The Department of City Planning filed an application for an amendment to the Zoning Resolution, which would modify the front yard controls and floor area exemption provisions of the R2A district regulations. The district is located in Queens.
The Wilson Avenue Civic Association Inc. filed an application for an amendment to the City Map, which would eliminate a portion of Cortelyou Avenue, located between Eltingville Boulevard and Wilson Avenue, in Staten Island. Some of the remaining land will be turned into residential units and a public parking lot.
Council Member Andrew Lanza submitted an application for an amendment of the Zoning Map to rezone two areas on the Tottenville and Great Kills waterfronts in Staten Island. This is in response to community concerns that some districts allow residential housing that is not in character with the surrounding neighborhoods.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission held a public hearing on the proposed designation as a landmark of the Smith, Gray & Company building located at 103 Broadway, Brooklyn. It was built in 1870 and was used for the manufacturing of ready-made clothes for children.
Council Member Andrew Lanza filed an application for an amendment of the Zoning Map to rezone and change district and block areas within the Eltingville section of Staten Island. The rezoning is in response to community concerns that the housing in certain areas is not in character with the existing housing.
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development submitted an application for a proposed Urban Development Action Area designation and project and disposition of city-owned property to facilitate the rehabilitation of a four-story building for use as a community arts center. This site is located in the Lower East Side and the project is known as ABC No Rio.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission submitted an application regarding the landmark designation of the James L. and Lucinda Bedell House at 7484 Amboy Road in Staten Island. This landmark designation does not conflict with any projected plans for development in the vicinity.
Saint Raymond Community Outreach, Inc. filed an application for an amendment of the Zoning Map, which would remove a parcel from the Parkchester Special Planned Community Preservation District to facilitate the construction of a community center. This center will be available to all members of the general community and will protect the unique characteristics of the area.
Council Member Andrew Lanza filed an application for an amendment of the Zoning Map to rezone and change district and block areas within the Tottenville section of Staten Island. The rezoning is in response to community concerns that the districts allow a lot size that is not in character with the existing housing on large lots.
A report by the City Planning Commission (CPC) regarding an amendment to the City Map filed by the Department of Transportation. It involves the widening and re-alignment of East 153rd Street between Grand Boulevard and Concourse and Morris Avenue, the adjustment of grades necessitated thereby, and any acquisition or disposition of real property related thereto. The request was ultimately approved by CPC.