BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/PERMITS & LICENSES
OCTOBER 27, 2014
PRESENT:
E. ANDERSON P. BLAKE E. CAUSIL-RODRIGUEZ
G. FAETH G. KELLY S. LONIAL
T. MISKEL J. MOESER R. MYERS
L. PINN M. RACIOPPO T. REEVES
G. REILLY M. SHAMES R. UNDERWOOD
EXCUSED:
S. MILLER M. SCOTT K. DEGEER
ABSENT:
GUESTS:
A.GARDNER M. PINTCHIK M. EDELMAN
*** M I N U T E S ***
Minutes were taken by Trudy Reeves and transcribed with comment by Gary Reilly.
The meeting was called to order at 6:45 pm with a quorum present, which remained throughout the meeting. The items were taken out of order from the agenda
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Ring Ring Ring LLC at 359 Sackett Street (between Smith/Hoyt Streets).
The applicant withdrew the application from consideration at tonight’s meeting.
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Choucroute LLC at 162 5 th Avenue (between Douglass/Degraw Streets)
The applicant seeks to operate a Vietnamese gastro-pub with seating for 60 inside (including 10 at the bar). There is a small backyard space, which will have table service. The applicant agreed to close its French doors at 10:00pm and to abide by our customary outdoor space closure hours (last seating 10:00, vacate space by 11:00). A motion to approve was made by Tom Miskel, seconded by Mike Racioppo.
The motion passed, 13-1-0 with Glenn Kelly voting against due to the backyard usage.
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of 240 Flatbush Avenue (between Bergen Street/6 th Avenue).
There was extensive discussion of the application, which included a small outdoor space as well as partial use of the basement level for private functions and use of a DJ approximately 8 times per month. Some neighbors expressed concern about an additional bar in the immediate vicinity, which already has a number of establishments. (This application will also have a 500’ hearing before the SLA.)
Due to the committee’s expressed concern over inconsistencies in the applicant’s material and presentation, the applicant agreed to withdraw and appear before the committee next month after reevaluating the application, with anticipated input from the district office and the local BID.
The application being withdrawn, no vote was taken.
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of 228 Van Brunt Street (between Commerce/Delevan Streets).
While the applicant’s expediter was present, the applicant was unable to attend, and so the application was withdrawn to return next month.
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of 216 Taco LLC at 216 Flatbush Avenue (between Bergen/Dean Streets).
The applicant is currently operating as Fish & Sip with a beer and wine license. Applicant intends to operate as a California-Mexican restaurant and wishes to offer margaritas, etc. that are commonly served with this cuisine. There is no outdoor space and the applicant has stipulated to closing doors and windows at 10:00pm.
Motion to approve was made by Glenn Kelly, seconded by Tom Miskel. The motion was approved unanimously.
The committee reviewed the minutes from our 9/22 meeting. The minutes were revised to reflect the absences of Trudy Reeves and Rob Underwood as excused. And the revised minutes were approved unanimously.
There being no further business before the committee the meeting was adjourned.