Re: [UC] Abbraccio and Dahlak

[Mark Krull]

Title: Re: [UC] Abbraccio and Dahlak

Ummm...you got a point

-Mark


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From: Victor Fiorillo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Apr 7, 2005 10:15 AM
To: Vincent/Roger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, University City List , Pfsni <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [UC] Abbraccio and Dahlak

Are you suggesting that it is improper or illegal for Dahlak to use the back door as an entrance?  I can understand your complaint about Dahlak using the area for seating, hanging out, but not the back entrance issue.  What�s the problem with that?


On 4/6/05 10:28 PM, "Vincent/Roger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Sorry, I am a stupid idiot who hit the "send" button at the wrong time; we'll try again.
We apologize for posting a commercial-related note on the listserves, but rumors are flying (at least around here) and we'd like to try to get some facts straight.

With the advent of warm weather the rumors seem to flying again, so I would like to take this opportunity to try and set a few facts straight about Abbraccio and Dahlak.  
 
1)      Dahlak’s back outdoor terrace is not owned and has never been owned by Dahlak.  Prior to our purchasing our property, this outdoor terrace -- which is part of our parcel -- was owned by the city.
2)      In 2003, L & I did a sweep of the neighborhood and all businesses in the neighborhood as part of ongoing inspections that they do of all neighborhoods on a regular basis.
We had no contact with L & I about Dahlak’s outdoor operation.  At the time, we were focused almost exclusively on getting our own building built, and L&I (among others) was reducing us to tears almost daily.
3)      L & I shut down Dahlak’s outdoor operation because there were no permits to operate; as well as the basement operation because of safety concerns.
4)      We have always said that Dahlak could rent or purchase the outdoor space based on four principles:  1) proper zoning by the city, 2) LCB approval 3) Insurance coverage and 4) Neighborhood approval
5)      We met with Amare Solomon (Dahlak owner) and representatives from Jannie Blackwell’ office on many occasions to try and make this all work.
6)      We briefly rented the space to Dahlak as he worked to meet the necessary requirements.
7)      Only when the requirements were not met and the neighbors gave us a petition asking us not to support the outdoor area we withdrew our support.  Despite this, Dahlak does continue to use this area daily as a rear entrance.
8)      Cedar Park Neighbor’s is now reviewing this issue- we do not want to be put into a position between Dahlak and the neighbors.
9)      We support a healthy commercial and restaurant environment and support Dahlak, but if Dahlak wants to do something we are not opposing it, but it is up to Dahlak to pursue and make it happen- we have our own business to run and have in our opinion really bent over backwards to make this work for Dahlak.
 
Any comments, suggestions?  Please feel free to let us know.  215-727-8247 or by reply.
Roger Harman, Vincent Whittacre   from Abbraccio


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