2020-00866 reason for referral request for direction … · 2020. 7. 7. · new york state liquor...

NEW YORK STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY FULL BOARD AGENDA

MEETING OF 07/29/2020 REFERRED FROM: LICENSING BUREAU

2020-00866

KINGS OP 1314192 GAIA NOMA YA LLC 510 FLATBUSH AVE. BROOKLYN , NY 11225

REASON FOR REFERRAL REQUEST FOR DIRECTION

FILED: 10/24/2018 CONDITIONAL APPROVAL: 02/11/2019

(NEW ON PREMISES LIQUOR- REQUEST TO EXTEND CONDITIONAL APPROVAL)

The Members of the Authority at their regular meeting held at the Zone 2 Albany Office on 07/29/2020 determined:



2020-00867

KINGS OP 1313765 TRE JOLIE CAFE CORP 1459 BUSHWICK AVE. BROOKLYN, NY 11207




The Members of the Authority at their regular meeting held at the Zone 2 Albany Office on 07/29/2020 determined :



2020-00869

NEW YORK OP 1321685 BRINK SOHO OPERATING LLC &

HV SOHO LLC 594 BROADWAY, UNITS 101 & B01

AKA: 124-130 CROSBY STREET NEW YORK, NY 10012

(NEW ON PREMISES LIQUOR)


FILED: 10/03/2019 500' HEARING: 11/12/2019


To:

From:

Subject:

Members of the Authority

MEMORANDUM State Liquor Authority

License Bureau

Date: May 28, 2020

Adam Roberts, Deputy Commissioner

New York OP 1321685 Brink Soho Operating LLC & HV Soho LLC 594 Broadway, Units 101 & B01 AKA 124-130 Crosby Street New York, NY 10012

Type of Application: On Premises Liquor

Question(s) to be considered: Is it in the public interest to issue this license? Manhattan Community Board #2 opposes this application and the 500' Hearing Report recommends denial of the application.

Protests: Manhattan Community Board #2 Michele Camp Craig Brashear Rebecca Kelly Leigh Behnke Renee Monrose Donald Eddy Leon Family Nancy Horch Linda Schrank Lora Tenebaum Peter Davies

Description of Premises: Premises will occupy space on the ground floor and in the basement of a twelvestory commercial building. The premises has a maximum occupancy of 300. There is table seating for 108 on the ground floor and table seating for 84 in the basement. There are 3 customer bars on the ground floor with a total of 61 seats. There is a service bar in the basement.

Method of Operation: Restaurant, with 75 employees, a security staff undetermined size with a manager to be hired. Entertainment will consist of recorded and live unamplified music. There will be no dancing and no promotors. There is a possibility of 20-30 private events (not indicated if this is annually or monthly).



2020- 00870

KINGS OP 1324620 ISLAND SEAS LOUNGE LLC OBA: ISLAND SEAS LOUNGE 1438 1440 UTICA AVENUE BROOKLYN , NY 11203



FILED: 01/07/2020


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License Bureau

Date: May 28, 2020


Kings OP 1324620 Island Seas Lounge LLC 1438 1440 Utica Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11203

Type of Application: On Premises Liquor

Question(s) to be considered: The prior license at this location was cancelled by the Full Board in 2019

Protests: None

Description of Premises: The premises occupies a one story (plus basement) building. The premises has a maximum occupancy of 48. There are two dining areas with table seating for 36. One dining area has a customer bar with seating for 8. The other dining area has a service bar. There is an outside deck/patio that has table seating for 6.

Method of Operation: Restaurant with 6 employees, 1-3 security personnel on the weekends and the applicant's principal to manage (with the possibility of a manager being hired). Entertainment will consist of recorded and live (Reggae) music and karaoke with no dancing.



2020- 00871

ORANGE OP 2218974 MR DOG LLC 69 BROOKSIDE AVENUE, SUITE 213 CHESTER, NY 10918



FILED: 10/07/2019


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Orange OP 221897 4 Mr Dog LLC 69 Brookside Avenue Suite 213 Chester, NY 10918

Date: June 6, 2020

Type of Application: On Premise Liquor

Question(s) to be considered: Previous license at this location was cancelled in 2017. Last application for a license at this location was disapproved in 2017.

