Minutes:
10. The Committee had before it for consideration the application listed in Appendix B to this minute.
EXEMPT INFORMATION
In relation to item 7.1 that members of the public and press be excluded from the meeting during discussions of the application on the grounds that there would be disclosure to them of exempt information as defined in paragraph 14 of schedule 7A of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.
The Committee resolved:-
that the applications be determined on the basis shown in Appendix B and all licences be subject to the Council’s normal conditions unless otherwise stated.
- COUNCILLOR JOHN REYNOLDS, Convener.
APPENDIX A
1. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Application Ref No. 2/001
Premises – Top Floor Flat Right, 60 Victoria Road, Aberdeen
The Committee was advised that this application had been granted by delegated powers.
2. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Application Ref No. 2/002
Premises – 13 Talisman Road, Aberdeen
The Committee was advised that this application had been granted by delegated powers.
3. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Application Ref No. 2/003
Premises – 5 Orchard Place, Aberdeen
The Committee was advised that the application had been granted by delegated powers.
4. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Application Ref No. 2/004
Premises – 5a Orchard Place, Aberdeen
The Committee was advised that the application had been granted by delegated powers.
5. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Application Ref No. 2/005
Premises – 86 Hilton Heights, Aberdeen
The Committee was advised that the applicant had requested that the application be deferred.
The Committee resolved:-
to defer
consideration of the application to its next meeting to be held
on
13 January 2010.
6. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Application Ref No. 2/006
Premises – 610 King Street, Aberdeen
The Committee was advised that the application had been granted by delegated powers.
7. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Application Ref No. 2/007
Premises – 109 Craigievar Crescent, Aberdeen
The Committee heard from Stephen Gauld, James and George Collie Solicitors and Mr Boulton on behalf of the applicant Susan Boulton.
Thereafter the Committee heard from the objector.
The Committee resolved:-
to defer
consideration of the application to its next meeting to be held
on
13 January 2010.
8. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Application Ref No. 2/008
Premises – 44 Hilton Terrace, Aberdeen
The Committee heard from Kenneth McGuichan, Bon Accord Leasing on behalf of the applicant and thereafter heard from the applicant.
Thereafter the Committee head from the objectors.
The Committee resolved:-
to grant the application.
9. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Application Ref No. 2/009
Premises – Top Floor Flat, 59 Victoria Street, Aberdeen
The Committee head from the applicant.
The Committee resolved:-
to give delegated powers to the HMO unit to grant the application provided the outstanding works were carried out.
10. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Application Ref No. 2/010
Premises – Top Floor Flat, 59 Victoria Street, Aberdeen
The Committee resolved:-
to defer consideration of the application until its next meeting on 13 January 2010.
11. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A STREET TRADER (HOT FOOD) LICENCE
Application Ref No. 2/011
Site – Argarath Road, 25 metres north of Pittodrie Street, Monday to Saturday 07:00 to 19:00 (22:00 hours on matchdays)
Site – Greenhall Place, Bridge of Don, 50 metres west of Broadford Road, Monday to Saturday 07:00 to 19:00
Brenda Flaherty on behalf of the City Solicitor advised that a late objection had been received in relation to the application.
The Committee resolved:-
not to accept the letter of objection.
The Committee had before them for consideration eight letters of objection to the Argarath Road site.
The Committee resolved:-
to refuse the Argarath Road and to grant the Greenhall Place site.
12. APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY STREET TRADER (HOT FOOD) LICENCE
Application Ref No 2/012
Site – Castlegate, Aberdeen , Monday to Sunday, 10:00 to 22:00 hours
The Committee was advised that the application had been withdrawn.
13. APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY STREET TRADER (HOT FOOD) LICENCE – ABERDEEN SANTA RUN
Application Ref No 2/013
Site – Aberdeen Football Club Concourse Outside Richard Donald Stand, Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen, Monday to Sunday, 09:30 to 17:00 hours on 6 December 2009
In the absence of the applicant the Committee resolved to grant the application.
14. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF SKIN PIERCING/TATTOOING LICENCE
Application Ref No 2/014
Premises – Temple Aesthetics, 9 The Courtyard, Cults, Aberdeen
In the absence of the applicant the Committee resolved to defer consideration of the application to its meeting to be held on 13 January 2010.
15. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER LICENCE
Application Ref No 2/015
In the absence of the applicant the Committee resolved to refuse the application.
16. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A THEATRE LICENCE
Application Ref No 2/016
Premises – Sunnybank School, Sunnybank Road, Aberdeen
The Committee was advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
APPENDIX B
1. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER LICENCE
Application Ref No. 7/001
The Committee had before it for consideration a letter dated 6th October, 2009 from Grampian Police and thereafter heard from Sergeant Keith Middler on behalf of the Chief Constable and from the applicant.
Councillor Boulton, seconded by Councillor Kirsty West, moved to grant the application for a period of six months provided the applicant passes his street knowledge test.
Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Dunbar, moved as an amendment to refuse the application.
On a division, there voted:- for the motion (7) – the Convener; and Councillors Allan, Boulton, Collie, Corall, Milne and Kirsty West; for the amendment (3) – Councillors Clark, Dunbar and John Stewart.
The Committee resolved:-
to adopt the motion.