[Neighbors] Safari Grill, 3001 Central Ave NE, requests restaurant liquor license with on premise consumption only...clarification of application

Mon Oct 29 18:54:39 MDT 2018

Dear Neighbors,

Thanks to Councilor Davis, his analyst Sean Foran, and Petra Morris I can clarify this request.

The request is to sell beer and wine in the restaurant; sometimes known informally as a beer and wine license. 

Formally it’s known as a restaurant liquor license or restaurant license.

Sean has provided the NM Alcohol and Gaming Division rules on such a license below.

I have spoken with applicant Bill Young, owner of Safari Grill. He confirms that this is what he is seeking and he plans to come to our Thursday meeting.

Thank you, neighbors, for your dialogue here on the listserve.

At our Thursday night meeting, announced below, everyone will be heard. Please review the Alcohol and Gaming Division rules below before the meeting.

Kind regards, Gary Eyster, President, NHNA

From: Foran, Sean M. [mailto:seanforan at cabq.gov] 
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2018 2:04 PM
To: Gary & Melodie Eyster; Davis, Pat
Cc: Morris, Petra
Subject: RE: Safari Grill, 3001 Central Ave NE, requests restaurant liquor license with on premise consumption only

A “Restaurant Liquor License” is also known as a Restaurant (Beer and Wine) License.

You can find the restrictions on page 44 of the NM Alcohol & Gaming Division Rules and Regulations at http://www.rld.state.nm.us/uploads/files/Alcohol%20and%20Gaming/NMAC%20AGD%20RULES%20and%20REGS%20book%2C%20issued%207JUNE2017%2C%20Revised%204_25_17%20and%205_30_17%20website.pdf

Here is a screen shot of the section that says they can only sell beer and wine. I’ve highlighted the line.

The title “Restaurant Liquor License” is unfortunately very misleading. Hopefully the State updates that one day.

Sean Foran, MSW

Policy Analyst

Office of City Councilor Pat Davis – D6

City Of Albuquerque

505.768.3152

From: Gary & Melodie Eyster [mailto:meyster1 at me.com] 
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2018 1:31 PM
To: Foran, Sean M. <seanforan at cabq.gov>; Davis, Pat <patdavis at cabq.gov>
Cc: Morris, Petra <pmorris at cabq.gov>
Subject: RE: Safari Grill, 3001 Central Ave NE, requests restaurant liquor license with on premise consumption only

Perhaps I have misinterpreted the tem “restaurant liquor license” in the attached application? Gary

From: Foran, Sean M. [mailto:seanforan at cabq.gov] 
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2018 1:07 PM
To: Gary & Melodie Eyster; Davis, Pat
Subject: RE: Safari Grill, 3001 Central Ave NE, requests restaurant liquor license with on premise consumption only

Gary,

It is my understanding that there is no waiver for a full liquor license based on both state and local rule. There is an application for a waiver to serve beer and wine.

I checked in on the request for 3001 Central; they have requested to serve beer and wine, but not liquor.

Let me know if you have additional questions. 

Thanks,
Sean

Sean Foran, MSW

Policy Analyst

Office of City Councilor Pat Davis – D6

City Of Albuquerque

505.768.3152

From: Gary & Melodie Eyster [mailto:meyster1 at me.com] 
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2018 1:01 PM
To: Davis, Pat <patdavis at cabq.gov>; Foran, Sean M. <seanforan at cabq.gov>
Subject: FW: Safari Grill, 3001 Central Ave NE, requests restaurant liquor license with on premise consumption only

Pat, Sean, I recall a couple years ago when an applicant sought a full license for the 3001 Central space.

Under the sector plan I recall that it was not even possible to seek a waiver to the 300 ft. rule on churches.

It seems that under the IDO one can seek that waiver.

Do I remember correctly?

Thanks, Gary

From: Gary & Melodie Eyster [mailto:meyster1 at me.com] 
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2018 12:57 PM
To: neighbors at nobhill-nm.com
Cc: 'TheBoard NobHill-NM'; Natalie at Monte Vista
Subject: Safari Grill, 3001 Central Ave NE, requests restaurant liquor license with on premise consumption only

Nob Hill Neighborhood Association will host a meeting this Thursday, November 1, to collect community input on the subject restaurant liquor license request.

We are inviting the applicant as well as Calvary Church.

Location:  Monte Vista Christian Church, 3501 Campus Blvd NE

>From the main entrance go immediately down the stairs, turn left to room 121.

Time 6:30 pm

Thank you to Monte Vista Christian Church for sharing your facilities with the community.

Feel free to reply with questions.

Kind regards, Gary Eyster, President, NHNA

From: Neighbors_nobhill-nm [mailto:neighbors_nobhill-nm-bounces at mailman.swcp.com] On Behalf Of Gary & Melodie Eyster via Neighbors_nobhill-nm
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2018 1:35 PM
To: neighbors at nobhill-nm.com
Cc: 'TheBoard NobHill-NM'
Subject: [Neighbors] Safari Grill, 3001 Central Ave NE, requests restaurant liquor license with on premise consumption only

Nob Hill Neighbors, 

Nob Hill Neighborhood Association (NHNA) has received the attached notice of public liquor hearing.

Your board of directors is setting up a neighborhood meeting, probably late this week, to hear your input and consider an NHNA statement to the Liquor Hearing Officer (LHO). We’ll put out the place and time as soon as it is set up. We plan to reach out to the applicant and Calvary Church for the meeting.

As stated in the notice you can address the LHO personally at the hearing on Friday, November 9 at 9 am.

Your ideas are welcome by emailing neighbors at nobhill-nm.com

and/or your board at  theboard at nobhill-nm.com

Kind regards, Gary Eyster, President

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