Rose Plaza on the River LLC submitted an application for a special permit to modify the height and setback regulations of waterfront blocks. This will facilitate the construction of a mixed-use development and a public waterfront esplanade along the East River in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The applications, C 080339 ZMK, N 100056 ZRK, N 080341 ZAK and N 080342 ZCK, are being considered concurrently with this application.
Rose Plaza on the River LLC submitted an application for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution, which would make the Inclusionary Housing program applicable to more areas in Brooklyn. This will facilitate the construction of a mixed-use development and a public waterfront esplanade along the East River in Williamsburg. The applications, C 080339 ZMK, C 080340 ZSK, N 080341 ZAK, and N 080342 ZCK, are being considered concurrently with this application.
Clove Lakes Civic Association submitted an application for an amendment of the Zoning Map, which would rezone 20 blocks in Staten Island. This will facilitate the expansion of the Special Hillsides District in the Sunnyside neighborhood of the borough, bordered by Victory Boulevard, Highland Avenue, Howard Avenue and Clove Road. This rezoning will preserve the low-density character of the area by encouraging the pattern of one-family detached homes.
The Department of City Planning submitted an application for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution, which would clarify, revise and introduce new regulations to preserve and enhance the streetscape character of residential neighborhoods. This text amendment was developed in response to concerns about inappropriate curb cuts and parking pads in low-density residential districts.
Skanska USA Civil Northeast Inc. submitted an application for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution, which would modify the requirements of the Special College Point District in Queens. This zoning text amendment will modify the buffer areas located outside the manufacturing districts.
The Department of Citywide Administrative Services submitted a Notice of Intent for use of property in Brooklyn. The property is located at 2 MetroTech and will be used as office space by the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.
The Department of City Planning submitted an application for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution, which would modify the parking regulations of the Special Hudson Yards District and certain areas of the Special Clinton District and the Special Garment Center District. This is in response to the changing conditions in the area. The City is making moves to reduce congestion, while promoting more sustainable and efficient modes of transporation.
55 Broadway, LLC submitted an application for a special permit, which would allow for the elimination of mandatory and elective public amenities and other improvements under the former Special Greenwich Street District in Manhattan. This will facilitate the development of retail space in an existing building, located at 55 Broadway. The application, M 810064 (B) ZAM, is being considered concurrently with this application.
The Department of Citywide Administrative Services's Division of Real Estate Services submitted an application for the disposition of city-owned property. The site is located at 87-35 131st Street in Queens. The property will be disposed to the Economic Development Corporation, who will sell it to Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, Inc. to facilitate the development of a building with office and showroom uses.
The Department of City Planning submitted an application for an amendment to the Zoning Resolution to address parking issues in R6 and R7-1 zoning districts in Community District 10.