BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
PERMITS & LICENSES
MARCH 27, 2017
Attendance:
P. Blake P R. Freeman P L. Pinn A E. Causil-Rodriguez A G. Kelly P M. Racioppo P G. Faeth P T. Miskel E J. Skaller P
P = present, E = excused, A = absent
*** MINUTES ***
Meeting began at 6:31pm.
A motion was made by Pauline Blake and seconded by Josh Skaller to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 27, 2017.
Motion approved: Unanimously
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Sheila’s at 412 Court Street (between 1st/2nd Place).
The presentation was made by the principal, Colin Clarke. This is a restaurant/café and bakery.
There was discussion over outdoor hours i.e. 7-8am to 9/10pm. The operator agreed to standard CB6 hours of 11pm during the week and 12am on Friday and Saturday. There is concern about a 15 hour outdoor café.
A motion was made by Glenn Kelly to approve the application on condition that the hours of operation be corrected to reflect actual operating hours and adjusted outdoor hours. Pauline Blake seconded the
motion.
Motion approved: unanimously
Presentation and review of an alteration to a current on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Wepa La Arepa LLC at 138 5th Avenue (between Sterling/Saint John’s Place); Presentation and review of an enclosed sidewalk café permit application submitted to the Department of Consumer Affairs on behalf of Wepa La Arepa LLC at 138 5th Avenue (between Sterling/St. Johns Place) to permit 4 tables and 8 seats.
The applicant is doing business as Miti Miti Taperia. They are changing the concept from global tapas to Mexican and adding 4 tables and 8 chairs.
The committee is concerned about blocking the sidewalk. Applicant assured the committee that they meet the DCA requirements.
Josh Skaller moved to approve with CB6 outdoor hours and will check with the DCA regarding sidewalk clearance. The motion was seconded by Rachel Freeman.
VOTE: 5…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 1…..ABSTENTION
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 Wild Living LLC at 148 5th Avenue (between Douglass/Degraw Streets); Presentation and review of an enclosed sidewalk café permit application submitted to the Department of Consumer Affairs on behalf of Wild Living LLC at 148 5th Avenue (between Douglass/Degraw Streets) to permit 12 tables and 24 seats.
The committee has concerns about the number of tables and the narrow sidewalk. They asked the applicants to consider their neighbors with the open doors and table configuration.
Josh Skaller moved to approve and George Faeth seconded.
VOTE: 5…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 1…..ABSTENTION
MOTION APPROVED
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:24.
The minutes were submitted by Glenn Kelly.