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WITHDRAWN
Recommendation to receive and file the application of Bad Axe Throwing, Incorporated, dba Bad Axe Throwing, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 245 Pine Avenue, Suite 290; determine that the application does not serve the Public Convenience and Necessity; and, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC on the bases of an over concentration of licenses within the census tract, residences within 100 feet, a park within 600 feet of the establishment, and high crime in the reporting district. (District 2)
DISCUSSION
It is City Council policy to review applications for ABC licenses to determine if a basis for protest against the issuance of the license exists. Bad Axe Throwing is a unique business that pairs alcohol and axe throwing. The Police Department responds to elevated levels of alcohol-related crimes including, but not limited to, public intoxication, driving under the influence, assaults, vandalism, and loitering. The proposed establishment is in an area with a long-term level of undue concentration of alcoholic beverage outlets. The over concentration of ABC licenses does not enhance the quality of life.
Given the history of the area, the high crime in this reporting district, the over concentration of ABC licenses, and the close proximity to a park and residences, the Police Department recommends that the City Council determine that the application does not serve a Public Convenience and Necessity, and that a Public Notice of Protest be submitted to ABC.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on May 5, 2020, to respond to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control by the May 5, 2020 due date.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
ROBERT G. LUNA
CHIEF OF POLICE
APPROVED:
THOMAS B. MODICA
ACTING CITY MANAGER