S7827 | Relates to a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises

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Jun 12, 2014 · SenateReferred to commerce, economic development and small business

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A9402Assembly

Relates to a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises

In Assembly Committee · Economic Development · Sponsor Frank Skartados

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BILL NUMBER:S7827

Title of bill

An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises

Purpose

This bill will permit the authority to issue a retail license for on-premises consumption in an establishment that is within two hundred feet of a place of worship and situated on Main Street, the singular mile long street utilized as the primary central business district by the City of Beacon.

Summary of provisions

Subdivision 7 of section 64 of the alcoholic beverage control law is amended by adding a new paragraph (e-6) which permits for on-premises conception for a premise, located in the bill by mets and bounds, and is within two hundred feet of a place of worship.

Justification

In a letter composed by the Mayor of the City of Beacon, dated April 21, 2014, it is stated that the premise is a nationally recognized dining and music establishment that is currently occupying a building on Main Street that was vacant for some time. "The presence of the (establishment) has enhanced restoration of the central portion of the City's Main Street business corridor. Like many former industrial cities in New York State and the Hudson Valley, Beacon has sought to revitalize its downtown areas. Beacon is accomplishing that by developing a reputation as a leader in the Hudson Valley for arts, music and fine dining. The (establishment) has become one of the jewels, among many, in the City."

It should be noted that the establishment and the place of worship are located on Beacon's Main Street, which is a mile long and the primary location for business and retail establishments. Additionally the location of the establishment is within one small block from Route 52, which is the primary connector to the Village of Fishkill, The Town of Fishkill and Route 9, which is Dutchess County's main commercial business thoroughfare. As such the establishment is located in the vicinity of a highly used intersection.

While the establishment is located within 200 feet of a place of worship, the main entrance to the establishment is at the rear of the building, from a municipal parking lot where the vast majority of the patrons park and enter the building. The place of worship is on the opposite side of Main Street from the establishment. Additionally, the hours of use when patrons would attend a performance at the establishment is not in conflict with services provided at the place of worship, which primarily occur during the day.

The letter from the mayor continues to state, "The City, its residents and its businesses have already noted the beneficial impact of the establishment's presence in Beacon and the police have not reported any issues or concerns. I have reviewed this matter with the City's Building Inspector and Police Chief, both of whom support the legislation and endorse this letter."

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