[Neighbors] Nob Hill Liquor License Ordinance Amendment

[John Massey via Neighbors_nobhill-nm]

Mo, Susan, Stephen and all others,

 

Thank you for clarifying that point Mo.  It was my misunderstanding that the position was if the church and / or school do not grant the approval you could not go forward.  As I understand it now with this statement, license applicants will still need to seek the church (or school should that arise) approval but lack of approval will not automatically prohibit that waiver from occurring. It is an important consideration but not the only one.  If that is wrong, please let me know.

 

My apologies to all for that earlier misstatement.  

 

I remain in favor of this amendment as it provides an opportunity for all affected and concerned to receive notice of the possibility of waiver and an opportunity to be heard with verifiable documentation and testimony for and against.  As I previously wrote, without the amendment,  this neighborhood forgoes  opportunities for other similar projects in that space should this one not be approved.  I did not say but will add, should another church or school come in elsewhere in the CCR district, the same strict prohibition affecting other properties will occur without this amendment.  

 

I hope it passes.

 

I also add concern about the tone of Ms. Michie’s comment about keeping the property from being leased by others.  False implications can arise from less.  

 

Pat Massey

 

PS  Stephen Mullens this morning thanked me for my opinion and asked of my business and property interests.  I thought it an innocent inquiry on his part and replied to him.  He has that information and can forward you my email should anyone else be interested.  

 

 

 

From: Morris J. Chavez [mailto:mo at saucedochavez.com] 
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2016 1:57 PM
To: 'Susan Michie'; mullens.stephen at gmail.com; masseylaw at swcp.com
Cc: mrenz at cabq.gov; carolyn at nobhillmainstreet.org; awebb at cabq.gov; info at RaginShrimp.com; neighbors at nobhill-nm.com; ChocolateDude at ChocolateDudeABQ.com; cbarkhurst at cabq.gov; theboard at nobhill-nm.com
Subject: RE: [Neighbors] Nob Hill Liquor License Ordinance Amendment

 

Susan:

 

Thank you for your concerns. Let me take a shot an answering some of your questions and concerns and putting some of the rumors and innuendo to rest.

 

1)      The ordinance DOES NOT have language where it states that a church or school must approve. That language is clearly set forth in Article 2 of  the Albuquerque Code of Ordinances. This proposed change merely provide the opportunity to APPLY for a license. The application for a license is an entirely different process that provides the community protection you seek. The documentation on this was provided at the last Board meeting.

2)      Please see the answer under 1.

3)      The location was determined by the lawyers at City Counsel.

4)      The notion that the “investors” are paying rent in order to keep anyone else from renting is completely ridiculous. The have been renting in hopes of opening a restaurant. Prior to their involvement, it sat empty for many months. Its false rumors such as these that hurt legitimate business interests. 

 

 

 

From: Susan Michie [mailto:sgmichie at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2016 12:21 PM
To: mullens.stephen at gmail.com; masseylaw at swcp.com
Cc: mrenz at cabq.gov; carolyn at nobhillmainstreet.org; awebb at cabq.gov; info at RaginShrimp.com; neighbors at nobhill-nm.com; ChocolateDude at ChocolateDudeABQ.com; cbarkhurst at cabq.gov; theboard at nobhill-nm.com; Morris J. Chavez <mo at saucedochavez.com>
Subject: Re: [Neighbors] Nob Hill Liquor License Ordinance Amendment

 


Please clarify in the ordinance where it states that 1) they must first get the church or school approval and (2) only then can they apply for a waiver with the Albuquerque Liquor Hearing Officer (LHO). Because I cannot find it. And when I asked the attorneys at the last Board meeting they said it was not required and they had not spoken to the church in this case. 

Also, why does the ordinance only apply to Lower Nob Hill? Greg, wouldn't you feel better about your position if it included your end of Nob Hill too? Finally, it is my understanding that some of the investors in this project are paying the rent on this property to keep anyone else from leasing it. If they would post a "for lease" sign maybe someone would rent it who was interested in maintaining the historic facade instead of replacing it with another ugly box with a big patio on top. Susan

 

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