THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO. 209
Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 210299 ZMK, a Zoning Map amendment (Preconsidered L.U. No. 50).
By Council Members Salamanca and Riley
WHEREAS, Zucker Enterprises, LLC, filed an application pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 13a, eliminating from within an existing R6A District a C2-4 District, eliminating a Special Mixed Use District (MX-8), changing from an R6A District to a C4-5D District, and changing from an M1-2/R6 District to a C4-5D District, which in conjunction with the related action would facilitate the construction of a new mixed-use development containing 74 dwelling units, 19 of which would be affordable under the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) Program, as well as approximately 25,000 square feet of commercial floor area throughout the first three stories of the building, located at 840 Lorimer Street (Block 2679, Lot 43) in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Community District 1, Brooklyn (ULURP No. C 210299 ZMK) (the "Application");
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on April 15, 2022 its decision dated April 13, 2022 (the "Decision") on the Application;
WHEREAS, the Application is related to application N 210300 ZRK (Pre. L.U. No. 51), a zoning text amendment to designate a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) area with Options 1 and 2;
WHEREAS, the Decision is subject to review and action by the Council pursuant to Section 197-d of the City Charter;
WHEREAS, upon due notice, the Council held a public hearing on the Decision and Application on April 26, 2022;
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 November 29th, 2021 (CEQR No. 21DCP078K) which includes an (E) designation to avoid the potential for significant adverse impacts related to hazardous materials, air quality, and noise impacts (E-650) (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 (E) Designation (E-650) and Negative Declaration.
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 the report, C 210299 ZMK incorporated by reference herein, and the record before the Council, the Council approves the Decision of the City Planning Commission.
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 13a:
1. eliminating from within an existing R6A District a C2-4 District bounded by a line perpendicular to the northeasterly street line of Lorimer Street distant 135 feet northwesterly (as measured along the street line) from the point of intersection of the northeasterly street line of Lorimer Street and the northwesterly street line of Driggs Avenue, Manhattan Avenue, Driggs Avenue, and a line midway between Lorimer Street and Manhattan Avenue;
2. eliminating a Special Mixed Use District (MX-8) bounded by a line perpendicular to the northeasterly street line of Lorimer Street distant 135 feet northwesterly (as measured along the street line) from the point of intersection of the northeasterly street line of Lorimer Street and the northwesterly street line of Driggs Avenue, a line midway between Lorimer Street and Manhattan Avenue, Driggs Avenue, and Lorimer Street;
3. changing from an R6A District to a C4-5D District property bounded by a line perpendicular to the northeasterly street line of Lorimer Street distant 135 feet northwesterly (as measured along the street line) from the point of intersection of the northeasterly street line of Lorimer Street and the northwesterly street line of Driggs Avenue, Manhattan Avenue, Driggs Avenue, and a line midway between Lorimer Street and Manhattan Avenue; and
4. changing from an M1-2/R6 District to a C4-5D District property bounded by a line perpendicular to the northeasterly street line of Lorimer Street distant 135 feet northwesterly (as measured along the street line) from the point of intersection of the northeasterly street line of Lorimer Street and the northwesterly street line of Driggs Avenue, a line midway between Lorimer Street and Manhattan Avenue, Driggs Avenue, and Lorimer Street;
as shown on a diagram (for illustrative purposes only) dated November 29, 2021, and subject to the conditions of CEQR Declaration E-650, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 1.
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 _________, 2022, on file in this office.
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City Clerk, Clerk of The Council