Quaid (Kuwait) store cleared for expanded outdoor area; temporary music events approved conditionally

The Alcohol Beverage Board on Aug. 14 approved a permanent extension of outdoor premises and an allowance for a movable serving counter at the Quaid (Kuwait) store, and granted conditional permission for two special music events scheduled for Aug. 29 and Sept. 26, 2014.

Applicant George Quaid III requested the board allow an area of gravel and seawall frontage adjacent to the store to be used for outdoor service, smoking patrons and fundraising events. The board’s permanent approval defines the perimeter by existing seawall on two sides and by rope/posted boundaries on the two sides without fixed features; the applicant said the boundary will be marked and cordoned for events and regular use. The permanent approval also allows a portable, movable serving counter to be used inside that defined outdoor area for occasional events; the counter is not a fixed bar and would be set up and removed as needed.

For two larger music/fundraising events the applicant asked for temporary additional permissions — a small stage, portable toilets and an additional temporary serving counter and hand‑washing stations. The board approved the two event dates conditionally, requiring the applicant to obtain signoffs from land‑use/growth management, the county health department and the fire marshal. The board set a September 25 deadline for outstanding approvals for the event on Sept. 26 and noted that if approvals are not in place for the August event it will not proceed.

The board emphasized licensee responsibility for controlling alcohol sales and crowd management at events: the applicant said he will use a single controlled entry, ID checks and staff stationed to monitor service. The board recommended wristbands or a comparable system to distinguish patrons authorized to consume alcohol and asked the applicant to supply final permit documents to board staff before the event dates.

Votes at a glance: Permanent extension of premises (Quaid/Kuwait Store) — approved (30‑day administrative condition to obtain outstanding permits); Temporary event permissions for Aug. 29 and Sept. 26 — conditionally approved pending land‑use, health and fire marshal signoffs (deadline: Sept. 25 for the Sept. 26 event).