April 19, 2016 Manager Permits & Inspections Division 1 Centennial Square Victoria, BC V8W 1P6 250.361.0571 [email protected]RE: 538 Yates Street (Famous Original) to extend hours of liquor sales later than midnight To whom it may concern: We strongly object to extending the hours of liquor sales later than midnight for 538 Yates Street (Famous Original) in downtown Victoria. Why would the city consider allowing an establishment to sell alcohol until 4am in the morning? Who needs to buy alcohol at that time? For those of us living in the immediate proximity, the noise already emanating from the existing bars and restaurants is intolerable. As residents we cannot sleep or even hear our own televisions with the loud music, noise and conversations caused by the existing area establishments. When these bars close, several of the patrons wanting to continue their party mode gather in pedestrian- only Waddington Alley with no regard or respect to property or the rights to quiet enjoyment for the numerous residents living down town. Allowing alcohol sales until 4am will make matters worse. And if you walk up or down Waddington and all you smell is the odor of human urine. The City of Victoria has provided enticements to developers to preserve and renovate historical buildings. This concept is part of the city’s master plan to revitalize the down town area and offer the public the opportunity to purchase condos, apartments and lofts. The city has even waived parking needs for these renovated buildings in order to nurture the healthy eco lifestyle of ‘live and work’ in an area where a vehicle is not required. In turn we are encouraged to use the city’s efficient public transportation system or commute under our own power in a bicycle-friendly city. Please do not allow the extension of alcohol sales past midnight for 538 Yates Street (Famous original) location. Thank you for your consideration Loft Owners in the Leiser Building 524 Yates Street, Victoria, British Columbia
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April 19, 2016 Manager Permits & Inspections Division 1 Centennial Square Victoria, BC V8W 1P6 250.361.0571 [email protected] RE: 538 Yates Street (Famous Original) to extend hours of liquor sales later than
midnight To whom it may concern: We strongly object to extending the hours of liquor sales later than midnight for 538
Yates Street (Famous Original) in downtown Victoria. Why would the city consider
allowing an establishment to sell alcohol until 4am in the morning? Who needs to buy
alcohol at that time? For those of us living in the immediate proximity, the noise already
emanating from the existing bars and restaurants is intolerable.
As residents we cannot sleep or even hear our own televisions with the loud music, noise and conversations caused by the existing area establishments. When these bars close, several of the patrons wanting to continue their party mode gather in pedestrian-only Waddington Alley with no regard or respect to property or the rights to quiet enjoyment for the numerous residents living down town. Allowing alcohol sales until 4am will make matters worse. And if you walk up or down Waddington and all you smell is the odor of human urine. The City of Victoria has provided enticements to developers to preserve and renovate historical buildings. This concept is part of the city’s master plan to revitalize the down town area and offer the public the opportunity to purchase condos, apartments and lofts. The city has even waived parking needs for these renovated buildings in order to nurture the healthy eco lifestyle of ‘live and work’ in an area where a vehicle is not required. In turn we are encouraged to use the city’s efficient public transportation system or commute under our own power in a bicycle-friendly city. Please do not allow the extension of alcohol sales past midnight for 538 Yates Street (Famous original) location. Thank you for your consideration Loft Owners in the Leiser Building 524 Yates Street, Victoria, British Columbia
Subject: Kyle Mackenzie - Famous Original 538 Yates St
Hi, My name is Kyle Mackenzie and I work I am writing to in support of extended hours at Famous Original. I would love to see this place open longer. Thank You, Kyle Mackenzie,
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From: KEITH TALBOT
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 11:42 AM
To: Liquor Licence Email
Subject: Keith Talbot - 538 Yates Street Victoria
Good Morning I own an apartment at 524 Yates Street and am responding to an application for a permanent change to a food primary liquor licence at 538 Yates. While I understand the need for business owners to utilize to the full, premises they own or rent I fail to see how a proposed change to a 4 am closing daily will promote the sale of food. By definition food primary deals with the sale of food first and together with alcohol if required. My thoughts are that this is an attempt to promote the sale of alcohol, not food, until 4 in the morning. As such they would then be competing with the local nightclubs & bars. I strongly object to this application also bearing in mind that I don't see any restaurants in that area who are open until 4 in the morning. The area itself is mixed commercial / residential and as such the local residents peace and quiet after midnight should be respected. Regards Keith Talbot
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From: Josh Horricks
Sent: Monday, May 2, 2016 12:21 AM
To: Liquor Licence Email
Subject: Joshua horricks - Famous Original - 538 Yates
Hi,
My name is joshua horricks and I work at on
government. am writing to you in support of extended hours at Famous Original. I would love to see this place
open longer
A decent affordable upscale pizza place (not druggy filled Second Slice) to get food after I get cut from my
night shift at 1am would be great
Thank You,
Joshua horricks
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From: Still Life: Jordan
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 5:15 PM
To: Liquor Licence Email
Subject: Jordan Stout - Famous Original
Hello,
My name is Jordan Stout and I live/work . I am writing to in support of extended hours at Famous Original. I would
love to see this place open longer. Great staff, great food, great atmosphere that a city like Victoria should be very proud to support.
If there’s anything else I can offer in support of Famous Original, please don’t hesitate to contact me,
Thanks,
Jordan Stout
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From: Jody H
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2016 6:21 PM
To: Liquor Licence Email
Subject: Jody Heavener - Famous Original 538 Yates St
Hi,
My name is Jody Heavener and I work I am writing to you in support of extended
hours at Famous Original. I would love to see this place open longer.
Thanks!
