August 8, 2017

The City of License Review Board Meeting was called to order at 5:04P.M

License Review Board Members Present: Ms. Joy Barnes- Chairman Mr. William Lobb Ms. Drewnell Thomas Mr. Byron Amos

Representing the Atlanta Police Department Sgt. K. Walls Inv. G. Smith Inv. M. Geurin Inv. E. Miles Ms. Brittani Coven

Representing the City of Atlanta Law Department Ms. Virginia Robinson Ms. Amber Robinson

The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 P.M.

The minutes are prepared by B. Coven. License Review Board Minutes Hearing Held: August 8, 2017

CONSENT AGENDA

SPECIAL EVENT

1. Application of Arthritis Foundation d/b/a Crystal Ball 2017, Chiwuzo Ife Okwumabua; agent. License requested to operate a non-profit special event with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, Saturday October 21, 2017 from 6:30p.m.-11:30p.m. at The Ritz- Carlton 3434 Peachtree Road. (non-profit special event) RS

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

2. Application of Families of Children Under Stress, Inc. d/b/a Focus and Fragile Kids, Jill Gossett; agent. License requested to operate a non-profit special event with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, Saturday September 23, 2017 from 7:00p.m.-10:30p.m. at Flourish 3143 Maple Drive NE. (non-profit special event) RS

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

3. Application of Midtown Assistance Center, Inc. d/b/a MAC & Cheese, Jillian Madden; agent. License requested to operate a non-profit special event with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, Saturday September 9, 2017 from 5:00p.m.-10:00p.m. at The Plaza- 1197 NE. (non-profit special event) RS

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

4. Application of National Multiple Sclerosis Society, d/b/a MS Wine Event 2017 – Harvest For a Cure, Rogelio (Roy) Alberto Rangel; agent. License requested to operate a non-profit special event with liquor and wine consumed on premises, Thursday October 19, 2017 from 6:30p.m.-9:30p.m. at Mason Fine Arts 415 Plasters Avenue. (non-profit special event) RS

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

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CONSENT AGENDA

SPECIAL EVENT

5. Application of Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, Inc. d/b/a Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, Meredith Hudmon Ragains; agent. License requested to operate a non-profit special event with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, Thursday October 26, 2017 from 7:00p.m.-10:00p.m. at Westside Cultural Arts Center 760 10th Street. (non-profit special event) RS

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

6. Application of Visiting Nurse Health System d/b/a In The Moment, Kristin Leigh Stanley; agent. License requested to operate a non-profit special event with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, Thursday October 26, 2017 from 6:00p.m.-10:00p.m. at Stave Room at American Spirit Works, 199 Armour Drive. (non-profit special event) RS

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

7. Application of LaAmistad, Inc. d/b/a La Amistad Gala, Cat DaCosta McAfee; agent. License requested to operate a non-profit special event with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, Saturday September 23, 2017 from 6:30p.m.-12:00midnight at W Hotel Buckhead 3377 Peachtree Road NE. (non-profit special event) RS

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

8. Application of Pan African Sanctuaries Alliance d/b/a Style South at The Shops of Buckhead Atlanta, Anneliese Barquero Reid; agent. License requested to operate a non- profit special event with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, Saturday September 16, 2017 from 12:00noon-10:00p.m. at The Shops of Buckhead 3035 Peachtree Road Suite B100 (non-profit special event) RS

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

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CONSENT AGENDA

SPECIAL EVENT

9. Application of Center for Puppetry Arts, Inc. d/b/a String Fling Gala, Vincent Anthony; agent. License requested to operate a non-profit special event with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, Saturday September 16, 2017 from 6:00p.m.-12:00midnight at Loews Atlanta Hotel, 1065 Peachtree Street NE. (non-profit special event) RS

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

10. Application of Lindbergh MAC, LLC d/b/a Taco Mac Patio, David Dyal; agent. License requested to operate a special event with beer consumed on premises, Saturday September 2, 2017 from 9:00a.m.-2:30a.m., Sunday September 3, 2017 from 12:30p.m.- 2:30a.m., and Monday September 4, 2017 from 9:00a.m.-2:30a.m. at Taco Mac, 100 Techwood Drive. (special event) RS

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

11. Application of Cains Hill Group, LLC d/b/a Big Sky Buckhead, Adam Berlin; agent. License requested to operate a special event with liquor and beer consumed on premises, Saturday August 26, 2017 from 4:00p.m.-11:00p.m. at Big Sky Buckhead Parking Lot, 3201 Cains Hill Place. (special event) RS

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

12. Application of Jewish Educational Loan Fund, Inc. d/b/a Breman Museum Grand Opening, Cathy H. Miller; agent. License requested to operate a non-profit special event with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, Thursday August 24, 2017 from 9:00a.m.-11:00p.m. at Selig Center at the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, 1440 Spring Street NW. (non-profit special event) RS

