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14 East 27th Street – Tribeca Entertainment Group, Inc. formerly “The Social Club” – Request for Liquor License
WHEREAS, Tribeca Entertainment Group, Inc., is applying for a liquor license at 14 East 27th Street; and
WHEREAS, This establishment is approximately 6,000 square feet, occupying the ground floor and basement, and will be operating as a lounge; and
WHEREAS, Residents attending the PS/QL meeting voiced complaints and concerns regarding the present operation at this address ("The Social Club") and the negative impact it has had on the community, including noise from patrons in front of the establishment and from cars, limos and radios until 4 or 5 a.m., fights outside the establishment, and two shootings right outside the premises, all verified by police reports; and
WHEREAS, The applicants, Sal Imposimato, Frank Sinicola and Edward Liva III, none of whom have been involved in the previous operation at this location, attended the Public Safety/Quality of Life Committee meeting held June 6, 2005, and assured the community and CB5 in the form of an affidavit (attached) that the following stipulations to the liquor license will be upheld – they will:
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not seek the granting of a cabaret license;
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not use promoters;
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not have loud music, and will install additional soundproofing if necessary to control noise emanating from the establishment;
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maintain a waiting area inside the establishment to alleviate lines outside, if necessary;
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discourage the parking of idling cabs, limousines and other vehicles on the street;
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provide for the cleanup of any litter on the street or sidewalk within 50 feet from either side of the doors of the establishment arising as a result of their operation;
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provide the telephone number of one of three owners who will be on premise and one additional owner in case of emergency;
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meet with the Public Safety/Quality of Life Committee with their security plan in July 2005; and
WHEREAS, One of the owners, Sal Imposimato, who lives in Manhattan and will be regularly on-premise at this establishment, has ten years experience in the business having worked in such establishments as "China Grill Miami," "Dorsia," "So Ho and Tribeca Grand Hotels," "Asia de Cuba, New York," and "Four Seasons Hotel, Beverly Hills;" therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Community Board Five recommends approval of the liquor license for "Tribeca Entertainment Group, Inc.", located at 14 East 27th Street, provided that the attached stipulations are upheld; and be it further
RESOLVED, That Community Board Five respectfully requests of the State Liquor Authority that this affidavit be accepted, attached and considered a stipulation to the liquor license for the premises.
Theabove resolution passed with a vote of 25 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstention.