THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

RESOLUTION NO. 753

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 070079 ZMQ, a Zoning Map change (L.U. No. 309).

By Council Members Katz and Avella

WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on February 14, 2007 its decision dated February 7, 2007 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by the Dermot QFC LLC and the Economic Development Corporation, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment to the Zoning Map (ULURP No. C 070079 ZMQ) (the "Application");

WHEREAS, the Application is related to ULURP Applications Numbers C 070080 PPQ (L.U. No. 310), disposition of two city-owned properties pursuant to zoning; C 070081 ZSQ (L.U. No. 311), a special permit pursuant to Section 74-52 of the Zoning Resolution to allow for a 500-space, below grade public parking garage; and C 070082 ZSQ (L.U. No. 312), a special permit to permit the modification of street wall and setback regulations pursuant to Section 74-743(a)2, to permit the location of business entry and show windows within 75 feet of a residential district boundary pursuant to Section 74-743(a)3, to permit the location of commercial uses on the same floors as residential use pursuant to Section 74-744(b), and to permit the location of signage within 75 feet of a residential district boundary pursuant to Section 74-744(c);

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 March 6, 2007;

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 September 19, 2006 (CEQR No. 06DME014Q);

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, 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 No. 14d:

1)                      changing from an R6 District to a C4-5X District property bounded by a line midway between 89th Avenue and 90th Avenue/Rufus King Avenue , a line 150 feet southwesterly of Parsons Boulevard, 90th Avenue/Rufus King Avenue, and a line 125 feet northeasterly of 153rd Street; and

2)                      changing from a C4-2 District to a C4-5X District property bounded by 89th Avenue, Parsons Boulevard, a line 75 feet northwesterly of 90th Avenue/Rufus King Avenue, a line 150 feet southwesterly of Parsons Boulevard, a line midway between 89th Avenue and 90th Avenue/Rufus King Avenue, and a line 125 feet northeasterly of 153rd Street;

as shown on a diagram (for illustrative purposes only) dated September 25, 2006, Community District 12, Borough of Queens.

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 March 14, 2007, on file in this office.

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