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

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CONSENT AGENDA

SPECIAL EVENT

13. Application of The Gentlemen’s Foundation, Inc. d/b/a The Gentlemen’s Ball, Juan Smalls; agent. License requested to operate a non-profit special event with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, Friday September 29, 2017 from 7:00p.m.-11:00p.m. and Saturday September 30, 2017 from 6:00p.m.-11:59p.m. at Atlanta Marriott Marquis, 265 Avenue. (non-profit special event) RS

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

14. Application of KYM Ventures, LLC d/b/a The Daiquiri Factory, Kechia Matadin; agent. License requested to operate a special event with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, Saturday September 2, 2017 from 12:00noon-2:30a.m., Sunday September 3, 2017 from 12:30p.m.-12:00midnight, and Monday September 4, 2017 from 12:00noon- 12:00midnight at 889 West Peachtree Street NW. (special event) RS

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

15. Application of Piedmont Park Conservancy, Inc. d/b/a Party For Piedmont Park, Mark Henry Banta; agent. License requested to operate a non-profit special event with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, Thursday September 7, 2017 from 5:00p.m.- 11:00p.m. at Piedmont Park, 400 Park Drive NE. (non-profit special event) RS

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

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CONSENT AGENDA

OUTDOOR FESTIVAL

16. Application of Atlanta Fundraising Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Fall Fest at Chandler Park, Edward Aubrey; agent. License requested to operate a non-profit outdoor festival with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, Friday September 29, 2017 from 10:00a.m.- 11:00p.m., Saturday September 30, 2017 from 10:00a.m.-11:00p.m., and Sunday October 1, 2017 from 12:30p.m.-11:00p.m. at 1500 McLendon Avenue. (non-profit outdoor festival) RS

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

17. Application of Taste of Atlanta Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Taste of Atlanta, Dale Gordon DeSena; agent. License requested to operate a non-profit outdoor festival with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, Friday October 20, 2017 from 6:00p.m.-11:00p.m., Saturday October 21, 2017 from 12:00noon-7:00p.m., and Sunday October 22, 2017 from 12:30p.m.-6:00p.m. at Historic Fourth Ward Park 680 Dallas Street NE. (non-profit outdoor festival) RS

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

18. Application of Vision Church of Atlanta d/b/a Sweet Auburn Fall Fest, Noreen Rios; agent. License requested to operate a non-profit outdoor festival with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, Saturday September 30, 2017 from 11:00a.m.-11:30p.m. and Sunday October 1, 2017 from 12:30p.m.-9:00p.m. at 321 Irvin Street at the corner of Fort Street. (non-profit outdoor festival) RS

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

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AGENDA

RESTAURANT/SPIRITUOUS LIQUOR CONSUMED

19. Application of Rosie’s Café, LLC d/b/a Rosie’s Cafe, Ericka Stephens; agent. License requested to operate a restaurant with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, at 48 Northside Drive. (new app/new loc) NPU-M MG

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

20. Application of Spagett, LLC d/b/a Bar Americano/Bar Crema, Earl E. Cloud III; agent. License requested to operate a restaurant with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, at 56 E Andrews Drive NW Suite 7. (new app/new loc) NPU-B CD#8 MG

BOARD RECOMMENDS: ( ) Approved ( ) Adverse ( X) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

21. Application of Saltyard, LLC d/b/a Saltyard, Nicholas Leahy; agent. License requested to operate a restaurant with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, at 1820 Peachtree Road Suite 1. (change of ownership) NPU-E CD# 8 MG

BOARD RECOMMENDS: ( ) Approved ( ) Adverse ( X) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

22. Application of The Northside Tavern, Inc. d/b/a Northside Tavern, Thomas B. Webb, Jr.; agent. License requested to operate a restaurant with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, at 1058 Howell Mill Road NW. (change of agent) NPU-E CD# 3 MG

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

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RESTAURANT/SPIRITUOUS LIQUOR CONSUMED

23. Application of RJM Global, LLC d/b/a Pita Mediterranean Street Food Midtown, Richard Song; agent. License requested to operate a restaurant with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, at 1020 Piedmont Avenue Suite A. (new app/new loc) NPU-E CD# 2 MG

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

24. Application of TLP Westside Corporation d/b/a The Local Pizzaiolo, Jonathan Akly; agent. License requested to operate a restaurant with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, at 1000 Marietta Street Suite 202. (new business/old loc) GS

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

25. Application of Escobar Restaurant & Tapas, LLC d/b/a Escobar Restaurant and Tapas, Tiffany Lynn Mitchell; agent. License requested to operate a restaurant with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, live entertainment at 327 Peters Street SW. (change of ownership) NPU-M CD# 2 GS

BOARD RECOMMENDS: ( ) Approved ( ) Adverse ( X) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

26. Application of Legal Seafood, LLC d/b/a Legal Sea Foods, Bradford Michael Roe; agent. License requested to operate a restaurant with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, at 275 Baker Street. (change of agent) NPU-M CD# 14 EEM

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

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RESTAURANT/SPIRITUOUS LIQUOR CONSUMED

27. Application of Legal Seafood, LLC d/b/a Legal Sea Foods – Oyster Bar, Bradford Michael Roe; agent. License requested to operate a restaurant with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, at 275 Baker Street. (change of agent/additional facility) NPU-M CD# 14 EEM

