BOARD OF LIQUOR LICENSE COMMISSIONERS FOR BALTIMORE CITY DOCKET – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012
ROOM 215 - CITY HALL - 100 NORTH HOLLIDAY STREET

Please note: If you are interested in a particular case, please call 396-4385 the day before these hearings to verify that a particular case is still scheduled for this date. 
1:00 p.m. cases

Nimesh Shah & Darlene McNeil, Omkar, Inc. T/a Hillen Liquors, 5818 Hillen Road – Class “A” Beer, Wine & Liquor license – Violation of Rule 4.01(a) “No licensee shall sell or furnish alcoholic beverages to any person under twenty-one (21) years of age or to any person with the knowledge that such person is purchasing or acquiring such beverages for consumption by any person under twenty-one (21) years of age” on November 4, 2011 (Re: Bottle of vodka sold to individual under the age of 21) and on November 4, 2011 (Re: Bottle of wine sold to individual under the age of 21)

Christopher Whetstone & Gavaskar Sharp, Suites @Milano, LLC T/a Milan, 1000-04 Eastern Avenue - Class “B” Beer, Wine & Liquor License – Violation of Rule 3.12 “Licensees shall operate their establishments in such a manner as to avoid disturbing the peace, safety, health, quiet, and general welfare of the community” from July 17, 2011 to date re: Noisy patrons, loud music, and generally disturbing the community particularly on the following dates: July 17, 2011 (Re: Extremely loud patrons exiting establishment, street blocked by double parked cars and the valet service); on August 17, 2011 (Re: Loud music), on September 10, 2011 (Re: Patrons loitering, live entertainment and exterior sound levels), on October 17, 2011 (Re: Loud music), on October 18, 2011 (Re: Loud music), on October 18, 2011 (Re: Patrons talking loudly), on October 29, 2011 (Re: Parking spaces being reserved causing vehicles to block traffic), on November 10, 2011 (Re: Loud music), on December 3, 2011 (Re: Vehicles parked in crosswalk, patrons double parking, and loud noisy patrons), and on December 27, 2011 (Re: Loud music); Violation of Rule 3.06 “Licensees shall operate their establishments at all times in accordance with the requirements of the Health Department of Baltimore City, the Building Code of Baltimore City, and the rules and regulations of the Fire Department of Baltimore City” on December 16, 2011 (Re: Heavy rodent infestation, no hot water in critical areas and general unsanitary conditions); Violation of Rule 4.01(a) “No licensee shall sell or furnish alcoholic beverages to any person under twenty-one (21) years of age or to any person with the knowledge that such person is purchasing or acquiring such beverages for consumption by any person under twenty-one (21) years of age” on December 6, 2011 (Re: Sale of alcohol to 20 year old patron) and on December 6, 2011 (Re: Sale of alcohol to 18 year old patron) 
 

3:00 P.M. Cases

Richard A. Swirnow, Parkway Swirnow, Inc. T/a Tabrizi’s Restaurant and Sorso Cafe, 1221 Key Highway – Class BD7 Beer, Wine & Liquor License – Decision re: application to add a raw barge to the existing license at this location

Tracye Stafford & Nicholas Piscatelli, Redwood Partners, LLC T/a Dubai, 202 E. Redwood Street -– Class BD7 Beer, Wine & Liquor license - Violation of Rule 3.12 “Licensees shall operate their establishments in such a manner as to avoid disturbing the peace, safety, health, quiet, and general welfare of the community” on March 21, 2010 (Re: police observed security person wearing a handgun for which he was unable to produce a permit), on May 8, 2011 (Re: Two patrons cut while inside the club), on September 10, 2011 (Re: Patron stabbed outside club when a fight continued onto the street) and on November 5, 2011 (Re: Liquor Board Inspector responded for complaint of loud music); Violation of Rule 3.02 “Licensees shall cooperate with representatives of the Board, members of the Police Department, Health Department, Building Engineer's office, Grand Jury and representatives of other governmental agencies whenever any such persons are on official business” on September 12, 2011 (Re: Licensee refused to produce liquor license when requested to do so by police); Violation of Rule 4.16 “No licensee shall allow his premises to be used for the purpose of possession, transfer or use of any narcotic drug” on May 8, 2011 (Re: Police detected strong odor of fresh marijuana when they responded for an assault), on September 2, 2011 (Re: Police observed cloud of smoke that had strong odor of burning marijuana); Violation of Article 2B Section 11-304(d) (2) “In Baltimore City, a licensed premises shall cease all operations, including the serving of alcoholic beverages or food and providing entertainment, at the closing hour for that class of licensed premises specified in this article” on September 2, 2011 (Re: Police observed live entertainment still being provided after 2 am closing); Violation of Rule 4.05(a) “No licensee shall permit any person to consume alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises during hours when such sales are prohibited by law” and Violation of Rule 4.05(b) “No alcoholic beverages shall be served, dispensed, furnished or given away in any part of the premises during the hours when such sales are prohibited by law” on September 2, 2011 (Re: Police observed patrons consuming alcoholic beverages after 2 am); Violation of Rule 4.18 “No licensee shall commit or allow the commission on his premises of any act which shall be contrary to any federal, state or local statute, law or ordinance or against the public peace, safety, health, welfare, quiet or morals” on September 2, 2011 (Re: Police observed patrons smoking cigarettes in violation of Baltimore City Health Code §12-105);