THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. 1069 Title Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on Application No. N 990217 ZRK, an amendment to the text of the Zoning Resolution relating to Article XI, Chapter 4 (Special Bay Ridge District) creating a new Section 114-15, Special Permit for Development of Zoning Lots 40,000 Square Feet or Greater (L.U. No. 463). Body By Council Members Eisland and McCaffrey WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on September 17, 1999 its decision dated September 13, 1999 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by Narrows Development LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment to the text of the Zoning Resolution (Application No. N 990217 ZRK) (the "Application"); WHEREAS, the Application is related to ULURP application number C 990218 ZSK (L.U. No. 462), a special permit; 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, Council held a public hearing on the Decision and Application on October 5, 1999; 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 April 19, 1999 (CEQR No. 97DCP033K); RESOLVED: The Council finds that the action described herein will have no significant effect on the environment; _____________ Page 2 of 3 pages N 990217 ZRK Reso. No. 1069 (L.U. No. 463) Pursuant to Sections 197-d and 200 of the City Charter and on the basis of the Decision and Application the Council approves the Decision; and The Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, effective as of December 15, 1961, and as subsequently amended, is further amended as follows: Matter in Graytone is new, to be added; Matter in Strikeout is old, to be deleted; Matter in italics or within # # is defined in Section 12-10; *** indicate where unchanged text appears in the Zoning Resolution. Article 11, Chapter 4 Special Bay Ridge District * * * 114-15 Special Permit for Development on Zoning Lots 40,000 Square Feet or Greater For any #residential# #development# on a #zoning lot# 40,000 square feet or greater in a #Commercial District# within the Midblock Preservation Area (Area A), the City Planning Commission may permit up to the maximum #floor area ratio# of the underlying district to be applicable and may permit modification of all other #bulk# regulations provided the #development# does not exceed sixty feet in height, and provided the Commission finds that: (a) the proposed #development# blends harmoniously with the existing character of the neighborhood; (b) the modification of #lot area# requirements will not result in a density of population in the #development# that will adversely affect the surrounding area; (c) the proposed #development# will not adversely impact light and air to surrounding properties; ____________ Page 3 of 3 pages N 990217 ZRK Reso. No. 1069 (L.U. No. 463) (d) such #bulk# modifications are necessary to construct a #development# of superior design, layout and siting than might otherwise be #developed#; and (e) any curb cuts are located so as to minimize pedestrian and vehicular conflicts and congestion. The City Planning Commission may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards to minimize adverse effects on the character of the surrounding area. 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 November 10, 1999, on file in this office. ............................................ City Clerk, Clerk of Council