Community Board Ten Board Meeting Attendance Shore Hill Community Room Monday, January 30, 2017 -7:15 pm
Board Members Present: 32 Board Members Excused: 12
Jaynemarie Capetanakis Elizabeth Amato Paul Cassone Jumana Bishara Christopher Castaldi-Moller Allen Bortnick Shirley Chin Kevin Peter Carroll Judith Collins Donna Mae DePola Doris Cruz Stephen Harrison Ida D' Amelio Victoria Hervas-Castaneda Khader El- Yateem Katherine Khatari Ann Falutico Stella Kokolis Carmen Feliciano Dean Rasinya Michael Festa Sandy Vallas Barbara Germack Mary Ann Walsh Judith Grimaldi June Johnson Habib Joudeh Board Members Absent: 4 Ramsey Joudeh Brian Kaszuba Ronald Gross Nikolaos Leonardos Brian Kieran Ryan Mahoney AdilOualim Ruth Greenfield Masyr Jonathan Yedin Rhea McCone Iris Mule Sandy Myers Ex-Officio: Nick Nikolopoulos Susan Pulaski Councilman Vincent Gentile Husam Rimawi Hani Sarji Joanne Seminara Joseph Sokoloski Lawrence Stelter Brian Walsh Lori Willis COMMUNITY BOARD TEN GUESTS
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Chair Cruz called the meeting to order at 7:25 PM and invited Greg Ahl, former Community Board Ten Board Member and son of the first Chair of Community Board Ten, Charles Ahl, to lead the Honor of the Pledge. Council Member Vincent Gentile then presented Greg Ahl with a Proclamation from City Council.
Chair Cruz asked for a motion from the floor to adopt the Agenda for tonight's meeting. Motion by BM Sokoloski, seconded by BM Grimaldi.
Chair Cruz asked for a motion from the floor to adopt the Minutes from the December 19, 2016 Board Meeting. Motion by BM D' Amelio, seconded by BM Sokoloski.
PUBLIC SESSION
June Johnson announced the 4th Annual Blood Drive in memory of her son, Mathiew Johnson, which will be held on Thursday, March 16th at PS 102. She wanted to provide this advance notice of her event since blood can only be donated every 56 days. She spoke about a bone marrow drive that was conducted at last year's blood drive for a 6 year old local child, who did not find a match here, but found one from Germany, and her bone marrow drive did yield a donor match for another patient. She encouraged people to come out on March th 16 •
Carmen Feliciano announced that the World Harvest Community Center, formerly the Bay Ridge Christian Center, has a food and clothing pantry on Saturday mornings. They give out clothes and food to low income fan1ilies, seniors and homeless. They also go to Red Hook on Saturday mornings, and between the two churches they serve from 200-275 clients. A business owner just gave them a third facility to use in Sunset Park, which they can use all week. They are looking for office furniture and racks on wheels or any shelving for food for that facility. They need clothes from babies to adults, and blankets. They take donations at the parking lot from 8:30 AM to noon weather permitting. If anyone knows anyone who is low income and can use some additional food, they can go there with proof of income and how number of people in the family. The Bay Ridge Christian Center is located on 64th Street between 6th and ih Avenues. She noted that they do not pick up because programs are on a volunteer basis.
Council Member Vincent Gentile announced another commuting challenge about to come upon us as renovations begin at the Bay Ridge Avenue station. The project is a good thing, but in the interim it is going to cause some disruption. He has sent a letter to Transit Authority President Hakim asking her to implement the same bus shuttle service during the week that they plan to do on the weekends from Bay Ridge Avenue to 59th Street. He also asked to increased bus service on the B9, B37, B63, and B64 bus lines.
The Councilman announced that the new ferry service is still on track and on schedule to begin this summer at the 69th Street Pier. The barge construction was done off-site and will be towed to the Pier from the yards in Staten Island in a very short time. Marine construction will begin at the 69th Street Pier in the coming months. Everything should be ready to go this summer, which will give us another option to commute into Manhattan. BM Grimaldi asked if there are any accommodations for bathrooms at the 69th Street Pier. The Councilman said there is a design and he will check, but certainly there are facilities on the boat and the boats come pretty frequently for the first three hours in the morning. BM Stelter asked if there will be ferry service to Staten Island will be reinstated. Councilman Gentile said it might be Coney Island to Bay Ridge to Staten Island. He noted that they sent ajoint letter with the Staten Island Borough President and the Brooklyn Borough President saying we want to go to Staten Island to enjoy the ferris wheel, the ballparks, the museums. But if we pay $17 for VZ Bridge toll then go on the ferris wheel which is expected to cost around $35, it is an expensive trip. That is the reason he joined the Staten Island Borough President and the Brooklyn Borough President and other elected officials in asking the Mayor to create this new ferry service. BM Falutico asked about a discount for the Verrazano Bridge for Brooklyn residents and the Councilman said we should have some similar discounts as Staten Island residents, but he has no jurisdiction over that.
Councilman Gentile said there has been a lot of frustration about the ramp that leads into the park on Shore Road and 97th Street, which has been boarded up for almost one year. He wanted to let everyone know that it is more complicated than just repaving the ramp. The entire structure underneath the ramp has deteriorated so the whole thing has to be taken out and redone. The complication is that you cannot put a ramp that goes straight down into the park anymore. Now you have to comply with the Americans for Disability Act, which requires a complete redesign of the entrance to the park so the ramp gradually goes down to the park at a safe angle. However, there is a contract in place that we can add this project to. We can actually start it sometime this year. The Parks Department told him they will be here sometime in March to present the new design to the Community Board. Soon thereafter upon approval they should be able to start the project sometime in late spring. They do not know how long it will take.
The Councilman announced that the city-wide homeless count is next Monday night. The meeting place is P.S. 102 at 10:00 PM. He asked anyone interested in joining them to call his office for details. He noted that New York City offers the ability to file your taxes for free if you earned less than $64,000 in 2016. Call 311 for information or see the flyer in the back. His office has the 1040 short forms available.
Chair Cruz commented that the ADA compliant ramp will be very nice but it also would be family friendly for pushing carriages and bicycles. Regarding the possibility of a ferry between Staten Island and Brooklyn, it could be a much more economically feasible option for cyclists rather than a cycling ramp on the Verrazano Bridge.
John Quaglione from Senator Golden's office noted recent news stories about of the 17 Community Boards in Brooklyn only 7 do the Pledge of Allegiance, and Community Board Ten is one of them. He wrote to the Borough President who said that he does not control that; the Boards make their own guidelines. He congratulated Community Board Ten and thanked them for doing that.
He stated that Senator Golden, Assembly Members Malliotakis, Harris and Ortiz have sent a letter to the MT A regarding the weekday bus shuttle service. This week the Senate passed bill #3146 which creates a statewide cap on how many cases an ACS case worker can have. The cap is IS. Assemblywoman Malliotakis and
2 Detective Brian Moore were shot while sitting in their police cars over the last 18 months. The Mayor announced that in the City budget they are going to outfit all the NYPD vehicles with bulletproof windows. h Finally, he announced that they have a free tax program in the Senator's office starting February li • Call for an appointment.
