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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
DATE: January 25, 2022
SUBJECT:
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of City of Aurora Liquor Licenses by Class.
PURPOSE:
To increase the number of Class A: Packaged Sales (Convenience Store/Beer and Wine Only) liquor licenses. Tropical Market Aurora, LLC is an existing convenience store located at 150 S Broadway in Aurora and has submitted a liquor license application to sell packaged beer and wine for off-site consumption.
BACKGROUND:
This request is presented in accordance with the 2011 amendment to the City's Liquor Ordinance, specifically Section 6-9(a), which charges the City Council with the authority to determine the number of licenses available in each classification.
DISCUSSION:
Tropical Market Aurora, LLC is an existing convenience store located at 150 S Broadway in Aurora. A liquor license application has been submitted requesting a license to offer packaged beer and wine for sale for off-site consumption only.
Attached is the application submitted for your consideration. If approved, this resolution will increase the number of allowable liquor licenses as indicated in the accompanying Exhibit A to allow for the issuance of the license by the Liquor Commissioner. City staff has been working with the business owner to ensure that all requirements for a liquor license, as set forth in Chapter 6 of the City's Code of Ordinances, are met. As the applicant business is located within 500 feet of a residence, pursuant to Sec. 6-13(c) and (d) of the Code of Ordinances, the applicant submitted an application for reduction in the distance requirement. A hearing was held on January 20, 2022 before the City of Aurora Local Liquor Control Hearing Officer, after which the distance reduction was granted. See attached Order.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The proposed resolution presents an opportunity to further the City of Aurora's economic development.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff re...
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