Protests: None

Description of Premises: Located in a ground floor space in a multi-building a shopping plaza. There is a dining area with table seating for 36 and a bar area with table seating for 12 and 10 seats at the customer bar. The maximum occupancy is 81.

Method of Operation: Bar/tavern with 5 employees, the principals managing and no security. Recorded music only, no other music and no dancing.



2020- 00872

NEW YORK RW 1323756 DAIKANYAMA NYC LLC 1000 3RD AVENUE, UNIT C NEW YORK, NY 10022

(NEW RESTAURANT WINE)


FILED: 11/29/2019


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Subject:



license Bureau

Date: May 23, 2020


New York RW 1323756 Daikanyama NYC LLC 1000 3rd Avenue, Unit C New York, NY 10022

Type of Application: On Premises Restaurant Wine

Question(s) to be considered: (1) The applicant's restaurant is located within a third party's retail store. (2) The lease between the applicant and the landlord/retail store provides a base rent plus percentage clauses. The landlord is entitled to: 16% of the first $20,000 in net sales; 11 % of net sales over $20,000; and, if the rent due under these percentage clauses is less than $350,000, the landlord is entitled to 18% of net sales. (3) The lease provides the landlord control over the name of the restaurant, the operation hours and requires the applicant to comply with "reasonable policies" established by the landlord regarding the operation of the restaurant. (4) The applicant is seeking a waiver of the two-rest room rule.

Protests: None

Description of Premises: Premises occupies space on the ground floor and in the basement of a large department store. The ground floor space consists of a dining area, restroom, kitchen and point of sale counter. The basement space consists of a restroom, storage area, dry storage room, office and prep kitchen area. The premises has a maximum occupancy of 45 with table seating for 26. There is a customer bar with no seating.

Method of Operation: Restaurant with 6 employees, no security and an employed manager. Entertainment consists of recorded music and DJs. There will be no dancing



2020- 00873

RICHMOND L 1323780 SPIRITS OF FLA TBUSH INC 17 CORSON AVENUE STATEN ISLAND, NY 10301

(NEW PACKAGE STORE)


FILED: 12/03/2019


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License Bureau

Date: June 25, 2020


Richmond L 1323780 Spirits of Flatbush Inc 17 Corson Ave Staten Island, NY 10301

Type of Application: New Package Store

Question(s) to be considered: Will issuance of this license serve public convenience and advantage?

Protests: R & D Liquor Store Inc (Richmond L 1305282)

Description of Premises: The premises will be located on the ground floor of four-story mixed-use building . The premises will consist of retail space, storage and a restroom. The total square feet of the premises will be 930 square feet with 700 square feet of retail space.

Method of Operation: Liquor store with one employee and principal will manage. The premises will not offer internet sales and will not have a "bullet-proof' configuration.

2020-00885

KINGS OP 1310231 CALI CANUCK LLC




FILED: 05/07/2018 41 WASHINGTON ST. BROOKLYN, NY 11201

CONDITIONAL APPROVAL: 08/30/2018





2020-00887

RICHMOND OP 1314184 LAILA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE INC 45 PAGE AVE STATEN ISLAND, NY 10309







2020-00909

NEW YORK L 1326124 BRYANT PARK WINES AND

SPIRITS INC OBA: BRYANT PARK WINES AND

SPIRITS 8 EAST 42ND STREET

AKA: 501 5TH AVENUE, STORE C NEW YORK, NY 10017

(NEW PACKAGE STORE)


FILED: 02/25/2020


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New York L 1326124 Bryant Park Wines and Spirits Inc 8 E 42nd Street AKA 501 Fifth Avenue, Store C New York, NY 10017

Date: June 30, 2020



Protests: New York L 1292058 Grande Cellars Inc New York L 1282425 HJ G Liquor Inc New York L 1023615 Madison Avenue Liquors Inc

Description of Premises: The Premises will occupy space on the ground floor of a multi-story building . There are several retail stores on the ground floor. The upper floors contain office space. The Premises is 743 square feet total , all devoted to retail sales.

Method of Operation: Liquor store with 3 employees, applicant and manager will manage. Applicant will not offer internet sales and will not have a "bullet-proof' configuration .

