License Commission General Hearing

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License Commission Agenda

Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 5:30 PM

Michael J. Lombardi Building

831 Massachusetts Avenue

Carmelia M. Vincente Conference Room

 

The following is a proposed agenda containing the items that the License Commission reasonably anticipates to vote upon without public testimony at 5:30 pm:

 

ONE DAY LICENSES TO BE VOTED UPON BY THE BOARD

 

MALT & WINE LICENSES WITH OR WITHOUT ENTERTAINMENT:

 

1. Tracey-Ann Daley, has applied for a malt and wine with entertainment (musical performance) license to be exercised at Harvard Law School, Milstein East, 1563  Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, on 2/26/16 – 03/01/16 from 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.  Expected attendance - 400 people.

 

 

 

 

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2. Jennifer Novotney, has applied for a malt and wine license to be exercised at MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, on 4/23/16 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. for a Science discussion.  Expected attendance – 200 people.

 

 

 

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3. Arlyn DePagter, has applied for a malt and wine license to be exercised at MIT Executive Education Suite Dining Room, 100 Main Street, Cambridge, on 03/01/16 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. for a private dinner. Expected attendance – 50 people.

 

 

 

 

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4. Arlyn DePagter, has applied for a malt and wine license to be exercised at MIT Media Lab, 75 Amherst Street, Cambridge, on 03/04/16 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for a private lunch meeting. Expected attendance – 113 people.

 

 

 

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5. Kevin McGuire, has applied for a malt and wine license to be exercised at Cambridge Innovation Center, 1 Broadway, Cambridge, on 02/24/16 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. for a party. Expected attendance – 150 people.

 

 

 

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6. Amy Wilson, on behalf of Friends of Cambridge Athletics/CRLS Crew has applied for a malt and wine license to be exercised at Cambridge Boat Club, 2 Gerry’s Landing Road, Cambridge, on 03/04/16 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. for a fundraiser. Expected attendance – 100 people.

 

 

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7. Nicole Phillips, on behalf of The Bartending Service of New England, LLC, has applied for a malt and wine license to be exercised at Harvard University Boylston Hall, Cambridge, on 02/26/16 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. for a private reception. Expected attendance – 80 people.

 

 

 

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8. Emera Trujillo, has applied for a malt and wine license to be exercised at Workbar, 45 Prospect Street, Cambridge, on 03/03/16 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. for a Professional/Networking event. Expected attendance – 100 people.

 

 

 

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9. Benjamin Green, has applied for a malt and wine license with entertainment to be exercised at Dudley House, Harvard Yard, Cambridge, on 03/05/16 from 8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. for a Spring Swing. Expected attendance – 200 people.

 

 

 

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10. Arlyn Depagter, has applied for a malt and wine license to be exercised at MIT Executive Education Suite Dining Room, 100 Main Street, Cambridge, on 02/24/16 from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. for a banquet/meeting. Expected attendance – 52 people.

 

 

 

 

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1. Sierra Fan, has applied for a malt and wine license with entertainment (Patrons dancing, Recorded/live music, Amplification system, Floor show) to be exercised at Northwest Building, 52 Oxford Street, Cambridge, on 03/05/16 from 7:00 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. for a Performance. Expected attendance – 300 people.

 

 

 

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12. Shane Hebel, has applied for a malt and wine license with entertainment (Recorded/live music) to be exercised at Austin Hall, Harvard Law School, 1585 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, on 03/05/16 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for a Conference reception. Expected attendance – 200 people.

 

 

 

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ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES LICENSES WITH OR WITHOUT ENTERTAINMENT:

 

1. Melissa Robinson, has applied for an all alcohol license to be exercised at Harvard Law School Langdell Hall Caspersen Room, 1563 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, on 03/10/16 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. for a Banquet. Expected attendance – 45 people.

 

 

           

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ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES ONLY:

 

 

1. Michelle Ko, on behalf of Harvard, has applied for an entertainment license for a Cultural event, Quincy Dining Hall, 58 Plympton Street, Cambridge, on 2/27/16 from 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Expected attendance – 225 people.

