RESOLUTION NO. RS2012-202

A resolution exempting Southern Belles located at 5385 Mt. View Road from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E. of the Metropolitan Code.

WHEREAS, Section 7.08.090.E. of the Metropolitan Code provides that any restaurant that possesses a valid license issued by the state alcoholic beverage commission for sale and consumption of wine or other alcoholic beverages on the premises shall be exempt from the minimum distance requirements set forth in subsection A. of the section upon the adoption of a resolution, after a public hearing, by the metropolitan council receiving twenty-one (21) affirmative votes approving the exemption of the restaurant from said minimum distance requirements; and

WHEREAS, 2nd Ave Ventures, LLC has filed an application with the Metropolitan Beer Board for an on-premises beer permit for Southern Belles located at 5385 Mt. View Road in Antioch, Tennessee, and has requested a waiver of the minimum distance requirements pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E. of the Metropolitan Code; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 7.08.090.E. of the Metropolitan Code, a public hearing was held at the April 3, 2012, meeting of the Metropolitan Council regarding the exemption of Southern Belles from the minimum distance requirements to obtain a beer permit.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY THAT:

Section 1. Pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E. of the Metropolitan Code, the Metropolitan Council hereby approves the exemption of Southern Belles located at 5385 Mt. View Road in Antioch, Tennessee from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit.

Section 2. It is the intent of the Metropolitan Council that this exemption from the minimum distance requirements be applicable solely for the operation of a restaurant on the premises, not a dancehall permitted under Chapter 6.12 of the Metropolitan Code.

Section 3. The Metropolitan Clerk is directed to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the Executive Director of the Metropolitan Beer Board.

Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its passage, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Jacobia Dowell

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Public Safety Committee
Introduced:	April 3, 2012
Adopted:	April 3, 2012
Approved:	April 4, 2012
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