[Neighbors] Request for Liquor License Transfer, The Library Moveable Feast, NE Corner Richmond Dr. and Central Ave.

Mon Sep 16 16:48:41 MDT 2024

Agreed, I support.

On Mon, Sep 16, 2024 at 2:12 PM Pamela Weese Powell via
Neighbors_nobhill-nm <neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:

> Ditto, what Scott said!
>
> On Sun, Sep 15, 2024 at 7:23 PM Scott Snyder via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <
> neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
>
>> I recommend *APPROVE*
>>
>> Though parts of the request are a little vague, the concept seems sound.
>> Some of my reasoning
>>
>> - According to already mentioned reporting, the downtown Library location
>> looks to have a negative track record. However, knowing the downtown area
>> after dark, I'm curious to know how many of those calls were a result from
>> inside the bar/bar patrons and outside the bar, people not going into or
>> coming out.
>>
>> - From what I can ascertain from the request, what they're planning
>> doesn't sound like what the other location is.
>>
>> - The more empty storefronts the worse it is for all businesses in Nob
>> Hill. I want an entertainment district that's vibrant with options that
>> will bring a variety of patrons. The same people that go to M'Tucci's and
>> Scalo are not necessarily the same that would frequent this establishment.
>>
>> - The murder at the old Imbibe was terrible and I feel for his family and
>> friends. But it should not deter or disallow a new business from moving in.
>> I missed a stabbing in front of Papa John's by 5 minutes a few years ago. A
>> customer tried to break up a fight btwn a man and women right outside and
>> was stabbed to death. Should we have petitioned to close Papa John's and
>> been opposed to anything new moving in?
>>
>> - "Nightclubs" and bars. I put that in quotes bc that seems to be a
>> negative buzzword in the neighborhood as was evidenced in the recent tv
>> interview when Oak and Ivy opened. I don't care what anyone calls it, the
>> more entertainment the better. Something midscale with live music on a
>> regular basis would be a great addition. I remember a time when there were
>> more shops than restaurants/bars but if they were still successful they'd
>> still be here.
>>
>> We moved closer to Nob Hill (we're down by Monte Vista Elem) because we
>> regularly frequented bars and restaurants and wanted to be within walking
>> distance. We knew full well what it would be like living so close to an
>> entertainment district. It's sad to see how many businesses have closed and
>> how many of those building owners have made it completely unaffordable for
>> new ones to move in.
>>
>> Thanks for reading.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Sep 14, 2024 at 1:24 PM Gary Eyster via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <
>> neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Nob Hill Friends and Neighbors*,*
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *The CABQ Liquor Hearing Officer has notified your association of an
>>> application *for transfer of location of inter-local dispenser liquor
>>> license to 3101 and 3108 Central Ave. NE and 102 Richmond Dr NE
>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/102+Richmond+Dr+NE?entry=gmail&source=g>.
>>> The Hearing Officer will hear the request via zoom on September 27, 2024
>>> (see Notice). Written comments will be accepted by donna at cabq.gov until
>>> 72 hours before the hearing. Public comment is normally received at the
>>> hearing.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> When your association learns of an application we contact the applicant
>>> to clarify the application. We pass this to our email list to gather
>>> neighborhood input. If neighbors express questions or concerns we seek
>>> further information. Here is the information we received from Mark Rhodes
>>> who will represent the applicant along with Kyla Stoker. *We invite you
>>> to reply to all if you have a position** on this request.* You may
>>> reply to sender if you prefer.
>>>
>>>
>>> -Operators of the business: The owners are all locals whom Kyla and I
>>> have represented in different capacities for more than a decade. They are
>>> good people and good operators. The owners names are Mark Garcia, Joe
>>> Chavez, Nicolas Torres and Micheal Conforti. Their day to day operator will
>>> be Christina Castinelli, also a local.
>>>
>>>
>>> -Contact information, Agents: Mark Rhodes, 505-980-4640; Kyla Stoker,
>>> 505-980-5614
>>>
>>> -Current and recent operations of any operator with alcohol service and
>>> period of operation: The operation requested here (Library Moveable Feast)
>>> originated out of requests the afore noted operators received for off-site
>>> catering events that include alcohol while operating the Library Bar &
>>> Grill downtown (312 Central Ave. SW
>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/312+Central+Ave.+SW?entry=gmail&source=g>).
>>> Library Moveable Feast was formed to meet those requests and a new liquor
>>> license was purchased to meet those requests. Since it’s inception, the new
