THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO. 146
Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 210335 ZMK, a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 23).
By Council Members Salamanca and Riley
WHEREAS, Y & T Development, LLC, filed an application pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 16c, by changing from an M1-1 District to a C6-3A District, which in conjunction with the related actions would facilitate the construction of a 17-story mixed use development containing 228 dwelling units, 69 of which would be permanently affordable, along with commercial and community facility space, at 870-888 Atlantic Avenue in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, Community District 8 (ULURP No. C 210335 ZMK) (the "Application");
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on February 23, 2022 its decision dated February 16, 2022 (the "Decision") on the Application;
WHEREAS, the Application is related to applications N 210336 ZRK (L.U. No. 24), a zoning text amendment to designate a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) area and amend street wall regulations; and C 210260 ZSK (L.U. No. 25), a special permit pursuant to Zoning Resolution (ZR) Section 74-533 to reduce residential off-street parking to facilitate affordable housing;
WHEREAS, the Decision is subject to review and action by the Council pursuant to Section 197-d of the City Charter;
WHEREAS, upon due notice, the Council held a public hearing on the Decision and Application on March 8, 2022;
WHEREAS, the Council has considered the land use and other policy issues relating to the Decision and Application; and
WHEREAS, the Council has considered the relevant environmental issues, including the Negative Declaration issued September 20th, 2021 (CEQR No. 21DCP146K), which includes an (E) designation to avoid the potential for significant adverse impacts related to hazardous materials, air quality, and noise impacts (E-642) (the “Negative Declaration”).
RESOLVED:
The Council finds that the action described herein will have no significant impact on the environment as set forth in the (E) Designation (E-642) and Negative Declaration.
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 the report, C 210335 ZMK, incorporated by reference herein, and the record before the Council, the Council approves the Decision of the City Planning Commission.
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. 16c by changing from an M1-1 District to a C6-3A District property bounded by the northeasterly boundary line of the Long Island Rail Road right-of-way (Atlantic Division), a line 200 feet northwesterly of Underhill Avenue, a line midway between Atlantic Avenue and Pacific Street, and a line 200 feet southeasterly of Vanderbilt Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 8, as shown on a diagram (for illustrative purposes only) dated September 20, 2021, and subject to the conditions of CEQR Declaration E-642.
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 ______________, 2022, on file in this office.
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City Clerk, Clerk of The Council