Hearing Officer Abel Alvarado on August 13 issued a recommended decision granting the application of the owner of The Front Porch to operate a new bar at 1437 Market St. The parties in interest opposing the application, LoDoNA members Valerie and Dale Chandler and Jim McCotter, and the Larimer Square Association, have until August 24 to file objections. The final decision from the Department of Excise and Licenses will then be issued by Penny May, the new Director. McCotter said that he intends to argue that LoDo is an at risk area that could be adversely impacted by a new bar, that the evidence clearly shows that the existing bars in the specific area and LoDo adequately meet the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood for alcohol service and that therefore the application should be denied.
Serving Residents of Lower Downtown & The Central Platte Valley
Hearing Officer Recommends New Bar
August 23rd, 2009WeeBoT at Prime Bar, August 20
August 17th, 2009
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WeeBoT at primebar Restaurant, 1515 Arapahoe Street, 303.586.8888
It is WeeBoT time again. LoDoNA is very pleased to present this month’s WeeBoT at primebar a unique combination of sophisticated atmosphere and convenient dining!
There will be complimentary samples of the menu and an extended happy hour featuring an all-Colorado draft beer list and drink specials. And of course, fabulous Raffle Prizes! Plan on staying for the dinner specials!
Where: 1515 Arapahoe Street
When: August 20, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Who: Everyone is invited
Why: Because Weekends Begin on Thursdays
For those of you who are new to us, WeeBoT means “weekends begin on Thursdays.” Since 1998, we’ve been getting together to see old friends, make new ones, and exchange news and information about the neighborhood.
A special thanks to this weeks sponsors
Anyone interested in assisting with the WeeBoT functions or becoming a sponsor and offering Raffle Items to support your Business, please Contact Eric Nakata, EricNakata@email.com, 303.808.4474
LoDoNA Challenges New Tavern License Application
August 5th, 2009In July, Greg Gallagher, owner of The Front Porch, located at 15th and Lawrence, applied with Denver’s Department of Excise and Licenses for a new Tavern License for 1437 Market St., a space formerly occupied by Hair Strand. Following a meeting between Gallagher and members of the Good Neighbor Committee, the LoDoNA Board voted to oppose the application on the ground that the neighborhood, which already has many taverns and other liquor outlets which are essentially bars, does not need another one, particularly in an economic environment which has seen several establishments close. A hearing was held on August 3, at which both the applicant and neighborhood protestants, including residents and Larimer Square Associates, presented evidence. LoDoNA Board member and Good Neighbor Committee Co-chair David Cole testified concerning LoDoNA’s position. At the conclusion of the hearing, the matter was taken under advisement by the hearing officer, who said he planned to issue a decison within 7-10 days. This was the first liquor application that LoDoNA has protested in more than 2 years. For further information, contact David Cole at djc730@aol.com.