which states that you may not make any "alterations to the Premises or any part thereof without first obtaining the written consent of Landlord." In that connection, we will not approve any alterations which would designate a bar area other than that which might be a space from which your personnel can mix and pick up drinks for service to customers - -in other, words, no customers' bar would be approved. Guy, Chanhassen is a community comprised of young families with young children and Market Square must be user - friendly to those folks. They are the customer base of the Shopping Center. The merchants there have worked hard to promote that image and to promote their individual stores to those customers. It is our hope that you and each and every one of the rest of the tenants (several of whom are today succeeding far beyond projections) can continue successfully. We hope that you fully appreciate the added burden of responsibility the receipt of the On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License will place on your shoulders. Your truly, / Vernelle Clayton, on behalf of Lotus Realty Services, Project Manager for Market Square Associates Limited Partnership i i MEMORANDUM CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager FROM: Scott Harr, Public Safety Director DATE: March 9, 1995 SUBJ: On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Request, Guy's Grill In regard to the request from Guy Petersen for an on -sale intoxicating liquor license, this office has no problem with issuing the license under the guidelines suggested in Mr. Petersen's letter of February 8, 1995. However, I would be concerned if this establishment was converted into a traditional bar. I believe that the ; city would be faced with noise, traffic and litter problems if such a conversion took place. It is my recommendation that the issue be carefully reviewed and that if the council chooses to grant the license, that conditions of approval include a statement that prohibits the space from being converted into a traditional bar. CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 MEMORANDUM TO: Karen Engelhardt, Office Manager FROM: Scott Harr, Public Safety Director DATE: March 2, 1995 SUBJ: Liquor License Background Pursuant to your request, background checks have memo of February 21, 1995, with no information their application. Guy's Grill completed on the parties listed on your obtained that would negatively affect 0 fOO& 7900 Market Boulevard • Chanhassen, MN 55317 • (612) 934 -1010 ' March 9, 1995 ' City Council Members City of Chanhassen 600 Coultier Drive ' Chanhassen, MN 55317 Re: Liquor license application for Guy's t Dear Council Members, ' I am concerned about the request you have received that an intoxicating liquor license be granted for Market Square Shopping Center. While rm not opposed to another such license for the city, I am to this particular location. ' There are already liquor five on sale establishments q ' within walking distance from Market Square. I don't think adding one more to this location will benefit the shopping center as a whole. This would also be the first one placed in the middle of a retail center. All the others are free standing buildings except ' the Dinner Theater's. While the applicant says he does not intend to turn Guy's into a "bar- bar ", what will keep ' that from happening if this new direction does not make them successful? Will he no t a e n t to U�omote "hap y hours" l ike r bar the city? Or become a__s orts bar so he ca meet local co_ m�Ptitu, Parking that is valuable to t e rTi e f the center would b tie ed for hours on game days. Most important to me is the safety of the centers customers who will be confronted in the parking lot by people in their cars leaving Guy's after consuming, as the license states, "intoxicating liquor ". Like Guy's, we at Festival Foods and the other businesses of Market Square have been faced with competition. I think we have all met the challenges very well. ' Sincerely, ' Bob King Festival Foods