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Trustees debate M‑2 beer-and-wine license for Webster Shell; applicant says no plans for gaming
Summary
Trustees held a first reading on Ordinance 2189 to allow an M‑2 (beer and wine) license for Louis Gas and Food Inc (Shell at 310 Webster). Trustees raised zoning and gaming concerns; the applicant, Alfie, said he does not plan to install gaming machines. No vote was taken; the item will return when all trustees are present.
The board held a first reading of Ordinance 2189, which would amend village code to allow a Class M‑2 (beer and wine) liquor license for Louis Gas and Food Inc / RDK Ventures at the Shell station on Webster (310 Webster in the Mill District).
Several trustees expressed concern that the proposed location is “smack dab in the middle of residential” with a school nearby and that allowing an M‑2 license could enable video gaming in the future. A trustee said, "I'm not going to support this" because of proximity to homes and the potential for gaming. Staff and trustees discussed zoning and code requirements: one trustee cited village code section 3‑3‑2 indicating video‑gaming eligibility is tied to location outside residential zoning and noted truck-stop exemptions and parcel-size requirements for gaming.
The applicant, who identified himself as Alfie, told the board the store "currently does not plan on getting any gaming machines" and stated the facility lacks space for gaming hardware. Trustees asked whether an M‑2 license automatically allows gaming; staff replied gaming would require separate approvals and certain eligibility conditions such as parcel size.
The board did not take action on the item at this meeting; trustees said they will vote at a future meeting when an absent board member can participate.