2020-00910

PUTNAM L 2219482




PUTNAM WINE & LIQUOR INC 3585 ROUTE 9

FILED: 11/05/2019

COLD SPRING, NY 10516

(NEW PACKAGE STORE)


To: Members of the Authority


License Bureau

Date: June 5, 2020

From:

Subject:


Putnam L 2219482 Putnam Wine & Liquor Inc 3585 RTE 9 Cold Spring , NY 10516


Question(s) to be considered: (1) Will issuance of this license serve public convenience and advantage? (2) There is a package store license currently in effect at this location. The sole principal of that licensee (AKRGS Corp) is also the sole principal of the applicant. The business is not being transferred from the current licensee to the applicant.

Protests: None

Description of Premises: The Premises occupies space on the ground floor of a two story, mixed use building . The store is 1500 square feet in size with 1300 square feet devoted to retail sales.

Method of Operation: Liquor Store with one employee and the applicant principal as the manager. The store is not "bullet proof' and will not engage in internet sales.



2020- 00911

SUFFOLK L 1323078 CESAR'S WINE & LIQUOR INC 1310 MIDDLE COUNTRY ROAD

STORE #6 SELDEN, NY 11784

(NEW PACKAGE STORE)


FILED: 11/07/2019


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License Bureau

Date: July 06, 2020

Adam Roberts , Deputy Commissioner

Suffolk L 1323078 Cesar's Wine & Liquor Inc 1310 Middle Country Road Selden , NY 11784


Question(s) to be considered: Will issuance of this license serve public convenience and advantage? There is opposition from eight surrounding licensees and the applicant principals have no experience in the industry.

Protests: Suffolk L 1313464 - Cork & Cap Inc Suffolk L 1262755 - Shah Wine & Liquors Inc OBA: JP Wines & Liquors Suffolk L 1291339 - Jin Tai Inc OBA: Jin Tai Wine & Liquor Suffolk L 1308452 - Centereach Liquors Inc OBA: Wine & Liquor Suffolk L 1275392 - Boyle Wine & Liquors Corp OBA: CP Wine & Liquor Suffolk L 1314673-Selden Wine & Liquor Suffolk L 1259603 - JP Liquors Inc Suffolk L 1150562 - Ace Liquors Inc

Description of Premises: The premise is located in a "L' shaped strip mall . The premise consists of retail sales area and storage. Total space is 1,250 square feet with 1,000 square feet devoted to retail space.

Method of Operation: Liquor store with one or both principals managing day-to-day operations and no other employees . Applicant will not offer internet sales and will not have a bullet proof configuration .



2020-00912

QUEENS L 1323867 ROCKAWAY BLVD WINE AND

LIQUORS INC 106-10 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD OZONE PARK, NY 11417

(NEW PACKAGE STORE)


FILED: 12/04/2019


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Queens L 1323867 Rockaway Blvd Wine and Liquors Inc 106-10 Rockaway Blvd Ozone Park, NY 11417

Date: June 30, 2020



Protests: None

Description of Premises: The premises will be located on the ground floor and basement of a two-story mixed used building. There is interior access to the basement. The ground floor will consist of retail space, shelves, cashier, office space and restroom and the basement will be used for storage. The total square feet will be 1,760 square feet with 1,054 of retail space.

Method of Operation: Liquor store with two employees and principal will hire a manager. The premises will offer internet sales and will not have a "bullet-proof' configuration .



2020-00913

SCHENECTADY L 2220258 STATE WINE & LIQUOR CORP 1512 STATE STREET SCHENECTADY, NY12304

(NEW PACKAGE STORE)


FILED: 01/08/2020


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License Bureau

Date: June 9, 2020


Schenectady L 2220258 State Wine & Liquor Corp 1512 State St Schenectady, NY 12304



Protests: None

Description of Premises: The premises will be located in a one-story building that was formerly an auto parts store. It will be subdivided between the applicant's package store and the retail clothing business owned by one of the applicant principals. The applicant's store will be 2808 square feet in size with 1944 square feet devoted to retail sales.

Method of Operation: Liquor Store with three employees and the applicant's principals managing. The store will not be bullet proof and the store will not engage in internet sales .


