BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/PERMITS & LICENSES
JUNE 24, 2013
PRESENT:
E. ANDERSON P. BLAKE G. KELLY
S. LONIAL S. MILLER R.MYERS
J. PORCELLI T. REEVES G. REILLY
M. SHAMES M. SILVERMAN B. STOLTZ
EXCUSED:
D. BRAVO T. MISKEL L. PINN
L. SONES
ABSENT:
H. FEDER H. LINK D. YESKEL
GUESTS:
A. CARABALLO W. STERN L. DETWILER
***MINUTES***
Meeting called to order at 6:35 pm. Quorum is established .Motion to accept minutes made by Mark Shames and seconded. Gary makes a friendly amendment to note that vote tallies were not included for every committee vote. Steven Miller notes that while absent he was excused.
VOTE: 9…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 2…..ABSTENTION
Review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Leyla's at 424 3rd Avenue (between 6th/7th Streets) in our district.
Greg Breyer is representing applicant for liquor license transfer. Leyla’s has been operating for 4 years, continued to renew license, notification requirements met. This business will operate as a new entity present establishment has three floors and appropriate licenses. New establishment will have 1st floor restaurant and live music venue, DJ in basement. The 2nd floor production studio and event space.
Joseph Poreclli makes motion to table seconded by Glenn Kelly. Unanimous approval to table.
Review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of J and W Restaurant LLC at 412 Court Street (between 2nd/3rd Place) in our district.
J and W Restaurant at 412 Court Street on premise full liquor license. Restaurant plans on having 10 tables and 20 seats in front court yard. The applicant agrees to 11 to 12 o’clock outdoor space closing. There is confusion about the legal status of the front court yard which is not within the scope of the Permits and Licenses Committee.
Regina Myers motions to approve subject to outdoor space hours seconded by Bette Stoltz.
VOTE: 10…..YEAS 1…..NAYS
Review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of The Fat Mermaid LLC at 307 Smith Street (between President/Union Streets) in our district.
Fat Mermaid presented by our own Regina Myers is purchasing Ciro’s assets. Lisa Detwiler speaks of the inspiration for her Mexican Restaurant. New license to be issued and old license terminated. 500 foot rule will most likely be triggered.
Motion to approve made by Sayar Lonial seconded by Mark Shames.
Mark Shames looks forward to a different dining experience.
VOTE: 10…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 1…..ABSTENTION (for cause)
MOTION APPROVED: UNANIMOUSLY
Minutes Submitted by: Glenn Kelly