Nicholas Chamberas from Assembly Member Malliotakis' office announced that the MTA is again proposing a hike on the Verrazano Bridge from $16 to $17, and up to $11.58 for EZ-Pass. This has been a huge issue and one of the reasons the Assemblywoman ran for office. She has been a vigorous proponent for fair tolling. The cooperation of all the elected officials in the confines of CB 10 has been terrific. Assembly Member Malliotakis feels the key is to get more elected officials to bring this matter to the forefront of the Governor's agenda. This is not settled; they are still looking at all options. The Assembly Member will keep us up to date.
He stated that in December the Assemblywoman joined a lawsuit regarding document retention of the Municipal ID program. The City has planned to destroy these documents based on several factors. The reason the Assemblywoman joined this lawsuit is that she felt that law enforcement should have the option of reviewing these records if law enforcement uncovered a malicious plot or some attempt at a crime. The 9/11 Commission said that all of the hijackers had ID's based on forged documents. One thing he wants to clear up is that the suggestion that depending on how long the City retains these records or the outcome of the lawsuit would in some way lead to law enforcement action simply because they applied for this ID is untrue. He wants to assure everyone that this has nothing to do with immigration and everything to do about providing law enforcement the options if they need to exercise them.
Finally, he said we already know about the terrific cooperation about the Bay Ridge R train. Several members along with Senator Golden and Councilman Gentile are taking action. He will provide future updates.
Yveline Dalmacy from Assembly Member Pam Harris' office announced that their office is doing Valentines for Vets and they will be reaching out to local elementary schools and bringing cards to color. They will then be dropping them off to local VA offices. They are sponsoring the National African American History Month Essay. The question asked is whom do you most admire and the contribution of that person to our country. The Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program will be held on February 9th at 6:00 PM at Liberation Diploma Plus High School, 2865 West 19th Street in Brooklyn.
Jessica Kallo, our Community Board liaison to the Brooklyn Borough President's office, announced that free tax preparation is available which started today and will continue through April. The Borough President has a property value workshop that is going on. They are having the Chinese New Year's Celebration this Thursday, and will have Women's History and Black History month celebrations. She invited everyone to stop into their office - all events are open to the public. Chair Cruz asked her to thank the Borough President for the citations he gave the Board.
Edwin Roman from Breaking Ground said that his area of responsibility runs from Cadman Plaza to Coney Island. His team runs 24 hours a day. The best way to track homeless is to use 311 and reach out. If you call 311 and say Brooklyn Outreach by definition they are supposed to be there within one hour to meet that crisis.
3 The sad thing is you cannot force people to move on, but if you continually meet with them, engage them and talk with them and offer services, eventually they begin to get the idea that someone cares. That is what it comes down to; do we really care about our neighbor. This week they housed more than 28 people from Brooklyn alone. The realization is they want to do more and if people call 311, it does work. They are out there 24 hours a day. BM Johnson thinks we have to approach our elected officials and come up with a certain plan. She went to her bank on 5th Avenue yesterday and the manager told her every day when she arrives in the morning, there is someone sleeping in the vestibule. She calls 311, they go through the whole routine and he chooses not to go. This goes on all along 5th Avenue. We have to set up something where someone with a mental problem has to be taken; they cannot have a choice. Mr. Roman said he agrees but the law is specific to these problems. He said there was a man in the bank who they housed this weekend. It is a work in progress. They do the best they can. BM Johnson said the law has to be changed. BM Joudeh has the san1e problem in the Bank of America on 69th Street and 5th Avenue. Mr. Roman said sometimes they get reports from 311 or other offices and they target that person day in and day out, three or four timcs a day. There is a specific law about mental issues, 95A, where they have to have a social worker come down.
Joanne Seminara is very upset by the travel ban against Arab Americans particularly Muslim Americans and she cannot stand in a room with those she respects and a community that lives among many Arab people and many Muslims who work together with our community who are neighbors and friends and say how offensive it is to her because it is based not on acts or deed or character, but on what she thinks is a thinly veiled attempt to discriminate against people who are Muslim. If it is offensive to her she can only imagine how offensive it is to people who are Muslim and practice their faith and are sincere and people of good will. This is the United States; we are built on immigrants coming here and diversity. Her father came as an immigrant and many of your family came as immigrants. Discrimination based on religion, together with freedom of speech, are the most important platforms on which our country is built and shall remain. She thinks as a community we believe that and it has to be said again and again.
PUBLIC HEARING
Zoning and Land Use Committee Chair Kaszuba rendered the Committee report regarding the BSA Cal. No. 20 I6-4463-BZ application submitted for the property at 6202 14th Avenue. See attached.
PRESENTATION
Chair Cruz noted that in the matter of the adoption and support of the Capital and Expense Budgets for Fiscal Year 2018 we are at that point in the budget process where we have the opportunity to confirm the priorities that were previously submitted by the Board during the month of October. At this point we cannot change our requests, but we do have the ability to reaffirm our priorities and write to the Office of Management and Budget and our local Elected Officials to advocate for funding for our priorities and any district needs identified following the release of the agency responses. The timing is a little different this year as we normally are able to hold a public hearing and adoption during the February general board meeting. This year, however, our response is due by February 23'd which precedes our February 27th board meeting. Therefore, she has asked DM Beckmann to present responses received by the agencies and discuss and highlight the importance
4 impacting CB IO. Typically we pass a motion asking the City and various agencies to take us seriously and reaffirm our priorities. We also send our responses to all our Elected Officials.
DM Beckmann noted the blue sheets are our Capital Budget requests which we spent a lot of time on in October. For the most pa..rt,Parks' capita! projects are heavy-on our-list arId-of course all of our responses are typical: they would like to do it but there is insufficient funding and we should ask our Elected Officials. She highlighted Capital Priority #8 Rehabilitation of the 76th Street Step Street. She noted this request received a negative response from the Department of Transportation stating that repairs were completed. DM Beckmann reached out to the Department of Transportation to let them know that in fact they had not been made. The 76th Street Step Street is poor condition. There are many cracked steps, the railing is falling apart, there are uneven steps, with rust, decay and holes. Residents in this area have organized a tremendous volunteer effort to main the step street in memory of those who have passed away from or are battling cancer. The volunteer group has initiated an online campaign. Because of that negative response, she thinks it should be highlighted in our response to the Office of Management and Budget.
Moving on to the expense side, our top 10 items are related to service delivery. Our #2 priority has always been police. When she looked at the District Resource Statement it revealed that Community District 10 has the lowest number of police officers assigned to it in Brooklyn. We have 96 police officers. Community District 6 has two precincts, and one of them, the 76th Precinct, has 97 police officers. She took a look at their statistics vs. our statistics and found that the 68 Precinct overall top five crime categories are much higher than that of the 76 Precinct. Also, Community District 10 is 20% below what we were seven years ago in terms of patrol strength and suggests that it be highlighted in our response to the Office of Management and Budget and our Elected Officials. There is good news about school crossing guards. We had a cap of 30, and that cap has been increased to 35. We are still asking for 40, but we did get some additional school crossing guards.
In general, DM BeckmaIID noted the responses to our expense requests are very much on par with last year.
BM El-Yateem said when there was a murder on Iih Avenue he was passing by and stopped. The police there were from some other precincts.
Chair Cruz noted that we are voting to reaffirm our Capital and Expense Budget Priorities for FY 2018 and to support the letters that DM Beckmann will write regarding the 76th Street Steps and manpower at the 68th Precinct.
Motion: CB 10 to reaffirm the Fiscal Year 2018 Capital and Expense Budget Priorities and support the letters to the Office of Management and Budget and the Elected Officials regarding the 76th Street Step Street and manpower at the 68"1 Precinct. All in favor. Motion carried.
