BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
PUBLIC SAFETY/ENV PROT/PERMITS/LICENSES COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
PRESENT:
P. BLAKE N. DUTTA H. FEDER
G. KELLY H. LINK S. MILLER
T. MISKEL J. PORCELLI G. REILLY
M. SCOTT M. SHAMES M. SILVERMAN
L. SONES T. VAZQUEZ
EXCUSED:
B. STOLTZ J. WOLFE
GUESTS:
I. LORE – PARK SLOPE 5TH AVENUE BID
G. MITELMAN S. WEISS B. WILEY
M. WILEY ZAYTOONS RESTAURANT
***MINUTES***
The meeting was called to order. A motion was made by Joe Porcelli to approve the minutes of the last meeting held on January 23, 2012 and the motion was seconded by Steven Miller.
VOTE: 8…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 3…..ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED
Presentation and review of an unenclosed sidewalk café permit application renewal submitted to the Department of Consumer Affairs on behalf of 283 Smith Street Food Corp. dba Zaytoons at 283 Smith Street (between Degraw/Sackett Streets), to permit 5 tables and 18 seats.
A motion was made by Joe Porcelli and seconded by Mark Shames to approve the renewal.
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
Presentation and review of a new unenclosed sidewalk café permit application submitted to the Department of Consumer Affairs on behalf of Cajun Brooklyn LLC dba Bourgeois Pig at 387 Court Street (between 1st/2nd places), to permit 12 tables and 24 seats.
Cajun Brooklyn/Bourgeois Pig wants to extend their hours by one hour later than recommended during weekdays and weekends and outside seats to half again the inside. A motion was made to approve the seating but they agreed to the committee’s hours.
VOTE: 10…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 2…..ABSTENTIONS
MOTION APPROVED
Presentation and review of an unenclosed sidewalk café permit application renewal submitted to the Department of Consumer Affairs on behalf of Café Steinhof Inc. at 422 7th Avenue (northwest corner 14th Street/7th Avenue), to permit 8 tables and 15 seats.
Motion to approve the renewal was made by Joe Porcelli and seconded by Tom Miskel.
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
Presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license renewal application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of 335 Smith Street dba Brooklyn Social at 335 Smith Street (between Carroll/President Streets).
Brooklyn Social – community objection to unsupervised outdoor space, not wait staff. Noise, cigarettes, sexual advances by drunken patrons, backyard open to 11pm on weekdays, 12 on weekends.
A motion was made by KEVIN? to deny and seconded by Harry Feder. The motion was withdrawn. A second motion was made by Matt Silverman and seconded by Tom Miskel to table for a written response by owners. Withdrawn.
Owners offered more backyard tables, lighting for the sign.
A motion was made by Lou Sones to approve with limited backyard hours with management personnel. Phone number for community complaints. The motion was seconded by Hildegaard Link. Hours 10pm Sunday to Wednesday and 11pm Thursday to Saturday. A community meeting to address issues with Assistant District Manager, Leroy Branch, as mediator should be held.
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
Continued review and discussion 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).
A motion was made to approve the application.
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
Presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of PSSBKLYN LLC dba Pork Slope at 247 5th Avenue (between Carroll Street/Garfield Place).
A motion was made by Hildegaard Link and seconded by Joe Porcelli to approve the application.
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
Presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Baroque Bar Inc. dba Seven Bar and Lounge at 223 7 th Avenue (between 3rd/4th Streets).
A motion was made by Joe Porcelli and seconded by Hildegaard Link to approve the application.
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
Presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Redwood Brooklyn LLC at 297 9 th Street (between 4th/5th Avenues).
A motion to approve the application was made by Lou Sones and seconded by Joe Porcelli.
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
Presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of OGM Inc. dba Draft Barn at 530 3rd Avenue (between 12th/13th Streets.
A motion to approve the application was made by Lou Sones and seconded by Hildegaard Link.
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
There being no further business to come before the committee, a motion to adjourn was made by Pauline Blake and seconded by Tom Miskel.
The minutes were submitted by Tony Vazquez.