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Committee backs sidewalk‑cafe encroachment for Brass Tap at 177 Markle Street
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Summary
The committee recommended favorable reporting for bill 250100, which would authorize a sidewalk cafe with six tables and 24 seats at 177 Markle Street (Brass Tap) and require a minimum of six feet of clear sidewalk to remain; both the Department of Streets and the Planning Commission testified in support.
The Committee on Streets and Services voted to report bill 250100 favorably to the full council. The ordinance would authorize private encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk cafe at 177 Markle Street adjacent to The Brass Tap.
Noel Marconi, director of legislative affairs for the Department of Streets, told the committee the owners — identified in testimony as Danielle DuPleu and Isaac DuPleu — would be authorized to “install, own, and maintain encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk cafe at the Brass Tap located at 177 Markle Street.” Marconi said, “A total of 6 tables and 24 seats will be located adjacent to the building line of 177 Markle Street.”
Marconi added that the Department of Streets “does not oppose this proposed sidewalk cafe as it will mean ... 6 feet 0 inches of unobstructed footway.” Sarah Chiu, City Planning Commission development director, said the Planning Commission recommended approval at its February 20, 2025 meeting and that the installation would leave “a minimum of 6 feet of clear sidewalk space ... meeting the city's complete street policy.”
Why it matters: The authorization allows permanent private use of the sidewalk directly adjacent to the Brass Tap and formalizes pedestrian‑clearance requirements to meet city policy.
Action taken: The committee included bill 250100 in a motion reported favorably to council for first reading. There was no roll‑call tally recorded in the committee transcript; the chair announced the motion carried.
Details: Testimony specified the owners who would hold responsibility for the encroachment, the furniture count (six tables, 24 seats), and the required clear pedestrian zone of six feet. The Department of Streets stated no objection given those conditions. The Planning Commission recommended approval and indicated the proposal met the city’s complete‑streets guidance.
Next steps: The committee voted to report the bill favorably and requested suspension of rules to permit first reading at the next council session as part of a consolidated motion that also included other bills.
