Agenda, decisions and minutes

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City Sports and Cocktail Bar, 20/21 Canolfan Menai, Bangor, LL57 1DN

To consider the above application

DECISION: To approve the application as presented, subject to including the following noise conditions submitted by the Environmental Health Department.

·       The internal LAeq 15min sound level and the LZeq 15min sound level for the 31.5, 63 and 125Hz frequency third octave band frequencies shall not be increased within nearby residential properties (measured with windows at the dwellings open or closed) as a result of entertainment noise emitted from the licensed premises. For the purposes of this condition the LAeq

sound level is as defined in BS4142:2014

·       Should Gwynedd Council obtain evidence that the noise condition (i) is not being adhered to during the period when the licence remains in force; the premises owner shall carry out the following:

a) Carry out necessary noise insulation / abatement works to ensure that the noise condition is achieved.

·       Noise limiting devices, once set, shall not be reset or adjusted without consultation with the Pollution Environmental Health Officers, Cyngor Gwynedd

·       Music shall not be played externally.

·       The external seating area shall be closed after 21:00

·       To prevent noise or vibration emanating from the premises, doors and windows at the premises shall be kept closed during regulated entertainment, except for access and egress.          

·       The disposal of waste bottles and cans into containers outside of the building subject to the licence is prohibited between 22:00 - 09:00. Empty bottles shall be stored in a lidded skip / bin within the cartilage of the premises prior to collection.

Additional conditions to include:

·       The additional measures submitted in part M of the application, to be included as conditions on the licence. 

·       On weekends, to stop selling alcohol at 03:30am and close at 04:00am

Others invited:

·       Chris O'Neal                     Applicant

·       Gilly Haradence                Applicant's Representative

·       Ffion Muscroft                   Public Protection Officer - Cyngor Gwynedd

·       Ian Roberts                       North Wales Police

·       Elizabeth Williams            North Wales Police

·       Cllr Nigel Pickavance       Local Member

·       Cllr Dylan Fernley             Local Member

·       Awen Gwyn                       Member of the Public

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.

a)             The Licensing Department's Report

Submitted - the report of the Head of Environment Department giving details of a premises licence application to run a Sports Bar on the ground floor of the property which would include a range of Television Screens, Pool Tables, Interactive Dart Boards and Gaming Machines. On the second floor would be a Cocktail and Spirits Bar along with VIP seating and socialising areas, Photo Booths and a dance area.

The application was made in relation to Plays Indoors and Outdoors, Films Indoors, Sports Events Indoors, Boxing and Wrestling Entertainment Indoors and Outdoors, Live Music Indoors and Outdoors, Recorded Music Indoors and Outdoors, Dance Performances Indoors, Late Night Refreshments Indoors and Outdoors and the Supply of Alcohol on and off the Premises.

It was noted that the Licensing Authority Officers had sufficient evidence that the application had been submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Licensing Act 2003 and the relevant regulations. Reference was made to the measures recommended by the applicant to promote the licensing objectives, and it was highlighted that these measures would be included on the licence.

Attention was drawn to the responses that had been received during the consultation period which included comments from a member of the public concerned about live music from DJs, bands playing and background music on both levels of the venue together with a request to ensure that the business's management plan included measures to deal with noise pollution and barriers to control patrons; had the bar managers given careful consideration to access to and egress from the premises?; concerned that there would be an increase in anti-social behaviour, which could lead to altercations and/or cause damage to nearby shops.

Comments from Environmental Health cited concerns about the proposed hours, the application to play music outdoors until 21.00 along with an intention to have an outdoor seating area (although the company would have to apply for a licence from the Highways Service to place chairs and tables on the street).  It was reported that a meeting had been held onsite between the Environmental Health Officer and the applicant in relation to the Planning application (which was at the time going through the planning process) and further information was requested regarding noise in relation to the air conditioning units, noise from customers and predicted noise levels at the nearby residential properties as part of the planning process.

It was highlighted that North Wales Police supported the application, but expressed concerns regarding public safety after 04:00 when they will have fewer resources. After discussing the concerns with the applicant, it was suggested to stop selling alcohol at 03:30am and close at 04:00am on the weekends.  It was reiterated  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.