A report on the zoning changes requested by ERMA realty and the Economic Development Corporation. It permits the elimination of a C2-3 District from an existing R6 District bounded by the southerly boundary line of the Long Island Rail Road right-of-way, Saratoga Avenue, as well as the changing of property bounded by the same boundary line from an R6 District to an M1-1 District. These actions also facilitate the expansion of AM&G, a waterproofing contractor and hardware store.
This report states that there are no projected plans for renewal or development in the vicinity of the landmark H.H. Richardson House. The subject landmark designation given by the Landmarks Designation Commission does not conflict with the Zoning Resolution or any projected public improvements or plans for growth and development.
This report allows for the continued use of a parking lot located at 100 West 57th Street that provides parking spaces beneficial to both the residents of the building as well as the general public.
This report allows for the removal of portions of Amtrak's railroad right-of-way in order to allow for the construction of two, seven-story tall condominiums at the request of West 47th Street Associates, LLC. Ultimately, the construction was deemed appropriate by both Amtrak and the City Planning Commission.
This report allows for the addition of a two-story edifice to the south side of the existing building at the request of the Vaishnav Temple of New York in Holliswood. The structure would accomodate a large prayer room and reconfigure the existing interior spaces.
A report on the request of the disposition of 5 C-O-Ps by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services: 2076, 2078, 2080, 2084, and 2088 Atlantic Avenue. These properties are to be disposed to the Economic Development Corporation, who intends to go into a direct sale with ERMA Realty LLC. The action was approved by the City Planning Commission.
The Department of City Planning submitted an application for an amendment of the Zoning Map, which would eliminate, change, and establish districts in Downtown Brooklyn. This will create opportunities for new commericial, residential, academic, and cultural development and reinforce the role of Downtown Brooklyn as a central business district.
The Department of City Planning submitted an application for an amendment of the Zoning Map, which would eliminate and rezone various streets, as well as modify and require special permits for certain properties in Downtown Brooklyn. These changes will help facilitate the Downtown Brooklyn Plan and will create opportunities to stimulate new commercial, residential, academic, and cultural development in the area.
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development submitted an application for the fifth amendment to the Brooklyn Center Urban Renewal Plan, which would create new opportunities to stimulate commercial, residential, academic, and cultural development in Downtown Brooklyn. This amendment will make changes to the city map, rezoning areas to allow the development of new open space uses.