CHAIR'S REPORT
Chair Cruz thanked BM Feliciano for the incredible presentation she made at a previous board meeting about resources available for cancer victims. She asked her to put everything together and leave copies in the District Office, which she did. It is an incredible resource for anyone who needs help. She then introduced Michael
5 Devigne, Hunter College Urban Planning Fellow who is working with Community Board Ten on zoning issues.
She noted that she attended all of the Committee meetings this month and she applauds all the former Chairs for all the work and time they put in. It was an enlightening experience and she is very proud to work with all of them.
Chair Cruz spoke about the issue with the Prince Hotel. It was going to be sold at auction but the owners disagreed and took legal action. That legal action is still proceeding. We are hoping that the judge will make a decision sometime in February. There was a small task force formed which included her, DM Beckmann, the Councilman's office, and the Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement, which met on Friday. There were also representatives from Senator Golden's office and others. They discussed the status of the legal proceedings which are continuing, and asked what else we need to discuss, because we as a board are committed to clean up that block in order to have a pre-school there in September 2017. We have the Prince Hotel which has drug activity, prostitution activity, illegal zoning issues, and other drug issues on that block. We decided to take a three pronged approach. (I) The 68th Precinct has been assigning an officer there at the less busy times, II AM to lPM on Monday and Tuesdays when the manpower is available. He will continue that and increase it. (2) Some of the drug problems are people with prior convictions and lon~ term histories. Specific issues with them are handled by the Special Narcotics Division, not necessarily the 68t Precinct. So we need better coordination of all the drug activity that is taking place on that block. They will be working with the Precinct to coordinate that data. The Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement suggested that we meet the owners of the building, which would be helpful if the owners knew the community's position - that we will not put up with this and we will have a decent establishment on that block. If they want to continue to run it, they will have to run it in a decent manner. The Mayor's office is trying to arrange a meeting with the Community Board and Elected Offic-ials·to'make-them aware of the Cornn1Unity's position. (3) We will meet with the residents of that block to help them continue their fight. They have been fighting the Prince Hotel for 10 years and they are tired. We want to encourage them to call and give them guidelines because some of the police officers who were at the meeting gave some interesting information. We think we know how to repOli a crime, but there is additional information they can use. After we meet with them there may be additional efforts we can make to continue the fight to clean up that block. We will be meeting with the residents within the next month so we will have an update on that soon.
Finally, she reminded everyone that next month's meeting is at a new location, the St. George Coptic Church Community Center, 11th Avenue and 62"d Street. She is excited to be going there. It is the oldest established church, established 1,900 years ago. We have an incredibly diverse community and Community Board and now we are bringing a new group into our flock to help us grow and be a better community.
DISTRICT MANAGER'S REPORT - See Attached
TREASURER'S REPORT - See Attached
6 POLICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Police and Public Safety Committee Chair Willis rendered the Committee report. See attached.
Motion: CB 10 to deny the new SLA Liquor, Wine, Beer, Cider Application for Saje Business Corp, 7604 3rd Avenue, unless the following stipulations were agreed to by the applicant: 1. The hours of operation of the premises shall not exceed 6AM to lOPM, Sunday - Thursday; and 6AM to Midnight Friday and Saturday; 2. Music shall be limited to low-volume, prerecorded background music played at a level that patrons can talk over, delivered over two small speakers; 3. There shall be no D.J.; 4. There shall be no use of outdoor space by patrons, and employee use shall be solely for purposes of egress; 5. There shall be no promoted events or use of promoters; 6. The lights in the rear of the premises shall be adjusted downward so as to not project light on to the adjoining premises; and 7. The applicant shall notify the Board and appear before the Board at least 3 months before any change in the method of operation. All in favor. Motion carried.
BM Stelter asked for the location of Rakuzen Inc. and was told it is 6408 Fort Hamilton Parkway, formerly Rocco's Calamari.
Motion: Motion: CB 10 to deny the new SLA Wine, Beer, Cider Application for Rakuzen Inc., 6408 Fort Hamilton Parkway, unless the following stipulation was agreed to by the applicant: • The applicant shall notify the Board and appear before the Board at least 3 months before any change in the method of operation. All in favor. Motion carried.
BM Pulaski commented on The Hen House, stating that she has passed it and has seen that they have a full bar. DM Beckmann noted that they applied for a liquor license in 2014 but never got it. It was noted that a check of the State Liquor Authority website on December 12,2016 shows that their liquor license is inactive.
Motion: CB 10 to deny the new SLA Liquor, Wine, Beer, Cider Application for The Hen House, Ltd., d/b/a Taco & Burrito Bar, 7302 3rd Avenue, unless the following stipulations were agreed to by the applicant: 1. The applicant shall furnish the District Office with a copy of a Letter of No Objection for the present use of the Premises; 2. The Premises shall have only low volume prerecorded (Pandora) background music played through a wireless sound bar speaker; 3. The hours of operation shall not exceed 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Sunday - Saturday; and 4. The applicant shall notify the Board and appear before the Board at least 3 months before any change in the method of operation. All opposed. Motion failed.
7 Motion by Committee Chair Willis that Community Board Ten deny the application for The Hen House and write a letter to the SLA stating that the reason for the denial is that they are currently serving liquor without a license, which was observed on their website and confirmed by residents, and send photos with the letter. Motion seconded by BM Grimaldi.
Motion: CB 10 to send a letter to the SLA to deny the SLA Liquor, Wine, Beer, Cider Application for The Hen House Ltd., d/b/a Taco & Burrito Bar, 7302 3rd Avenue, due to the fact that they are currently serving liquor without a license, and provide photographs to the SLA. 31 in favor. 1 opposed - BM Sarji. Motion carried.
With regard to the SLA Change in Method of Operation for the existing On Premise License for Chickie's Billiards, BM El-Yateem asked how to define "occasional". Committee Chair Willis said that was a good question. It was noted it would not be on a regular basis. The applicant was present and stated it would not be every Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday for example, but it may be a couple of times a month. BM Stelter said that seems like a steady schedule.
The question was asked if there would be a bouncer and the applicant said there would not. Committee Chair Willis said it was represented to the Committee that the concept was that this would be something that would go on while people still played pool. They will be coming back for a three month review.
Motion: CB 10 to deny the SLA Change in Method of Operation for the existing On Premise SLA License for Chickie's Billiards Corp., d/b/a Status Q, 8218-8220 3rd Avenue to include occasional Karaoke, Stand Up Comedy, Small Musical Performances and a Disc Jockey unless the following stipulations were agreed to by the applicant: 1. DJ, Musical Performances, Comedy Performances, and/or Karaoke shall be occasional, not on a regular basis; 2. DJ, Musical Performances, Comedy Performances, and/or Karaoke shall not exceed the hours of 9PM - Midnight on Thursdays; and 9PM to 2AM on Friday and Saturday; 3. There shall be no DJ, Musical Performances, Comedy Performances, and/or Karaoke, Monday - Thursday; 4. There shall be no DJ, Comedy Performances, and/or Musical Performances on Sunday; 5. Any Karaoke on Sunday shall not exceed the hours from 9PM to Midnight; 6. Sound shall be kept at a level so as not to exceed legal limits or cause unreasonable or disturbing noise to neighbors and/or residents; 7. The method of operation shall be a billiards parlor, and pool tables shall not be removed or relocated; 8. All doors and windows of the Premises shall remain shut while music is on and during any DJ, Musical Performances, Comedy Performances, and/or Karaoke; 9. The Premises shall have and use only the presently-existing sound system consisting of a digital video jukebox system and 8 small speakers 10. Any DJ, Musical Performances, Comedy Performances, and/or Karaoke sound shall be delivered via the said existing sound system, and there shall be no additional speakers or additional amplification of any kind.