MEETING OF 07/29/2020 REFERRED FROM : LICENSING BUREAU

2020-00914

FRANKLIN L 2221797 BOULEVARD WINE & SPIRITS LLC OBA: BOULEVARD WINE & SPIRITS

FROM: 94 DEMARS BOULEVARD TUPPER LAKE, NY 12986

TO: 56 MAIN STREET TUPPER LAKE, NY 12986

(PACKAGE STORE REMOVAL)


FILED: 05/01/2020


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Proposed: FRANKLIN L 2221797 BOULEVARD WINE & SPIRITS LLC 56 MAIN ST TUPPER LAKE, NY 12986

Current: Franklin L 2108255 BOULEVARD WINE & SPIRITS LLC 94 DEMARS BL VD TUPPER LAKE, NY 12986

Date: July 8, 2020

Type of Application: Package Store Removal

Question(s) to be considered: Will issuance of this license serve public convenience and advantage? Applicant's current Applicant is seeking to move approximately 0.9 miles. The existing location has 1222 square feet of retail space and 1815 square feet of storage. The proposed location has 810 square feet of retail space and 900 square feet of storage.

Protests: None

Description of Premises: Premise is located on the ground floor of a commercial building consisting of retail sales area, office, bathroom and storage. Premise will not have bullet-proof configuration.

Method of Operation: Liquor Store with 4 employees, applicant will not engage in internet sales of alcoholic beverages



2020- 00915

MONROE OP 3160764 G JC 3 INC OBA: MINQ LOUNGE 398 WEST MAIN STREET ROCHESTER, NY 14608

(CHANGE IN METHOD OF OPERATION)


FILED: 02/21/2020



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Monroe OP 3160764 G JC 3 INC OBA: MINO LOUNGE 398WMAIN ST ROCHESTER, NY 14608

Type of Application: Change in Method of Operation

Date: July 10, 2020

Question(s) to be considered: At the 7/11/18 Full Board meeting, the Members of the Authority approved the original application subject to: 2 AM closing ; no DJ, dancing or promoters; and 3) 4 security guards at all times. The applicant's principal had previously held a license that was cancelled and had a prior application (at another location) disapproved for failure to address deficiencies in the application The applicant corporation was previously disapproved at this location for cause and at another location for failure to address deficiencies in the application.

Protests: None

Description of Premises: Premises occupies a one story (with basement) building. Maximum occupancy is 105. The Establishment Questionnaire states that there are 18 tables with each table seating 2, 4 or 6 patrons and one customer bar with 25 seats. The diagram on file depicts 21 tables (8 in the dance floor area, 5 in the main dining area, 5 in the bar area and 3 on an elevated dining area) with total seating for 84 and the customer bar with 25 seats. There is a stage adjacent to the elevated dining area.

Method of Operation:

Current: Live and recorded music with no dancing.

Proposed: Adding DJ, juke box, karaoke and patron dancing while removing recorded music.



2020- 00916

BRONX TW 1325368 CHARLIE STORE CORP 2480 BELMONT AVENUE, STORE #3 BRONX, NY 10458

(NEW TAVERN WINE)


FILED: 01/31/2020




License Bureau

Date: July 6, 2020

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Subject:


BRONX TW 1325368 Charlie Store Corp 2480 Belmont Ave, Store #3 Bronx, NY 10458

Type of Application: On Premises Wine

Question(s) to be considered: (1) Is there good cause to deny the application? A previous application by this applicant was disapproved in 2018. That application listed Julio Delgardo Martinez as the applicant's principal. The application was disapproved based on Mr. Martinez's character and fitness to hold a license and finding that Anne Murray had an undisclosed interest in the applicant. Anne Murray is now listed as the applicant's sole principal. The applicant has not explained the change of ownership. (2) The applicant is requesting a waiver of the two-restroom regulation.

Protests: None

Description of Premises: The premises occupies space on the ground floor of a 5 story, mixed use building . The premises consists of a space with 2 billiard tables and 4 tables (2 seats at each table) , a restroom , food prep room, and service bar. The maximum occupancy is 30.

Method of Operation: Tavern/billiard parlor with no employees , no security and the principal to manage. Recorded music only- no other music and no dancing.



