File #: Res 0385-2006    Version: * Name: LU 170 - Zoning Reso., 1765 1st Ave., Manhattan (C060255ZSM)
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Committee: Committee on Land Use
On agenda: 6/13/2006
Enactment date: Law number:
Title: Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 060255 ZSM (L.U. No. 170), grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-75 of the Zoning Resolution to permit utilization of air rights over a school, to modify the requirements of Section 23-60 (Height and Setback Regulations), Section 24-55 (Required Side and Rear Setbacks), and Section 24-382 (Required rear yard equivalents), and to allow the distribution of floor area without regard for district boundaries, Manhattan.
Sponsors: Melinda R. Katz, Tony Avella
Council Member Sponsors: 2
Attachments: 1. Committee Report, 2. Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 6/13/06

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

RESOLUTION NO. 385

 

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 060255 ZSM (L.U. No. 170), grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-75 of the Zoning Resolution to permit utilization of air rights over a school, to modify the requirements of Section 23-60 (Height and Setback Regulations), Section 24-55 (Required Side and Rear Setbacks), and Section 24-382 (Required rear yard equivalents), and to allow the distribution of floor area without regard for district boundaries, Manhattan.

 

By Council Members Katz and Avella

 

                          WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on May 12, 2006 its decision dated May 10, 2006 (the "Decision") on the application submitted by the New York City Educational Construction Fund (ECF) and 1765 First Associates LLP, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, and Section 5-430 et seq. of the New York City Administrative Code, for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-75 of the Zoning Resolution to permit utilization of air rights over a school, to modify the requirements of Section 23-

60 (Height and Setback Regulations), Section 24-55 (Required Side and Rear Setbacks), and Section

24-382 (Required rear yard equivalents), and to allow the distribution of floor area without regard

for district boundaries to facilitate the development of a mixed use building on property located at

1765 First Avenue (Block 1554, Lots 23, 28, 29, 30, 32, and 130) in R8B and C2-8 Districts, (ULURP No.  C 060255 ZSM), Community District 8, Borough of Manhattan  (the "Application");

 

                         WHEREAS, the Application is related to Application Number N 060254 ZRY (L.U. No. 169), an amendment to the text of the Zoning Resolution pursuant to Section 74-75;

 

                          WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has made the findings required pursuant to Section 74-75 of the Zoning Resolution;

 

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 June 1, 2006 on the Decision and Application;

 

                           WHEREAS, the Council has considered the relevant environmental issues and the Negative Declaration, issued on December 15, 2005 (CEQR No. 06ECF001M); and

                           WHEREAS, the Council has considered the land use implications and other policy issues relating to the Decision and Application;

 

RESOLVED:

 

                          The Council finds that the action described herein will have no significant effect on the environment; and

 

                           Pursuant to Sections 197-d and 200 of the New York City Charter and on the basis of the Decision and Application, the Council approves the Decision.

 

 

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 June 13, 2006, on file in this office.

 

 

 

 

 

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