8 11. The speakers in the premises shall be placed so as to face into the room, and shall not be placed near any door, window, or opening into the premises; 12. There shall be no use of a promoter and there shall be no promoted events at the premises; 13. The applicant shall notify the Board and appear before the board at least 3 months before any change in the method of operation 14. The applicant shall appear before the Board for a three-month review to hear and address any issues, including but not limited to, obtaining, providing, and following the recommendations of a sound engineer's report in the event noise issues arise related to the method of operation at the premises. 31 in favor. 1 opposed - BM Falutico. Motion carried.
Motion: CB 10 to approve the new SLA Liquor, Wine, Beer, Cider Application for Danish Athletic Properties, Inc., d/b/a Danish Athletic Club, 735 65th Street. All in favor. Motion carried.
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Traffic and Transportation Committee Chair Capetanakis rendered the Committee report. See attached.
BM Falutico asked if the 86th Street elevator project would coincide with the Bay Ridge Avenue station renovation. Committee Chair Capetanakis replied that the 86th Street project would begin the end of20 17 and may overlap in September/October.
BM Mule said the 59th Street station is normally busy. Can we request the MTA not to overlap with the 53rd Street station enhancement? Committee Chair Capetanakis said it was her understanding that was not in the scope of their grand plan. They are only having a one month leeway. DM Beckmann stated that they asked that question at Committee and said this is a unique contract. The award has already been given and the contract is already let. There is a hard start date already and there is not much room for discussion. Committee Chair Capetanakis said they thought that to leave Monday through Friday without a contingency plan was really something we needed to coordinate and send a rebuttal right away. Chair Cruz said we mentioned additional service on the B9, and she thinks we should also include the B4. BM Mule said if the projects overlap we should request more frequent subway service on the N and R. Chair Cruz said we will amend the motion to include a request for additional N and R service. A resident said that the last time the night time shuttle service was not frequent enough. Chair Cruz said we will also note that.
BM Feliciano said that no alternate routes will leave us defenseless. We deserve alternate routes. Committee Chair Capetanakis said their response was that it is a wait and see attitude. A resident asked a question about the N train renovation. Committee Chair Capetanakis replied that with the train there were 8 train stations that were affected and work was staggered. They did one side at a time. This is the whole thing at once. These three stations along the R line are only staggered about a month start in between, but there is definitely overlapping.
9 Motion: CB 10 to send a letter to the MTA requesting shuttle bus service during the week throughout the closure of the Bay Ridge Avenue station rehab and requesting additional bus service on parallel lines. Also, we will voice our concerns and speak with our elected representatives to petition the MT A for additional bus service for the duration of the station rehab work as well as increased Nand R service. All in favor. Motion carried.
Chair Cruz asked for a motion to amend the agenda to postpone the Zoning and Land Use Committee report on the Northern Dyker Heights Study. Motion by BM McCone, seconded by BM Sokoloski.
Motion: CB 10 to amend the Agenda to postpone the Zoning and Land Use Committee report on the Northern Dyker Heights Study. All in favor. Motion carried.
SENIOR ISSUES, HOUSING, HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
In the absence of Senior Issues, Housing, Health and Welfare Committee Chair Vallas, DM Beckmann rendered the Committee report. See attached. Chair Cruz noted that it was a very intense discussion and they agreed that the Committee would follow up with Breaking Ground and discuss ways to address recurring homeless concerns in Community District 10.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
BM Iris Mule raised concerns about the MunicipallD Program lawsuit - specifically as it related to the Freedom ofInformation Law. Discussion ensued regarding the Article 78, FOIL and document retention of the Municipal JD Program. Chair Cruz stated that this is an important issue that requires a lot of thought, a lot of detail and a lot of knowledge that we do not have right here. She referred the matter to the Executive Committee.
Motion from the floor to adjourn. With no further business, Chair Cruz adjourned the meeting at 9:35 PM.
10 ZONING AND LAND USE COMMITTEE Community Planning Board #10/Brooklyn January 10, 2017
Introduction
The ZALUC Committee Meeting met in Quorum at 7:00 on January 10, 2017 at the CB 10 District Office.
Topic #1
The Committee heard an application for a BSA Variance, 2016-4463-BZ, which seeks to permit construction of a six story school plus rooftop playground at 6202 14th Avenue. The application was presented by attorney Jay Goldstein on behalf of the non-profit Jewish religious institution known as Mosdos Satmar BP. The variance would allow a permit to construct a Use Group 3 religious school within a M1-1 and an R5B zoning district.
The school began operation four years ago and presently has a total enrollment of 1,031 students (boys & girls, nursery to 1ih grade). The boys' and girls' program operate separately with different principals, teaches, and schedules. The proposed project would seek to build a school building to house the girls' division, which as of now enrolls 504 students. Currently the school is spread out among three rented spaces in Borough Park because no single location can accommodate their needs. The applicant projects that in the next 8 years the number of female students alone will grow to about 1285. Thus the need for a much bigger space, ideally at one location. All of the students attending this school live in the Borough Park area.
All students from Pre-K to 6th grade would be bused to school, older students will walk to school. There will be 6 buses in the morning for pre-school and 9 buses in the morning for elementary school. In the afternoon, 5 buses will pick up at 4pm and another 5 buses at 6pm. The system in place will allow for staggered drop off and pick ups to prevent double parking of buses. The buses will drop off in front of the school along 14th Avenue and 62nd Street. The applicants agreed to not allow any buses to park in front of the school on either 14th Avenue or 62nd Street at any time of day.
The proposed site for the new school is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of 14th Avenue and 62nd Street. At this site presently stands a two-story industrial building with open storage area and temporary sheds. The site historically was used as a lumber and construction supply business.
The proposed school will have 53 classrooms as well as a gymnasium, auditorium, cafeteria, library, labs, office space, and other multipurpose rooms. The six-story building, will have a height of 81 feet and an FAR of 4.85, as of right they can have only up to 2.3 FAR and 30 feet. The cellar level will be used for lunchroom and kitchen and the roof above the sixth floor will be an open play area for all students. The waivers sought would be to: (1) allow for a school built in an M1-1 district, (2) increase as of right FAR from 2.3 to 4.85, (3) increase lot coverage in the R5B district from as of right 55% to 75%, (4) increase maximum street wall height, and lessen setback requirements, (5) eliminate front yard and side yard requirements for the R5B district.
The meeting was attended by a couple local residents who were concerned with increased traffic issues due to the bus drop offs and pick-ups, density, and parking. The applicants who were present spoke to being familiar with the area and hoped to make sure the school buses did not add to traffic issues.
The Committee discussed the application at considerable length and the focus of discussion dealt with the busing, the concern over bus parking, and the height and bulk of the proposal. The Committee agreed that buses not being allowed to park at any time in front of the school should be a condition of any approval of this special permit and even though the applicant intends to comply with this, it needs to be part of the official BSA variance.
