THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO. 2156
Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 090003 ZSM (L.U. No. 1178), for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-711 of the Zoning Resolution to modify the requirements of Section 23-691 (Limited Height Districts), 23-633 (b) and 23-633 (d) (Street wall location and height and setback regulations), and 23-663 (Required rear setbacks for tall buildings in other districts) to allow the renovation of two buildings located at 4 and 6-8 East 94th Street (Block 1505, Lot 66) in an R8B/LH1A and R10 Districts, within the Special Park Improvement District (PI), Borough of Manhattan.
By Council Members Katz and Avella
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on July 9, 2009 its decision dated July 1, 2009 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by RJM /EM 4 East 94th Street, LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-711 of the Zoning Resolution to modify the requirements of Section 23-691 (Limited Height Districts), 23-633 (b) and 23-633 (d) (Street wall location and height and setback regulations), and 23-663 (Required rear setbacks for tall buildings in other districts) to allow the renovation of two buildings located at 4 and 6-8 East 94th Street (Block 1505, Lot 66) in an R8B/LH1A and R10 Districts, within the Special Park Improvement District (PI) (ULURP No. C 090003 ZSM), Community District 8, Borough of Manhattan (the "Application");
WHEREAS, the Decision is subject to review and action by the Council pursuant to Section 197-d(b)(3) of the City Charter;
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has made the findings required pursuant to Section 74-711 of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York;
WHEREAS, upon due notice, the Council held a public hearing on the Decision and Application on August 18, 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 Negative Declaration, issued on March 16, 2009 (CEQR No. 08DCP064M);
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.
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 August 20, 2009, on file in this office.
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