File #: Res 0497-2010    Version: * Name: LU 220 - ULURP, Zoning Map Amendment (C100036ZMX)
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Committee: Committee on Land Use
On agenda: 10/13/2010
Enactment date: Law number:
Title: Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 100036 ZMX, a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 220).
Sponsors: Leroy G. Comrie, Jr., Mark S. Weprin
Council Member Sponsors: 2
Attachments: 1. Committee Report, 2. Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 10-13-10
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO. 497

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Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 100036 ZMX, a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 220).
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By Council Members Comrie and Weprin

WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on September 17, 2010 its decision dated September 15, 2010 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by the Crossings Partners, LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Map to change from an R7-1/C2-4 District to a C4-5X District, on a site bounded by Hunts Point Avenue to the north, Bruckner Boulevard to the east and Southern Boulevard to the west, in the Longwood area of the Bronx, which would facilitate the development of a 10-story mixed-use building, Community District 2, Borough of the Bronx (ULURP No. C 100036 ZMX (the "Application");

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 October 5, 2010;

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 June 7, 2010, which included (E) designations (E-258) for hazardous material, air quality and noise impacts (CEQR No. 09DCP070X);

RESOLVED:

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

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 this report, C 100036 ZMX, incorporated by reference herein, 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. 6c:
eliminating from within an existing R7-1 District a C2-4 District bounded by Southern Boulevard, Hunts Point Avenue, Bruckner Boulevard, a line 200 feet northeasterly of Barretto Street, a line midway between Southern Boulevard and Bruckner Boulevard, and a line 400 feet northeasterly of Barretto Street; and
changing from an R7-1 District to a C4-5X District property bounded by Southern Boulevard, East 163rd Street, Bruckner Boulevard, a line 200 feet northeasterly of Barretto Street, a line midway between Southern Boulevard and Bruckner Boulevard, and a line 400 feet northeasterly of Barretto Street;
as shown on a diagram (for illustrative purposes only) dated June 7, 2010 and subject to the conditions of CEQR Declaration E-258, Community District 2, 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 October 13, 2010, on file in this office.




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