Reasons for the postponement of today's variance hearing for Pearlz Oyster Bar are hard to come buy.
Folks in the Zoning Board office to whom we spoke said a postponement is typically granted if an applicant asks for one. No reason need be given. Often, we're told, a postponement is requested if the applicant wants more time to build his or her case or to deal with growing opposition to the application.
Again, the date for the new hearing is April 21, at 5:15pm.
It is increasingly clear that Pearlz is seeking to legalize its longstanding practice of serving well past the time allowed by its license, 11pm. Many establishments have licenses that allow them to serve until 2am. Approval of this application would bring Pearlz into alignment with many of its competitors.
The question at hand is whether legalizing their practice of serving past 11 (and allowing them competitive parity with other bars and restaurants) would add substantially to the rowdiness in our neighborhood.
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Good job on this Tom, great idea for the BLOG, this is Sonny Marshall 18 Broad Street checking in. I attended my first meeting at the lst meeting last month and thought it was good that everyone could vet their frustrations. We have a great area to live in, with the exception of our very noisy neighbors. I thought it would be great if expand the number of members in the FQNA. I took the attendee list and entered into an email group, anyone who would like this let me know and we will send out.
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Thanks, see you around the quarter!
Sonny