BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/PERMITS & LICENSES
APRIL 1, 2013
PRESENT:
E. ANDERSON P. BLAKE D. BRAVO
N. DUTTA S. KACZMAREK G. KELLY
H. LINK S. LONIAL R. MYERS
L. PINN T. REEVES G. REILLY
M. SHAMES M. SILVERMAN L. SONES
B. STOLTZ D. YESKEL
EXCUSED:
H. FEDER S. MILLER T. MISKEL
D. YESKEL
GUESTS:
C. ZINNEL – REP. FOR HON. BRAD LANDER, CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
D. CELLERS A. CARABALLO J. DOBSKI GELMIS
D. DOBSKI GELMIS P. ISOP A. COLVIN
B. ARGLIN
***MINUTES***
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the last meeting held on February 25, 2013.
VOTE: 10…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 1…..ABSTENTION
MOTION APPROVED
Presentation and review of an on-premises liquor license renewal application
submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of 196 Fifth LLC, at 196 Fifth Avenue (between Union/Berkeley Streets) in our district.
There have been 2 noise complaints about late hours in the back yard. The owner refuses to maintain 11/12 closing hours. The committee had many questions and comments.
Joe Porcelli made a motion to approve the renewal that was seconded by Regina Myers. Matthew Silverman made a friendly amendment to include the owner’s hours of 12/1. Matt called the question with a Vote of 10 for and 6 against.
Motion to approve with 12/1 hours.
VOTE: 10…..YEAS 6…..NAYS 1…..ABSTENTIONS
MOTION PASSED
Continued discussion and review of an on-premise liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Nick Cora Bella Ltd at 274 4th Avenue (between Carroll Street/Garfield Place).
Hildegaard Link made a motion to approve the application seconded by Dominique Bravo. Joe Porcelli called the question.
VOTE: 2…..YEAS 10…..NAYS 5…..ABSTENTIONS
MOTION DENIED
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Littleneck Group LLC at 288 3rd Avenue (between Carroll Street/President Street).
The restaurant has been open since October, 2011 with a beer and wine license. Owner would like to extend beverage options with a full license.
Question asked about school and church locations near the restaurant. The applicant not sure and stated that he took beer and wine for the 200 foot rule but 2 other establishments have since received full licenses.
Joe Porcelli moved to table until the 200 foot rule is proven. Item tabled.
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Broccolino Corp. at 446A Dean Street (between Flatbush Avenue/5th Avenue).
The owner and his attorney were present. The premises has 6 tables with 20 seats. The bar has 7 seats. The restaurant is 700 square feet with a full kitchen. The committee members had questions about hours and current restaurant operations.
The attorney reported that there will be a 500 foot hearing.
Lou Sones moved to approve and Lance Pinn seconded. There was no further discussion.
MOTION APPROVED: UNANIMOUSLY
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of 209 4th Avenue (between Union Street/Sackett Street).
Father and son (chef) owners serve Italian food. Lou Sones asked about outdoor space. They have a small space with a few tables.
Matt Silverman made a motion to approve the request subject to outdoor hours of 11/12. The motion was seconded by Sara Gross.
MOTION APPROVED: UNANIMOUSLY
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Pierre Loti Park Slope at 78 5th Avenue (between Prospect Place/St. Marks Avenue).
This is a Turkish restaurant with no outdoor space. There were no questions from the committee.
Glenn Kelly moved to approve, seconded by Joe Porcelli.
MOTION APPROVED: UNANIMOUSLY
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Hardwood Productions LLC. at 375A 5th Avenue (between 5th Street/6th Street).
The applicant and attorney advised the committee that they were changing the S Corp to an LLC. Owner has backyard space with 6 tables and 24 seats. He admitted that he has some problems with the backyard – the hours are 11pm on weekdays and 1am on weekends.
Joe Porcelli moved to approve with Regina Myers seconding the motion. Gary Reilly called the question.
VOTE: 13…..YEAS 4…..NAYS
MOTION APPROVED
Presentation and review of an Alteration to a current on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Simmons Provisions of NY LLC at 847A Union Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues).
Presentation and review of a new unenclosed sidewalk cafe permit application
submitted to the Department of Consumer Affairs on behalf of Simmons Provisions of NY LLC. dba Kiwiana at 847A Union Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues) to permit 2 tables and 12 seats.
The owner and his attorney of Kiwiana restaurant appeared to request a change in the sidewalk café and liquor licenses. The owner agreed to the hours of 11/12.
Sayar Lonial moved to approve subject to outdoor hours. Mark Shames seconded.
MOTION APPROVED: UNANIMOUSLY
Presentation and review of a new unenclosed sidewalk cafe permit application
submitted to the Department of Consumer Affairs on behalf of LEAHLALA LLC dba Abilene at 442 Court Street (between 3rd Place and 2nd Place) to permit 8 tables and 32 seats.
The owner is requesting a change from 8 tables/16 seats to 8 tables/32 seats. Owner has 68 seats inside. Met with_________________.
Lance Pinn moved to approve and Neena Dutta seconded.
VOTE: 16…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 1…..ABSTENTION
MOTION APPROVED
Review and discussion of Brooklyn CB6 response to the EPA's Gowanus Canal Superfund Site's proposed remedial action plan as released in December 2012.
Glenn questioned where the technical comments are coming from?
Craig Hammerman based them on prior discussions at the committee level, plus additional meetings and discussions with an assortment of government and other entities.
Bette Stoltz objected to 2nd comment on page 3 regarding the TAG grant.
Craig explained that the CB6 application was not responded to and the TAG grant did not contribute to our understanding of the PRAP (proposed remedial action plan) and help CB6 with its response.
Mark Shames suggests a milder version to express CB6’s desire for more information without complaint.
Discussion of the comment language continued at length.
Hildegaard Link moved to approve the document with the amended language – Gary Reilly seconded.
VOTE: 10…..YEAS 1…..NAYS O…..ABSTENTIONS
MOTION APPROVED
Craig Hammerman to revise the language and update document for board meeting.
There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting was
adjourned.
The minutes were submitted by Glenn Kelly.