However, the committee was not comfortable with approving the height of the proposal and asked that the applicant work the project architect to see if the overall height could be lowered at least eight feet while still maintaining the same number of floors.
The applicant agreed to submit in writing whether this was possible by our general meeting tonight. The applicant also agreed that should the findings of the architect be that they cannot lower the height, that they would be ok with the ZALUC committee postponing a final vote on this application to the Committee's February meeting.
Since the ZALUC meeting the Board did receive communication from the applicant that they would not be able to provide a determination by the January meeting tonight.
Therefore, it is hereby resolved by the Zoning and Land Use Committee that consideration of this application be postponed to the February ZALUC meeting unless the applicant shall provide by the January full board meeting a letter agreeing to reduce the height of the proposal by at least eight feet. Should the Community Board receive such a letter during this timeline, then the Committee shall report to the full Board that our recommendation is to approve the application subject to the applicant agreeing that no buses will be parked outside the school at any time.
Since the applicant is not able to comply by tonight, this application will be layed over to our next ZALUC meeting where the Committee will make its recommendation hopefully with the project architect present.
Topic #2 (Informational: CB 10 Planning Study with concentration on Northern Dyker Heights Development) Our Urban Planning fellow Michael Devigne gave the Committee an update on his research in preparation of the planning document in anticipation of the 6200 8th Avenue development project. Michael looked into soft sites:
Soft sites are potential sites are in part determined by locating parcels/buildings that are not being utilized in accordance with the" highest and best" use of the land. These classes of buildings might include warehouses, factory buildings, garages, parking lots, auto repair shops, gas stations, places of worship, and vacant land. Michael has been able to identify in the target area where soft sites are. As he continues to prepare this report Michael will continue:
• Ongoing development analysis of the study area including illegal conversion complaints, recent alt-1, new building, and demolition permits • Population and school overcrowding (recalculating "pupil per housing unit" for the study area Using statistical tools (Le. regression analysis, ANOVA, etc.) to find relationships between population density, housing stock, new development and illegal conversions
The rv1eeting was'adjournedat9:00PM' . ------
Respectfully Submitted: 1)..- 9 . I[~ Brian J. Kaszuba Committee Chair Zoning and Land Use Committee
Committee Members Attending: Josephine Beckman, OM Brian Kaszuba, ZALUC Chair Ann Falutico Steven Harrison Barbara Germack Susan Pulaski Dean Rasinya Brian Walsh Mary Ann Walsh Michael Devigne, Urban Fellow DISTRICT MANAGER'S REPORT
January 30, 2017
Good Evening Board Members:
The month of January is the time in the fiscal year that Community Boards receive District Resource Statement by City Agency for Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017. We also received responses to our priority requests.
There are several requests that I would like to highlight:
CAPIT AL REQUEST #8 - REFURBISH 76th STREET STEP STREET
As you recall- Bert Halliday, a Bay Ridge resident who lost his young son to cancer a few years ago began maintaining the 76th Street step street with a group of family and friends. This effort has grown from his late son's classmates who maintain this area in his memory to other families who have lost loved ones to cancer. Sadly, volunteers also regularly reach out for help because of the deplorable condition of the step street. Each year he comes to the Community Board requesting capital dollars to refurbish the steps and unfortunately there is not much DOT capital dollars around. The neighboring step street at 74th Street was funded nearly 20 years ago and is maintained as part of the Green streets program.
Since it is a smaller capital grant, this year I suggested he apply directly to the Borough President for consideration. I also forwarded our budget request directly to the BP's office. I am not sure if Mr. Halliday's application can fully describe the impact this volunteer effort has grown into and the need for this capital project.
There is now an online petition he is sending out to his neighbors and community asking for support to refurbish the Step Street.
EXPENSE PRIORITY #2 MORE POLICE OFFICERS FOR 68 PRECINCT
As your District Manager, I am reporting to you today .. that the number of patrol officers assigned to the 68 Precinct has fallen below 100 officers. I describe this with one word. UNACCEPTABLE. I feel I need to take a moment and hi§hlight to you - that as a municipal manager I can find no basis that for the depletion of patrol officers to the 68t1 Precinct.
The only bright note is that 4 additional school crossing guards have been assigned to the 68 Precinct .. bringing us from 31 to 35 and an additional outstanding request of 4 more needed to address all Vision Zero safety locations. Last Thursday, January 26th - I joined Fran Vella-Marrone - President of Dyker Heights Civic Association at a meeting held at Saint Phillips to discuss community recommendations to improve viewing of Dyker Heights Christmas viewing. This will be the first of several meetings held with residents, city agencies and our local elected officials to proactively plan for a safe 2017 holiday viewing. On behalf of our Chair - Doris Cruz - I would like to thank Traffic and Transportation Committee Members Nick Nicolopolous and Ryan Mahoney for th participating at the meeting on Thursday night. Over 100 residents living in the viewing area - 86 Street to 80th Street from loth Avenue to 14thAvenue participated.
We had several productive Committee meetings this month. Our monthly meeting on Homeless issues in Community District Ten was perhaps the most powerful. We learned one very sad and powerful truth that is not discussed openly and was the most difficult to speak about.. and that is the growing number of homeless that live along the sidewalk and under the tunnels of right of way railroad tunnels that border Community District 10. On Thursday, following neighbors frustrated calls about 18 homeless men who regularly panhandle, publicly drink alcohol, urinate and defecate on the public sidewalk. I visited the site once again as I have several times over the last 10 months. The growing encampment is of great concern to local residents. Several have been arrested multiple times for fighting - trespass and other small crimes. Sandy Vallas will provide an informational report to you on this meeting.
NATIONAL GRID - LOCAL LAW 30 Compliance
Last month I reported that National Grid and their contractor Hallen Construction would be in Community District 10. As I stated, Local Law 30 requires natural gas system external shut off valves outside to allow first responders to quickly turn off gas service in the event of an emergency. 3800 buildings within CB 10 will be completed this year. There will be a robo call to customers asking them to contact National Grid to set up an appointment. The contractor will also be going door to door to schedule these appointments. This work is at no cost to homeowner and most of work will be done outside. National Grid estimates work takes 2 to 4 hours per home during which time the property will not have natural gas service. We have received several complaints about poor restoration work .. or sites that are not properly secured. We have reached out to National Grid and to DOT regarding resident complaints.
Agency Announcements
From The Department of Transportation - in response to a request study initiated by CB 10 - a new Traffic light will be installed at the intersection of Colonial Road at 85 Street.
JEK Communications, Inc. has been retained by "Cablevision of New York" to perform excavation of the existing cable television system on 64th Street between 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue. The work will begin no more than 3 days from this notification. Work will be performed 1-7 days and all work completed will be restored to its original state prior to work start.
Friends of Historic New Utrecht will be featuring Friends of Historic New Utrecht on Tuesday February 14, 2017 at 7:30pm at the New Utrecht Reformed Church located at 18th Avenue and 84th Street.
New York City Department of Homeless Services will conduct its annual Homeless Outreach Population th Estimate (HOPE) was postponed until next Monday February 6 •. Thousands of volunteers are needed to canvass parks, subways-and .other pubLic spaces to survey the number of people living unsheltered in the city. Our local site is P.S. 102.
