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

Fri Mar 29 15:58:18 MDT 2024

Friends and Neighbors, We advised the community of this request on March 25
saying our NHNA board would evaluate input received at 9 am on March 28. We
said when input is neutral or positive we generally don't develop an
association position and if input suggests strong concerns or directors have
strong concerns our board will explore an association position.

As of that deadline we had received 9 statements of support and no
statements of opposition. Consistent with that policy our NHNA board voted
unanimously not to express a position on the request. This commonly results
in approval. We note that 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.

Annie, when the former operator sought conditional use approval for a
taproom on this site in 2021 they sent the zoning hearing examiner the
attached letter of their intentions. I don't know that it obligates you but
as a good neighbor I imagine you would like to respect it.

We draw your attention to conditions A through E which the ZHE placed on his
approval of a tap room at the location. Those are requirements which you do
need to meet to comply with the conditional use approval. See them at
https://documents.cabq.gov/planning/zoning-hearing-examiner/2021/August/NODs
/VA-2021-00284%20NOD.pdf

Thanks for your coordination with us. We wish you much success in Nob Hill.

Gary L. Eyster

President, Nob Hill Neighborhood Association

(505)991-1388

meyster1 at me.com <mailto:meyster1 at me.com> 

From: Neighbors_nobhill-nm
[mailto:neighbors_nobhill-nm-bounces at mailman.swcp.com] On Behalf Of Gary
Eyster via Neighbors_nobhill-nm
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2024 7:06 PM
To: 'Nob Hill' <neighbors at nobhill-nm.com>
Cc: Annie at VaraWines.com
Subject: [Neighbors] Request for Winegrower 1st offsite location with on and
off premise consumption, 3619 Copper Ave. NE

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  <mailto:donna at cabq.gov> 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 <mailto: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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