Agenda and minutes

Venue: Civic Hall, Leeds

Contact: Governance Services  Copies of the full report with appendices are available on request from the clerk. For details of the new premises licence please contact Entertainment Licensing on 0113 2474095 after the hearing.

Items
No. Item

68.

Election of the Chair

Minutes:

RESOLVED – Councillor Downes was elected Chair of the Sub-Committee for the duration of the meeting.

69.

Appeals Against Refusal of Inspection of Documents

To consider any appeals in accordance with Procedure Rule 15.2 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules (in the event of an Appeal the press and public will be excluded)

 

(*In accordance with Procedure Rule 15.2, written notice of an appeal must be received by the Head of Governance Services at least 24 hours before the meeting)

 

70.

Exempt Information - Possible Exclusion of the Press and Public

 

1)  To highlight reports or appendices which:

 

a)  officers have identified as containing exempt information, and where officers consider that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information, for the reasons outlined in the report.

 

b)  To consider whether or not to accept the officers recommendation in respect of the above information.

 

c)  If so, to formally pass the following resolution:-

 

  RESOLVED – That the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of those parts of the agenda designated as containing exempt information on the grounds that it is likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings, that if members of the press and public were present there would be disclosure to them of exempt information

 

2) To note that under the Licensing Procedure rules, the press and the public will be excluded from that part of the hearing where Members will deliberate on each application  as it is in the public interest to allow the Members to have a full and frank debate on the matter before them.

Minutes:

There were no resolutions to exclude the public from the meeting.

71.

Late Items

To identify any applications as late items of business which have been admitted to the agenda for consideration

 

 (the special circumstances shall be identified in the minutes)

 

Minutes:

There were no formal late items submitted for consideration. However supplementary information relating to Agenda Item 6 “Application to vary a premises licence held by Mustard Pot, 20 Stainbeck Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, LS7 3QY” was circulated and published prior to the commencement of the meeting.

72.

Declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

To disclose or draw attention to any disclosable pecuniary interests for the purposes of Section 31 of the Localism Act 2011 and paragraphs 13-16 of the Members’ Code of Conduct.

 

Minutes:

No declarations were made.

73.

Application to vary a premises licence held by Mustard Pot 20 Stainbeck Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, LS7 3QY pdf icon PDF 107 KB

To receive the report of the Head of Elections, Licensing and Registration for an application to vary a premises licence, made by Nicola Claire Storey,for Mustard Pot 20 Stainbeck Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, LS7 3QY

 

The purpose of the variation is to seek approval for the alterations to the internal layout of the premises in accordance with the plan submitted with the application.

 

(Report attached)

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Sub Committee heard an application to vary a premises licence held by Mustard Pot, 20 Stainbeck Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, LS7 3QY.

 

The Licensing Officer presented the application which informed the Sub Committee about a proposed extension to the premises, which would increase the licensed area of the ground floor and also to incorporate the first floor of the premises. No licensable hours or activities are being altered by the application.

 

The application had received a representation from one local resident.

 

 

The following were in attendance at the hearing:

 

Nicola Storey – Proposed License Holder

Charlotte Gibson – Representative form John Gaunt & Partners

Denise Creighton – Area Manager

 

Mr Lazenby – Objector

 

Ms Gibson addressed the Sub-Committee on behalf of the applicant. Issues highlighted included the following:

 

The application was for a modest extension to the licence area, with no change of operating hours. The extension was to the internal area only, with an increase from 65-72 covers downstairs and an additional area for 30 covers upstairs (or 60 people standing).

 

There had been no representations received from West Yorkshire Police or Leeds City Council.

 

It was confirmed that one window on the 1st floor of the property opened.

 

The venue had been successfully managed by Ms Storey for the past 7 years, and it was presented to the Sub-Committee that the venue was predominantly in the style of a restaurant, rather than a “vertical” drinking establishment.

 

Ms Gibson addressed the representation’s crime and disorder element and contended that this was more of a privacy issue which was not a licensing objective. It was put to the Sub-Committee that a tree blocked views from a window which overlooked Mr Lazenby’s property.

 

In terms of concerns about noise Ms Gibson confirmed that secondary glazing will be installed to windows, work was being done to the roof to reduce the escape of sound and sound proof plasterboard would be used to further reduce sound leakage.

 

Members asked questions about the window on the first floor which opened and which could potentially cause sound to escape and provide limited ventilation. Members discussed the possibility of air conditioning with the applicant. In discussion with the applicant Members also suggested obscure glazing or opaque self-adhesive film to ensure that people couldn’t see out of the first floor window which would address crime and disorder concerns.

 

 

The Sub-Committee then heard from Mr Lazenby who’s representations included the following:

 

The possibility of customers of the Mustard Pot being able to see out of 1st floor windows into Mr Laznby’s garden which could possibly lead to items being stolen.

 

The issue concerning loud noise coming from the venue when people were outside smoking, leaving the premises, or, if the window on the first floor was routinely opened during parties being catered for on the 1st floor. Furthermore that this would be made worse by the increase in size of the licensed premises.

 

Mr Lazenby also highlighted the good relationship that he had with the management of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 73.

74.

Application for the grant of a premises licence for Greek Community Hall The Greek Orthodox Church, Harehills Avenue, Harehills, Leeds, LS8 4EU pdf icon PDF 105 KB

To receive the report of the Head of Elections, Licensing and Registration to consider an application for the grant of a premises licence, made by Mr Antonios Demetriou, for Greek Community Hall The Greek Orthodox Church, Harehills Avenue, Harehills, Leeds, LS8 4EU.

 

(Report attached)

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Sub Committee considered a request to adjourn hearing the application for the grant of a premises licence for the Greek Community Hall at The Greek Orthodox Church, Harehills Avenue, Harehills, Leeds.

 

The Legal officer informed the Sub-Committee that it was possible for the hearing to be adjourned and invited the applicant to explain the reasons for requesting the hearing be adjourned.

 

The following were in attendance at the hearing:

 

Mr A Demetriou – Proposed Licence Holder;

Mr A Naslas – Greek Consul;

Dr C Hadjicharitou – Chairman of the Church

 

Ralph Nelson-Tucher – Objector

 

Local residents in attendance included:

 

Mr T Broadley

Mr A Horn

Mr P Boothman

Mrs C Boothman

Mr M Rashid

Mr K Miah

Mr M Aziz

 

Mr Demetriou addressed the Sub-Committee and explained the reasons for requesting an adjournment to the hearing. These included that a public meeting had been arranged for Thursday 22nd October which aimed to address all local residents concerns.

 

RESOLVED –The Licensing Sub-Committee resolved to adjourn the hearing in order to give the applicant chance to address the concerns of local residents. If no agreement is found the application would be heard by the Sub-Committee on Tuesday 24th November.

75.

Application for the Grant of a Premises Licence for Caffeine & Co Unit 32/33 Block H , The Boulevard, Hunslet, Leeds, LS10 1LU pdf icon PDF 104 KB

To receive the report of the Head of Elections, Licensing and Registration requesting Members consideration on an application for the grant of a premises licence, made by Lotusblend Limited, for Caffeine & Co Unit 32/33 Block H, The Boulevard, Hunslet, Leeds, LS10 1LU.

 

(Report attached)

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

This application was withdrawn prior to the hearing as all representations had been withdrawn.