BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
PERMITS & LICENSES
April 23, 2018
Attendance:
P. Blake P E. Causil-Rodriguez P L. Pinn A L. Branch P R. Freeman A M. Racioppo P K. Broughton A G. Kelly P J. Skaller P M. Carter A T. Miskel P M. Vacheresse P
P = present, E = excused, A = absent
Guests: S. Lonial M. Shames G. Kozlawski G. H. Mukai N. Drummond K. Hayes M. Michel M. Aguilar G. Giddens D. Bernstein
**THESE MINUTES ARE CONSIDERED A DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED AT THE
SUBSEQUENT COMMITTEE MEETING**
***MINUTES***
The meeting was called to order at 6:35PM and due to the lack of quorum the minutes from the committees March meeting could not be voted on.
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Coffeetiki LLC located at 64 6th Avenue (between Dean/Bergen Streets).
The presentation was made by Garrett Mukai and Greg Kozlowski, the owners. This is a small space seating 20 customers. Coffee bar during the day and cocktails at night with minimal food service.*
Music will be controlled and owners are cognizant of the restrictions on music escaping into the street. Will install soundproofing to protect tenants upstairs. Kitchen hours will be the same as the operating hours but as noted – food preparation.
Mike Vacheresse motions to approve as presented seconded by Tom Miskel.
VOTE: 6…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 1…..ABSTENTIONS\
MOTION APPROVED
*Quorum achieved at 6:40pm
Presentation and review of a new on-premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of GLK Partner, LLC at 256 4th Avenue (between President/Carroll Streets).
Presentation was made by Donald Bernstein, Kelly Hayes, Gary Giddens and Liam O’Brien.
This premise was previously known as Henry’s Backyard. The interior serving space is very small but the backyard is large. There is a daycare facility above with laundry next door and a daycare on the other side. There are also some residential units above nearby buildings.
They are removing the backyard bar and will not play music back there.
Tom Miskel motioned to approve and Josh Skaller seconded.
VOTE: 5…..YEAS 1…..NAYS 1…..ABSTENTION
MOTION APPROVED
The minutes of the previous meeting held on March 26, 2018 were reviewed and a change was requested to make hometown to read homemade.
Leroy Branch moved to approve and Tom Miskel seconded.
MOTION APPROVED: UNANIMOUSLY
Presentation and review of an application for a class change from an existing Wine, Beer & Cider license to an On-Premises liquor license application submitted to the State Liquor Authority on behalf of Krisnyx LLC at 382 5th Avenue (between 5th/6th Streets).
The presentation was made by Nicole Drummond, daughter of the owners of Pinot’s Pallette. This is a painting studio that hosts parties and classes. They have been operating for several year and would like to offer cocktails since customers are asking for this. Service would be at the bar with no waiter service.
Josh Skaller made a motion to approve with clarification of hours for kitchen, music, operations, and Monday: operating hours to be 11am – 11pm every day. The motion was seconded by Leroy Branch.
VOTE: 7…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 0…..ABSTENTIONS
MOTION APPROVED: UNANIMOUSLY
Presentation and review of an unenclosed sidewalk café application to allow four tables and eight chairs submitted to the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs on behalf of Surefish Bistro II at 550 3rd Avenue (between 13th/14th Streets).
The presentation was made by the chef, Miguel Aquilar. They have been in operation for two years and they would like to add 4 tables and 8 chairs on the sidewalk as customers would like to sit outside.
Three neighbors spoke in favor of the application. Paul Basile expressed concern via e-mail that an auto garage uses the adjacent streets to work on cars. He also stated that he likes the restaurant.
Glenn Kelly moved to approve with clarification on hours to be 12pm to 11pm. The motion was seconded by Leroy Branch.
VOTE: 7…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 0…..ABSTENTIONS
MOTION APPROVED: UNANIMOUSLY
There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned.
The minutes were submitted by Glenn Kelly.