Notice of Meeting:
I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the District Licensing Committee will be held on:
Date: Wednesday 21 September 2022
Time: 12.30 pm
Venue: Edinburgh Room, Municipal Chambers, the Octagon, Dunedin
Sandy Graham
Chief Executive Officer
District Licensing Committee
Off-Licence Renewal – Henry’s Centre City
PUBLIC AGENDA
MEMBERSHIP
Chairperson |
Colin Weatherall |
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Members |
Rakei Amohau |
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Karen Elliot |
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Senior Officer Kevin Mechen, Secretary, District Licensing Committee
Governance Support Officer Lynne Adamson
Lynne Adamson
Governance Support Officer
Telephone: 03 477 4000
Lynne.Adamson@dcc.govt.nz
Note: Reports and recommendations contained in this agenda are not to be considered as Council policy until adopted.
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ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
1 Apologies 4
2 Confirmation of Agenda 4
Part A Reports (Committee has power to decide these matters)
3 Report for Off-licence Renewal, "Henry's Centre City" – From Secretary, District Licensing Committee 5
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At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.
Note: Any additions must be approved by resolution with an explanation as to why they cannot be delayed until a future meeting.
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Report for Off-licence Renewal, "Henry's Centre City" – From Secretary, District Licensing Committee
Department: Civic
APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
Applicant’s Name: |
Aysonic Limited |
Site Address |
95 Hanover Street, Dunedin |
Trading Name: |
Henry’s Centre City |
Style of Licence |
Off-licence |
Application Number |
OFF-2-2015 |
Date received by Council |
17 June 2022 |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 This is a report for an application for the renewal of an off-licence for the premises situated at 95 Hanover Street, Dunedin, and known as “Henry’s Centre City”. The criteria found at section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 (the Act) apply to this application.
2 The applicant does not seek any changes to the licence. The inspector considers that the sale and supply of alcohol under these conditions are consistent with the purpose of the Act and meets the criteria at section 131.
3 There were no public objections however the Police have opposed the renewal and is seeking the inclusion of two conditions to the licence. The Medical Officer of Health and Licensing Inspector do not oppose the application.
APPLICANT AND APPLICATION
4 The Applicant has been at this premises since 2015 and in that time have not done anything that causes concern. This application is for a rollover of the current conditions.
5 The premises is situated in the central city between the Centre City shopping complex which includes a large New World supermarket, and the Dunedin Public Hospital.
6 During discussions with the agencies, the Applicant agreed to reduce the trading hours by opening at 9.00 am instead of the current 7.00 am. This better reflects their business operation.
opposition
7 Public Notice of the application did not attract any opposition. Neither the Medical Officer of Health nor the Licensing Inspector have opposed the renewal.
Police
8 The police have opposed the renewal of the licence with its current conditions.
9 They state the target market for this premises is the student population and those working in the Dunedin business district. The student population is regarded as vulnerable to alcohol-related harm. The premises is also directly opposite the Dunedin Hospital Early Childhood Centre.
10 The reasons for the opposition:
a) Object of the Act (s.105(1)(a)): the sale of single serve, ‘high octane’ alcohol at cheap prices does not align with the object of the Act, especially in this location in a vulnerable community. External advertising is further exposing the vulnerable community to harm
b) Suitability of the Applicant (s.105(1)(b)): selling the single serve, ‘high octane’ alcohol poses questions as to the suitability of the Applicant.
c) Amenity and good order (s.105(1)h)): there are high numbers for Police service in the area surrounding this premises and the sale of alcohol in the area is a contributing factor. The alcohol consumed at the addresses subject to the calls for service area is purchased from the nearby off-licensed premises and this premises is one of the closest to the area of concern.
d) Amenity and good order already badly affected (s.105(1)(i): While there is no data relating purchases to any particular premises, this one will be contributing to the harm.
11 The Police would like to see the inclusion of two conditions on the licence: that there shall be no external advertising or portion of alcohol and that there shall be no single sales of RTDs, shots, or beer or cider less than or equal to 500ml, with the exception of craft beer.
Conclusion
12 This application is for a rollover of the current conditions for a bottle store.
13 The Applicant has agreed to amend their opening time to 9.00 am from the current 7.00 am.
14 The Police have opposed the renewal because they would like the inclusion of two conditions that will see the cessation of sales of single serve, ‘high octane’ beers and RTDs in containers 500ml or less and the advertising and/or promotion of alcohol on the exterior of the premises.
15 This hearing will allow the Police to better explain their position and for the Applicant to explain their position.
Signatories
Author: |
Kevin Mechen - Secretary, District Licensing Committee |
Authoriser: |
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Title |
Page |
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Off-licence Renewal Application |
8 |
⇩b |
Change of trading hours confirmation |
24 |
⇩c |
Police Opposition Report |
25 |
⇩d |
Licensing Inspector's Report |
28 |
⇩e |
Medical Officer of Health's Report |
32 |
⇩f |
FENZ Email |
33 |
⇩g |
Public Notice Declaration |
34 |
⇩h |
First ODT Notice |
35 |
⇩i |
Second ODT Notice |
36 |