There is a change to our next Community Board Ten Meeting --Monday, February 27th 7:15PM at the new Saint George Coptic Community Center at 6402 II Avenue. COMMUN1TY BOARD TEN TREASURER'S REPORT
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Date/Time: January 18, 2017, 7:00 p.m. Called to Order: 7:10 p.m.
Place: District Office, 8119 5th Avenue, Brooklyn J NY 11209 I Quorum: Yes (attendance sheet attached) I I- i i Three Month Review, per stipulations, for The Brooklyn Firefly i Premises: 7003 3rd Avenue ;-~ 200 Foot/SOO Foot Hearing: n/a
This item was on the agenda as a three month review after the Board's approval of the licensee's liquor license at the Premises. There have been no complaints or issues reported, and the applicant did not appear. No further action is recommended.
Six Month Review, per stipulations, for XIN Premises: 8324 3rd Avenue 200 Foot/SODFoot Hearing: n/a i i~ r---- This item was on the agenda as a six month review after the Board's approval of the licensee's t- - l liquor license at the Premises. There have been no complaints or issues reported, and the j applicant appeared by one of its owners, Steven Riccio. It was noted that during the Third Avenue Festival, the licensee exceeded the street fair closing time, and had given away free shots outside of its premises, but the incidents were limited to the festival, and the Committee intends to hold a meeting with the merchants to review Festival rules_ No further action is recommended
New SLA LiguorlWineilleer/Cider License Application for Saje Business Corp. Premises: 7604 3rd Avenue 200 Foot/SOOFoot Hearing: Yes
This is an application for a new liquor license upon a bulk sale transfer of the business assets of the prior establislunent. The premises had previously been operated under the name Bon Chiove. The applicant appeared by its owner, Mr. Edwin Krantz. The premises will operate as a cafe, serving coffee and featuring Grumpy Coffee, in the moming, and as a restaurant with a bar, featuring small plates, at night. The proposed hours of operation are: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday - Thursday; and 6a.m. ~ midnight Friday and Saturd~y. The kitchen will remain open until Y:z nour bcfo£cfosing;and thel:e will be o~ly low volume prerecorded background music played at a level that patrons can talk over. There will be 6 tables and a window counter with 32 seats, one bar with 1Dseats, and a maximum occupancy of 50 persons. The DOB displays the wrong C/O for the premises, and the applicant is obtaining a copy of the correct CIO and will furnish to the District Office. L One member of the community, whose residence isjust behind the premi~e~, appeared to voice noise complaints regarding the use of the rear yard by the operator of the prior establishment, I i Bon Chiove. There is no patron usage of the rear yard of the premises, but the employees must !
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exit the rear of the ground floor to enter the basement portion of the premises where there are refrigerator boxes and storage. Bon Chiove's employees would play music in the basement and yard and congregate in the rear yard, where a picnic table and canopy had been set up. The noise would disturb the residents in the building behind the premises, whose widows face the rear j yard. The new licensee agreed that there would be no use ofthe rear yard, except for egress, and L agreed to stipulations to address the resident's concerns.
The Committee voted unanimously to deny the application unless the following stipulations were agreed to by the applicant:
I. The hours of operation of the premises shall not exceed 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday - Thursday; and 6 a.m. - midnight Friday and Saturday; 2. Music shall be limited to low-volw11e, prerecorded background music played at a level that patrons can talk over, delivered over two small speakers; 3. There shall be no d.j.; 4. There shall be no use of outdoor space by patrons, and employee use shall be solely for
purposes of egress; I ~ 5. There shall be no promoted events or use of promoters; L 6. The lights in the rear of the premises shall be adjusted downward so as to not project light on to the adjoining premises; and r 7. The applicant shall notify the Board and appear before the Board at least 3 months before any change in the method of operation.
New SLA WinelBeer/Cider Licenase Application for Rakuzen Inc. Premises: 6408 Fort Hamilton Pkwy. 200 Foot/SOO Foot Hearing: N/A
This is an application for a new wine/cider/beer license. The premises are the former location of Rocco's Calamari. The applicant appeared by its representative, Ms. Sheri Xu, and its owner, Ms. Yu Feng Li. The premises will operate as a Japanese restaurant. The proposed hours of operation are: 11:30 a.m. to II p.m., Sunday - Saturday. There will be only low volume prerecorded background music played through an ipod sound dock speaker. There will be 32 tables with 64 seats. The C/O permits a maximum occupancy of 72 persons. There is no attendant use of any outdoor space. There is no prior adverse history at the premises location. The Committee voted unanimously to deny the application unless the following stipulation was agreed to by the applicant:
1. The applicant shall notify the Board and appear before the Board at least 3 months before any change in the method of operation.
New SLA LiguorlWinelBeer/Cider License Application for The Hen House, Ltd. d/b/a Taco & Burrito Bar Premises: 7302 3rd Avenue i 200 Foot/SOO Foot Hearing: Yes j ,r I 21Page i
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This is an application for a new liquor/wine/cider/beer license. The applicant appeared by its owner, Mr. Jim Bantis. The premises have been operating as a chicken and taco and burrito restaurant, and will continue to operate as such, with no change in the method of operation or any physical change to the restaurant. There is no C/O for the building. The owner stated that it had always been his intention to seck a liquor license, but that there were many violations on the building from the prior tenant that prevented obtaining a letter of no objection, and he believes they have now been cleared. The proposed hours of operation are: 4:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., t ~ Sunday - Saturday. There is and will continue to be only low volume prerecorded (pandora) ,- background music played through a wireless sound bar speaker. There are 10 tables with 22 ! seats and one stand-up bar with 7 seats. There is no attendant use of any outdoor space. There is no prior adverse history at the premises location. One objection to the application was received by telephone by the District Office from a resident who stated that he is against the application because there is already too much trouble in the area due to AM Bar across the street, and that there are already too many bars and hookah bars near the establishment, and he feels that another liquor license will only add to the problems. The Committee voted unanimously to deny the application unless the following stipulation was agreed to by the applicant: t",- I. The applicant shall furnish the District Office with a copy of a Letter of No Objection for the F present use of the Premises; ,- 2. The Premises shall have only low volume prerecorded (Pandora) background music played through a wireless sound bar speaker; 3. The hours of operation shall not exceed 4:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sunday - Saturday; and 4. The applicant shall notify the Board and appear before the Board at least 3 months before any change in the method of operation.
