[RP TownTalk] COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLE MEETING REGARDING THE BEYOND RESTRURANT/ PREVIOUSLY CROSSROADS SITE: THUR NOV 6 @ 6:00 PM, BLADENSBURG TOWN HALL

[Jason]

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>> From: Denise Hamler [denisehamler at greenamerica.org]
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 6:38 PM
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>> Subject: COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLE MEETING REGARDING THE BEYOND RESTRURANT: THURSDAY NOV 6 @ 6:00 PM, BLADENSBURG TOWN HALL
>> Community Leaders in the Port Towns,
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>> The first public meeting for the new proposed CrossRoads/ redevelopment is next week on Thursday night at 6pm at the Bladensburg Town Hall. (notice below and please pass the word around)
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>> ·         This proposed new development  will be  a large night club and restaurant (complex) that will seat approx. 1,100 at the site of the previous CrossRoads at Peace Cross across from the Bladensburg Waterfront Park.
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>> ·         There is concern about the development and how it will impact our community and the Port Towns plans for the area around Peace Cross.
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>> ·         The PTCDC and community leaders have long- envisioned that this area could be an entertainment area with several restaurants, family –oriented recreation amenities, & retail establishments with a pedestrian oriented walkable vision.
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>> ·         The PTCDC, Neighborhood Design Center and the towns have many designs/plans for what this area could be … with the proper public/private partnership.
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>> The Port Towns Community is looking forward to hearing what the current plans are and if they will be a complement to our vision. Please come out and hear about what the new owners have in mind.
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>> The items that we have been discussed as we prepare for this meeting and others:
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>> 1)      Recap of the issues that plagued the CrossRoads over the years:
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>> a.       Crime report on previous nightclub
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>> b.      Vandalism/disorderly conduct/public intoxication/violence inside and in the parking lot/shootings
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>> c.       Traffic congestion and parking issues
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>> d.      Noise issues
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>> e.      What was the size/occupancy of the Cross Roads?
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>> 2)      Did the previous  liquor license convey ?
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>> a.       Is there a liquor board hearing for the new proposed business?
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>> 3)      What is the process from here for the new owners to get the site plan through MNCPPC (Park and Planning?)
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>> 4)      When is  the public comment period? 
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>>  COMMUNITY OPEN ROUNDTABLE MEETING REGARDING THE BEYOND RESTRURANT AT CrossRoads
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>>  The community is encouraged to attend an open forum to meet the Owner and hear the proposed plans for the new restaurant, the Beyond.  The session is meant to distill the facts about the proposal as well as seek community input regarding it.
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>> The event will take place: THURSDAY NOVEMBER 6TH, 2014 @ 6:00 PM, BLADENSBURG TOWN HALL
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