[Neighbors] Historic Lobo Theater - Lobo Lounge and Event Center; Request for Liquor License

[Scott Snyder]

100% for it!

On Fri, Sep 3, 2021 at 12:59 PM Charles Gallagher via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <
neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:

> Sound very reasonable. I’m for it!
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Sep 3, 2021, at 11:50 AM, Gary Eyster via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <
> neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
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> Nob Hill Friends and Neighbors*,*
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> *Our association has received the attached application*. The CABQ Alcohol
> Hearing Officer will hear the request on September 14. Comments can be
> accepted by donna at cabq.gov until close of business September 10.
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> 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. Information from applicant is in italics:
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> *The Historic Lobo Theater – Lobo Lounge and Event Center will be a
> community gathering site for movies, live performances, and events.  We
> will have a small theater concession area with heat and serve food (no full
> kitchen), as well as, partnering with local restaurateurs in Nob Hill area
> , such as Zinc and Crazy Fish, to offer expanded menu items.  We will also
> have a bar that will serve beer, wine, and spirits, as well as
> non-alcoholic options to our patrons. *
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> ·Operators of the business: *Savir LLC - J. Richard Rivas*
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> -Contact information: *505-270-9775 (m)*
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> ·Name and address of current and recent operations with alcohol service by
> any operators and period of operation: *Richard has a rich history in the
> food and beverage industry dating back to the days of Restaurant Andre and
> the Werewolf Café.  He is currently a leader in the commercial real estate
> and commercial contracting services within the city of Albuquerque.  The
> reopening of the Historic Lobo Theater is both a passion and service
> project for Nob Hill and the greater Albuquerque and New Mexico
> communities.  Richard hopes to bring his many years of expertise and
> knowledge to create a truly special experience for our patrons.  He has no
> current and/or recent operations with alcohol service.*
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> -Food menu: see above
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> -Hours of operation: *Variable depending on the needs of the event
> center.  Concerts, movie showings, live arts will all have varying
> schedules.  Be assured, we are not looking to serve the late-night
> community.  Instead, we are striving to provide a safe and comfortable
> environment for members of the community to feel considered and leave with
> a smile on their face. *
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> ·Measures the applicant plans relative to security:
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> *We have hired a local security company to provide onsite security during
> events.  We have a fully wired on-site security system with cameras and
> monitoring for the premise. *
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> Nob Hill NA has not requested *a call summary* from APD because the
> operator has no current or recent operations with alcohol service.
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> *At 6 pm on Sept 6 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 we will
> explore an association position at our regular board meeting Sept. 9. We
> will notify the email list and all are welcome.
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> *At that meeting 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. *
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> Hours of service and services offered are not generally part of the
> hearing officer’s consideration, but may affect the association’s position.
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> Locations near Residential Zone Districts (IDO 14-16-2-3) are problematic,
> particularly if affected neighbors oppose.
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> *Naturally, neighbor input is crucial. *
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> *We will notify the email list, the liquor hearing officer, and the
> applicant of the association’s action coming from such a special meeting. *
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> All members of the community are free to contact the applicant and to
> provide written comments to the hearing officer or attend the CABQ hearing
> in a personal capacity.
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> *Gary Eyster*
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> *President, Nob Hill Neighborhood Association*
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> *(505)991-1388*
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> *meyster1 at me.com <meyster1 at me.com>*
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> <Lobo Lounge and Event Center Application.pdf>
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