BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/PERMITS & LICENSES
MARCH 23, 2015
PRESENT:
P. BLAKE G. KELLY S. LONIAL
J. MOESER R. MYERS L. PINN
M. RACIOPPO M. SHAMES R. UNDERWOOD
EXCUSED:
S. MILLER T. MISKEL T. REEVES
M. SCOTT
ABSENT:
E. ANDERSON E. CAUSIL-RODRIGUEZ K. DEGEER
G. FAETH
GUESTS:
S. SOLOMON A. SOLOMON S. ETTLINGER
S. SPASAWADJ I. MIESNER T. KERR
S. PETPASKE
*** M I N U T E S ***
The meeting was called to order at 6:42pm.
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of The Falconer at 228 Van Brunt Street (between Commerce/Delevan Streets).
Sasha Petrasky, the applicant specializes in upscale cocktail bars. There are 25 seats on premises; Previous managers (Sammy & Mickey) will not be following Sasha to this location; It is not as expensive as the Manhattan location; Owner will be sole employer; No/minimal food. Only meeting food requirements.
Someone from the community came to “speak” on behalf of elderly neighbors who could not be there.
The owner attested to his impeccable relations with previous neighbors and the current relationship he has with the neighbors to the new establishment.
A motion was made by Glenn Kelly and seconded by Mike Racioppo to approve the application as submitted. Pauline Blake made a friendly amendment to abide by the applicant’s promise to sign a stipulation to prevent any future issues
MOTION APPROVED: UNANIMOUSLY
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Verona Wine Bar Inc at 253 Van Brunt Street (between Verona Street/Visitation Place).
Small plates, Italian themed – not a full kitchen; Owners first restaurant – previously a general contractor; Did reach out to neighbors; Hiring a general manager; Total capacity of 70 people; Has a prep kitchen but no ancillary system; Neighborhood is not particularly residential
Rob Underwood made a motion to approve, seconded by Glenn Kelly.
MOTION PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Siri Thai Inc. at 278 Smith Street (between DeGraw/Sackett Streets).
The applicant does previously have a license at an East Village location.
Rob Underwood made a motion to approve the application as presented including signed stipulation. Lance Pinn seconded the motion.
MOTION APPROVED: UNANIMOUSLY
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Jordyn Corp. at 259 5th Avenue (between Garfield Place/1st Street).
Applicants will be coming before the Board the following month to apply for outside sidewalk permit
Rob Underwood made note of no public schools but instead on this listing applicant said that no public schools are 250 feet nearby.
Lance Pinn made a motion to approve and Sayar Lonial seconded. Sayar commented on the establishment.
VOTE: 8…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 1…..ABSTENTION
MOTION PASSED
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Ten Ichi Noodle3 at 382 7TH Avenue (between 11th/12th Streets).
This is a 600 sq. ft. Japanese noodle shop that has room for 28 customers. Owner’s other restaurant has a liquor license and no complaints/fines.
Rob Underwood made a motion to approve as is and Lance Pinn seconded.
MOTION APPROVED: UNANIMOUSLY
Glenn Kelly motioned to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on March 23, 1915. Lance Pinn seconded the motion.
MOTION APPROVED: UNANIMOUSLY
Other Business: Discussion of working group to update the application and presented to the Board in June with the hope to implement in September. Discussion of extending notification to CB6 to 60 days. (Must discuss with the State Liquor Authority) Pauline Blake asked about the general opinions of adjusting applications Rob Underwood brought to the boards attention issues with Woodland and Sugarcane issues namely the cars and suspect activity going on surrounding people coming from the bars Sayar Lonial suggested having the Assistant District Manager, Leroy Branch contact the bar owners just to discuss the resident’s concerns. He also suggested contacting the Department of Transportation regarding the driving issues as well.
There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned.