THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO. 1616
Resolution affirming the designation by the Landmarks Preservation Commission of the Edward Ridley & Sons Department Store Buildings located at 315-317 Grand Street (a/k/a 66-68 Allen Street) and 319-321 Grand Street (a/k/a 65 Orchard Street) (Tax Map Block 308, Lots 14 and 15), Borough of Manhattan, Designation List No. 459, LP-2397 (L.U. No. 738; 20135153 HKM; N 130075 HKM).
By Council Members Comrie and Lander
WHEREAS, the Landmarks Preservation Commission filed with the Council on September 19, 2012 a copy of its designation dated September 11, 2012 (the "Designation"), of the Edward Ridley & Sons Department Store Buildings located at 315-317 Grand Street (a/k/a 66-68 Allen Street) and 319-321 Grand Street (a/k/a 65 Orchard Street), Community District 2, Borough of Manhattan, as a landmark and Tax Map Block 308, Lots 14 and 15, as its landmark site pursuant to Section 3020 of the New York City Charter;
WHEREAS, the Designation is subject to review by the Council pursuant to Section 3020 of the City Charter;
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission submitted to the Council on November 16, 2012 its report on the Designation dated November 14, 2012 (the "Report");
WHEREAS, upon due notice, the Council held a public hearing on the Designation on December 4, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Council has considered the land use implications and other policy issues relating to the Designation;
RESOLVED:
Pursuant to Section 3020 of the City Charter, and on the basis of the information and materials contained in the Designation and the Report, the Council affirms the Designation.
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 10, 2012, on file in this office.
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City Clerk, Clerk of The Council