REMARKS
Public hearing on La Catrina Sidewalk Cafe application
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Council Member Riley opens and closes the public hearing for the La Catrina Sidewalk Cafe application in Council Member Holden's district. He reads a statement from Council Member Holden expressing conditional support for the application.
- The application is for a sidewalk cafe with 6 tables and 12 seats in Maspeth, Queens.
- Council Member Holden's statement addresses past quality of life issues and the new owners' commitment to improvement.
- No members of the public come forward to testify on the application.
- The public hearing is closed and the item is laid over.
Kevin Riley
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I now will open the public hearing on l u 188 relating to the La Catrina Sidewalk Cafe application in council member Holden Holden's district.
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This application seeks to operate a sidewalk cafe with approximately 6 tables and 12 seats at an existing establishment in Maspeth, Queens.
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Council member Holden has confirmed that he is in support of this application, and I have a statement here from the council member, which I've been asked to read into the record.
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Good morning, chair Riley and members of the subcommittee on zoning and franchises.
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I submit the statement regarding the land use call up application for la la Katrina, l u 188, located within my district at 52 dash 75 65th Place in Maspeth, Queens.
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This establishment has previously been the source of quality of life issues for nearby residents, particularly due to loud music often playing as late as 2 AM, which has disrupted the peace and caused considerable considerable frustration in the community.
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However, I have spoken with the new owners who have committed to several measures to reduce these disturbances.
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Their proactive approach and willingness to work with the community signals a positive step forward in addressing these concerns.
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Given these productive discussions and the new ownership commitment to improve neighborhood relations, I am prepared to support the application for a sidewalk cafe provided they continue to uphold these commitments.
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Thank you, chair Riley, and the excellent staff of the subcommittee for your assistance on this matter.
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Sincerely, Robert f Holden, council member from District 30.
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For anyone wishing to testify on this item remotely, if you have not already done so, you must register online.
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You may do that now by visiting the council's website at council.nyc.gov/landuse.
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And once again, for anyone with us in person, please see one of the sergeants to prepare and submit a speaker's card.
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If you would prefer to submit written testimony, you can always do so by emailing it to land use testimony at council.nyc.gov.
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Council, are there any members of the public who wish to testify regarding this sidewalk cafe application remotely or in person?
UNKNOWN
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Chair, it appears no one is, here to testify in person, and we also do not have anyone sign up online to testify in person, and we also do not have anyone sign up online to testify.
Kevin Riley
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There being no members of the public who wish to testify on l u 188 regarding the La Contrina's application for a sidewalk cafe, The public hearing is now closed and the item is laid over.
