Mocal Enterprises, Inc. submitted an application for a special permit to facilitate the residential conversion of an existing building, located at 1182 Broadway in Manhattan. This will create new dwelling units, but it would not increase the floor area of the existing building and would not affect the building's existing bulk, height, or setback conditions.
The Department of Small Business Services, on behalf of the SoHo District Management Association, submitted a district plan for the SoHo Business Improvement District, located in Manhattan. This will address sanitation, public safety and visitor services and concerns.
The Economic Development Corporation and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services submitted an application for an amendment to the City Map, which would eliminate, discontinue, and close the area around 36th Street, between 35th Avenue and 34th Avenue, in Queens. This would facilitate the creation of an outdoor filming area for Kaufman Astoria Studios, a motion picture and television production facility.
A report by the City Planning Commission regarding the landmark designation of the 190 Grand Street House by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. It was ultimately concluded that the subject landmark designation does not conflict with the Zoning Resolution or any projected improvements or plans for growth and development in the vicinity of the landmark.
A report by the City Planning Commission regarding the landmark designation of the 192 Grand Street House by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. It was ultimately concluded that the subject landmark designation does not conflict with the Zoning Resolution or any projected improvements or plans for growth and development in the vicinity of the landmark.
A report by the City Planning Commission (CPC) regarding an application for the special permit filed by 209-211 Hester Street LLC to permit modification of the Zoning Resolution to permit Use Group 17D (Joint Living Work Quarters for Artists) and Use Group 6 uses below the floor level of the second story of a building located in an M1-5B zoning district in the southern portion of SoHo, Manhattan. The request was ultimately approved by CPC, subject to various terms and conditions.
A report by the City Planning Commission (CPC) regarding an application by the Department of Small Business Services on behalf of the Atlantic Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) concerning the formation of the Atlantic Avenue Business Improvement District, Brooklyn. The services of the BID will provide sanitation, marketing and promotions, and beautification and streetscape. The request was ultimately approved by CPC.
A report by the City Planning Commission (CPC) regarding an application for an amendment to the City Map involving the elimination, discontinuance, and closing of Glenn Avenue from 162nd Street to 85th Avenue and 164th Street filed by the Sri Chinmoy Centre Church. The amendment would facilitate the continued use of the streetbed as an outdoor meditation garden in the Briarwood area of Queens. The request was ultimately approved by CPC, subject to various terms and conditions.
A report by the City Planning Commission (CPC) regarding an application for an amendment to the Zoning Resolution, filed by the Department of City Planning to clarify and preserve the intent of the zoning regulations in relation to the terms (development) and (building) as defined in the Resolution. The Department also proposes other text modifications that are necessary to clarify the intent of the Zoning Resolution, resolve conflicting regulations, or bring a regulation into accordance with current Department of Buildings practice. The request was ultimately approved by CPC with further amendments.
A report by the City Planning Commission regarding the landmark designation of the Paul Rudolph Penthouse and Apartments by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. It was ultimately concluded that the subject landmark designation does not conflict with the Zoning Resolution or any projected improvements or plans for growth and development in the vicinity of the landmark.