[Neighbors] Request for Winegrower 1st offsite location with on and off premise consumption, 3619 Copper Ave. NE

Tue Mar 26 11:25:10 MDT 2024

I fought strongly against Public House with their initial application as I live directly across the street from the building. As I stated in 2021, parking would be a problem and has become a problem, especially during The Stage's events. The existing 17 off-street parking spaces on the property, while grandfathered in, do not accommodate the parking needs of current events. 
I appreciate that the requested modifications were made to provide exterior seating only on Copper and not extend to Hermosa, so noise has not really been an issue.
With all of that said, I approve the application. Except for the parking issue, the businesses that occupy the property have added to the liveliness of the neighborhood. I especially enjoy Dawn Patrol Coffee.
Best regards, Stephen Smith sehi-smith at att.net  

    On Monday, March 25, 2024 at 08:40:01 PM MDT, Gary Eyster via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:  

Nob Hill Friends and Neighbors, Our association has received the attached application for Winegrower 1st Offsite Location Liquor License with On and Off Premise Consumption with Patio Service 

at 3619 Copper Ave. NE. This is the location where Public House has operated in the past. The CABQ Alcohol Hearing Officer will hear the request on April 2. Comments can be accepted by donna at cabq.gov until 72 hours before the hearing. All are welcome to participate in the hearing.

When your association learns of a liquor license application we contact the applicant to gather information. We pass this to our email list to gather neighborhood input. If neighbors express questions or concerns we seek further information. We invite you to reply to all if you have a position on this request.

-Operators of the business: JP Clement

-Contact information: 505-898-6280, x 1010

-Current and recent operations of any operator with alcohol service and period of operation: Winery with tasting at 315 Alameda Blvd NE, 3 years; beverages tasted include NM wines and NM distilled spirits. This is also planned in this request.

-Food menu: light plates/tapas to complement wine tasting

-Hours of operation: close at 9 pm weekdays and 10pm weekends

·Measures the applicant plans relative to security: burglar alarm when closed

We are seeking a call summary from APD for the Alameda address.

At 9 am on March 28 NHNA will evaluate input received. When input is neutral or positive we generally don’t develop an association position.  If input suggests strong concerns or directors have strong concerns our board will explore an association position. The board generally considers the expected impact on community safety and quality of life and factors including but not limited to calls for police service at applicant's operations and security plans. 

Hours of service and services offered are not generally part of the hearing officer’s consideration, but may affect the association’s position.

Locations near Residential Zone Districts (IDO 14-16-2-3) can be problematic, particularly if affected neighbors oppose. Naturally, neighbor input is crucial. We will notify the email list, the liquor hearing officer, and the applicant of any association action. 

All members of the community are free to contact the applicant and to provide written comments to the hearing officer or attend the hearing in a personal capacity.

Gary L. Eyster

President, Nob Hill Neighborhood Association

(505)991-1388

meyster1 at me.com

Although each application is unique the association has generally acted in the following ways:

-Small brewers, taprooms, distilleries: support (i.e. no position)

-Restaurant for full service alcohol or beer and wine license, on premise consumption only: support (i.e. no position)

-Full service for bars or nightclubs: oppose

-Liquor Retail (Alcohol sales for Off-premises Consumption) is not permitted in the Nob Hill/Highland Small Area (IDO 4-3(D)(39)(g)). There are two grandfathered uses in the Small Area. 3619 Cooper Ave NE is just north of the Small Area.

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Note: Zoning Hearing Examiner granted conditional use approval for a Tap Room/Tasting Room on this lot in Sept. 2021. Definition of a Tap Room or Tasting Room from the Integrated Development Ordinance: Tap Room or Tasting Room: An establishment associated with a local brewery, winery, or distillery operating under an approved Small Brewer’s License as governed by Section 60-6A-26.1 NMSA 1978, an approved Winegrower’s License as governed by Section 60-6A-11 NMSA 1978, or an approved Craft Distiller’s License as governed by Section 60-6A-6.1 NMSA 1978 where beer, wine, or spirits are available for consumption on-site. Any production of alcohol as regulated by State law under one of these licenses is considered artisan manufacturing. Any sale of alcohol for off-premises consumption as regulated by State law under these licenses is not considered liquor retail. See also Bar, Liquor Retail, and Manufacturing Definitions for Artisan Manufacturing.

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