Change in Method of Operation for the existing On Premise SLA License for Chickie's Billiards Corp. d/b/a Status Q, to include occasional Karaoke, Stand Up Comedy, Small Musical Performances and Disc Jockey Premises: 8218-8220 3rd Avenue 200 Foot/SOD Foot Hearing: No
This is an application to change the method of operation under an existing on premise liquor license. The applicant appeared by its owners Mr. Brian Thomas and Mr. Wayne Thomas. The premises has operated as a billiards parlor for many years without any adverse history. The premises shall continue to operate in the same marmer, without any physical change or moving of pool tables. There is no outdoor space. The proposed hours of operation are from 12 p.m. to 4 a.m., Stmday - Saturday. The owners propose to add occasional karaoke, stand up comedy, musical performances, and/or d.j., and emphasized that this would not be a weekly occurrence. The owners clarified that the d.j.'s function would be solely for music selection, and that none of the aforementioned additions would involve additional speakers or amplification, and that sound would be delivered solely via the existing sound system, which consists of a digital video jukebox with 8 small speakers. The hours of operation shall continue to be 12 p.m. to 4 a.m., 7 days a week, but music/performance hours shall be limited to 9 p.m. - midnight on Thursdays; 9
31Page POLICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE COMMUNITY BOARD 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday; and karaoke only from 9 p.m. - midnight on Sundays. The district office received one objection to the application via e-mail from a resident on the basis that there have been noise and quality of life problems in the past with nearby establishments in connection with their having d.j.'s, karaoke and comedy performances, and that this change would only add to the existing noise/quality of life problems coming from nearby establishments. The Committee voted unanimously to deny the application unless the following stipulations were agreed to by the applicant:
I. DJ, Musical Performances, Comedy Performances, and/or Karaoke shall be occasional, not on a regular basis; 2. DJ, Musical Performances, Comedy Performances, and/or Karaoke shall not exceed the hours of9 p.m. - midnight on Thursdays; and 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. 3. There shall be no DJ., Musical Performances, Comedy Performances, and/or Karaoke, Monday - Thursday. 4. There shall be no DJ, Comedy Performances, and/or Musical Performances on Sunday; 5. Any Karaoke on Sunday shall not exceed the hours from 9 p.m. - midnight; 6. Sound shall be kept at a level so as not to exceed legal limits or cause unreasonable or disturbing noise to neighbors and/or residents; 7. The method of operation shall be a billiards parlor, and pool tables shall not be removed or relocated; 8. All doors and windows of the Premises shall remain shut while music is on and during any DJ, Musical Perfonnances, Comedy Performances, and/or Karaoke; 9. The Premises shall have and use only the presently-existing sound system consisting of a digital video jukebox system and 8 small speakers; 10. Any DJ, Musical Performances, Comedy Performances, and/or Karaoke. DJ, Musical Performances, Comedy Performances, and/or Karaoke sound shall be delivered via the said existing sound system, and there shall be no additional speakers or additional amplification of any kind. II. The speakers in the premises shall be placed so as to face into the room, and shall not be placed near any door, window, or opening into the premises; 12. There shall be no use of a promoter and there shall be no promoted events at the premises; 13. The applicant shall notify the Board and appear before the Board at least 3 months before any change in the method of operation; 14. The applicant shall appear before the Board for a three-month review to hear and address any issues, including but not limited to, obtaining, providing, and following the recommendations of a sound engineer's report in the event noise issues arise related to the method of operation at the premises.
New SLA LiguorlWinelBeer/Cider License Application for Danish Athletic Properties d/b/a Danish Athletic Club Premises: 735 65th Street 200 Foot/SOOFoot Hearing: No
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This is an application for a new liquor/wine/cider/beer license. The liquor license for the premises is currently held by the Danish Athletic Club, Inc. The applicant appeared by its manager, Mr. David Thorsen. The premises have been operating as a social club, catering hall, and restaurant for many years, and will continue to operate as such, with no change in the method of operation or any physical change to the restaurant. The music at the premises includes ]ukeb6x,-fildi6;occasl()nallivemusic,a.nd d.]., live music, and pre~retordedmllsic in the catering rooms. There establishments surrounding the premises are commercial. There is a C/O for the building, which permits operation as a private club, with eating and drinking place accessory thereto, and an occupancy of 400 persons. The large catering room accommodates 150 people, the smaller catering room accommodates 100 people, and the restaurant accommodates 50 people. The hours of operation are: Wednesday through Friday, from 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Saturday, 5 p.m. - midnight; and Sunday, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. The club has been at its present location and has held a liquor license at the premises since the mid-1940's and there is no known adverse history. The Committee voted unanimously to grant the application.
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The District Office advised that Complaints still continue to be received from residents concerning noise emanating from Lobo Loco (8530 3'd Avenue) and board members have observed that noise abatement steps have not been taken by the owners, as represented. In addition, the District Office was advised that the SLA did not have a record of the establishment's application for a change in method of operation, so it appears that it continues to operate in violation of the method of operation stipulated to in its liquor license.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjoumed.
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SIPage COMMUNITY BOARD TENPOLICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE New SLA Applications at Danish Athletic Club, Saje Business Corp 7604 3'· Ave, The Hen House d/b/a Taco & Burrito Bar 7302 3nl Ave, Rakuzen Inc. 6408 Ft. Hamilton Pky, 3 Mon. Review at The Brooklyn Firefly, 7003 3nl Ave, 6 Mon. Review at Phoenix 384 Corp., d/b/a XlN 8324 3'· Ave, Change in Method Date: Jan. 18 2017' 7:00 Sub'ect: oro eration for existino Premise license at Status Lori Willis, Chair
Judith Collins
Michael Festa
Habib Joudeh
Kathy Khatari
Nikolaos Leonardos
Ryan Mahoney
Ruth Greenfield Masyr
Iris Mille
Sandy Vallas
Mary Ann Walsh
Jonathap Yedin
Doris Cmz, Chair
Josephine Beckmann, DM Guests: Please Print
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Date: Police & Public Safety Committee Meeting -1118/177:00 PM Subject: 3 month review Brooklyn Firefly, 70033'° Avc; 6 month review, Phoenix 384 Corp. d/b/a Xin, 8324 3'· Ave; Ncw SLA application Saje Business Corp., 7604 3'° Ave; Ncw SLA application Rakuzen Inc., 6408 Ft, Hamilton Parkway; NliW SLA Application The Hen House d/b/a Taco & Burrito Bar, 7302 3'· Ave; Chansc in Method of Opcration Chickic's Billiards Corp. d/b/a Status 0,8218-82203' Avc; Ncw SLA application for Danish Athlctic Propcrties d/b/a Danish Athletic Club, 7335 65'b St.
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Committee Members: • Lizabeth Amato • Jumana Bishara • Carmen Feliciano • Judith Grimaldi (Absent) • Steve Harrison • Victoria Hervas-Castaneda • Brian Kaszuba • Brian Kieran (Absent) • Ryan Mahoney (Absent) • Nick Nikolopoulos • Dean Rasinya • Hani Sarji • Joseph Sokoloski • Larry Stelter
Members of the Traffic and Transportation Committee met in quorum on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 7:00 pm.
