Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council Board Meeting — January 16, 1992

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Attending the meeting were: Directors C. Forslund, G. Fox, G. Hayes, A. Johnson, S. Johnson, C. Marinella, S. Polk, R. Roncal, L Stein, N. Vatcha, J. Wright, Executive Director N. Farmer, and Assistant E. Grapperhaus. Guests attending the meeting were: A. Busch, S. Green, C. Homan, M. Ippolito, G. Johannes, D. Lutskey, Ald. D. McGuire, G. Montgomery, D. Smith, D. Townsend, J. Vatcha, J. Waits, and C. Wilson.

The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. Farmer summarized plans for a jazz club as proposed by Mike Mayfield for the storefront at 6100 Delmar.

The floor was then opened for discussion: J. Vatcha quoted data from a survey of merchants near the proposed club. Sixty-three percent believed that alcohol should be discouraged. Townsend stated that the wishes of the community were that the club not serve alcohol only.

He operates a business a half a block away.

He feels strongly that food should be served before a liquor license is issued. C. Wilson stated that this was the time to protect development along Delmar, not to take a risk of developing the stigma caused by a bad incident. G. Johannes, on behalf of the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Housing Corporation (SDCHC), stated that live entertainment would be great for the area.

However, parking for Rosedale is already a problem, and Mayfield only intends to book artists Friday nights and Saturday afternoons. D. McGuire commented that Mayfield would need a conditional use from the Board of Aldermen before he could open. D. Lutsky expressed the idea that alcohol-related businesses create nothing but headaches. Restaurants are great as they tend to stabilize the area He alluded to development in the University City Loop. J. Wright stated that a jazz club would be great, but this is not a jazz club. A. Busch agreed that a jazz club would be fine but had concerns about parking.

She said that if Mayfield is not good at serving food, requiring him to do so would not make him successful at it.

If he works with the neighborhood, he should be given the chance. C. Forslund wondered what percentage of gross receipts needed to be food. Stein moved That the SDCC will oppose both the liquor license application and a conditional use permit application for the ‘Comfort Zone Lounge’ as it is currently proposed for 6100 Del mar”; seconded by Wright and approved. Stein moved “That minutes from the October 17 board meeting be accepted as read”; seconded by Johnson and approved. Wright moved ‘That the Treasurer’s report through November be accepted”; seconded by Stein and approved. Webb moved “That C. Forslund, L. Stein, R. Johnson, and G. Genung be elected as President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer respectively”; seconded by Roncal and approved.

The Martin Luther King commemoration January 19 at Grace and Peace Fellowship was announced.

The program is to begin at 3:00 p.m. and is about 11/2 hours. R. Roncal noted that there is good publicity concerning the event Commercial District Committee Report Stein reported that the committee continues to work on language for a Redevelopment Plan. Lengthy discussion followed about the process the committee is using and elements of the plan. Forslund requested that the committee make a presentation at the February SDCC board meeting and update members on the status of the plan. DeGiverville. Johnson reported that the Block Unit is concerned with what is going on at London & Son’s Pipe Shop. Kingsbury Square. Marinella reported that there are many unknowns regarding the proposed expansion plans of Kingsbury Square Hardware. Nina Pl. Stein reported that there are three new occupants. Construction has slowed considerably.

The new manager is working out well Recycling. Farmer reported that the committee will meet January 30; they are planning to sponsor a recycling/composting seminar in March with other CWE organizations.

The Board agreed to have regular meetings on the second Monday of each month; the next three meetings will be Feb. 10, Mar. 9, Apr. 13. Director’s Report. Farmer reported on plans for 275 DeBaliviere.

The owner is proposing to develop the vacant lot south of the existing retail center for mixed use with a two-story building, first floor commercial and eight residential units on the second floor.

The developer will review these plans with neighbors from 5700 DeGiverville and Waterman later this month at SDCC.

The Housing Conservation District Ordinance has been adopted and will take effect 2/15/92. Wabash Triangle Cafe.

This coffee house/cafe will open in the next few weeks.

There was no action by SDCC concerning this establishment.

The owner/operator, Calvin Case had a coffee house in San Francisco.

The restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

He hopes to serve beer and wine.

There will be table service only; no bar.

It will close at 10:00 or 11:00 p.m..

There will be some acoustical entertainment on weekends. Crime. Farmer reported good news and bad news in the area of crime. Statistics show that crime was down in 1991 in all categories.

However, burglaries are up for the first couple of weeks ofJanuary especially in the 6000- 6100 blocks of Waterman.

A meeting was held in the SDCC offices with Suzanne Hart, Crime Commissioner, detectives, and Captain Brocato of the police department. Grafitti. Grafitti can’t be removed until the weather warms.

If a product that will remove grafitti can be found, Farmer asked if the board would authorize buying it; the board approved. C.D.A. Block Grant. Stein moved “That the SDCC contract with the Community Development Agency for a Neighborhood Development Incentive program grant, per the 92.31-40 Work Program, for $21,000 in 1992.

The Board further authorizes C. Forslund, L. Stein, R. Roncal, and N. Farmer to sign any documents related to this contract”; seconded by A. Johnson and approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. •

Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, March 1992.

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