 

 

 

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2. Eric Corcoran, has applied for an entertainment license for a concert at John Knowles Paine Concert Hall, Kirkland Street, Cambridge, on 03/04/16 from 4:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Expected attendance – 200 people.

 

 

 

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3. Caroline Murphy, has applied for an entertainment license for a concert at John Knowles Paine Concert Hall, Kirkland Street, Cambridge, on 02/27/16 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Expected attendance – 250 people.

 

 

 

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4. Bill Manley, has applied for an entertainment license for a Chinese New Year celebration (Hong Kong Dragon Dancers) at Winthrop Park, Cambridge, on 02/28/16 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Expected attendance

 

 

 

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VENDOR LICENSES

 

1. Christopher Bandereck-The Whoopie Wagon holder of an annual Hawkers and Peddlers license, has applied to vend at 449 Broadway, Cambridge, on 04/16/16 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for the Cambridge Science Festival. Expected attendance - 8000 people.

    

    

    

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2. Jaime Beadle (Posto Mobile), has applied for a Vendor’s license for 02/24/16, 03/02/16, 03/09/16, and 03/16/16 to sell food at Vecna Technologies, Inc. (private property), 32-34-36 Cambridgepark Drive, Cambridge, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Expected attendance - 115 people.

    

    

    

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   RAFFLE LICENSES

    

1. Phyllis Benjamin, has applied for a Raffle license, Friends of the Community Learning Center, 5 Western Avenue, Cambridge, on 05/04/16.

 

 

 

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2. Kathryn Fenneman, on behalf of Tutoring Plus of Cambridge has applied for a Raffle License, at 415 Main Street, Cambridge, on 02/25/16.

 

 

 

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3. Laurie Poklop, has applied for a Raffle license, Friends of Amigos School, 15 Upton Street, Cambridge, on 04/02/16.

 

 

 

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CHARITY WINE LICENSE

 

1. Rianna Keegan, on behalf of Newtowne School, Inc., a non-profit organization, has applied for a Charity Wine Pouring License at 5 Cambridge Center, Clover Fast Food, on 03/05/16 from (E didn’t get the letter from Clover yet so I don’t know the times)

    

    

    

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Administrative Matters:

 

1. Fawaz Abu-Rubuyah d/b/a Beantown Taqueria, 150 Western Avenue, previously holder of a Common Victualler license ceased operating.  Now seeking to renew license, and change d/b/a.

    

    

    

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2. Tables of Content, Inc., 6 Appian Way, previously holder of a Common Victualler license is not open to the public.

    

    

    

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3. Pedro Dombele d/b/a Tisan Coffee, 1722 Massachusetts Avenue, previously holder of a Common Victualler license has ceased operating.

    

    

    

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4. YL Harvard Square, Inc. d/b/a Yogurtland, 57 JFK Street, previously holder of Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses has ceased operating.

    

    

    

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5. Orhan Tas d/b/a Café Anthony 983, 983 Massachusetts Avenue, holder of a Common Victualler license filed a Waiver of Hearing for Failure to Renew 2016 license.

    

    

    

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6. In response to a License Commission request, Huamulan Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Mulan Taiwanese Restaurant, 228 Broadway Street, holder of a Malt and Wine Common Victualler license submitted letter informing they expect to resume operations in approximately three months, when the repairs due to the fire are completed.

    

    

    

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7. In response to a License Commission request, Conductors Restaurant, LLC d/b/a Conductors Restaurant, 112 Mount Auburn Street, holder of an All Alcoholic Common Victualler license, submitted a letter stating the buildout will be complete in approximately four to five months, and that it is in negotiations to sell the license.

    

    

    

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8. Notice from Commerce Bank regarding Rodolphe Cab, Inc. seeking approval to use medallion (#045) held by Rodolphe Cab, Inc. as collateral for a loan.

    

    

    

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9. In response to Cease and Desist Order for operating without a Common Victualler License, Restaurant Associates LLC d/b/a Carspen Hall @ Harvard Law School, 1585 Massachusetts Avenue, completed process to obtain valid 2016 Common Victualler license and submitted a Waiver of Rehearing for its Failure to Timely Renew the 2016 License. 

