A report by the City Planning Commission (CPC) regarding an application submitted by Briarwood Organizations LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 11a to establish a C2-2 commercial overlay within an existing R4 district to facilitate the development of a building for commercial and community facility use on Bell Boulevard in Bayside, Queens, Community District 11. The request was ultimately approved by CPC.
A report by the City Planning Commission (CPC) regarding an application submitted by the Atara Vanderbilt LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No.16C to change an M1-1 district and an R6/C2-3 district to a C6-3A district in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Community District 2, Brooklyn. This application, along with related applications, would facilitate the development of a new mixed-use building containing 376 dwellling units, 32,358 square feet of ground floor retail space, and the reuse and expansion of an existing 565,700 square foot loft building for commercial uses. The request was ultimately approved by CPC (see Related Actions for all applications filed concurrently with this one).
The Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the John Pierce Residence, located at 11 East 51st Street in Manhattan, as a city landmark. It was constructed in 1904-1906 and is a well-preserved example of the fashionable townhouses that once dominated the side streets of Fifth Avenue. This designation does not conflict with the Zoning Resolution or any plans for development in the area.
A report by the City Planning Commission (CPC) regarding an application submitted by the Department of City Panning pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section Nos. 3b and 6a. The request zoning map amendment, along with the related zoning text amendment, would facilitate redevelopment of the 161st Street and River Avenue corridors in the Bronx, Community District 4. The request was ultimately approved by CPC (see Related Actions for all applications filed concurrently with this one).
A report by the City Planning Commission (CPC) regarding an application submitted by the Atara Vanderbilt LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for a special permit pursuant to Section 74-743(a) of the Zoning Resolution to modify the requirements of Section 23-145 (Quality Housing Program), Section 23-852 (Inner court recess), and Section 35-24 (Special Street Wall Location and Height and Setback regulations) to facilitate a mixed use development on property located at 470 Vanderbilt Avenue, Community District 2, Brooklyn. This application, along with related applications, would facilitate the development of a new mixed-use building containing 376 dwellling units, 32,358 square feet of ground floor retail space, and the reuse and expansion of an existing 565,700 square foot loft building for commercial uses. The request was ultimately approved by CPC (see Related Actions for all applications filed concurrently with this one).
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development submitted an application for a special permit, which would modify height and setback requirements of the Zoning Resolution. This will facilitate the construction of a mixed-use development, located at 136-50 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The applications, C 090444 ZMK and C 090446 HAK, are being considered concurrently with this application.
A report by the City Planning Commission (CPC) regarding an application submitted by the Department of City Planning pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution, establishing two new zoning district: C6-3D and R9D and modifying related regulations. The proposed zoning text amendment, in conjunction with the related action, would facilitate redevelopment of the 161st Street and River Avenue corridors in the Bronx, Community District 4. The request was ultimately approved by CPC (see Related Actions for all applications filed concurrently with this one).
A report by the City Planning Commission (CPC) regarding an application submitted by the Atara Vanderbilt LLC pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution concerning Article 2, Chapter 3 (bulk regulations), to facilitate the expansion of an existing Inclusionary Housing Designated Area to include the block bounded by Atlantic Avenue, Clermont Avenue, Fulton Street and Vanderbilt Avenue, and allow the use of the provisions of the program for projects in R9A districts in Brooklyn, Community District 2. This application, along with related applications, would facilitate the development of a new mixed-use building containing 376 dwellling units, 32,358 square feet of ground floor retail space, and the reuse and expansion of an existing 565,700 square foot loft building for commercial uses. The request was ultimately approved by CPC (see Related Actions for all applications filed concurrently with this one).
The Landmarks Preservation Commission designated 94 Greenwich Street, located at 14-18 Rector Street in Manhattan, as a city landmark. It was constructed in 1799 to 1800 and is one of the oldest houses in Manhattan, representing the Federal period and style. This designation does not conflict with the Zoning Resolution or any plans for development in the area.
The Department of Parks and Recreation filed an application for an amendment of the City Map, which would establish, delineate, and extinguish property in Staten Island. This will facilitate the creation of Goodhue Park in the northeastern Staten Island neighborhoods of New Brighton and Randall Manor.