THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

RESOLUTION NO. 2125

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 090310 ZMK, a Zoning Map amendment (Preconsidered L.U. No. 1166).

By Council Member Katz

WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on July 2, 2009 its decision dated July 1, 2009 (the "Decision"), on an application submitted by the New York City Department of City Planning, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment to the Zoning Map (ULURP No. C 090310 ZMK) (the "Application");

                     WHEREAS, the Application is related to ULURP Application Number N 090309 ZRK (Preconsidered L.U. No. 1165), a zoning text change to apply the Inclusionary Housing program to the DUMBO rezoning area and to rename the Special Mixed-Use District (MX-2) to DUMBO;

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 July 27, 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 February 17, 2009, which included (E) designations for hazardous materials, air quality, and noise (CEQR No. 09DCP053K);

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, 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. 12d:

1.                       changing from an M1-2 District to an M1-4/R7A District property bounded by Plymouth Street, Bridge Street, a line midway between Plymouth Street and Water Street, a line 200 feet easterly of Bridge Street, Water Street, a line 125 feet easterly of Bridge Street, a line midway between Water Street and Front Street, a line 75 feet easterly of Bridge Street, Front Street, and a line 150 feet easterly of Jay Street;

2.                       changing from an M3-1 District to an M1-4/R7A District property bounded by:

a)                       John Street, Bridge Street, Plymouth Street, and a line 150 feet easterly of Jay Street;                      and

b)                      Plymouth Street, a line 100 feet easterly of Bridge Street, a line midway between Plymouth Street and Water Street;

3.                       changing from an M1-2 District to an M1-4/R8A District bounded by Plymouth Street, a line 150 feet easterly of Jay Street, Front Street, and Adams Street;

4.                       changing from an M3-1 District to an M1-4/R8A District property bounded by John Street, the northerly centerline prolongation of Pearl Street, a line 100 feet northerly of John Street, the northerly centerline prolongation of Jay Street, John Street, a line 150 feet easterly of Jay Street, Plymouth Street, and Adams Street; and

5.                       establishing a Special Mixed Use District (MX-2)  bounded by John Street, the northerly centerline prolongation of Pearl Street, a line 100 feet northerly of John Street, the northerly centerline prolongation of Jay Street, John Street, Bridge Street, Plymouth Street,  a line 100 feet easterly of Bridge Street, a line midway between Plymouth Street and Water Street, a line 200 feet easterly of Bridge Street, Water Street, a line 125 feet easterly of Bridge Street, a line midway between Water Street and Front Street, a line 75 feet easterly of Bridge Street, Front Street, Adams Street, Plymouth Street, and Adams Street;

as shown in a diagram (for illustrative purposes only) dated February 17, 2009 and which includes CEQR designation E-231, Community District 2, Borough of Brooklyn.

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 July 29, 2009, on file in this office.

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