File #: Res 1584-2017    Version: * Name: LU 649 - Zoning, WATSON AVENUE REZONING, Bronx (C170150ZMX)
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Committee: Committee on Land Use
On agenda: 6/21/2017
Enactment date: Law number:
Title: Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 170150 ZMX, a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 649).
Sponsors: David G. Greenfield, Donovan J. Richards
Council Member Sponsors: 2
Attachments: 1. May 24, 2017 - Stated Meeting Agenda with Links to Files, 2. Land Use Calendar - Week of May 29, 2017 - June 2, 2017, 3. Land Use Calendar - June 5, 2017, 4. REVISED - Land Use Calendar - June 5, 2017, 5. City Planning Commission Approval Letter, 6. June 21, 2017 - Stated Meeting Agenda with Links to Files, 7. Committee Report, 8. Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 6-21-17, 9. Minutes of the Recessed Stated Meeting of June 6, 2017 held on June 21, 2017, 10. Minutes of the Stated Meeting - June 21, 2017
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6/21/2017*David G. Greenfield City Council Approved, by CouncilPass Action details Meeting details Not available
6/5/2017*David G. Greenfield Committee on Land Use Approved by Committee with Modifications and Referred to CPC  Action details Meeting details Not available

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

RESOLUTION NO. 1584

 

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 170150 ZMX, a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 649).

 

By Council Members Greenfield and Richards

 

                     WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on May 19, 2017 its decision dated May 10, 2017 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by Azimuth Development Group, LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section Nos. 3d and 4b, which in conjunction with the related action would to facilitate the development of a mixed-use development containing approximately 286 affordable dwelling units, commercial, and community facility space in the Soundview section of the Bronx within Community District 9, (ULURP No. C 170150 ZMX), Community District 9, Borough of the Bronx (the "Application");

 

WHEREAS, the Application is related to application N 170151 ZRX (L.U. No. 650), a zoning text amendment to designate a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area;

 

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 May 30, 2017;

 

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 December 12, 2016 (CEQR No. 17DCP075X) (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 Negative Declaration.

 

                     Pursuant to Section 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 170150 ZMX, incorporated by reference herein, the Council approves the Decision as follows:

                     

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 Nos. 3d and 4b:

 

1.                     eliminating from within an existing R5 District a C1-2 District bounded by Watson Avenue, Rosedale Avenue, a line 300 feet northerly of Watson Avenue, and Commonwealth Avenue;

 

2.                     changing from an R5 District to an R7A District property bounded by Watson Avenue, Rosedale Avenue, a line 310 feet northerly of Watson Avenue, and Commonwealth Avenue; and

 

3.                     establishing within the proposed R7A District a C1-4 District bounded by Watson Avenue, Rosedale Avenue, a line 310 feet northerly of Watson Avenue, and Commerce Avenue;

 

as shown on a diagram (for illustrative purposes only) dated December 12, 2016, and subject to the conditions of CEQR Declaration E-403, Community District 9, Borough of the Bronx.

 

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 June 21, 2017, on file in this office.

 

 

 

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City Clerk, Clerk of The Council