The first item on our agenda was the presentation by MTA Representatives on the Bay Ridge Avenue Station Enhancement Project, which is an initiative by Governor Cuomo. Basically, they brought us good news and bad news. The good news is that our local station is one of 31 selected stations to undergo a huge renovation that will make it bright, beautiful and hopefully more efficient for commuters. This is a multimillion dollar makeover that will bring improvements from new canopies and totems at the street entrance to new furniture, new technology integration, including Wi-Fi (which has already been added), charging stations, information dashboards and countdown clocks. There will be improved finishes, including granite flooring and sleek, glass barricades on the mezzanine. There will be new LEDlighting that is brighter and more energy efficient and even a handrail with light underneath. The station will have a modern, decluttered look with a well illuminated platform and artwork. This is a "design and build" contract where it has been awarded to a designer and a contractor. To achieve this quick design and build, the mantra is to "get in, get done and get out." Which leads us to the schedule. The award was announced on November 30, 2016 with a completion date of November 30,2017. To achieve this, they intend to fully close the Bay Ridge Avenue Station for six months starting on April 29, 2017. In advance of the bypass, work will begin on the Bay Ridge Avenue exit (by th st 68 Street) beginning on March 1 . During ten weekends, which may not be consecutive weekends, they will extend the work and run shuttle buses from 59th Street to 95th Street. So, to be clear, on ten weekends between the start date and completion date, there will be no RTrain service from 59th to 95th streets and free shuttle buses will be provided. However, our committee was shocked to learn that the MTA had no contingency plan for the commuters using the Bay Ridge Avenue station from Monday to Friday. The expectation is that the 8,379 daily RTrain commuters th using the Bay Ridge Avenue station will find their own alternative to either reach the nth Street Station or the 59 Street Station. Please keep in mind that along the RTrain line, Prospect Avenue and 53rd Street Stations are also on the list for enhancement; in fact, 53rd Street will begin their enhancement one month before Bay Ridge Avenue. This leaves the potential that the over 8,000 riders from the Bay Ridge Avenue station and the over 7, 500 riders who use 53'd Street, may all converge with the over 12,000 daily commuters at 59th Street-which potentially may see their daily capacity more than double to nearly 30,000 daily commuters. As a committee, we are concerned about the safety issues,the impact on time for our commuting residents, the impact on the elderly or disabled who may not be
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_. _._._ .. The second item was an MTA presentation on the plan for the 86th Street Elevator project making the station ADA compliant. Let me begin by stating that they will not be closing this station during the work on this project. But, there is a significant amount of work to be done that will change the footprint of the station both above and below ground. The elevator will be built on the South East side by the Plaka Restaurant. This project will begin by building a permanent second stairwell from the street on the west side of Fourth Avenue (down from Mocha Mocha). There will still be bus stops along that side of the street, however, there will now be two stairwells down to the train station on that side of the street. This will take about six to eight months to build and during the building of the stairwell, the buses that stop there will be relocated one block ahead. Then, they will use the existing stairwell on the South east corner to begin building the elevator. There is a vendor on the platform who will be evicted as a platform stair will be built there. On the South East side of the street, to make room for the elevator, they will be taking a traffic lane. This is because there are sewers in the sidewalks and they need to make this wider than the existing sidewalk. So, while street work is being done, buses would be relocated to 8ih _88th Streets. This is Phase 2 of the project and will take another six to eight months. The last part of the project will be getting a new platform elevator finished and creating a short ramp in the mezzanine to get to the elevator, so that is why they must move the stairs over to where the vendor had been. This is a 26 month project scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2017 with work on the West Side of Fourth Avenue. In early 2018, they will start work on the mezzanine level. Then by mid-2018, they will work on the East Side of Fourth Avenue creating the new elevator, new sidewalk and traffic changes. Our committee was not aware of the change to the traffic pattern that has now been articulated as part of this project. Having an ADA compliant station in our neighborhood, particularly given the need for people to reach the business hub of 86th Street and the multi-modes of transportation available, it really seemed to be an ideal location. However, we are concerned about the buses that turn on that corner and the effect on pedestrian safety by taking away a traffic lane. We have asked MTA to report back to our committee on the size of the bump out, the space for bus turns, and our concern that this may be less safe than the current situation. Additionally, we requested that they consider adding art spaces on the mezzanine level. We will wait to hear their reply.
Looking ahead, we wanted to revisit our discussions about traffic calming on 86th street near Shore Road, where there have been complaints of drag racing; plus curb cuts in our neighborhood; and the Bay Ridge Center for Older Adults had done a survey for city benches, which we will look at for suggested locations. We also will look at the ongoing issues regarding broken sidewalks and erosion in our neighborhood.
RespectfullySubmitted,
JaynemarieCapetanakis January15, 2017 CB10 Senior Issues, Housing, Health and Welfare Committee
January 30, 2017
On January 11, 2016, the CB10 Senior Issues, Housing, Health and Welfare Committees met in quorum to discuss CB10 Homeless concerns with Casey Burke, Community Director Breaking Ground, DHS Homeless Outreach provider in Community District 10.
DM Beckmann provided all a list of recurring homeless locations in Community Board Ten which have been reported to 311 and shared photos with Committee Members. Ms. Burke spoke about some of the recurring locations and individuals that decline service or unfortunately services cannot be provided because they are undocumented.
RECURRING HOMELESS LOCATIONS
1. 62nd Street 8 to 14 Avenues 2. 72nd Street at 5th Avenue and 5th Avenue vicinity 3. 77th Street at 3 Avenue 4. Leif Ericson Park and surrounding blocks 5. 95th Street - 4th Avenue- and nearby locations close to 95th Street Station
Ms. Burke stressed the importance of calling 311 to report any homeless condition. She described Code Blue when temperature falls below 30 degrees, homeless on streets must be brought inside. Ms. Burke also explained that homeless cannot be forcibly removed from the street - when they continually refuse service assistance. They can only be removed if they pose an immediate threat to themselves or others.
The Committee also discussed the upcoming HOPE Count which was rescheduled to th February 6 . Members also brought up suggestions and will discuss ways to perhaps address some of the recurring homeless needs in our District.
For continued discussion ..
9'ectfully SUb
'sa~~~ dlV, Q Chair - Senior Issues, Housing, Health and Welfare Committee STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY - NEW APPLICATIONS & RENEWALS
Name/Address Received at CB 10 Status
Lock Yatd, 9221 5th Avenue 1/11/17 Renewal Liquor, Wine, Beer & Cider
Secota Mano Inc., 7312 13th Avenue 1/12/17 Renewal ----.-. -.-- .. -- _- Wine, Beer & Cider
Sporting Club Gjoa, 850 62nd Street 1/13/17 Renewal Liquor, Wine, Beer & Cider
7901 JAB Ltd., d/b/a The Pour House 1/17/17 Renewal Of Bay Ridge, 7901 3rd Ave. Liquor, Wine, Beer & Cider
1. J. Bubbles Inc., 7912 3rd Avenue 1/17/17 Renewal Liquor, Wine, Beer & Cider
JAB Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Greenhouse Cafe, 1/19/17 Renewal 7715,7717,7719 3rd Avenue Liquor, Wine, Beer & Cider
Danish Athletic Club Inc., 735-41 65th Street 1/19/17 Renewal Liquor, Wine, Beer & Cider
Ichigo Sushi Restaurant, 7308 3rd Avenue 1/23/17 Renewal 7308 3rd Avenue Wine, Beer & Cider
Secota Mano Inc., 7312 13th Avenue 1/23/17 *Alteration/Class Change Liquor, Wine, Beer & Cider
Swedish Football Club, Inc., 725 65th Street 1/25/17 Renewal Liquor, Wine, Beer & Cider
Kings Lounge BK Inc., d/b/a King Falafel, 1/26/17 Renewal rd 74067408 3 Avenue Liquor, Wine, Beer & Soda
Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse, 8812-8814 4th Avenue 211/17 *Renewal Liquor, Wine, Beer & Cider STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY - NEW APPLICA nONS & RENEWALS
Name/Address Received at CB 10 Status
Galanilla Inc., The Hideout, 2/1/17 *Renewal 8415 5th Avenue Liquor, Wine, Beer & Cider
Brooklyn Beet Company LLC 7205 3rd Avenue 2/6/17 Renewal Liquor, Wine, Beer & Cider
Pippins Pub Inc., 9023 3rd Avenue 2/7/17 Renewal Liquor, Wine, Beer & Cider
Something Greek LLC, 7616 3rd Avenue 2/7/17 Renewal Wine, Beer & Cider
*Will be invited to present application at Police & Public Safety Committee Meeting in February 2017.