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SLA split over Larchmont removal: commissioners weigh population radius, job creation and pubic‑safety concerns
Summary
A contentious removal application for Ferndale Wine and Liquors drew lengthy opposition from nearby store owners and residents in Larchmont, with commissioners split over population/radius analyses and the size increase proposed by the applicant.
Ferndale Wine and Liquors sought to move and expand into a larger downtown Larchmont storefront; opponents argued the move would convert a small 600‑square‑foot business into a 3,200‑square‑foot store in an area with flat or declining sales and several nearby stores. Multiple local licensees, a shop owner and other residents described declining sales and said the area has repeatedly been denied additional licenses in prior years.
Applicant counsel argued the move was more of a replacement and that a one‑mile radius holds a far larger population than the village population figure opponents relied on. Commissioners divided: some said the Larchmont village has enough outlets already and cited concerns about student foot traffic and a large new store, while others favored approval based on radius population and the applicant’s curated product offering. The motion passed by majority; members asked licensing to monitor the location and follow up on site conditions.
