THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO. 640
Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 080293 ZMQ, a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 286).
By Council Members Comrie and Weprin
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on December 21, 2010 its decision dated December 15, 2010 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by LRHC Bayside N.Y. Inc., pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Map to rezone a portion of one block along Bell Boulevard, between 42nd Avenue and the Long Island Railroad right-of-way, from a C1-2 to a C2-2 commercial district, within an existing R6B District, in the Bayside neighborhood of Queens (ULURP No. C 080293 ZMQ (the "Application");
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, the Council held a public hearing on the Decision and Application on January 11, 2011;
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 July 26, 2010 (CEQR No. 08DCP044Q);
RESOLVED:
The Council finds that the action described herein will have no significant effect on the environment.
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 this report, C 080293 ZMQ, incorporated by reference herein, the Council approves the Decision.
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 11a:
1. eliminating from within an existing R6B District a C1-2 District bounded by Bell Boulevard, the southerly boundary line of the Long Island Railroad right-of-way (Northside Division), a line 100 feet easterly of Bell Boulevard, and 42nd Avenue; and
2. establishing within an existing R6B District a C2-2 District bounded by Bell Boulevard, the southerly boundary line of the Long Island Railroad right-of-way (Northside Division), a line 100 feet easterly of Bell Boulevard, and 42nd Avenue;
as shown on a diagram (for illustrative purposes only) dated July 26, 2010, Community District 11, Borough of Queens.
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 January 18, 2011, on file in this office.
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City Clerk, Clerk of The Council