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.
A report by the City Planning Commission (CPC) regarding the UDAAP designation and project approval of property on Alabama Avenue and Malta Street in Brooklyn as requested by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. The project would facilitate the development of two, four-story buildings, tentatively known as Malta Street Apartments, for low income residential units.
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.