COUNCIL MEMBER JOHNSON:
We the undersigned call on you to STOP the application of Barchetta for a sidewalk cafe
outside of 461 W. 23rd St. It would set an unacceptable precedent. NO sidewalk cafes on
our residential block.
Why is this important?
Our block is residential and the restaurant at 461 West 23rd Street (Barchetta) has applied for outdoor cafe tables. They are doing this with disregard for the fact that our block is residential and this would set an unacceptable precedent. They said they are doing it to "advertise" their location. Their outdoor cafe tables will negatively impact the quality of life for all residents on the block. It will obstruct and restrict the sidewalk for people with disabilities, the elderly, people with children (strollers) and pet owners. It will cause excessive noise, smoke, garbage, odors, vermin and lower the quality of life for residents and lower property values.
OUR BLOCK IS RESIDENTIAL---NO SIDEWALK CAFES!
