There are several updates on the Saloon 45 matter: Letter of Support from Jack Evans: Our Ward 2 Council Member Jack Evans has submitted a letter supporting the protest and asking the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board to full-out deny the new license application. The letter is here. This is highly unusual, because normally Council Members … Continue reading
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Plum Blossom / Mimosa (Updated!)
Mr. Ha’s Plum Blossom has now changed name to be “Mimosa.” The switch seems to have taken place over the weekend of July 12-13. [Update: The name has changed back to Plum Blossom.] Several questions have arisen regarding changes to the business: Why wasn’t there public notice of the change? A liquor license may be … Continue reading
Further update on Vida Fitness / Penthouse Pool
This is an update to two prior posts on the Vida Fitness / Penthouse Pool application (here and here). The ANC did indeed pass a resolution of protest (available here), in order to facilitate a discussion among all the parties and neighbors that worked together on the original 2011 Voluntary Agreement. Parties to the existing … Continue reading
Update on Local 16 Voluntary Agreement / Settlement Agreement discussions
As mentioned in a prior post (available here), Local 16 has asked to amend their 2 existing Voluntary Agreements with the ANC into 1 new Settlement Agreement. The ANC voted to authorize these discussions at our May 2014 meeting. Commissioner Noah Smith (representing 2B09, across New Hampshire Ave from Local 16) and I had a … Continue reading
Update on Vida Fitness / Penthouse Pool
In anticipation of the ANC meeting later this week, owner David von Storch from Vida Fitness shared some materials with the ANC and neighbors related to Vida’s new request for “substantial change” to the existing liquor license to the “Penthouse Pool” on the roof. More details about the new request are available in my prior post … Continue reading
New request from Vida Fitness / Penthouse Pool
Vida Fitness’ “Penthouse Pool” on U Street has a new request (for “substantial change”) for its existing liquor license for the outdoor rooftop pool space. The request is to (1) add the fourth floor interior space to the designated premises for alcohol service/consumption and (2) add an entertainment endorsement for live music and/or DJ during … Continue reading
ANC’s protest resolution on Saloon 45 matter
Enclosed here is the final protest resolution as passed by ANC 2B last night on the application by Saloon 45 for a liquor license at the former Sandy’s Flowers location. You can find prior posts and information about this application here and here and here.
Draft Proposed Resolution on Saloon 45 Application
Below is a draft proposed resolution on the Saloon 45 application for the May 19th ANC meeting. Please bear in mind that this is a draft of a proposed resolution for the ANC’s consideration as a whole. No action is final until the ANC votes on it in an open meeting. Resolution Protesting New Alcohol License … Continue reading
5/13/14: Neighborhood Meeting on Saloon 45 (confirmed)
Commissioner Mike Feldstein (2B01) and I have set up a neighborhood meeting to have an open discussion with neighbors and Saloon 45 representatives (including David Stephens, proprietor). This meeting is now confirmed. When? This Tuesday evening 6:45pm-7:45pm Where? International Student House (18th and R Streets NW) Why? The purpose of the open discussion will be … Continue reading
New request: Amendment to Local 16’s voluntary agreements (and mtg 5/18/14)
Local 16 (1602 U Street NW) has asked the ANC to combine and amend the 2 “Voluntary Agreements” that the establishment has with the ANC. These are from 2002 and 2007. Local 16 also has a separate Voluntary Agreement from 2011 regarding its sidewalk cafe on New Hampshire Ave NW. The 3 VAs are available … Continue reading
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