File #:

LU 0840-2008    Version: *

Name:

Zoning Reso., The Whitney Museum of American Art, Manhattan (C080409ZSM)

Type:

Land Use Application

Status:

Adopted

Committee:

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

On agenda:

6/29/2008

Enactment date:

Law number:

Title:

Application no. C 080409 ZSM submitted by The Whitney Museum of American Art and the Economic Development Corporation pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of special permits pursuant to Section 74-921(a) and Section 74-921(b) * of the Zoning Resolution to modify the requirements of Section 43-43 (Maximum Height of Front Wall and Required Front Setbacks) for a building containing a museum use in Use Group 3A, on a zoning lot over which the High Line (as defined in Section 98-01) passes; in connection with the proposed development of a 6-story museum building on property located at 555 West Street a.k.a. 820 Washington Street (Block 644, Lots 1 and 10. This application is subject to review and action by the Land Use Committee only if appealed to the Council pursuant to §197-d (b)(2) of the Charter or called up by vote of the Council pursuant to §197-d (b)(3) of the Charter

Sponsors:

Melinda R. Katz

Council Member Sponsors:

1

Attachments:

1. Hearing Testimony - 9/16/08, 2. Hearing Transcript - Landmarks 9/16/08, 3. Hearing Transcript - Land Use 9/17/08