THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. 1672 Title Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 000106 ZSM (L.U. No. 917), the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-711 of the Zoning Resolution to modify the provisions of Section 42-14D(1)(a) and 42-14D (2)(a). Body By Council Members Eisland and McCaffrey WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on November 3, 2000, its decision dated November 18, 2000 (the "Decision") on the application submitted by 60 Greene Realty, LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-711 of the Zoning Resolution to modify the provisions of: 1. a. Section 42-14D(1)(a) to allow joint living-work quarters for artists in a proposed penthouse on the roof of a building erected prior to December 15, 1961; and b. Section 43-17 to allow a building that will contain joint living-work quarters for artists to be enlarged; and 2. Section 42-14D(2)(a) to allow retail use (Use Group 6) on the ground floor and in a portion of the cellar of a building occupying more than 3,600 square feet of lot area; of an existing 5-story building at 60 Greene Street (Block 485/Lot 1), in an M1-5A District within the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District, Borough of Manhattan (ULURP No. C 000106 ZSM) (the "Application"); WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has made the findings required pursuant to Section 74-711 of the Zoning Resolution; WHEREAS, the Decision is subject to review and action by the Council pursuant to Section 197-d(b)(3) of the City Charter; _____________ Page 2 of 2 C 000106 ZSM Reso. No. 1672 (L.U. No. 917) WHEREAS, upon due notice, the Council held a public hearing on December 12, 2000, on the Decision and Application; WHEREAS, the Council has considered the relevant environmental issues and the Negative Declaration, issued on June 12, 2000 (CEQR No. 99DCP036M); and WHEREAS, the Council has considered the land use implications and other policy issues relating to the Decision and Application; RESOLVED: The Council finds that the action described herein will have no significant effect on the environment; and Pursuant to Sections 197-d and 200 of the New York City Charter and on the basis of the Decision and Application, 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 December 19, 2000, on file in this office. ............................................ City Clerk, Clerk of Council