BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
PUBLIC SAFETY/ENV PROT/PERMITS/LICENSES COMMITTEE
JUNE 27, 2011
PRESENT:
T. ALEXANDER P. BLAKE M. KENTON S. MILLER T. MISKEL G. REILLY M. SCOTT M. SHAMES M. SILVERMAN
L. SONES B. STOLTZ
EXCUSED:
M. DEPALMA
ABSENT:
J. LODGE
GUESTS:
R. LONDON L. MARTINEZ L. MUERSECRIGH M. MESSIER K. LALCHARDARI R. LALCHANDARI L. GONZALEZ K. TERAO J. TOMPKINS
***MINUTES***
Presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Brooklyn Crab LLC at 24 Reed Street (between Van Brunt/Conover Streets)
This is to be a new structure on a large lot. The applicant for this liquor license states that it will be a seafood restaurant with hours of operation being from 5 to 10:30 week days and 5 to 11:30 weekends and holidays.
There will be two open air spaces, to wit: a deck and a covered roof area. Given the hours of operation the applicant had no objection to stopping service outside at 10 on week days and 11 on weekends and holidays with the outside closed by 11 on weekdays and 12 on weekends and holidays.
Applicant stated notice was distributed.
There was concern expressed about the large undeveloped area at the site. Applicant states that there is no intention to expand the eating and drinking establishment beyond the confines of the structure.
Applicant is considering a miniature golf course on balance of site. No determination had been made concerning parking.
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A motion was made by Bette Stoltz and seconded by Steve Miller to approve conditioned on the stated use and hours of operation.
MOTION PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.
Presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Kumiko Terao at 550 Court Street (between W. 9th/Garnet Streets).
The applicant Ms. Kumiko Terao is the owner of the building. She is seeking a liquor license for what she describes as a French metro café with a minimalist menu of open sandwiches. There is a 900 square foot garden space, She stated that she gave notice but Steve who lives in area says he did not see a notice. Intend to open in the fall. Approximately 30 seats inside, and 25 seats outside. Applicant agreed that hours of operation of backyard space will be stopping of service at 10 on weekdays and 11 on weekends and holidays and closing at 11 and 12 respectively.
Tom Miskel moved and seconded by Gary Reilly to approve subject to the stipulation with respect to hours.
MOTION PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.
Presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Joel Tompkins dba Long Island Bar & Restaurant at 110 Atlantic Avenue (between Hicks/Henry Streets).
It is applicant’s intention to restore the restaurant. There will be no outdoor space at all. Hours will be noon to 2 AM and noon to 4 AM.
Motion to approve as presented was made by Tom Miskel and seconded by Bette Stoltz and passed with one abstention for cause by Lou Sones.
VOTE: 10…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 1…..ABSTENTION
MOTION PASSED
Presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Cajun Brooklyn dba Bourgeois Pig at 387 Court Street (between 1st/2nd Places).
Currently occupied by Calpurnia. Cajun Brooklyn dba Bourgeois Pig. There was initially some confusion as to whether the applicant was also before us with respect to a sidewalk café in addition to a liquor license. It was only before us with respect to the liquor license. Applicant does intend to apply for a sidewalk license. It will be a wine, cocktail bar and fondue restaurant Hours of operation will be until 2am during the week and 3am on weekends and holidays. They
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were made aware of the committee’s preferences with regard to outdoor hours and that there are disputes about courtyard use if they ever consider trying to expand to use.
Tom Miskel moved to approve with respect to the liquor license application in front of us and Lou Sones seconded.
VOTE: 10…..YEAS 1…..NAYS 1…..ABSTENTION (FOR CAUSE)
MOTION APPROVED
Presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot LLC at 433 3rd Avenue (between 7th / 8th Streets).
Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot. Cocktails and small industry kitchen. No out door space. Hours 5 to 12:30 weekdays and 5 to 2 AM weekends and holidays.
Steve Miller moved to approve as presented and Matt Silverman seconded. Pauline was abstention without cause.
VOTE: 10…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 1…..ABSTENTION
MOTION APPROVED
With respect to all additional applications on the agenda, to wit: 369 7th Avenue, 117 Columbia Street, and 84 7th Avenue, a motion was made by Lou Sones and seconded by Marguerite Scott to ask the SLA to take no action pending the appearance of the applicants before the committee.
MOTION PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.
The committee then took up the issue of whether or not to adopt a waiver policy for certain liquor license applications.
After considerable discussion Matt Silverman made a motion seconded by Lou Sones to approve the following procedure for a one-time waiver of the 30-day waiting period with respect to renewal applications only:
In the absence of a history of complaints (which under existing policy would trigger a review) the applicant must provide community notice consistent with the sample form and guidelines for giving notice to residents and businesses in the area surrounding the applicant’s location. The notice form will include the CB6 District Office’s telephone number and e-mail address and invite recipients to communicate their comments on a date certainly no later than the 5th date after the notice is posted and absent any complaints being received by the district office by the close of business on said date such waiver shall be issued by the district office.
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VOTE: 9…..YEAS 2…..NAES
MOTION PASSED
A motion was made by Tom Miskel and seconded by Gary Reilly to approve the minutes of the prior meeting. Motion passed unanimously
A motion to adjourn was made by Pauline Blake and seconded by Lou Sones. Motion was passed unanimously.
Minutes were submitted by Mark Shames.
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