File #: Res 1759-2013    Version: * Name: LU 793 - Zoning, Special permits for developments in historic districts in M1-5A and M1-5B, Manhattan (N 120200 ZRM)
Type: Resolution Status: Filed
Committee: Committee on Land Use
On agenda: 5/8/2013
Enactment date: Law number:
Title: Resolution approving a motion to file pursuant to withdrawal of the decision of the City Planning Commission on Application No. N 120200 ZRM, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying Section 74-712, concerning a special permit for developments in historic districts in M1-5A and M1-5B districts, Borough of Manhattan (L.U. No. 793).
Sponsors: Leroy G. Comrie, Jr., Mark S. Weprin
Council Member Sponsors: 2
Attachments: 1. Committee Report, 2. Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 5-8-13
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO. 1759
 
 
Resolution approving a motion to file pursuant to withdrawal of the decision of the City Planning Commission on Application No. N 120200 ZRM, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying Section 74-712, concerning a special permit for developments in historic districts in M1-5A and M1-5B districts, Borough of Manhattan (L.U. No. 793).
 
 
By Council Members Comrie and Weprin
 
           WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on March 22, 2013 its decision dated March 20, 2013 (the "Decision"), pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, regarding the application submitted by MTM Associates, LLC (the "applicant"), for an amendment of the text of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying Section 74-712, concerning a special permit for developments in historic districts in M1-5A and M1-5B districts, which in conjunction with its related action would facilitate development of a new mixed residential/commercial building at 150 Wooster Street, which is located in the SoHo Cast-Iron Historic District (Application No. N 120200 ZRM), Community District 2, Borough of Manhattan (the "Application");
 
      WHEREAS, the Application is related to Application C 120201 ZSM (L.U. No. 794), special permits pursuant to Sections 74-712(a) and 74-712(b) of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, as amended, to modify use and bulk 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 April 30, 2013;
 
           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, the revised negative declaration (CEQR No. 12DCP111M) issued on March 20, 2013 (the "Revised Negative Declaration");
 
      WHEREAS, on May 2, 2013, the Land Use Committee of the Council voted to approve a resolution disapproving the Decision;  
 
         WHEREAS, by letter dated May 6, 2013 and submitted to the City Council on May 6, 2013, the Applicant withdrew the application;
 
      WHEREAS, on May 8, 2013, the Land Use Committee of the Council voted to (i) reconsider the resolution approved on May 2, 2013 disapproving the Decision and (ii) approve a motion to file pursuant to the Applicant's May 6, 2013 letter of withdrawal.
           
 
RESOLVED:
 
       The Council approves the motion to file pursuant to withdrawal in accord with Rules 6.40a and 11.80 of the Rules of the Council.
 
Adopted.
Office of the City Clerk, }
            The City of New York,  } ss.:
 
      I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution passed by The Council of The City of New York on May 8, 2013, on file in this office.
 
 
 
 
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                                                                          City Clerk, Clerk of The Council