Item Coversheet
City of Independence
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Approved

Agenda Title:

  1. Council action is requested on the application received from Tom’s Bar & Grill LLC for a Retail Selling of Intoxicating Liquor by the Drink license for Tom’s Bar & Grill that will be located at 12949 E. US 40 Hwy.

Recommendations:

This application meets the requirements of the City’s Alcoholic Beverage Code. 

Executive Summary:

The applicant is requesting City Council approval for Retail Selling of Intoxicating Liquor by the Drink Monday through Sunday.  The applicant has also requested a Sunday Sales License.  This license will be issued administratively should the City Council approve this license.  The applicant has indicated that this location will have alcohol sales that meet the City’s Alcoholic Beverage Code.

Background:

Applicant: Tom’s Bar & Grill LLC

Name of business: Tom’s Bar & Grill

Business Address: 12949 E. US 40 Hwy.

Size of establishment (includes outdoor patio space if applicable): Tom’s Bar & Grill will be operating within the approximate 2,500 square feet of space at 12949 E. US 40 Hwy. 

Liquor License Types:  Retail Selling of Intoxicating Liquor by the Drink Including Sunday Sales

Types of Alcohol to be sold/served: Various types of intoxicating liquor and beer by the drink.

History of any liquor license at this location; if a new building, provide a brief update on the construction:  Tom’s Bar & Grill will be operating in 2500 square feet of stand-alone commercial space and plans opening in early March 2023.  The past two businesses that operated at this location have both been bar and grills. There are other active liquor licenses within approximately 500 feet around this location.  Fun House Pizza & Pub is to the east of this location and Salvatore’s Restaurant located to the west.  Both of these locations hold active drink licenses. 

Location proximity to school, church, or residential zoning: According to the City’s mapping system there are no schools or churches within 300 feet of this establishment. There is residential property located within 300 feet. 

Managing Officer Information and results from background check: Tom’s Bar & Grill LLC has indicated Thomas Hadley will serve as the appointed managing officer.  The background investigation conducted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Thomas Hadley revealed he meets the requirements of the Alcoholic Beverages code.

Department:          Community DevelopmentContact Person:          Tom Scannell


REVIEWERS:
DepartmentAction
Community Development DepartmentApproved
Finance DepartmentApproved
City Managers OfficeApproved
City Clerk DepartmentApproved

Council Action:          Council Action:         

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
Redacted Liquor License ApplicationBackup Material
Aerial MapBackup Material
Zoning mapBackup Material
Inspection ReportBackup Material
Notification LetterBackup Material
Notification AddressesBackup Material