File #: Res 0393-2010    Version: * Name: LU 151 - Landmarks, High Line rail structure and easements (C100180PCM)
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Committee: Committee on Land Use
On agenda: 7/29/2010
Enactment date: Law number:
Title: Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 100180 PCM (L.U. No. 151), for the site selection and acquisition of the High Line rail structure and easements (Blocks 676, 679, and 702), generally bounded by West 30th Street, Tenth and Twelfth avenues, and West 34th Street in Community District 4, Borough of Manhattan, for use as public open space.
Sponsors: Leroy G. Comrie, Jr., Brad S. Lander
Council Member Sponsors: 2
Attachments: 1. Committee Report, 2. Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 7/29/10

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

RESOLUTION NO. 393

 

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 100180 PCM (L.U. No. 151), for the site selection and acquisition of the High Line rail structure and easements (Blocks 676, 679, and 702), generally bounded by West 30th Street, Tenth and Twelfth avenues, and West 34th Street in Community District 4, Borough of Manhattan, for use as public open space.

 

By Council Members Comrie and Lander

 

                           WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on June 11, 2010 its decision dated June 9, 2010 (the "Decision") on the application submitted pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York City Charter by the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services for the site selection and acquisition of the High Line rail structure and easements (Blocks 676, 679, and 702), generally bounded by West 30th Street, Tenth and Twelfth avenues, and West 34th Street in Community District 4, Borough of Manhattan (the "Site"), for use as public open space (ULURP No. C 100180 PCM) (the "Application");

 

                           WHEREAS, the Decision is subject to review and action by the Council pursuant to Section 197-d(b)(3) of the City Charter;

 

                     WHEREAS, upon due notice, the Council held a public hearing on the Decision and Application on July 27, 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 January 25, 2010 (CEQR No. 10DPR002M);

 

RESOLVED:

 

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

 

                     Pursuant to Section 197-d of the City Charter and on the basis of the Application and Decision, and based on the environmental determination and consideration described in this report C 100180 PCM, incorporated by reference herein, 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 July 29, 2010, on file in this office.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                   ……¼¼¼¼¼¼¼¼¼¼.

                                                                                                                                                                City Clerk, Clerk of The Council