New liqour license for Robson square

[jlousa]

They are applying for a 788 seat license (spread out over 4 sites), funny is it isn't Olympic related.

RECOMMENDATION
THAT Council, having considered the opinions of local area residents and business operators as determined by neighbourhood notifications, noise impacts and relevant Council policy as outlined in this Administrative Report dated January 5, 2010, entitled “800 Robson Street – University of British Columbia, Liquor Primary Liquor Licence Application (Liquor Establishment Class 5)”, endorse the request by University of British Columbia for a 788 seat Liquor Primary liquor licence (Liquor Establishment Class 5) at 800 Robson Street subject to:

i. Signing a Good Neighbour Agreement with the City prior to business
licence issuance;
ii. The use of the liquor licence limited to special events only, including
seminars, conferences, special gatherings, receptions and corporate
meetings; and
iii. Standard hours of operation for the first six months are limited to 11 am
to 1 am, weekdays and 11 am to 2 am on weekends; after which time
the Extended hours of operation may be considered which are limited to
9 am to 2 am, weekdays and 9 am to 3 am weekends.


GENERAL MANAGER'S COMMENTS
The General Manager of Community Services recommends approval of the
foregoing.

BACKGROUND
Site History
University of British Columbia has been operating at 800 Robson Street since 2001 and is requesting a Liquor Primary liquor licence at this location in order to serve liquor on a limited basis for the purpose of hosting seminars, corporate meetings, conferences and other special events. Currently, the applicant is required to apply for a “Special Occasion Licence” for any
event which offers liquor service.

[GeeCee]

Originally Posted by jlousa

is requesting a Liquor Primary liquor licence at this location in order to serve liquor on a limited basis for the purpose of hosting seminars, corporate meetings, conferences and other special events

Nothing too exciting.. not like they will be opening up pubs or anything like that.