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

28. Application of Legal Seafood, LLC d/b/a Legal Sea Foods – Atlantic Room, Bradford Michael Roe; agent. License requested to operate a restaurant with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, at 275 Baker Street. (change of agent/additional facility) NPU-M CD# 14 EEM

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

29. Application of Bytes Restaurant, LLC d/b/a Bytes Restaurant, Nacasha L. Ruffin, agent. License requested to operate a restaurant with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, customer dancing, and live entertainment at 848 Spring Street. (new app/new loc) NPU-E CD#2 EEM

BOARD RECOMMENDS: ( ) Approved ( ) Adverse ( X) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

30. Application of Lucca Atlanta, LLC d/b/a Blue, Birkan Barutcu, agent. License requested to operate a restaurant with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, at 262 Pharr Road. (change of ownership) NPU-B CD#6 EEM

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

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RESTAURANT/SPIRITUOUS LIQUOR CONSUMED

31. Application of Lucca Atlanta, LLC d/b/a Blue (Patio), Birkan Barutcu, agent. License requested to operate a restaurant with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, at 262 Pharr Road. (change of ownership/additional facility) NPU-B CD#6 EEM

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

32. Application of Lucca Atlanta, LLC d/b/a Cabo, Birkan Barutcu, agent. License requested to operate a restaurant with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises at 264 Pharr Road. (change of agent) NPU-B CD#6 EEM

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

33. Application of Lucca Atlanta, LLC d/b/a Cabo (Patio), Birkan Barutcu, agent. License requested to operate a restaurant with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises with live entertainment at 264 Pharr Road. (change of agent/additional facility) NPU-B CD#6 EEM

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

BEER BREWERY

34. Application of Atlanta Brewing Company d/b/a Red Brick Brewing Co, Garett Lockhart, agent. License requested to operate as a beer brewery at 2323 Defoor Hills Road NW. (change of agent) NPU-D CD#9 MG

BOARD RECOMMENDS: ( X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

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ADDITIONAL FACILITY

35. Application of Sahara Atlanta, LLC d/b/a Sahara, Nana Addaquay; agent. License requested to operate a bar with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, at 321 Pharr Road. (additional facility) MG

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

RETAIL PACKAGE/BEER AND WINE

36. Application of Georgia CVS Pharmacy, LLC d/b/a CVS Pharmacy #10043, Guy Bienaime; agent. License requested to operate retail package with beer and wine at 235 Peachtree Street NE Suite C24. (change of agent) NPU-M CD#2 MG

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

37. Application of Wal-Mart Stores East, LP d/b/a Walmart #3008, Norman M. Blanton; agent. License requested to operate retail package with beer and wine at 835 Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. (change of agent) NPU-L CD#3 GS

BOARD RECOMMENDS: ( ) Approved ( ) Adverse ( X) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

38. Application of Jonesboro Prime, LLC d/b/a Little Bear Food Mart, Muhammad Tahir; agent. License requested to operate retail package with beer and wine 1660 Jonesboro Road. (change of ownership) NPU-Y CD# 1 EEM

BOARD RECOMMENDS: ( ) Approved ( ) Adverse ( X) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

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RETAIL PACKAGE/BEER AND WINE

39. Application of Windsor Food, Inc. d/b/a BP Food Mart, Mohammad Basher; agent. License requested to operate retail package with beer and wine at 464 Windsor Street. (new app/new loc) NPU-V CD# 4 EEM

BOARD RECOMMENDS: ( ) Approved ( ) Adverse ( X) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

40. Application of LI Package Store, Inc. d/b/a LI Package Store, Tibebe Mekonnen; agent. License requested to operate retail package with beer and wine at 1061 Lee Street SW Suite - A. (change of agent) GS

BOARD RECOMMENDS: ( ) Approved ( ) Adverse ( X) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

RETAIL PACKAGE/LIQUOR

41. Application of LI Package Store, Inc. d/b/a LI Package Store, Tibebe Mekonnen; agent. License requested to operate retail package with liquor at 1061 Lee Street SW. (change of agent) GS

BOARD RECOMMENDS: ( ) Approved ( ) Adverse ( X) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

NPU DENIAL

42. Application of Get Scene, LLC d/b/a Get Scene, David Jesse Malinowski; agent. License requested to operate a bar with liquor beer and wine consumed on premises, at 451 Bishop Street. (new app/new loc/NPU Recommendation as a Denial) NPU-E CD#8 EEM

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

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SPECIAL EVENT

43. Application of African Soup, Inc. d/b/a Craft Classic 5k & ½ Marathon, Holly Habimana; agent. License requested to operate a non-profit special event with beer consumed on premises, Saturday September 9, 2017 from 9:00a.m.-2:00p.m. at Grant Park, 800 Cherokee Avenue SE. (non-profit special event) RS

BOARD RECOMMENDS: (X) Approved ( ) Adverse ( ) Held for ______Weeks

COMMENTS: ______

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