File #: Res 0348-2010    Version: * Name: LU 120 - Zoning, changing from a C8-1 District to an R6 District and establishing within an existing and proposed R6 District a C2-4 District. (C090143ZMX)
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Committee: Committee on Land Use
On agenda: 6/29/2010
Enactment date: Law number:
Title: Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 090143 ZMX, a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 120).
Sponsors: Leroy G. Comrie, Jr., Mark S. Weprin
Council Member Sponsors: 2
Attachments: 1. Committee Report, 2. Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 6/29/10
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO. 348

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Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 090143 ZMX, a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 120).
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By Council Members Comrie and Weprin

WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on May 28, 2010 its decision dated May 26, 2010 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by 625 Fordham, LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Map to rezone the north side of East Fordham Road, between Hughes Avenue and Belmont Avenue, from a C8-1 District to an R6 District with a C2-4 overlay, to facilitate the development of a proposed 13-story mixed-use building in Community District 6 (ULURP No. C 090143 ZMX) (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 June 15, 2010;

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 January 4, 2010, which includes an (E) designation (E-244) for noise to be placed on Block 3273, Lot 225 (CEQR No. 08DCP067X);

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, and based on the environmental determination and consideration described in this report, C 090143 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 No. 3c:

changing from a C8-1 District to an R6 District property bounded by Hughes Avenue, a line 100 feet northeasterly of East Fordham Road, Belmont Avenue and East Fordham Road;

establishing within an existing and proposed R6 District a C2-4 District bounded by Hughes Avenue, a line perpendicular to the northwesterly street line of Belmont Avenue distant 100 feet northeasterly (as measured along the street line) from the point of intersection of the northeasterly street line of East Fordham Road and the northwesterly street line of Belmont Avenue, Belmont Avenue and East Fordham Road;

as shown in a diagram (for illustrative purposes only) dated January 4, 2010, and subject to the conditions of CEQR Declaration E-244, Community District 6, 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 June 29, 2010, on file in this office.





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