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License Commission Hearing Agenda

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Lombardi Building
Basement Level Conference Room
831 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139

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Contact

Elizabeth Lint
elint@cambridgema.gov
617-349-6140

Description

License Commission Agenda

Monday, July 18, 2016 at 5:00 PM

Michael J. Lombardi Municipal Building

831 Massachusetts Avenue

Carmelia M. Vicente Conference Room

                The following are matters which the Chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed, and for which public testimony will be taken, as of 5:00 p.m.

 

1.  Informational: CDM International Enterprises d/b/a O Sushi Restaurant and Bar, holder of a Common Victualler All Alcohol License at 104 Mount Auburn Street regarding non-use of license pursuant to G.L. c.138 §77.

2.  Application: KHF, LLC d/b/a The Dining Car, has applied for a new Vendor/Peddler License to operate a mobile food truck at the corner of 3rd Street and Binney every day, except Thursdays, from 7:00a.m. to 9:00p.m.

3.  Application: Frozen Hoagies, LLC has applied for a new Vendor/Peddler License to operate a mobile food truck at the corner of 3rd Street and Binney on Tuesdays and 21 First Street on Thursdays.

4.  Violation: John's Landscaping of Arlington due to alleged violation of Cambridge Municipal Code 8.16.081(a) and 2016 Leaf Blower Permit.

5.  Disciplinary: Sez, Inc. d/b/a Downstairs Café, holder of a Common Victualler License at 222 Third Street, for allegations of identity fraud and credit card fraud by merchant under $250.00, and violations of G.L. ch. 140 sec. 9, and Rule 1 of the License Commission's Rules and Regulations.

6.  Disciplinary: Moksa, LLC d/b/a MONROE, holder of a Common Victualler All Alcohol License and Entertainment License at 450 Massachusetts Avenue due to police reports received by the License Commission alleging disturbances outside of the establishment causing public safety concerns on June 9, 12 and 25 of 2016. Also for alleged violation of Rule 1 of the Rules and Regulations of the Cambridge License Commission.

7.  Disciplinary: Moksa, LLC d/b/a MONROE, holder of a Common Victualler All Alcohol License and Entertainment License at 450 Massachusetts Avenue due to police reports received by the License Commission alleging disturbances outside of the establishment causing public safety concerns on May 1, 2016. Also for alleged violation of Rule 1 of the Rules and Regulations of the Cambridge License Commission.

8.  Violation: Fairfield Inn & Suites, 215 Monsignor O’Brien Hghwy., License No. OAP10055, operating without a license in violation of G.L. ch. 149 sec. 56.

9.  Violation: Clinton Apartments, c/o Wingate Management Co., 260 and 264 Harvard Street, License No. OAP10063 and OAP10064, operating without a license in violation of G.L. ch. 149 sec. 56.

10.  Violation: Walden Park Apartments, 205 and 225 Walden Street, License No. OAP10086, operating without a license in violation of G.L. ch. 149 sec. 56.

11.  Violation: Hertz, 24 Eliot Street, License #MVL10005, operating without a license in violation of the Special Acts of 1930. 

12.  Violation: ifixyouri,100 Cambridgeside Place, License #SHG10006, operating without a license in violation of G.L. ch. 140 sec. 55.

13.  Violation: W.B. Hint, Co., Inc., 99 Mt. Auburn St., License #SHG10009, operating without a license in violation of G.L. ch. 140 sec. 55.

14.  Violation: Crystal George d/b/a Porter Square Psychic Studio, License #PAR10001, operating without a license in violation of G.L. ch. 140 sec. 185I.

The following are matters which the Chair reasonably anticipates the Commission will discuss and may vote on without taking public testimony:

ONE DAY LICENSES:

Malt & Wine with/without entertainment:


1. Julia Elhauge on behalf of Harvard Law School, has applied for a malt and wine license to be exercised at Harvard Law School, Wasserstein Hall, Milstein Suites, 1585 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, on 10/19/16 from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. for a fundraiser. Expected attendance - 320 people.


2. Erin Paredes, has applied for a malt and wine with entertainment (Recorded/live music) license to be exercised at Alexandria Real Estate, courtyard between 300/500 Technology Square, Cambridge, on 7/21/16, 8/4/16 & 8/18/16 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. for a concert. Expected attendance – 150 people.


3. Arlyn dePagter, has applied for a malt and wine license to be exercised at MIT, 100 Main Street, Cambridge, on 7/25/16 & 8/1/16 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. for a reception. Expected attendance – 47 people.


