Pearlz: Starting from Scratch (or are we?)

Briefly, here's what's going on:

You'll recall that the Pearlz appeal was rejected due to a tie vote (3-3) of the BZA. Among those voting against the applicant was board member Rosen.
At Tuesday's meeting, Mr. Rosen was absent, as was Mr. Smalls. Mr. Altman (whose son represents the applicants) had recused himself from voting on the matter.

So, there never was a quorum at last Tuesday's meeting to vote on the Pearlz appeal. But..

Following up on an unconfirmed report, we spoke to the City Attorney (Batchelder) and learned that Mr. Rosen had either decided or been persuaded that he should have recused himself from the Pearlz matter, and that he would recuse himself from voting on the appeal (effectively rendering his earlier vote moot).

Thus, the earlier vote of the Board is rendered altogether ineffective and the matter will be reconsidered in its entirety, from the ground up, at a meeting next Tuesday, June 30, at 5:15 (or is it 5:30?) at 75 Calhoun Street.

Obviously, it will be more important than ever for as many of us to be present. Either Susan or I plan to speak, and anyone else who cares to do the same should plan to do so.