Jody
-- Jody Heavener (250) 580 6602
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From: Jane Constable
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 6:40 PM
To: Liquor Licence Email
Subject: Jane Constable - Famous Original Extended hours of operation
Hi,
My name is Jane Constable and I own Lab Salon at 541 Johnson St. I am writing to in support of extended hours at Famous Original. I
would love to see this place open longer.
Thank You,
Jane Constable
Owner/Stylist
Studio Seven Salon
#7-913 Gordon Street
250.480.7777
www.studiosevensalon.ca
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From: Jacqui Balfour
Sent: Friday, April 22, 2016 2:23 PM
To: Liquor Licence Email
Subject: Jacqui Balfour - 538 Yates St (Famous Original) Request to Extend Hours of Liquor
Licence
Manager,
Permits & Inspections Division,
1 Centennial Sq.
Victoria, BC V8W 1P6
I am a Resident Yates Street & there are currently a large number of establishments on the 500 block that
have Liquor Licenses that result in large numbers of intoxicated folks shouting, swearing & talking loudly well past
midnight when most residents are trying to sleep & prepare for another day of work. Another Liquor Licence in the area
is incompatible with residents need for rest at night & their well being. The 500 block residents shoulder too many
Liquor Licences in their neighborhood, we should not have to endow the noise & disruption from another one.
Sincerely,
Jacqui Balfour
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From: Ian Hoar
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 6:57 PM
To: Liquor Licence Email
Subject: Ian Hoar - Famous original license change
I'm a downtown resident living at 532 Herald street and I'd like to voice my support of the proposed changes to
the liquor license at Famous Original.
Ian Hoar
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From: Freya Rozzano
Sent: Friday, April 29, 2016 4:10 PM
To: Liquor Licence Email
Subject: Freya Rozzano - Famous Original 538 Yates St
Hello,
My name is Freya and I work Yates St. I am writing in support of extended hours at Famous Original. I would love to see Famous
open longer! A patio would also be a great addition :-)
Thank You,
--
Freya Rozzano
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From:
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 4:51 PM
To: Liquor Licence Email
Subject: Erica Smolders - Famous Original 538 Yates St
Hi there,
My name is Erica Smolders and I work in the 500 block of Johnson St and live in the 500 block of Fisgard St. I
am writing to in support of extended hours at Famous Original. I would love to see this place open longer.
Thank You,
Erica
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From: Elexa Styan
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 5:05 PM
To: Liquor Licence Email
Subject: Elexa Styan - Famous Original 538 Yates St
Hello,
My name is Elexa Styan and I work Yates St in downtown Victoria. I'm writing in support of the extended hours that have been
Subject: re: Famous Original application for extended liquor licence
To Whom it May Concern, I am writing to support the application by Famous Original to extend their liquor licence hours. There casual dining atmosphere and their location lend themselves well to extended hours. I hope you will give them your full consideration. Please let me know if I can provide any further specifics or information. Sincerely, Dan
My name is Annette Leroux and I live in View Royal, only a few kms from downtown.
I am writing to you in support of extended hours at Famous Original. I would love to see this place open longer.
It has an easy-going atmosphere and is a great place to drop in after a show. It would be really nice if it was still
open after a very late night at the movies.
Thanks
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From: Andrew Laing
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 4:47 PM
To: Liquor Licence Email
Subject: Andrew Laing - Famous originals liquor licence
To whom it may concern,
I am a condo owner at 555 Chatham street and I support the proposal by famous original to extend their hours of liquor
service. I find it to be appropriate given the high volume of restaurants/clubs in the area. Personally, I work crazy hours
and would enjoy the prospect of having a beer with my pizza if I want. Thank you for your consideration.
Andrew Laing
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From: Andrea Coppard
Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 8:07 PM
To: Liquor Licence Email
Subject: LCLB Application - 538 Yates Street
Manager, Permits and Inspections Division
1 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC
Dear Sir/Madam,
My family owns a heritage condominium at 524 Yates Street (Leiser Building). The unit is within 50 metres
of 538 Yates Street (Famous Original). Our unit is on the top floor with floor to ceiling windows overlooking
Old Town Victoria's streetscape.
When we purchased this property, our pre-purchase due diligence indicated that the neighbourhood was prized
by visitors and locals for its charm, history and character. The ONLY concern we found was noise levels at
night. Consequently, please advise the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch that we strongly oppose this
application to permit extension of liquor sales to from midnight to 4am at 538 Yates Street.
If allowed, this change will very likely lead to the following:
1. Discourage those who want to live downtown (contrary to the city plan)
2. Increase the level of public intoxication and noise in Old Town
3. Increase assault rates in the area*
4. Increase in the number of motor vehicle casualties*
It seems apparent that the only net benefit would be an increase in the volume of liquor sales for the business
owner. We submit that this is not in the public's interest or safety in Old Town Victoria, and request that this
application be turned down.
*See the Nova Scotia Government Study cited below and entitled CHANGES IN ACCESS TO ALCOHOL AND IMPACTS ON ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION & DAMAGE: An overview of recent research studies focusing on alcohol price, hours and days of sale and density of alcohol outlets http://novascotia.ca/dhw/addictions/documents/Changes-in-Access-to-Alcohol-and-Impacts-on-Alcohol-
Consumption-and-Damage.pdf
Kind Regards,
Paul and Andrea Coppard
524 Yates Street
Victoria, BC
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From: Alex Kerr
Sent: Monday, May 2, 2016 1:55 PM
To: Liquor Licence Email
Subject: Alex Kerr - Famous Original - 538 Yates St
Hi,
My name is Alex Kerr and I work at on the corner of Douglas/Yates. I am writing to you in
support of extended hours at Famous Original. I would love to see this place open longer as it is a great place to
spend time with friends, enjoy a beer and a slice, and play skeeball.