A report by the City Planning Commission (CPC) regarding an amendment of the Zoning Map filed by the Department of City Planning to address inappropriately-scaled development in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn. The proposed rezoning area encompasses 120 blocks bounded by 61st Street, McDonald Avenue, Avenue U, Stillwell Avenue, and Bay Parkway. The request was ultimately approved by CPC.
A report by the City Planning Commission regarding the landmark designation of the Germania Bank Building 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 343 Broadway Properties, LLC to allow for the construction of a 225-space attended public parking garage to be located on portions of the first floor, cellar and sub-cellar of a proposed mixed-use building at 88 Leonard Street, Manhattan. The request was ultimately approved by CPC, subject to various terms and conditions.
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 development of three buildings, known as Cornerstone III Site 11. It is located in Central Harlem and the property would be developed into housing.
Fifth Avenue 58/59 Acquisition Co. LLC submitted an application for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution to facilitate the construction of a glass cube entryway to a below-grade retail space on Fifth Avenue.
Lincoln Center Development Project, Inc. submitted an application for revocable consent to permit the installation of kiosks along West 65th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue.
Lincoln Center Development Project, Inc. submitted an application for amendments to the Zoning Resolution, which would facilitate Lincoln Center's 65th Street Plan. These amendments would change the height of signs and facades facing Broadway between West 65th Street and West 66th Street.
The Department of Citywide Administrative Services submitted an application for site selection and acqusition of the High Line rail structure and associate easements. It is located between Gansevoort Street, Tenth and Eleventh Avenues, and West 30th Street and will be used as public open space.
The Fire Department and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services filed an application for site selection and acquisition of property located at 40-14 214th Place in Queens, for use by Engine Company 306. It will be used as a parking lot for employees, as well as an area to locate a hazardous materials response unit.
RCPI Landmark Properties, LLC submitted an application for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution, which would facilitate placing illuminated signs in Rockefeller Center. This will preserve, protect and enhance the character of Fifth Avenue.