Agenda and minutes

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RESOLVED that the minutes of 19^th August 2014 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair(person).

The procedure for the meeting was explained.

Applicant: Rosh Ltd, Kambiz Shayegan.

Agent: David Holley.

Other persons present: Martin Grant (Gascoyne Place), Charlie Digney (Garrick’s Head).

The procedure for the meeting was explained.

The Chair made introductions and explained that the application would be determined on its merits.  The Public Protection Officer outlined the application. 

The applicant’s agent David Holley presented the case and introduced Mr Shayegan of Rosh Ltd.  He explained that Mr Shayegan was experienced in the trade in Bath, had a good reputation and wanted to open the premises as a wine bar for fine wines by the glass, coffees, soft drinks with cheese, olives and small platters of meats.  The food would be brought in from his other restaurants and there would be waiter service.  The area outside would have tables and chairs.  There were no other similar premises in the vicinity, though there were many selling alcohol and restaurants. 

He had read through the representations received and felt there was a possibility they were vexatious.  The Chair stated that having taken legal advice the Sub-Committee deemed all the representations to be relevant.

In response to questions from Mr Holley, Mr Shayegan explained that most places near the theatre were booked up pre-theatre and he felt it would be nice to have somewhere to enjoy a fine wine with cheese, olives or cold meat.  He had looked around London and seen similar places.  He had lost one of his licensed premises with the casino development and felt a wine bar would suit the area with the redevelopment.  All his staff were trained but this type of operation would not attract a ‘bad’ crowd.  Mr Holley commented that they had discussed the proposal with the responsible authorities who had made no comment. 

The following responses were given to questions:-

·  The late night food would be cheese, olives, cold meats and other light foods;

·  A condition had been agreed with the applicant that there would be no use of the outdoor area after 22:00 hours;

·  There would be approximately 8-10 tables;

·  It was confirmed that there would only be one cask of beer/lager as in the operating schedule;

·  The target customers would be theatre goers and wine lovers;

·  This type of wine bar was in response to demand in the locality;

·  With regard to the premises being in the cumulative impact zone, the agent explained the application had been discussed with the police who had not made representations, the others did not want the premises at all so the applicant had been unable to offer any conditions to satisfy them;

·  The applicant could only operate the premises according to the operating schedule and if he wished to change anything would need to apply for a variation;

·  Details in the operating schedules would form conditions on the licence.

Representations:

Mr Martin Grant made his representation, he stressed that there were too many licensed premises in Bath and particularly in the Sawclose area where he had premises and where he lived.  Lots of people walked  ...  view the full minutes text for item 75.