LA Minutes 07-13-2010TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
MINUTES OF THE LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MEETING
HELD JULY 13, 2010
The Avon Town Council acting as the Local Liquor Licensing Authority for the Town of Avon,
Colorado convened at 5:30 PM at the Avon Town Hall, One Lake Street, Avon, Colorado. A roll
call was taken and Board members of the Authority present were Ron Wolfe as Chairperson,
and Board members Dave Dantas, Rich Carroll, Kristi Ferraro, Amy Phillips, Buz Reynolds and
Brian Sipes.
REPORT OF CHANGES: PUBLIC HEARING FOR MODIFICATION OF PREMISES
a. Applicant: East West Resorts LLC & Riverfront Village Restaurant, LLC d /b /a the Westin
Riverfront Resort & Spa
Address: 126 Riverfront Lane
Manager: Bob Trotter
Type: Resort Complex License
At this time, Board Member Ferraro recused herself from the meeting due to a conflict of
interest. All liquor authority members stated there was no perception of a conflict of interest with
Board Member Carroll, who has done business with the hotel. Town Attorney Eric Heil
presented the application in light of the complications to the modification of premises due to the
Planned Unit Development entitlements and related public plaza area. A review of the service
plan and the PUD was made by the staff. It was noted that a new "license agreement" was
drafted to be executed between the Confluence and Avon Station Metro Districts, East West
Resorts, LLC and Riverfront Village Restaurant LLC to allow for the use of the premises. There
was further discussion about the following:
✓ The need for an agreement that would address the use of the districts' use of rights of
way
✓ The designation of the "related facility" when establishing the requirements for a "resort
complex license" (CRS §12 -47- 411(2)
✓ How to manage the properties' boundaries
✓ Designating where the "point of sale for the liquor sales" vs. where liquor can be had
Resort Manager Bob Trotter was present to answer questions and provide information about
how the property. Chairman Wolfe opened the public hearing, no comments were made, the
hearing was closed. Board member Sipes moved to approve the modification of premises for
East West Resorts LLC & Riverfront Village Restaurant, LLC d /b /a the Westin Riverfront Resort
& Spa with the following conditions:
➢ That Community Development review & approve the boundary materials which will be
consistent with the existing signage of the property
➢ That a "license agreement" be entered into between the district and the applicant that
describes the encroachment on the rights of way
➢ That the signage be posted in conspicuous locations around the property to reflect the
edge of the property to show where liquor may not be taken on the premises.
Board member Dantas seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSES
a. Applicant: China Garden Inc, d /b /a China Garden
Address: 100 W. Beaver Creek Blvd
Manager: Sharon Mou
Type: Hotel and Restaurant
Chairman Wolfe stated that all application materials were in order. Board member Phillips
moved to approve the renewal of the hotel and restaurant liquor license for China Garden Inc,
d /b /a China Garden. Board member Carroll seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
Board member Sipes moved to approve the consent agenda; Board member Phillips seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously.
a. Minutes from June 22 2010
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 6 PM.
APPROVED:
Rich Carroll
Dave Dantas
Kristi Ferraro
Amy Phillips
Albert "Buz" Reynolds
Brian Sipes
Ron Wolfe
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