THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO. 1760
Resolution approving a motion to file pursuant to withdrawal of the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 120201 ZSM (L.U. No. 794), for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-712(a) - to modify the use regulations of Section 42-00 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) and Section 42-14(D)(2)(a) to allow Use Group 2 uses (residential use); and Section 74-712(b) - to modify the height and setback requirements of Section 43-43 (Maximum Height of Front Wall and Required Front Setbacks); to facilitate the development of an 8-story mixed use building, on property located 150 Wooster Street (Block 514, Lots 7 and 9), in an M1-5A District, within the SoHo Cast-Iron Historic District, Borough of Manhattan.
By Council Members Comrie and Weprin
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on March 22, 2013 its decision dated March 20, 2013 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by MTM Associates, LLC (the "Applicant"), pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for the grant of a special permit pursuant to the following sections of the Zoning Resolution:
1. Section 74-712(a) - to modify the use regulations of Section 42-00 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) and Section 42-14(D)(2)(a) to allow Use Group 2 uses (residential use); and
2. Section 74-712(b) - to modify the height and setback requirements of Section 43-43 (Maximum Height of Front Wall and Required Front Setbacks);
to facilitate the development of an 8-story mixed use building, on property located 150 Wooster Street (Block 514, Lots 7 and 9), in an M1-5A District, within the SoHo Cast-Iron Historic District, (ULURP No. C 120201 ZSM), Community District 2, Borough of Manhattan (the "Application");
WHEREAS, the Application is related to Application N 120200 ZRM (L.U. No. 793), a zoning text amendment to modify Section 74-712 of the Zoning Resolution regarding lot coverage requirements for developments in M1-5A and M1-5B districts;
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 74-712 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 April 30, 2013;
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, the revised negative declaration (CEQR No. 12DCP111M) issued on March 20, 2013 (the "Revised Negative Declaration");
WHEREAS, on May 2, 2013, the Land Use Committee of the Council voted to approve a resolution disapproving the Decision;
WHEREAS, by letter dated May 6, 2013 and submitted to the City Council on May 6, 2013, the Applicant withdrew the application;
WHEREAS, on May 8, 2013, the Land Use Committee of the Council voted to (i) reconsider the resolution approved on May 2, 2013 disapproving the Decision and (ii) approve a motion to file pursuant to the Applicant's May 6, 2013 letter of withdrawal.
RESOLVED:
The Council approves the motion to file pursuant to withdrawal in accord with Rules 6.40a and 11.80 of the Rules of the Council.
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 May 8, 2013, on file in this office.
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City Clerk, Clerk of The Council