THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO. 1338
Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission for the grant of an authorization, pursuant to Section 62-822(a)(1) of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York to modify the location requirements of Sections 62-511 (Location of visual corridors) and 62-56 (Requirements for Upland Connections) and the minimum dimension requirements of Section 62-53 (Requirements for Shore Public Walkways); in connection with a proposed waterfront zoning lot subdivision, on property bounded by Mill Basin, Four Sparrow Marsh Park, and Flatbush Avenue (Block 8591, Lots 125, 175, 980 and p/o Lot 100) in a C3 and C8-1 Districts, Borough of Brooklyn (Non-ULURP No. N 120109 ZAK; L.U. No. 598).
By Council Members Comrie and Weprin
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on April 2, 2012 its decision dated March 28, 2012 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by the New York City Department of Small Business Services for the grant of an authorization pursuant to Section 62-822(a)(1) of the Zoning Resolution to modify the location requirements of Sections 62-511 (Location of visual corridors) and 62-56 (Requirements for Upland Connections) and the minimum dimension requirements of Section 62-53 (Requirements for Shore Public Walkways); in connection with a proposed waterfront zoning lot subdivision, on property bounded by Mill Basin, Four Sparrow Marsh Park, and Flatbush Avenue (Block 8591, Lots 125, 175, 980 and p/o Lot 100) in a C3 and C8-1 Districts, Community District 18, Borough of Brooklyn (Non-ULURP No. N 120109 ZAK) (the "Application");
WHEREAS, the Application is related to Application C 120108 ZMK (L.U. No. 595), an amendment to the Zoning Map changing from a C3 District to a C8-1 District; C 070512 MMK (L.U. No. 596), the narrowing, by elimination, discontinuance and closing, of a portion of Flatbush Avenue between Avenue U and Pelican Street; the elimination, discontinuance and closing of Marginal Street, Wharf or Place bounded by Flatbush Avenue, Shore Parkway and Mill Basin and the adjustment of grades necessitated thereby; and C 120111 PPK (L.U. No. 597), the Disposition of City-owned Property (Block 8591, p/o Lots 100, 125 and 175);
WHEREAS, the Authorization is subject to review and action by the Council pursuant to Section 62-822 of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York;
WHEREAS, upon due notice, the Council held a public hearing on the Decision and Application on May 8, 2012;
WHEREAS, the Council has considered the relevant environmental issues and the Negative Declaration, issued on November 23, 2011 (CEQR No. 12DME002K); and
WHEREAS, the Council has considered the land use implications and other policy issues relating to the Authorization and Application;
RESOLVED:
The Council finds that the action described herein will have no significant impact on the environment.
Pursuant to Section 62-822(a)(1)(i) and (ii) of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York and on the basis of the Authorization and Application, 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 May 15, 2012, on file in this office.
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City Clerk, Clerk of The Council