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Session 1550, Minutes July 8, 1991 Page 7 LICUQR LI(E.J'SE - 6335 DEIMARlJAPANESE RESTAURANT '!he City Manager said a license to sell beer am wine by the drink has been requested for a Japanese restaurant at 6335 Del1nar. Mr. Ollerrlorff read Council's policy on liquor licenses am also referred to the applicant's let- ter asking for an exemption from the usual six-m:mth waiting period. '!he applicant, Mr. Ibuglas Anders, 11342 GaJ:den view Iane, said the exerrption request was made because the main business will be a restaurant with only a service bar, not a full bar. He said Mr. Hiroshi Seki, the restaurant opera- tor, previously managed restaurants with a liquor license. If an exemption is not possible, a reduction in the six-month waiting period would be welcome In response to Mr. Adams, Mr. Anders said Mr. saki managed a restaurant with a liquor license in st. IDuis for three years. Mr. Price said other applicants have also stated that not having a liquor li- cense for six months would be a financial hardship; however, Council has been quite adamant about insisting on a waiting period. Mr. Adams said the intent of the policy mainly applies to operations with no experience as a restaurant or bar. He said exceptions have been made on oc- casion for operators with experience am few previous problems, am that was not inconsistent with Council policy. He felt the record of this operator speaks well for him, am that he will be running a restaurant am not a bar. Mrs. Schuman agreed that Council has consistently followed the policy with the exception of applicants who have a histo:ry of successfully operating a restaurant with a liquor license in the st. I.Dui.s area, but there has not been a total exemption, only a reduction in the waiting period. She m:wed that the applicant be advised to return with his request October 1, without prejudice. Mr. Price seconded the motion. In response to Mr. Schoamer, Mr. Ollerrlorff said the police check was on the applicant, Mr. Anders, and the police will also do a check on Mr. Seki and his operation of the restaurant in st. IDuis. Mr. Anders said the restaurant was not yet open. Mrs. Schuman amerx1ed her motion so the applicants may return, without prejudice, three months after the restaurant opens. Mr. Price agreed to that cl1aDJe, am all voted Aye. PERSONNEL REroRr '!he Personnel report for the week errling July 6, 1991, was received am or- dered filed. CXXJNCIIMEMBER a:M-mNTS Mrs. Schuman said the Park Commission feels strongly that a zoning cl1aDJe or conditional use pennit application that takes place adjacent to a City park (such as 8333 FUllerton, considered earlier) should come before them so they may review am comment on the proposal since it might affect the park in sane way. Mr. Ollerrlorff said that can be done if timely am there is potentially