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The Delmar Lounge, located on Delmar at Eastgate, is reputed to be a successful dining establishment with drinking and music later in the evening.
The current owners wish to sell to their manager and his family.
In the event of a sale, the new owner must apply for a liquor license anew, getting the requisite signatures and having a hearing before the Liquor Control Commissioner, Bob Kraiberg.
The prospective owners here have been seeking a 3 am license, the same as that of the present owner.
Some neighbors on 62xx Washington oppose the granting of the 3am license, objecting because of noise caused by patrons leaving the establishment and their fear that a 3am license begets more crime.
On May 20, residents of 62xx Washington met at Grace United Methodist Church to discuss the situation and possible alternatives that could mitigate the rift between opponents and proponents of the Delmar Lounge. Teresa Butler chaired the meeting.
She mentioned that some residences were impacted by the Lounge while others were not. Opinion was divided about the liquor license.
She noted that everyone was concerned with safety and security. Neighbors had been worried by public urination and car breakins. Calling 911 did not appear to produce the desired results. Southwestern Bell’s building and parking lot created a sound tunnel.
She said that the neighborhood was safer than it used to be but growth could interfere with the quality of life. Captain Isom of the 7th District attend the meeting.
He said there were some pros to a 3am license: Robberies usually occur where there are not a lot of people.
The more people about the better.
In the area of the Loop, it is not that populated.
The problem with a 3am establishment is that people have more time to drink. More leave who are enibriated.
The person who controls the establishment should control the loud music and unruly behavior.
Residents in the middle expressed the desire to approach the noise situation. Terry Vanicelli said he made 4 calls in a year to 911 regarding noise at the Delmar Lounge.
He said he did not know if anyone responded. Capt. Isom said loud noise is generally a low priority call. “We would hope owners would deal with these issues.” The manager of the Delmar Lounge said he was not aware of noise complaints until he started the process for a liquor license.
He circulated his personal cell phone number to 22 houses.
He wants better lines of communication.
He has hired security police officers for 3-7 nights a week and will increase their job description.
They will stand at the door and also go into the Meinecke parking lot to break up people congregating there, especially at closing.
He has posted a sign in the Lounge to discourage congregators.
He would like to explore the issue of a sound wall at the Southwestern Bell lot on the north part of the property. Ordinances give Liquor Control Commissioner Kraiberg the ability to tailor make restrictions on businesses. Having patrol officers can help. Playing soothing music at the end of the night is good.
There can be a 3am license just for certain nights such as Thursday-Saturday. Bright lighting causes people to disperse. Mike Stevens, the president of Parkview, said that sound wall engineers could analyze whether a wall would help here.
It has to be pretty close to where the sound is coming from. JoAnn Vatcha, chair of the Commercial Committee, said that filling in the gap with shops could be a long-range answer.
The Meinecke lot is an incredible eyesore needing development. Vatcha invited the neighbors to Commercial Committee meetings and if they feel the committee could help, let her know.
They are trying to get Southwestern Bell to sell the lot to people who would build there. That would end the wind tunnel effect. Alderman Lyda Krewson (D- 28) said that she had spoken with Southwestern Bell about selling one or both of their lots.
The spokesperson did not say yes or no.
The owner of the Meinecke lot does not want to sell or develop his property.
If there is agreement on restrictions on the liquor license, Kraiberg will be able to yank that license if the conditions are violated.
There has been a 3am license on the site for 7 years; no complaints had been received until 3 months ago. Restrictions were placed on the Halo Bar before it opened. Kraiberg said that if ownership were not changing, the license would not be in contention. Joe Edwards suggested lights underneath the awnings.
The added illumination would deter loitering, panhandling and mugging.
The problem with the music emanating from inside the Lounge comes from the base section. Edwards suggested lowering the decibel level. Kraiberg agreed to furnish a shopping list of restrictions to residents that could be made part of the license. Violations result in progressive discipline with a day or more suspension of the license. Concern was voiced about becoming a 3am district, concern for safety. Alderman Krewson said the Maryland/Euclid area had been helped by secondary officers. M.P. O’Reilly’s now uses music to settle things down.
This meeting did not come to a conclusion.
The prospective owner expressed willingness to take more steps to keep down noise and loitering.
The liquor control commissioner explained that restrictions could be placed on licenses to address neighbors’ worries. Perhaps compromise can yet occur.
This type of meeting will not remain anomolous however as more commercial activity
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, Summer 2003.
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