2020-00917

KINGS AX 1325235 2869 MEAT & PRODUCE CORP OBA: C-TOWN SUPERMARKET 2869 FULTON STREET BROOKLYN , NY 11208


FILED: 01/28/2020

(NEW GROCERY STORE BEER/WINE PRODUCTS)


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License Bureau

Date: July 10, 2020

Adam Roberts , Deputy Commissioner

Kings AX 1325235 2869 Meat & Produce Corp Oba C-Town Supermarket 2869 Fulton St Brooklyn , NY 11208

Type of Application: Grocery Store Beer and Wine Products

Question(s) to be considered: (1) The applicant's principal , Juan Bautista, was found to be availing a license at another location for six years. He is applying for a license at that location as well as this location. The other application will be presented to the Members of the Authority with this matter at the same Full Board meeting. (2) A statement is included in the application confirming that the applicant purchased this business from the prior owner in November 2019. The prior owner did not surrender its license until May 2020.

Protests: None

Description of Premises: The premises occupies a one story (with basement) building. It .consists of meat prep area, storage area, shelving, office, produce area, registers, deli, freezers, prep area, and basement storage. The basement is accessed by interior stairs.

Method of Operation: Grocery Store with twenty-five employees and the principal applicant as manager.



2020-00918

KINGS A 1325380 BB 3008 FOOD CORP OBA: BRAVO SUPERMARKET 3008 FULTON STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11208

(NEW GROCERY STORE BEER)


FILED: 01/31/2020




License Bureau

Date: July 9, 2020

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Subject:


Kings A 1325380 BB 3008 Food Corp Oba: Bravo Supermarket 3008 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11208

Type of Application: Grocery Store Beer

Question(s) to be considered: The prior license at this location was cancelled by the Full Board for availing . The applicant's principal, Juan Batista, was the individual who availed the license.

Protests: None

Description of Premises: The premises is located on the ground floor of a two-story mixed use building. The premises consists of a retail sales area with shelves, meat prep area, walk-in refrigerator, seafood area , cashier area, restroom, office and storage area.

Method of Operation: Grocery store/supermarket, 10 employees, principal to manage and will also hire a manager.



2020-00919

NASSAU RW 1313227 BARBEES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE INC OBA: BAR-BIZ RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE 784 ELMONT, NY 11003







2020- 00920

NEW YORK OP 1321506 FAA BAR AND GRILL CORP OBA: KARAMELO BAR & KITCHEN 141 NAGLE AVENUE, STORE #1 NEW YORK, NY 10040



FILED: 10/01/2019 500' HEARING: 06/24/2020


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New York OP 1321506 FAA Bar and Grill Corp Oba Karamelo Bar & Kitchen 141 Nagle Avenue, Store# 2 New York, NY 10040

Date: July 08, 2020

Type of Application: New On-Premises Liquor

Question(s) to be considered: The prior licensee New York OP 1296095 WFRB Inc. was cancelled on 03/12/2018 for availing.

Protests: None

Description of Premises: The premises is located on the ground floor of a six story mixed, multi-unit building with residential units above. The maximum occupancy of the premises is 7 4. It will have 15 tables with seating for 33 patrons and a customer bar with 9 seats. The space consists of an office, storage, restroom, dining area, bar, service counter, dining area, and a seating area.

Method of Operation: Restaurant with 10 employees, 1 security guard and the principal will manage the premises. It will have recorded and live music.

Note: The applicant has advised the Community Board that:

Closing hours are 2 AM on Sunday through Thursday and 3 AM on Friday and Saturday; live music will consist of solo singers, guitar and trio bands ending at 10 PM; and the security guard will come on duty at 11 PM.



2020-009228 2020- 00922C 2020- 009220

NEW YORK FD 1320012 NEW YORK Ml 1320015 NEW YORK CM 1320017 TORCH & CROWN SOHO LLC 161 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS

CELL 02 NEW YORK, NY 10013


FILED: 08/07/2019

(NEW COMBINED CRAFT MANUFACTURER)


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License Bureau

Members of the Authority Date: July 1, 2020


New York FD:1320012 I MI:1320015 I CM:1320017 Torch & Crown Soho LLC 161 A venue of the Americas Cell 02 New York, NY 10013

Type of Application: Combined Craft Manufacturer

Question(s) to be considered: Is there good reason to not issue a license?

Protests: Deborah J Glick (Assembly member), Brad Hoylman (State Senate)

Description of Premises: Located on the ground, basement and sub-basement floors of a commercial high rise. The premises will consist of a manufacturing equipment and storage areas on each floor connected by multiple stairways.

Method of Operation: Combined craft manufacturer engaging in tastings and on/ off premise consumption with (3) employees.

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