THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO. 1183
Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 100122 MMM, an amendment to the City Map (L.U. No. 545).
By Council Members Comrie and Weprin
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on December 1, 2011 its decision dated November 30, 2011 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Transportation, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 199 of the New York City Charter and Section 5-430 et seq. of the New York City Administrative Code, for an amendment to the City Map involving:
· the elimination, discontinuance and closing of portions of Broadway between West 94th Street and West 97th Street;
· the establishment of parks within Broadway between West 94th Street and West 97th Street;
· the establishment of block dimensions and street widths; and
· the adjustment of grades necessitated thereby,
including authorization for any acquisition or disposition of real property related thereto, in accordance with Map No. 30240, dated October 29, 2010 and signed by the Borough President, (ULURP No. C 100122 MMM), Community District 7, Borough of Manhattan (the "Application");
WHEREAS, the Application is related to Application Number N 120037 ZRM (L.U. No. 544), a zoning text amendment to Section 12-10 (DEFINITIONS) to confirm that Broadway between West 94th and West 97th Streets in Manhattan Community District 7 is a wide street;
WHEREAS, the Decision is subject to review and action by the Council pursuant to Section 197-d(b)(2) of the City Charter;
WHEREAS, upon due notice, the Council held a public hearing on the Decision and Application on December 14, 2011;
WHEREAS, the Council has considered the relevant environmental issues and the Negative Declaration, issued on May 24, 2011 (CEQR No. 10DPR001M); 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 impact on the environment.
Pursuant to Sections 197-c and 199 of the New York City Charter and on the basis of the Decision and Application, and based on the environmental determination and consideration described in this report, C 100122 MMM, incorporated by reference herein, the Council approves the Decision.
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 December 19, 2011, on file in this office.
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City Clerk, Clerk of The Council