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Resolution to Revise Previous Approval of Issuance of New Full-Year Class C Quota Liquor License in the City of Ann Arbor to A2WINEMAN, LLC
Memorandum
Following the results of the 2020 decennial census and the return of one Class C license to Ann Arbor, the City had eight new Class C licenses available to issue under the State's Class C quota system in early 2022.
The Liquor License Review Committee designed and implemented a competitive application process for the eight available licenses. At their meeting on May 6, 2022, the Committee reviewed all applications submitted by the deadline, with particular interest in applicants who intend to enhance the community with the uniqueness of their business, diversify the city's offerings, and illustrate commitment and actions related to the City's A2ZERO initiative. The Liquor License Review Committee voted to recommend that City Council approve a recommendation to the State Liquor Control Commission for the issuance of new Class C licenses to the eight businesses listed below "above all others:" City Council approved the recommendations on June 6, 2022.
* A2WINEMAN, LLC at 512 S. Main St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104
* Chela's Restaurant and Taqueria, LLC at 693 S. Maple Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103
* Jibarito A2, LLC at 309 S. Main St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104
* Lowertown Proper, LLC at 1031 Broadway St. Ann Arbor, MI 48105
* Majek, LLC at 407 N. Fifth Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48104
* Spiedo, LLC at 307 S. Fifth St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104
* The Upkeep Games, LLC at 2121 W. Stadium Blvd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103
* Up From The Skies, LLC at 210 S. Main St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Since that time, A2WINEMAN, LLC, has determined a need to modify their original application to include space in both of their buildings, 504 S. Main to 512 S. Main. The expansion of the location will allow for A2WINEMAN to open their restaurant, Zinovia's, in conjunction with their retail wine shop at 504 S. Main St. All other aspects of the application remain the same...
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