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20 WEST 20TH STREET B/T FIFTH AND SIXTH AVENUES, WEST 20TH ENTERPRISES CORPORATION D/B/A "THE VIP CLUB"APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF AN ON PREMISES LIQUOR LICENSE
WHEREAS, José Goncalves, on behalf of WEST 20TH ENTERPRISES CORPORATION D/B/A "THE VIP CLUB" ("Applicant"), has notified Community Board Five of its intention to renew an existing liquor license for the ground floor and second floor bar/gentlemen's club d/b/a The VIP Club, located at 20 West 20th Street, New York, New York (the "Premises"); and
WHEREAS, The Premises consists of approximately 7,000 square feet of indoor space on the ground floor; and 3,000 square feet on the second floor, with total capacity of 295, including staff; and
WHEREAS, The Premises includes no outdoor space; and
WHEREAS, The Premises is operated exclusively as a bar/gentlemen's club and corporate/private event space, with partial kitchen for preparation and serving of sushi; with a total of 30 tables, 120 seats and 10 bar stools; and
WHEREAS, Applicant shall:
1. be responsible for any use of promoters and at any time that an event or party is hosted or marketed by a third party (in whole or in part): (i) at all times Licensee shall remain responsible for and in complete control of the Premises and its patrons and (ii) all material positions of operation shall be the employees of the Licensee at all times;
2. maintain adequate security at the Premises during hours of nightlife operation, with an exception for corporate or private events, in the proportion of one security personnel for every 50 patrons, to (i) maintain order both inside and outside of the Premises; (ii) ensure that patrons enter and leave the Premises in a peaceful, quiet and respectful manner; (iii) discourage patrons from congregating outside the Premises, and (iv) use best efforts to clear the area outside the Premises of all patrons immediately after closing; Exterior queuing required for purposes of maintaining legal capacity shall be permitted so long as Applicant has an employee responsible for maintaining the orderliness of patrons;
3. incorporate the use of a smoking area with adequate security to corral smokers, control loud talking, and minimize excessive noise; and discourage customers from loitering outside the Premises at any time;
4. use best efforts to maintain cleanliness of sidewalk in front of Premises;
5. discourage the idling of cabs, limousines, and other vehicles on the street in front of the Premises;
6. provide a 24-hour hotline to a live manager or owner to immediately address any complaints from the community, and agree to meet with neighbors and CB5 if requested;
7. strictly comply with and adhere to the plans for the operation of the business, as set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, Applicant agrees to return to CB5 in six (6) months, or at an earlier date if necessary, to evaluate the success of the restrictions now established to minimize disturbance of the residents in the vicinity of the Premises; and
WHEREAS, Should Applicant ever contemplate a transfer of its interest in the operation at the Premises ("transfer" being deemed to include a change in control of an entity or the transfer of a majority interest in an entity), Applicant shall notify CB5 before such transfer is made and shall require any transferee to agree to the conditions and stipulations contained herein; and
WHEREAS, Should José Goncalves ever contemplate a transfer of his interest in Applicant so that he does not have a controlling management interest in Applicant ("transfer" being deemed to include a change in control of an entity or the transfer of a majority interest in an entity), notice shall be given to CB5 before such transfer is made and any transferee shall be required to agree to the conditions and stipulations contained herein; and
WHEREAS, These agreements, stipulations and conditions will be incorporated into the Method of Operation as part of the liquor license renewal application submitted by Applicant to the New York State Liquor Authority, a copy of which shall be simultaneously submitted to CB5; and
WHEREAS, The community spoke favorably about the operation and were in support of the renewal of the license; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Community Board Five recommends denial of the application by WEST 20TH ENTERPRISES CORPORATION D/B/A "THE VIP CLUB" to renew an existing liquor license for the ground floor and second floor bar/gentlemen's club d/b/a The VIP Club, located at 20 West 20th Street, New York, New York, unless the above conditions are adhered to and are incorporated into the method of operation of the State Liquor Authority application.
The above resolution passed by a vote of 32 in favor; 0 opposed; 1 abstaining:.