>>> business has operated out of rented space. Now they wish to create a new
>>> home base to expand their operations. Period of operation at existing
>>> location: Agent did not provide
>>>
>>>
>>> -Food menu: While there is a kitchen in the premises and the potential
>>> is there to prepare their own food, historically the applicant has sourced
>>> their food from local venders and farmers, whenever possible. Menu for
>>> these items : Agent did not provide
>>>
>>>
>>> -Hours of operation: While the applicant’s business will be open during
>>> normal business hours, historically there have been few events for the
>>> applicant during the weekdays. Primary event days are Friday and Saturday;
>>> Planned weekday hours and hours on Friday and Saturday: Agent did not
>>> provide
>>>
>>> ·Measures the applicant plans relative to security: The security
>>> measures have historically depended on when the event is held and the
>>> number of people attending the event. For example, a daytime hours event
>>> would have no less than one security guard per 100 customers plus, of
>>> course, the security cameras while a night hours event would at least
>>> double the number of security guards plus the afore mentioned security
>>> cameras.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Additional information provided by Mr. Rhodes: The applicant is not the
>>> Library Bar & Grill which is a downtown nightclub. The applicant is an
>>> entity named the Library Moveable Feast, LLC which is a separate entity
>>> from the Library Bar & Grill albeit with the same ownership. As the name
>>> implies , this entity provides a moveable feast or catering services. If
>>> other catering services wish to serve alcohol and do not have a liquor
>>> license, they must “picnic” a liquor license from a licensee who as part of
>>> the “picnic” process, must provide the liquor and service staff. As a
>>> result, the food caterer loses compete control of the event as control is
>>> split between the food caterer and the picnic license owner. When the
>>> Library Moveable Feast was formed, it consolidated all control with the
>>> Library Moveable Feast.
>>>
>>> Furthermore, the applicant is planning on investing money into
>>> renovating the space as it makes little sense to provide a nice venue for
>>> events if their event center looks like a dump as it currently does. It is
>>> the applicants hope that their Nob Hill neighbors will utilize the space
>>> for their own events such as corporate events; anniversaries and similar
>>> celebrations.
>>>
>>> Finally, if the owners can not book private events on Friday and
>>> Saturday nights, they have considered opening the event center on those
>>> nights only as an upscale lounge.
>>>
>>> *Attached is a call summary* from APD for the 312 Central SW address.
>>> APD attached these remarks: Attached are the calls for service,
>>> year-to-date.  Anything with a letter 'S' following the 10-code (such as
>>> 31S) or that says 'onsite' is officer initiated.  Most of the 'fight in
>>> progress' calls occurred on the sidewalk or in the street in front of the
>>> Library and may or may not have been associated with the establishment. It
>>> was simply the nearest address.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> At 6:30 pm on Sept. 16 NHNA’s board of directors will informally
>>> evaluate input received from the community.  Neighbor input is crucial.
>>> When input is neutral or positive we generally don’t develop an association
>>> position.  If input suggests strong concerns or directors have strong
>>> concerns we will hold a special board meeting to explore an association
>>> position. If that happens the special board meeting will be the following
>>> evening, Sept. 17 at 6:30 pm by zoom. We will notify the email list if this
>>> special meeting is set up and provide a zoom invitation.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> At such a meeting the board generally considers the expected impact on
>>> community safety and quality of life and factors including but not limited
>>> to calls for police service at applicant's operations and security plans.
>>>
>>>
>>> Hours of service and services offered are not generally part of the
>>> hearing officer’s consideration, but may affect the association’s position.
>>>
>>> Locations near Residential Zone Districts (IDO 14-16-2-3) are
>>> problematic, particularly if affected neighbors oppose.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> We will notify the email list, the liquor hearing officer, and the
>>> applicant of the association’s action coming out of such a special meeting.
>>>
>>>
>>> All members of the community are welcome to provide written comments to
>>> the hearing officer or speak at the CABQ hearing in a personal capacity.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> #VivaNobHill
>>>
>>> *Gary Eyster*
>>>
>>> *President, Nob Hill Neighborhood Association*
>>>
>>> *(505)991-1388*
>>>
>>> *meyster1 at me.com <meyster1 at me.com>*
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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