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37 West 17th Street (between 6th & 7th) – “FLAT IRON GROUP" – On-premises liquor license
37 West 17th Street (between 6th & 7th) – "FLAT IRON GROUP" – On-premises liquor licenseWHEREAS, Flat Iron Group has notified Community Board Five of its intent to apply for an on-premises liquor license at 37 West 17th Street (a commercial building); and
WHEREAS, Gloria Sardinis, owner/manager appeared before the Public Safety/Quality of Life Committee (PS/QL) on July 10, 2006, and informed the committee that she intends to open a small lounge of approximately 4,000 square feet with a capacity of 150, open every night from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m., and
WHEREAS, For the past four years, Ms. Sardinis has owned and operated a small lounge, "Rare," located at 416 West 14th Street in Community Board Two; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Sardinis assured the committee and has signed an affidavit that:
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she will not be using outside promoters;
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the premises will be soundproofed;
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no windows will be open onto the street;
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security will be available from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. to be sure patrons entering, exiting, smoking, will do so quietly;
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she will not be requesting a cabaret license at this time but agreed that if she wishes to apply in the future she will abide by the recommendation of this Community Board;
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in the event the premises are to be sold, she will notify the Community Board before finalizing the sale of the premises;
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she will provide the name and number of a contact person available on the premises during working hours; and
WHEREAS, Community Board Two has no complaints regarding Ms. Sardinis' operation at "Rare" on 14th Street; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Community Board Five recommends approval of the on-premises liquor license for "Flat Iron Group," located at 37 West 17th Street with the understanding that the above stipulations will be incorporated into the method of operation of the New York State Liquor Authority Application.
The above resolution passed with a vote of by a vote of 32 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstention.