THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO. 2230
Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 060288 ZMX, a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 1234).
By Council Members Katz and Avella
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on September 15, 2009 its decision dated September 9, 2009 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by City Island Estates, LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment to the Zoning Map, changing from an M1-1 District to an R3A District to facilitate the “On the Sound at City Island” development project, a residential development containing 43 dwelling units at 226 Fordham Place on City Island (ULURP No. C 060288 ZMX) (the "Application");
WHEREAS, the Application is related to ULURP Application Number C 060289 ZSX (L.U. No. 1235), a special permit pursuant to the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York Section 112-107 for modification of height and setback regulations;
WHEREAS, the Decision is subject to review and action by the Council pursuant to Section 197-d(b)(1) of the City Charter;
WHEREAS, upon due notice, the Council held a public hearing on the Decision and Application on October 6, 2009;
WHEREAS, the Council has considered the land use implications and other policy issues relating to the Decision and Application; and
WHEREAS, the Council has considered the relevant environmental issues and the Revised Negative Declaration which was issued on September 8, 2009. The Revised Negative Declaration includes an (E) designation. To avoid any potential impacts associated with air quality, the proposed action will place an (E) designation on Block 5642, Lot 235, (CEQR No. 06DCP084X);
RESOLVED:
The Council finds that the action described herein will have no significant effect on the environment.
Pursuant to Sections 197-d and 200 of the City Charter and on the basis of the Decision and Application, the Council approves the Decision.
The Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, effective as of December 15, 1961, and as subsequently amended, is further amended by changing the Zoning Map, Section No. 4d, changing from an M1-1 District to an R3A District property bounded by Fordham Street, the shoreline of Long Island Sound, the northeasterly prolongation of a line 100 feet northwesterly of Caroll Street (straight line portion), and Fordham Place, as shown on a diagram (for illustrative purposes only) dated May 4, 2009, and which includes CEQR Designation E-237, Community District 10, Borough of the Bronx.
Adopted.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution passed by The Council of The City of New York on October 14, 2009, on file in this office.
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City Clerk, Clerk of The Council