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Application from J&J V2 LLC for a new unenclosed sidewalk café at 377 Park Avenue South, between East 26th and 27th Streets, featuring 6 tables and 12 chairs
WHEREAS, J&J V2 LLC (“Applicant”) is applying for a new unenclosed sidewalk cafe license
at 377 Park Ave. South (Block #882 Lot #89) between E. 26th and E. 27th Streets; and
WHEREAS, Applicant seeks to have a sidewalk café occupying a space totaling approximately
92 square feet, with 6 tables and 12 chairs on Park Ave. South, composed of two rows of two-top
tables perpendicular to the property line, with one row containing two tables and one row
containing four; and
WHEREAS, The required service area is within the footprint of the seating area, and takes up no
additional square footage in front of the footprint of the café; and
WHEREAS, The layout complies with DCA regulations and is consistent with the other
sidewalk cafes previously approved by Community Board Five; and
WHEREAS, The Applicant has committed to removing the sandwich board sign that currently
occupies part of the proposed footprint if the sidewalk cafe is approved, removing a potential
obstacle to pedestrian traffic; and
WHEREAS, The Applicant originally proposed closing hours of midnight from Sunday to
Wednesday, and 1am from Thursday to Saturday; however, in response to community concerns,
the Applicant agreed to restrict the café hours to 11pm closing from Sunday to Wednesday, and
midnight closing from Thursday to Saturday, with the understanding that, in one year’s time, the
Applicant can return to Community Board Five for reconsideration of hours, provided there have
been no complaints from members of the community in the year of operation; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, Community Board Five recommends approval of the application from J&J V2
LLC for a new unenclosed sidewalk café at 377 Park Avenue South, between East 26th and 27th
Streets, featuring 6 tables and 12 chairs.