The council's licensing subcommittee met to consider a variation application for Chong King Restaurant to extend its operating hours for late-night refreshment. The application was approved despite objections from local residents and a residents' association concerned about potential noise and public nuisance.

Decision: Approval of Chong King Restaurant's License Variation Chong King Restaurant's application to extend its operating hours until 3 AM was approved. Objectors raised concerns about increased noise, potential crime, and disturbance, citing the area's proximity to residential zones and existing issues with late-night establishments. The applicant assured that no alcohol would be served after midnight and no deliveries would occur post-midnight. The decision allows the restaurant to cater to a late-night clientele, primarily students, without changing its current alcohol service policy. The approval was contingent on the condition that no deliveries occur between midnight and 3 AM.

Interesting Occurrence: The meeting highlighted the tension between city center economic development and residential quality of life. The detailed objections from the residents' association, including maps and crime data, contrasted with the restaurant's assurances of controlled service, illustrating the challenges in balancing business interests with community living standards.