RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-1602

A resolution exempting Keisha’s Ballroom & Deli located at 1315 Lischey Avenue 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, on September 10, 2013, the Metropolitan Council approved Resolution No. RS2013-826 exempting Keisha’s Ballroom & Deli located at 1315 Lischey Avenue from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E. of the Metropolitan Code; and
WHEREAS, Section 7.08.230 of the Metropolitan Code provides that a permit holder for a business that is subject to the distance requirements set forth in Section 7.08.090 may not sell beer at a deck, patio and/or other outdoor serving area that is built after the date of the issuance of the permit; and

WHEREAS, Lekasha Ridley has filed an application with the Metropolitan Beer Board for an on-sale beer permit for Keisha’s Ballroom & Deli located at 1315 Lischey Avenue to include the recent patio expansion, 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 August 18, 2015, meeting of the Metropolitan Council regarding the exemption of Keisha’s Ballroom & Deli 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 Keisha’s Ballroom & Deli located at 1315 Lischey Avenue, including the patio area, from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit.

Section 2. The Metropolitan Clerk is directed to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the Executive Director of the Metropolitan Beer Board.

Section 3. 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: Scott Davis

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Public Safety Committee
Introduced:	August 18, 2015
Adopted:	August 18, 2015
Approved:	August 19, 2015
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