New Orleans City Board Hearing on ABO Appeals and Ratifications - June 30, 2026

The New Orleans City Board convened on June 30, 2026, to hear two Alcoholic Beverage Outlet (ABO) appeals and to ratify judgments from previous hearings. The board granted a continuance for one appeal and conditionally approved the second, requiring the appellant to return in two months with proof of completed repairs. The board also ratified a series of consent judgments and continuances for numerous other establishments.

Consent Calendar

• The board ratified judgments and continuances for 20+ cases, including:
  • DPMJ LLC (Bayou Restaurant) continued to July 29, 2026.
  • Nicholas S. Carnot 4 Inc. (Carnette) continued to July 29, 2026.
  • Dayon LOC (Tsunami) dismissed.
  • Soul of a Lion LLC (Voodoo Chicken and Dacqueries) judgment of $3,000 payable in 120 days.
  • Joe Catering and Special Events LLC (Il Mercato) continued to August 24, 2026.
  • The Jump Off Lounge LOC (Jump Off Lounge Restaurant and Grill) consent judgment of $450 payable in 30 days.
  • Twisted Waffles NOLA LOC (Waffles NOLA) continued to August 24, 2026.
  • Rendon and LOC (Rendon N) consent judgment of $3,000 payable in 60 days.
  • Anthony A. Pierre Sr. (Tony's His Parakeet Bar and Lounge) continued to July 29, 2026.
  • Common House NOLA LLC (Common House) judgment of $1,100 payable in 45 days.
  • Bar and Grill LOC (The Island) continued to July 29, 2026.
  • Club Good Times 2 LOC (Club Good Times) continued to August 24, 2026.
  • The Superb Pearl LOC (The Superb Pearl) judgment of $1,200 payable in 45 days.
  • At the Avenue Inc. (At the Avenue) judgment of $500 payable in 45 days.
  • K and O Brothers LLC (DM Discount Store) judgment of $4,200 payable in 30 days.
  • 2901 Bar and Lounge LLC (2901 Bar and Lounge) judgment of $1,300 payable in 45 days.
  • 237 Decatur LLC (Australian) continued to July 29, 2026.
  • MDK 327 Bourbon LOC (Corruption) continued to July 29, 2026.
  • Kiki 2 LLC (Kiki 2) continued to August 24, 2026.
  • NOLACERS LOC (The 337) continued to July 29, 2026.
  • Element 79 NOLA LOC (Wisdom Reception Center) continued to August 24, 2026.
  • Avenue 1628 Operations LLC (Seawitch) judgment of $1,250 payable in 45 days.
  • Jack Hills Backstreet Lounge Inc. (Jaquel's Backstreet Lounge) consent judgment of $3,000 payable in 120 days.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Anne Fawn (Newton Corner Market): Not present; board noted she received a temporary permit and continued the matter.
• Brian Colvey (appellant, owner of Shamrock Bar and Grill): Presented his case, stating he was shut down by the city in September 2024 for code violations and has been working on repairs. He claimed he was unaware of the 180-day non-conforming use rule and that the city renewed his ABO in 2025 despite the closure. He estimated 90% of repairs are complete and requested a license to sell alcohol, noting he could open without it but it would be financially difficult.
• Clark Hebe (landlord representative): Expressed support for Colvey, stating he occupies 25% of the shopping center and has been an excellent tenant since 2009, never missing rent. He noted the center pays over $108,000 annually in property taxes and that Colvey's closure has hurt other businesses.
• Yasmin (tenant in strip mall): Reported that sales at her business dropped over 50% since Shamrock closed and that the bar brought safety and foot traffic. She noted people frequently ask when the bar will reopen.
• Lawrence (employee and property owner): Stated his income dropped from 100% to 50% since the closure, and he now works three jobs. He praised Colvey as a good employer and said the community misses the bar.
• City Attorney's Office (Mr. Hampton, Department of Safety and Permits): Argued that the ABO renewal was denied due to loss of non-conforming use under Article 25.3 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, as the bar had ceased operations for more than 180 days. He cited 46 NOFD violations from September 2024, including life safety issues, and stated that the business had not been reinspected. He noted that a different entity (Mid-City SRLLC) had been informed of the non-conforming use requirement in November 2024.

Discussion Items

• Newton Corner Market Appeal (Anne Fawn): The board learned that the owner had received a temporary ABO permit expiring September 9, 2026, and that outstanding property taxes remained. The board voted to continue the matter to the July 29, 2026 docket.
• Shamrock Bar and Grill Appeal (Brian Colvey): Extensive discussion centered on whether the bar had lost its non-conforming use status due to being closed over 180 days. Colvey argued he did not voluntarily cease operations; the city shut him down. He stated he was never notified of the 180-day rule and that the city renewed his ABO in 2025 despite the closure. The city attorney maintained that the law applies regardless of notice and that the clock started on September 4, 2024, when the cease and desist order was issued. Board members expressed concern about the fairness of penalizing a business for delays caused by code enforcement and lack of notice. Colvey estimated 90% of repairs are done and requested six months to complete the rest, but the board proposed a conditional approval with a two-month deadline. After further discussion, the board voted to conditionally grant the ABO license, contingent upon Colvey completing all repairs and returning on August 24, 2026, with proof of compliance.

Key Outcomes

• Newton Corner Market Appeal: Continued to July 29, 2026, due to outstanding property taxes and the owner's temporary permit.
• Shamrock Bar and Grill Appeal: The board voted to conditionally approve the 2026 ABO license. Brian Colvey must complete all remaining code violations and fire marshal requirements within two months and return to the board on August 24, 2026, for final approval. The board emphasized that this conditional approval overrides the non-conforming use issue for now, but Colvey must demonstrate compliance.
• Ratification of Judgments: The board approved a series of consent judgments and continuances for 23 other cases, with fines ranging from $450 to $4,200 and payment periods from 30 to 120 days. Several cases were continued to future dockets in July and August 2026.