BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/PERMITS & LICENSES
May 10, 2016
PRESENT:
P. BLAKE D. CARCACHE G. KELLY
H. LINK T. MISKEL L. PINN
M. SHAMES
EXCUSED:
P. LI M. RUIZ R. UNDERWOOD
ABSENT:
D. BUSCARELLO B. FULLER-GOOGINS P. GIBSON
S. MILLER R. MYERS M. PERETZ
M. RACIOPPO A. ROCK
GUESTS:
G. FAETH G. NELLIGAN A. SUAZO
C. HERNANDEZ C. CURRAN G. PIAZZOLLA
M. O’NEIL R. CALLAHAN J.APPELBAUM
S. APPELBAUM R. MEMAGA S. PALUMBO
** M I N U T E S ***
6:39PM – The meeting was called to order by Mark Shames, the co-chair of Environmental Protection in the absence of Permits and Licenses co-chair, Mike Racioppo.
Presentation and review of the renewal of a current unenclosed sidewalk café permit application submitted to the Department of Consumer Affairs on behalf of Abilene 442 Court Street (between 2nd/3rd Place) to permit 8 tables and 32 seats.
Abilene is requesting a renewal of their sidewalk café license for 8 tables and 32 seats. Same hours and no music. They posted notices 2 blocks around last week and replaced after last week’s rain.
Motion to approve was made by Glenn Kelly and seconded by Tom Miskel.
VOTE: 7….YEAS 0…..NAYS 0…..ABSTENTIONS
MOTION APPROVED
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Sovi Kitchen Inc. at 316 Court Street (between DeGraw/Sackett Streets).
Sovi Kitchen Inc. is doing business as Gersi (was Dosa Royale). Transfer application. Will be Italian-American Backyard outdoor space accommodates 15-20 Outdoor hours until 10pm during week and 11pm on Friday and Saturday.
Motion to approve was made by Hildegaard Link and seconded by Pauline Blake.
VOTE: 8…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 0…..ABSTENTIONS
MOTION APPROVED
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of LIBERTY BELL LLC at 72 Bowne Street, Ship 2 (between Van Brunt/Imlay Streets).
Ship will provide dinner cruises – service begins after leaving the dock. They have several party ships. This license is for the Liberty Belle which looks like a paddle wheel steamer. The committee requests that the applicant provide a certificate of inspection.
Motion was made to approve by Lance Pinn and seconded by Tom Miskel.
VOTE: 8…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 0…..ABSTENTIONS
MOTION APPROVED
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of El Pollito Mexicano at 119 5th Avenue (between Sterling Place/St. Johns Place).
This is an existing operating business with a change of ownership. Sidewalk café hours until 10pm during week and 11pm on Friday and Saturday. Community notice was given.
Motion to approve was made by Hildegaard Link and seconded by Lance Pinn.
VOTE: 8…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 0…..ABSTENTIONS
MOTION APPROVED
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Brooklyn Oyster Bar Restaurant LLC at 256 5th Avenue (between Carroll Street/Garfield Place).
Existing business changing management structure but no other changes. Windows and doors will be closed by 9pm.
Motion to approve was made by Glenn Kelly and seconded by Tom Miskel.
VOTE: 8…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 0…..ABSTENTIONS
MOTION APPROVED
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Brooklyn Giuseppe Piazzolla at 213 Smith Street (between Baltic/Butler Streets).
This is an Italian restaurant doing business as Osso Bucco listed as Brooklyn Giuseppe. Transfer application from Hunters. Occupancy 62 seats. Background music only. Hours – close at 11pm during the week and 12am on Friday/Saturday. Community notification was made.
Motion was made to approve by Pauline Blake and seconded by Lance Pinn.
VOTE: 8…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 0…..ABSTENTIONS
MOTION APPROVED
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Dekalb Duck LLC at 257 Columbia Street (between Carroll/ President Streets).
New American restaurant replacing Orchard restaurant and doing business as Handsome Drake’s Food and Drink. Will not have any live music. Community notification was given. Hours – Close at 11pm during the week and 2am on Friday/Saturday, if the community can support the business.
Several community residents express concern about the hours. Smoking outdoors – will post signs and encourage patrons to move. Trash will be picked up daily.
Smorgasbord operations.
Motion to approve was made by Tom Miskel and seconded by Hildegaard Link.
VOTE: 8…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 0…..ABSTENTIONS
MOTION APPROVED
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Saverio Palumbo at 195 Smith Street (between Baltic/Warren Streets).
Italian restaurant and pizzeria doing business as Savoli Inc. right next door to Spice. Hours – closing at 1am every day Agrees to CB6 outdoor hours – close at 11pm during the week and 12am on Friday/Saturday. This replaces a public bar with 8-10 tables in the backyard. The yard is closed in by the Met Foods and the Public School on Baltic Street. Doors/windows will close by 11pm weekdays and 12am Friday/Saturday. Provided signed community notification form.
Motion to approve as amended by Lance Pinn and seconded by Tom Miskel.
VOTE: 7…..YEAS 1…..NAYS 0…..ABSTENTIONS
MOTION APPROVED
Presentation and review of a new unenclosed sidewalk café permit application
submitted to the Department of Consumer Affairs on behalf of Duke of Montrose Inc. at 47 5th Avenue (between Bergen Street/Saint Marks Avenue) to permit 21 tables and 43 seats.
This is a new sidewalk café. Applicant is a no show. Pauline Blake reports that they were
present at the April 25 meeting and were uncooperative.
Hildegaard Link made a motion to disapprove unless the applicant returns to the EPPL committee. The motion was seconded by Pauline Blake.
VOTE: 8…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 0…..ABSTENTIONS
MOTION APPROVED
Presentation and review of a new unenclosed sidewalk café permit application
submitted to the Department of Consumer Affairs on behalf of One Meatball LLC 367 7th Avenue (between 10th/11th Streets) to permit 7 tables and 14 seats.
This is a new sidewalk café application. Department of Consumer Affairs violation showed existing side yard was on the public sidewalk. Has an unofficial okay from Landmarks Preservation Commission to operate but must keep the fence. All patrons and service comes from inside the building.
Requested that applicant move planters inside or remove altogether.
Motion to approve was made by Hildegaard Link and seconded by Tom Miskel with the proviso that the planters be removed.
VOTE: 7…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 1…..ABSTENTION WITHOUT CAUSE
MOTION APPROVED
The minutes were submitted by Glenn Kelly. David Carcache reported that he submitted the minutes from the last meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.