Sanctuary no more
Back in April, we told you about the NFL Player Club, a members-only organization to which former Redskin great Gary Clark had attached his name in the past. At issue was Sanctuary 84, the club’s self-described “private establishment” in the Mount Vernon Square area that had been riling its neighbors with what they said was undue noise and activity late at night.
Spurred on by complaints from the Mount Vernon Neighborhood Association over whether anyone at the address was permitted to serve alcohol, or even operate a business at all, the city on July 29 issued a temporary restraining order against six residents who are listed as living on the property. It prohibited them from serving alcohol, having more than four non-residents as guests after midnight or conducting any business activity until they obtain a certificate of occupancy and a business license.
The city followed that with a preliminary injunction on Aug. 8 that said much the same thing, but extended the curfew for guests until 2 a.m.
Clark’s name no longer appears on any of the club’s Web pages, nor was he mentioned in the documents. A spokeswoman would not tell us whether he remains affiliated with either the club or the properties.
Neighbors we spoke with said the problems of the spring have abated.
