BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
PUBLIC SAFETY/ENV PROT/PERMITS/LICENSES COMMITTEE
JANUARY 24, 2011
PRESENT:
T. ALEXANDER P. BLAKE M. DEPALMA
M. KENTON J. LODGE T. MISKEL
G. REILLY M. SCOTT M. SHAMES
M. SILVERMAN L. SONES B. STOLTZ
ABSENT:
S. MILLER
GUESTS:
A. DELISI – RPE FOR HON. DANIEL SQUADRON, STATE SENATOR
S. WEISS D. RUGGIERO A. HONS
C. CACACE G. KELLY L. HAMDAW
S. PLAGIANOS G. CURIS J. BURNS
J. PLAGIANOS L. SHABAZZ T. WATKINS
R. BANKS K. COLE D. THOMAS
M. SOHNE B. SULLIVAN J. WRIGHT
L. CORTES D. RICHARDS M. O’NEILL
S. JAKOBSON S. REALE G. MCAVOY
A. VITOLO M. GRABER G. KRAL
MINUTES
Motion to approve the December meeting minutes
-Motion unanimously approved
Environmental Protection Committee: Representatives from NYC Department of Environmental Protection and S.W.I.M. Coalition presented to the committee regarding NYC Green Infrastructure Plan. NYC DEP will hold a public meeting at Pace University on February 2, 2011 at 6:30pm.
Margo Walker, of NYC DEP presented an overview of the NYC Green Infrastructure plan. She stated the goal of the plan was to address the following. Manage storm water on 10% of impervious (solid) surface Create standard specifications for all new construction –buildings and roadways Encourage greater communication between city and state agencies Establishment of a Green Infrastructure Task Force Program will support the stated goals by supplementing capital development funds of the partnering agencies
M. Walker stated DEP is very interested in supporting existing infrastructure, like community gardens, that support achieving the goal of storm water management. If you have further questions, please contact Margo by email. margotw@dep.nyc.gov
Kate Zidar, of S.W.I.M.- Stormwater Infrastructure Matters introduced the coalition to the subcommittee. For further information on the organization please go to www.swimmablenyc.info She presented further information on the citywide plan to address stormwater retention issues for New York City. S.W.I.M. request for support of the following issues: A plan that meets established Federal EPA guideline outlined in the Clean Water Act Addresses existing and new construction buildings Focus within the plan on creation of “green jobs” Promotion of better interagency collaboration Equitable distribution of resources
Permits and Licenses Paris Burlesque, 18 Commerce Street No outside area or basement use Performances described as burlesque and jazz and comedy shows Area not zoned for Adult Entertainment Hours of operation: 5pm to 3am Sunday through Wednesday, 5pm to 4am Thursday to Saturday Owner/operator has extensive experience in club and security management and plans to use hand held sound meters outside of the club o Owner/Operator plans to sound proof the building and install double doors for the front door Manager and Assistant Manager on site at all times during business hours. Owner/Operator will provide a 24/7 phone number to the community board Security will be positioned outside of the club during operating hours for noise and crowd enforcement Security personnel will be primarily former law enforcement Owner/Operator will begin formal, individual outreach to neighbors after completion of the permitting process Owner/Operator plans to establish relationships with local car services and will offer valet service.
Motion to Approve application for liquor and cabaret license with support for renewal contingent of abiding by promise to not use the garden/side space (By Lou Sones) - Motion Approved (one abstention: Terry Alexander)
Stone Park Café, 324 5th Avenue Applying for side walk café renewal In operation for 6 years, 11 tables and 22 seats on sidewalk, regular operating hours to 10pm on weekdays, 11pm on weekends No known complaints from neighbors
Renewal request posted in The Eagle and The Currier
Motion to accept Renewal
- Motion Unanimously Approved
381 7th Ave Restaurant, 381 7th Avenue Applying for side walk café renewal In operation for 3 years, 22 tables, regular operating hours to 10pm on weekdays, 12pm on weekends. Garden space covered by two large tents, extensive landscaping and tall fencing Community board received letters of support and one letter of complaint regarding back garden seating. Owner will forward Department of Building (DOB) plans to the community board Community Board members recommended mediation for owner/operator and complainants
Motion to Approve as Presented (by Lou Sones)
Addendum to the motion includes contingency on receipt of supportive documents (by Mark Shames) -Motion approved (one abstention: Pauline)
Motion to table remaining items on the agenda
-Motion unanimously approved
Motion to Adjourn (by Gary Reilly)
-Approved