    

    

    

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10. In response to Cease and Desist Order for operating without a Common Victualler License, Restaurant Associates LLC d/b/a Restaurants Associates @ Harvard, 14 Everett Street, completed process to obtain valid 2016 Common Victualler license and submitted a Waiver of Rehearing for its Failure to Timely Renew the 2016 License. 

     

     

     

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11. In response to Cease and Desist Order for operating without a Common Victualler License, Fawaz Abu-Rubuyah d/b/a Beantown Taqueria, 245 Massachusetts Avenue, completed process to obtain valid 2016 Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses and submitted a Waiver of Rehearing for its Failure to Timely Renew the 2016 Licenses. 

     

     

     

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12. In response to Cease and Desist Order for operating without a Common Victualler License, Lucksamee of Cambridge, Inc. d/b/a Rod Dee Thai Cuisine Original, 1906 Massachusetts Avenue, completed process to obtain valid 2016 Common Victualler license and submitted a Waiver of Rehearing for its Failure to Timely Renew the 2016 License. 

     

     

     

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13. License Commission deferred February 9, 2016, vote on disciplinary matter regarding Compass Group, d/b/a Eurest Dining Services, 1 Memorial Drive, failure to renew 2016 Common Victualler License.  Investigator confirmed establishment was operating and open to the public.  Since inspection, licensee completed renewal procedure and filed Waiver for Failure to Renew.

     

     

     

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14. In response to Cease and Desist Order for operating without a Common Victualler License, Plenty USA, Inc. d/b/a Santouka, 1 Bow Street, completed process to obtain valid 2016 Common Victualler license and submitted a Waiver of Rehearing for its Failure to Timely Renew the 2016 License. 

     

     

     

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15. In response to Cease and Desist Order for operating without a Common Victualler License, Northeast Foods, Inc. d/b/a Burger King, 679 Concord Avenue, completed process to obtain valid 2016 Common Victualler license and submitted a Waiver of Rehearing for its Failure to Timely Renew the 2016 License. 

     

     

     

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16. In response to Cease and Desist Order for operating without a Common Victualler License, King Selhi Associates, LLC d/b/a McDonald’s, 184 Alewife Brook Parkway, completed process to obtain valid 2016 Common Victualler license and submitted a Waiver of Rehearing for its Failure to Timely Renew the 2016 License. 

     

     

     

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17. In response to Cease and Desist Order for operating without a Common Victualler License, Aspen Bagel Co. d/b/a Alpine Bagel Café and Cambridge, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, completed process to obtain valid 2016 Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses and submitted a Waiver of Rehearing for its Failure to Timely Renew the 2016 Licenses. 

     

     

     

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18. In response to Cease and Desist Order for operating without a Common Victualler License, NE Frog Pond, LLC d/b/a Pinkberry, 1380 Massachusetts Avenue, completed process to obtain valid 2016 Common Victualler license and submitted a Waiver of Rehearing for its Failure to Timely Renew the 2016 License.

     

     

     

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19. Life Alive Acquisition, LLC d/b/a Life Alive, at 763 Massachusetts Avenue, previous holder of a Common Victualler license which has expired, has applied for a new Common Victualler license.  They are seeking a temporary license until the matter can be properly noticed.

     

     

     

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20. The License Commission has received notice that The Massachusetts Lottery Commission intends to install Keno To Go monitors at the following locations: Cambridge Shell, 1001 Cambridge Street and Crimson Corner, 1394 Massachusetts Avenue.

     

     

     

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21. Lamplighter Brewing Co., LLC d/b/a Lamplighter Brewing Co.’s application for a Farmer Brewery Pouring Permit and Common Victualler License at 284 Broadway.  Matter was deferred pending receipt of the First Holiness Church’s letter regarding the application.  Letter and responses thereto submitted to the Commission. 

     

     

     

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22. O912, LLC d/b/a Forage’s application for Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages License at 5 Craigie Circle.  Matter was deferred pending receipt of additional documents necessary to complete application and confirmation the financing would not violate G. L. c. 138, § 25.  Documents came in and Commission received legal confirmation § 25 would not impede the proposed financing. 

