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CB2 debates outdoor dining rules, FDNY waivers and a 10 p.m. time limit for new roadbed seating
Summary
Manhattan CB2 committees described a wave of new outdoor dining applications, concerns about FDNY waiver transparency and a committee practice asking new roadway seating to close at 10 p.m. to speed approvals through the State Liquor Authority.
Landmark, SLA and licensing committee members told the executive committee that applications for outdoor dining and roadway cafes have surged and that many applicants are seeking DOT or FDNY waivers.
Donna and other committee members reported that Community District 2 has seen an uptick in roadway cafe submissions and that the board has tallied more than 90 FDNY waiver requests in the district. Committee chairs said the FDNY process is not transparent: FDNY provides "letters of no objection" that sometimes record reservations but…
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