Agenda and minutes
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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.
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Election of the Chair Minutes: RESOLVED - That Councillor B Selby be elected as Chair for the meeting. |
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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)
Minutes: There were no appeals against refusal of inspection of documents. |
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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 exempt items. |
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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. However, there was supplementary information in relation to Item 6 Application for the Grant of a Premises Licence for Unit 29, Leeds Dock 1 The Boulevard, Hunslet, Leeds, LS10 1PZ.
This information had been circulated to all parties prior to the hearing. |
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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: There were no declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests |
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To consider the report of the Head of Elections, Licensing and Registration for an application for the grant of a premises licence, made by Clarence Dock LLP, for Unit 29 - Leeds Dock 1 The Boulevard, Hunslet, Leeds, LS10 1PZ. The application was first heard on the 22nd December 2015. The licensing Sub-Committee resolved to adjourn the hearing until 2nd February 2016 to allow for further information to be provided regarding noise attenuation and to allow members of the Sub-Committee to undertake a site visit.
(Report attached) Additional documents:
Minutes: This was an application for the grant of a premises licence for the Unit 29, Leeds Dock, 1 The Boulevard, Hunslet, Leeds, LS10 1PZ. The application had first been heard on 22nd December 2015. The Licensing Sub-Committee resolved to adjourn the meeting until 2nd February 2016 to allow for further information to be provided by the applicant regarding noise attenuation and to allow Members of the Sub-Committee to undertake a site visit to consider further the number of complaints raised in relation to a number of Temporary Events and to consider the change of use application. Minute 124 refers
Members of the Licensing Sub-Committee had attended a site meeting on the morning of the hearing.
The Licensing Officer presented a brief overview of the application to the Licensing Sub-Committee
In response to a request from Members clarification to the position of McClure House in relation to the proposed premises on the map at Appendix B of the submitted report.
The applicant’s representative thanked Members for their visit to the premises.
He informed Members that the applicant had met with the Environmental Health Officer who had carried out sound tests in the apartments above the premises and was satisfied that the sound from the premises would not cause noise nuisance.
Members were informed that the Estate Manager had submitted a statement on 21st January 2016 in response to the representations received against the proposed premises. Minute 134 refers
The statement explained the measures that had been taken by the applicant in relation to concerns raised at the previous hearing.
At the previous hearing, dates had been provided by the objectors of when complaints had been made in relation to noise nuisance. The statement addressed these dates providing information on the events, opening and closing times of the premises on those dates to show that the nuisance could not be attributed to the premises.
Members were informed that the applicant had carried out a survey which showed that a number of people wanted some premises like the proposed premises in the area.
The applicant explained to the Sub-Committee how they had worked with the people of the area to build up a proper community feeling, holding book clubs, quiz nights and had board games including some for children to provide a family atmosphere to the bar.
The applicant said that they had received good feedback from local residents who had attended the events and the company wished to continue working with the community.
Temporary Event Notices (TEN’s) had been used in order to hold some of the events at the premises.
The Licensing Officer clarified that TEN’s had been applied for and used without complaints.
The applicant’s representative informed the Members that amendments had been made in relation to: · the sale of alcohol from 09:00 to 23:00 with 30 minutes dispersal every day the applicant had reduce the hours applied for so that all activities finished at 23:00 every day with the exception of New Year’s Eve which ... view the full minutes text for item 136. |
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To consider the report of the Head of Elections, Licensing and Registration for an application to vary a premises licence, made by The Engine Shed (Wetherby) Ltd, for Engine Shed York Road, Wetherby, Leeds, LS22 5SU.
(Report attached) Additional documents:
Minutes:
The report of the Head of Elections, Licensing and Registration informed Members of an application to vary a premises licence made by the Engine Shed (Wetherby) Ltd, for Engine Shed, York Road, Wetherby, Leeds, LS22 5SU.
The Sub-Committee were informed that the venue was a Grade II listed building on York Road, Wetherby. The building comprised of 2 floors including 2 dance floors. The primary functions held at the premises were wedding receptions, dance events and occasional discos.
Members had noted that the Engine Shed was located in the Wetherby ward not in the Harewood ward as stated in the submitted report. Responsible authorities and ward members had been notified of the application.
Members were informed of the history of the premises outlined at 2.1 of the submitted report.
The Sub-Committee were informed that the application was to extend the terminal hour of sale by retail of alcohol for consumption both on and off the premise and late night refreshment on Thursday through to Sunday.
Members were informed that the operating schedule had been amended to include measures agreed with Environmental Protection Team and West Yorkshire Police. A copy of the agreement was attached at appendix D of the submitted report.
It was noted that not all parties present at the hearing had copies of appendix D. The hearing adjourned for 10 minutes in order that all relevant parties could read the information.
The application had attracted representations from members of the public three of who were present at the meeting. Entertainment Licensing were in receipt of three individual letters of objection, and a petition containing seven signatures, all of which were opposed to the application on the grounds of public nuisance. Redacted copies of the representations were attached at appendix E of the submitted report.
The General Manager of the Engine Shed (Wetherby), Lee Connor was present at the meeting he informed the Sub-Committee that he had been at the Engine Shed for five months.
He explained that they predominantly catered for weddings and it was for this purpose that they wished to extend the terminal hour of the licence. He said that currently they are using Temporary Event Notices (TEN’s) for the purposes of wedding reception. They were not intending to use the late licence for 18th or 21st birthday parties. However he was unable to say that they would not have 18th birthday parties at the venue.
The General Manager informed the Members of actions that had been taken to reduce nuisance to the residents as; · Providing his personal mobile number to a resident · No drinks outside the venue after 11:00pm · Signs inside and outside the venue requesting customers to leave quietly · Not playing music past specified time · Employed SIA door staff · Strict about the level of decibels which was within the EU regulations of 85 decibels · Offered to meet with residents to discuss issues · Ensure that doors are kept shut
He also said that Mr and ... view the full minutes text for item 137. |