     

     

 

The following is a proposed agenda containing the items that the License Commission reasonably anticipates will be discussed, and for which public testimony will be taken, at 6:00 pm:

 

 

1. Application      Cambridge Craft, LLC d/b/a World of Beer, has applied for a new Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages License to be exercised at 100 Cambridgeside Place, #W102, Brian Nadler, as proposed Manager, and hours of operation of Sunday to Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.; seating capacity of 149 inside and 21 seasonal patio seats on private property. An application is also made for an Entertainment License for an audio tape machine/CD/computerized digital media that can be played below conversation level; live music with amplification; and 17 TV’s.

 

 

 

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1. Application      GQS Harvard Square, Inc. d/b/a Tom’s BaoBao, has applied for a new Common Victualler License to be exercised at 57 JFK Street, open seven days per week between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. with a seating capacity of 13 inside and 4 seasonal patio seats on private property, proposed manager of record Rosamond Lu. Premise description: first floor fast order restaurant with approx.. 1200 SF including open kitchen. Street level with entrance on Winthrop Street and emergency exit into Crimson Galleria Mall.

 

 

 

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1. Application      Pandan Leaf, Inc. d/b/a Pandan Leaf, has applied for a new Common Victualler License to be exercised at 569 Cambridge Street, open seven days per week between 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. with a seating capacity of 20, proposed manager of record Siriwan Daranuwat. Premise description: dining area with 4 tables and 20 seats; restrooms, checkout counter, and kitchen on the street level.

 

 

 

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1. Application      Give ‘Em Enough Rope, LLC d/b/a The Automatic, has applied for a new Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages License to be exercised at 50 Hampshire Street in: a dining room with bar (+/- 1,650 SF) and kitchen (+/- 302 SF) and 2 restrooms on the first floor of building; storage on ground floor of building (+/- 573 SF) and in the parking garage (+/-677SF);seasonal outdoor patio on private property (+/- 1719 SF); and one entrance/exit on Hampshire Street with one additional entrance/exit through parking garage.  David Cagle, proposed Manager, and hours of operation of 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. seven days a week, 74 seats inside and 40 outside. Also applying for an Entertainment License to include an audio tape machine/CD/computerized digital media that can be played at conversation level and 2 TV’s.

 

 

 

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1. Application      Being continued from December 15, 2015. S&H, LLC, d/b/a BonChon, has applied to transfer the Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages License held by Tommy Doyle’s Pub and Restaurant, LLC, Garret Tingle, Manager, 96 Winthrop Street. Applicant is also applying for a Change of Location from 96 Winthrop Street to 57 JFK Street, hours of 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m, Thursday through Saturday with a seating capacity of 56 and Peter Ahn as Proposed Manager. Premise is Approx. 2455 sf on one (1) floor of basement level, one (1) entrance/exit on JFK Street, one (1) entrance/exit on Winthrop Street. Kitchen, walk-in cooler, and storage in the rear.

 

 

 

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1. Informational  Held pursuant to G.L. c. 138, §§23, 64 and 77, and G.L. c.140, §§9 and 185C as to Cantabridgean Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a Prospect at 675 Massachusetts Avenue for Non-Use of License.

    

    

    

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2. Disciplinary Hearing continued from February 9, 2016 as to Compass Group, Inc. d/b/a Eurest Dining Services, holder of a Common Victualler License at 1 Memorial Drive, for failure to renew its 2016 license, in violation of G.L. c.140, §§2, 4, and 20.

    

    

    

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3. Consideration of the 2016 renewal of the Used Car Dealer License #UCD10028 for Morgan Okundaye, d/b/a Noma Auto Sales, at 2380 Massachusetts Avenue.

    

    

    

    

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   THE ABOVE LISTED MATTERS FOR HEARINGS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE, EXCEPT TO THE PRINCIPALS. TO DETERMINE WHETHER A MATTER IS STILL SCHEDULED FOR A HEARING ON THE NOTICED DATE, PLEASE CALL 617-349-6140 THE DAY OF AND INQUIRE.

    

    

    

    

    

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   Elizabeth Y. Lint, Executive Director