tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095284393772305956.post5263523653102373332..comments2023-10-22T10:53:07.976-04:00Comments on 14th & You: ANC2B Files, Then Withdraws, Protest of Hank's; Residents Threaten Legal Action14th & Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10401615764637283832noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095284393772305956.post-1764246149191584082010-11-30T14:52:05.456-05:002010-11-30T14:52:05.456-05:00@Mr. 14th and You,
The representative was asked a...@Mr. 14th and You,<br /><br />The representative was asked at the ANC meeting if he'd said anything to the effect that they would be staying open to the max hours. He answered that he had, but that it was all hypothetical and that Jamie hadn't acknowledged it so it didn't matter anyways. (I.e., He said 'yes, but that doesn't mean yes.' Interpret that as you will.) <br /><br />Also, the president of the DCCA said (at the ANC meeting) that the representative had clearly said they'd been staying open to the max hours. <br /><br />Btw, David has done a good write up on the situation (today) over at Greater Greater Washington.Lancenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095284393772305956.post-59241583433585850512010-11-30T00:13:14.188-05:002010-11-30T00:13:14.188-05:00Lance, there's no sense going back and forth w...Lance, there's no sense going back and forth with you on these things, but I am going to explicitly call you out on one blatant falsehood: neither Jamie nor her lawyer EVER stated that they would be keeping the patio open later than 11 PM and midnight. Not once. All that was said was that they *could*--which was true. The statements, including yours, that made it seem as if Hanks' patio was going to be operating until 2 or 3 AM was simply fear mongering.<br /><br />Now, enough with this nonsense, which has gone on far too long. Time to move on.Mr. Other Upper NWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536367497290075887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095284393772305956.post-64759547028031258312010-11-29T23:19:49.259-05:002010-11-29T23:19:49.259-05:00Wow ... lots of false statements and false assumpt...Wow ... lots of false statements and false assumptions throughout this piece. For starters, the licensing did NOT automatically incorporate the earlier closing hours. The vacating of the VA meant that any and all stipulations in the licensing that were based on the VA also got vacated in the licensing. No sooner had this happened then did Hank's lawyer assert they had the right to keep the patio open and that they would be doing so. And that is why the ANC ended up threatening to protest. <br /><br />And as for the 'french doors'. It's not a style issue like you make it sound. It's a sound issue. This is an openable wall, and it was not discussed prior or in any plans presented to the ANC. I.e., Without disclosure that this was going to be there, the ANC didn't get a change to fairly evaluate the impact of noise on adjacent neighbors from the restaurant having the ability to be fully open to the street. Had it known about this openable wall and the fact that a bar is planned for behind these doors, the ANC might have decided to get involved in the process long ago. And that is the basis upon which they threatened to now protest (if the ABC board would allow them to at this late date.)Lancenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095284393772305956.post-30240643487458857852010-11-22T09:54:21.283-05:002010-11-22T09:54:21.283-05:00Of course the protestants have a right to tell Jam...Of course the protestants have a right to tell Jamie Leeds what kind of doors her restaurant should have. The old VA actually told her what could - and could not - be printed on the umbrellas in her sidewalk cafe.<br /><br />And for the good, and protection, of the neighborhood no doubt. No doubt!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095284393772305956.post-66017538656884585352010-11-19T20:59:13.747-05:002010-11-19T20:59:13.747-05:00All these neighborhood cranks -- whether in Dupont...All these neighborhood cranks -- whether in Dupont or Capitol Hill or elsewhere -- need to realize that no one fears them anymore. A fact that will undoubtedly take them some time to accept. One can only hope that their flailing about will at some point become more private. At least that way the rest of us won't have to keep averting our eyes. Or laughing hysterically.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095284393772305956.post-54925493387925455422010-11-19T13:01:45.592-05:002010-11-19T13:01:45.592-05:00Mallof doesn't even own in the neighborhood. A...Mallof doesn't even own in the neighborhood. At least he's not listed in property records within blocks of Hanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095284393772305956.post-63879304259946969022010-11-18T17:40:25.338-05:002010-11-18T17:40:25.338-05:00ANCs all over the city are considering automatic p...ANCs all over the city are considering automatic protest of any license request as a policy. Even without articulation of an actual protest. And requiring all license holders to have VAs. Check out ANCs in Ward 6.<br />ANC 6D is has also toyed with the idea of requiring community benefits agreements for any public space permit by a business.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095284393772305956.post-17534703236132428092010-11-18T16:44:47.554-05:002010-11-18T16:44:47.554-05:00No wonder DC was recently ranked one of (or was it...No wonder DC was recently ranked one of (or was it the?) worst place in the country to do business.DC Raconteurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16674738154113692059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095284393772305956.post-40170908550301600112010-11-18T09:25:45.835-05:002010-11-18T09:25:45.835-05:00maloff has got to be the biggest loser this side o...maloff has got to be the biggest loser this side of anywhere. his hate for our councilmember and ward 2 restaurants and businesses begs the question - WHY ARE YOU HERE?<br /><br />maloff - there are plenty of quiet condos in falls church - check them out!<br /><br />ps - get a life!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095284393772305956.post-58780776747802215502010-11-18T08:32:04.294-05:002010-11-18T08:32:04.294-05:00this is silly. these nattering nabobs of neighborh...this is silly. these nattering nabobs of neighborhood purity ruin city life. This is the type that will spend more time and karma getting angry about a few feet of commercial sidewalk space while people get the shit beat out of them three blocks away.convexhullnoreply@blogger.com