4. Alix Pagliarini, has applied for a malt and wine license to be exercised at Urban Outfitters, 11 JFK Street, Cambridge, on 7/22/16 from 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. for a music event. Expected attendance – 75 people.

5. Diana Munn, on behalf of the Harvard Museum of Science and Culture, has applied for a one day wine and malt license to be exercised at the museum at 26 Oxford Street on July 22, 2016 from 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM for a social event with 350 people expected.


6. Tony Jeffrey has applied for a one day wine and malt license to be exercised at 22 Water Street, Zinc Apartments, on July 20, 2016 from 4:00 PM until 10:00 PM for a condo meeting with 75 people expected.


Entertainment Licenses:

1. Pierre Paul Arthur Fils-Aime, has applied for an entertainment license for Performers/entertainers dancing, Recorded/live music & Amplification system for a BBQ. Also, Dunk tank, Moon bounce and Pony rides at Linwood Court Parking lot, 40 Market Street, Cambridge, on 8/6/16 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Expected attendance – 300 people.


2. Cheryl Maynard, has applied for an entertainment license for Recorded/live music & Amplification system for a church event at Green Rose Park, Harvard Street, Cambridge, on 7/31/16 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Expected attendance – 200 people.


3. Deog Sig Kung, has applied for an entertainment license for Patrons dancing at a Taekwondo Performance at Harvard Square, Cambridge, on 7/25/16 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Expected attendance – 15 people.


4. Philip Arevalo, has applied for an entertainment license for Recorded/live music, Amplification system and Theatrical exhibition/play/moving picture show for a performance at Little Kresge Theater, 48 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, on 8/12/16 & 8/13/16 from 7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. & 8/14/16 from 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Expected attendance – 170 people.


5. Julie Barry, has applied for an entertainment license for Recorded/live music, Amplification system & Theatrical exhibition/play/moving picture show for a Harvard Square Business Association Harry Potter Block party at Palmer Street, Cambridge, on 7/30/16 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. Expected attendance – 200 people.


6. Julie Barry, has applied for an entertainment license for Recorded/live music & Amplification system for a summer camp student showcase for charity at Winthrop Park, Cambridge, on 7/15/16 & 7/29/16 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Expected attendance – 200 people.


7. Julie Barry, has applied for an entertainment license for Patrons, Performers/entertainers dancing, Recorded/live music, Amplification system & Theatrical exhibition/play/moving picture show for a summer in the city performance series at various locations from July 5 – Sept. 4 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Expected attendance – 200 people.


Vendor Licenses:

1. Jeff Bail, has applied for a vendor’s license to sell Event tickets and T-shirts at Isotope, Inc., 60 Hampshire Street, Cambridge on 7/27/16 from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.



ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:

1.  SEZ, Inc. d/b/a Downstairs Café, 222 Third Street, Common Victualler License #VIC00381, has requested to make changes to the corporation, to wit, change the Treasurer from Stavros Zanetas to Elaine Zanetas and Change of Directors from Christos Soillis and Stavros Zanetas to Christos Soillis and Elaine Zanetas.

2.  Brian’s Snack Time, Peddlers License No. PED10004, license expired and non-renewal.

3.  Vote on application heard on July 11, 2016: A M American International, Inc. d/b/a Beauty’s Pizza, for a Common Victualler license at 187 Hampshire Street with a seating capacity of 20 inside and 10 with take-out, dine-in, and delivery, seasonal patio seats on private property with proposed hours of 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. seven days per week, Nader Michael as proposed manager of record. 

4.  First Cambridge Realty Corp.'s request for reconsideration as to fines imposed by the Board of License Commissioners on July 11, 2016 for violations of Cambridge Municipal Code 8.16.

5.  Landscape Collaborative of NE confirmed it did not obtain a leaf blower permit for the 2016 calendar year.  Board to vote on Landscape Collaborative of NE's alleged violations of Cambridge Municipal Code 8.16, which were heard on July 11, 2016. 


THE ABOVE LISTED MATTERS FOR HEARINGS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE, EXCEPT AS 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 THE HEARING AND INQUIRE. 

IN ADDITION, THE ORDER IN WHICH THE MATTERS ARE CALLED MAY CHANGE ON THE DAY OF THE HEARING.  


/s/ Elizabeth Y. Lint

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Elizabeth Y. Lint
Executive Director







































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