A report by the City Planning Commission (CPC) regarding the landmark designation of the New York Botanical Garden Museum (now Library), Fountain of Life, and Tulip Tree Allee by the Landmarks Preservation Commission on March 24, 2009 (Designation List No. 411/LP-2311), located at Watson Drive and Garden Way, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Park in the Bronx. 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 submitted by the Department of City Planning pursuant to Section 200 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution relating to Article 11 Chapter 7 to modify certain provisions concerning the Queens Plaza, Court Square, and Hunters Point subdistricts of the Special Long Island City Mixed Use District in Queens, Community District 2. The request was ultimately approved by CPC.
A report by the City Planning Commission (CPC) regarding an application submitted by the Battery Park City Authority pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution, relating to Article 7, Chapter 4 (Special Battery Park District) relating to paragraph (e) of Section 84-144 (location of curb cuts) on the east side of Battery Place between Second Place and Third Place in Manhattan, Community District 1. The request was ultimately approved by CPC.
A report by the City Planning Commission (CPC) regarding the landmark designation of Jamaica High School by the Landmarks Preservation Commission on March 24, 2009 (Designation List No. 411/LP-2316), located at 167-01 Gothic Drive, Community District 18, Queens. 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.
The Department of City Planning submitted an application for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution, which is aimed to help improve traffic conditions in Staten Island. This is a joint effort by the Department of City Planning and the Mayor's Staten Island Transportation Task Force. The current traffic pattern of the borough is slow and hazardous, and this amendment hopes to improve vehicular connections of the area.
Columbia Street Commercial Enterprises LLC submitted an application for an amendment of the Zoning Map, which would establish a district in the Columbia Street Waterfront neighborhood of Brooklyn. This will facilitate a physical culture establishment on the north side of Union Street.
The Department of Transportation and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services submitted an application for the acquisition of property located at 130-131 Northern Boulevard in Queens. This will facilitate the continued use of the property as an asphalt plant by the City.
The Department of Citywide Administrative Services submitted an application for the disposition of city-owned property in the North Zerega Industrial Area of the Bronx. The site is bounded by Commerce Avenue, Watson Avenue, Westchester Creek, and privately-owned properties. This property will be disposed to the Economic Development Corporation, who will sell the property to the Ideal Steel Company.
The Department of City Planning submitted an application for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution, which would amend the design and operation standards related to privately owned public plazas. This will facilitate greater pedestrian circulation, ensure visibility into and throughout the plaza, and promote well-maintained public spaces.
The Department of City Planning submitted an application for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution, which would modify the provisions of the Special Planned Community Preservation District as they pertain to Sunnyside Gardens, located in Queens. These changes will establish uniform bulk regulations, eliminate existing special permit requirements for development, enlargement, or alteration of landscaping or topography, and modify curb cut restrictions.