BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
PUBLIC SAFETY/ENV PROT/PERMITS/LICENSES COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
PRESENT:
P. BLAKE N. DUTTA H. FEDER
M. KENTON S. MILLER T. MISKEL
J. PORCELLI G. REILLY M. SCOTT
M. SHAMES M. SILVERMAN L. SONES
B. STOLTZ T. VAZQUEZ
EXCUSED:
J. WOLFE
ABSENT:
T. ALEXANDER H. LINK
GUESTS:
A. GARDNER C. LINN Z. LUCAS
K. LEIBENSPERGER R. IZZO C. EJIOGU
L. FEERNANDEZ C. SHERMAN G. KELLY
***MINUTES***
The meeting was called to order and a motion was made by Tom Miskel and seconded by Lou Sones to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held October 24, 2011.
VOTE: 12…..YEAS 0…..NAYS
MOTION APPROVED
Continued review and discussion of an unenclosed sidewalk café permit application renewal submitted to the Department of Consumer Affairs on behalf of Cee Restaurant LLC dba Savoia at 277 Smith Street (between Sackett/Degraw Streets), to permit 8 tables and 16 seats.
The item was tabled because owner or representative were not present.
Presentation and review of an enclosed sidewalk café permit application renewal submitted to the Department of Consumer Affairs on behalf of Marco Polo Take Out LLC at 347 Court Street (between Union/President Streets), to permit 4 tables and 8 seats.
This item was tabled because owner or representative were not present.
Presentation and review of a cabaret license application submitted to the Department of Consumer Affairs on behalf of Chooks LLC dba Serengeti Restaurant at 287 9th Street (between 4th/5th Avenues).
This request for a liquor and cabaret license was tabled until applicant completed questionnaire.
Continued review and discussion of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Los Robles Corp. dba Colombia in Park Slope at 376 5th Avenue (between 5th/6th Streets).
This request is for a new liquor license. The business has been operating as a restaurant for 9 months. A motion was made to approve the request subject to their getting a certificate of occupancy or a letter of no objection. The motion was made by Joe Porcelli and seconded by Tom Miskel.
VOTE: 13…..YEAS 0…..NAYS
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
Presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Louis Turco at 297 9th Street (between 4th/5th Avenues).
This item was tabled because the owner or representative were not present.
Presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of 248 Flatbush LLC at 248 Flatbush Avenue (between St. Marks Avenue/Prospect Place).
This application was withdrawn.
Presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of 179 4th Avenue Corp. at 179 4th Avenue (between Degraw/Sackett Streets).
This is a new liquor license application. Notice has been given to the neighbors. The owners have agreed to a 10pm closing on weekdays for the outdoor space and 11pm on weekends. A
motion was made to request pictures of the backyard space – no second.
A motion was made by Joe Porcelli and seconded by Tom Miskel to approve the application.
VOTE: 12…..YEAS 1…..NAY
MOTION APPROVED
Presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Nicole Fusco-Evans or Entity to be formed dba The Monro Pub, Inc. at 481 5th Avenue (between 11th/12th Streets).
This item was tabled because the owner or representative were not present.
Presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Vengar Inc. dba Loki Lounge at 304 5 th Avenue (northwest corner 2nd Street/5th Avenue).
This request is for renewal of a liquor license. Motion was made to approve the request subject to agreeing to a meeting between the owner and the community members who have a problem
with trash collection being too late and extermination. The meeting to be mediated by Leroy Branch, Assistant District Manager of Community Board 6.
A friendly amendment was made by Martha Kenton for the owner to come back to the committee after meeting with the neighbors.
VOTE: 12…..YEAS 1…..NAY
MOTION APPROVED
Presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Pok Pok NY LLC at 127 Columbia Street (between Kane/Degraw Streets).
This request is for a new liquor license. A move to table the request was made by Joe Porcelli and the motion was seconded by Lou Sones. They want to see the owner and know more about the seating capacity in the backyard.
Presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Napoli Ever After Inc. dba Lucey’s Lounge at 475 3 rd Avenue (between 9th/10th Streets).
A motion to approve the request was made by Lou Sones and seconded by Tom Miskel.
VOTE: 12…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 1…..ABSTENTION
MOTION APPROVED
Presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of an Entity to be formed at 268 Clinton Street (between Verandah Pl/Warren St.).
Since no notice has been given to the neighbors, Joe Porcelli made a motion to table the request seconded by Pauline Blake.
Continued presentation and review of a modified on-premises wine and beer license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of 396 6th Avenue Rest., Inc. dba Lucky Lou’s Bar & Grill at 396 6th Avenue (between 6th/7th Streets). A motion to approve the request was made by Joe Porcelli and seconded by Gary Reilly incorporating Charles B. Linn’s letter stipulating conditions that the community negotiated with the owner.
VOTE: 12…..YEAS 1…..NAY
MOTION APPROVED
Continued review and discussion of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Athena on Smith, Inc. at 213 Smith Street (between Baltic/Butler Streets).
A motion that the Athena application be denied was made by Harry Feder and seconded by Tom Miskel.
VOTE: 9…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 3…..ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED
Discussion followed about having a non-official meeting.
A motion to adjourn was made by Joe Porcelli. The minutes were submitted by Lou Sones.