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Council Member Riley questions Cozy Corner owner about sidewalk cafe application
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Council Member Kevin C. Riley questions Zef Gjini, the owner of Cozy Corner, about their sidewalk cafe application. The discussion covers the reasons for the application, changes in outdoor seating regulations, and the business's impact on the community.
- Cozy Corner is applying for a new sidewalk cafe permit due to changes in DOT regulations
- The business has been in the community for 60 years
- The owner reports a 70% increase in sales due to outdoor seating
Kevin C. Riley
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Alright.
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Is that for you finished presenting?
0:15:49
Yeah.
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Okay.
0:15:50
Alright.
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So I'm gonna ask a question that I'm gonna pass it and see if council member holding has any questions.
0:15:55
Okay?
0:15:56
So Sure.
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Why are you applying for this right now application?
Zef Gjini
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Because the DOT told us to amend the plans and the outdoor seating to comply for the new rules.
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For example, used to be the crosswalk used to be 8 feet.
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Now they want 20 feet, and we provide them 20 feet, and then they told me that it's not enough space.
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On a roadside seating.
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We went from 8 feet to 6 foot.
Erik Palatnik
0:16:32
Okay.
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How many
Kevin C. Riley
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hours were
Zef Gjini
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you thinking has been has been the sales has been increased 70%.
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I I I think that is good for the community.
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I think it's good for the city for the country.
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It's just it's nice to see people speaking out there and enjoying having a good time, and I'm just it's just great.
Kevin C. Riley
0:16:52
Okay.
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Last question, how long has your business been in this community?
Zef Gjini
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60 years.
Neil Weisbard
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6?
Erik Palatnik
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Yeah.
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Okay.
0:17:01
Thank you.
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Councilmember holder.