Janes v. Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board

Opinion by

Judge Wilkinson, Jr.,

We have in this case an appeal by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (Board) from a decision of the Court of Common Pleas of Erie County, after a de novo hearing, reversing the Board’s denial of appellee’s request for a new restaurant liquor license for premises known as Wilderness Lodge. We affirm.

Located on a tract of land slightly in excess of 200 acres, appellee’s establishment was developed primarily to provide suitable facilities for cross-country skiing.1 Wilderness Lodge is located in Venango Township which at the time of this application had its…