Murat Murati is co-owner of Toscana American Italian Restaurant at 1859 W. Central which has a Class A liquor license.  Mr. Murati is expanding his business by leasing the property next door to his existing restaurant to open up a banquet hall. The banquet hall is called International Banquet Hall and it will be located at 1863 W. Central. International Banquet Hall will offer opportunities for private events and have the capability to have up to 114 seats. Mr. Murati is the owner of  this new banquet hall and he has applied for a Class G liquor license.  As the current owner is an existing liquor license holder, it was determined that a liquor interview would not be necessary for this business expansion. Staff conducted a thorough review of the liquor application, met with the applicant and did a walk-through of the new banquet hall, no issues were noted.

Staff Recommendation:

That the Village Board approve an ordinance to increase the number of G liquor licenses and approve a Class G liquor license for Kroji, Inc. dba International Banquet Hall at 1863 W. Central.