THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO. 1526
Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 120173 ZMX, a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 687).
By Council Members Comrie and Weprin
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on August 24, 2012 its decision dated August 22, 2012 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Map to facilitate the construction of housing in the Soundview section of the Bronx, Community District 9 (ULURP No. C 120173 ZMX), Borough of the Bronx (the "Application");
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 September 19, 2012;
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 Negative Declaration, issued on March 2, 2012 (CEQR No. 12CHA001X);
RESOLVED:
The Council finds that the action described herein will have no significant impact on the environment.
Pursuant to Sections 197-d and 200 of the City Charter and on the basis of the Decision and Application, and based on the environmental determination and consideration described in this report, C 120173 ZMX, incorporated by reference herein, 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 Nos. 6c and 7a, from an R5 District to an R6 District property bounded by Randall Avenue (southerly portion) and its easterly centerline prolongation, Rosedale Avenue, Lacombe Avenue, Bronx River Avenue, and a line passing through a point at an angle 70 degrees southerly to the southerly street line of Randall Avenue (southerly portion) distant 180 feet easterly (as measured along the street line) from the point of intersection of the southerly street line of the southerly portion of Randall Avenue and the easterly street line of Bronx River Avenue, Community District 9, 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 September 24, 2012, on file in this office.
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City Clerk, Clerk of The Council