File #: Res 1629-2012    Version: * Name: LU 745 - Landmarks, Rainbow Room, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Manhattan (20135180 HKM) (N 130098 HKM)
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Committee: Committee on Land Use
On agenda: 12/18/2012
Enactment date: Law number:
Title: Resolution affirming the designation by the Landmarks Preservation Commission of the Rainbow Room interior, consisting of the fixtures and interior components of this space, including but not limited to, the walls and ceiling surfaces, floor surfaces, rotating wood dance floor, stairs, stage, seating platforms, glass panel screens, chandeliers, wall sconces, and window frames; located in the eastern section of the 65th Floor, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, a.k.a. 1240-1256 Avenue of the Americas, 31-81 West 49th Street and 30-64 West 50th Street); Tax Map Block 1265/Lot 1069, in part, Borough of Manhattan, Designation List No. 461, LP-2505 (L.U. No. 745; 20135180 HKM; N 130098 HKM).
Sponsors: Leroy G. Comrie, Jr., Brad S. Lander
Council Member Sponsors: 2
Attachments: 1. Committee Report, 2. Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 12-18-12
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO. 1629
 
 
Resolution affirming the designation by the Landmarks Preservation Commission of the Rainbow Room interior, consisting of the fixtures and interior components of this space, including but not limited to, the walls and ceiling surfaces, floor surfaces, rotating wood dance floor, stairs, stage, seating platforms, glass panel screens, chandeliers, wall sconces, and window frames; located in the eastern section of the 65th Floor, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, a.k.a. 1240-1256 Avenue of the Americas, 31-81 West 49th Street and 30-64 West 50th Street); Tax Map Block 1265/Lot 1069, in part, Borough of Manhattan, Designation List No. 461, LP-2505 (L.U. No. 745; 20135180 HKM; N 130098 HKM).
 
 
By Council Members Comrie and Lander
 
      WHEREAS, the Landmarks Preservation Commission filed with the Council on October 26, 2012 a copy of its designation dated October 16, 2012 (the "Designation"), of the Rainbow Room interior, consisting of the fixtures and interior components of this space, including but not limited to, the walls and ceiling surfaces, floor surfaces, rotating wood dance floor, stairs, stage, seating platforms, glass panel screens, chandeliers, wall sconces, and window frames; located in the eastern section of the 65th Floor, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, a.k.a. 1240-1256 Avenue of the Americas; 31-81 West 49th Street and 30-64 West 50th Street), Community District 5, Borough of Manhattan, as an historic landmark and Tax Map Block 1265, Lot 1069, in part, 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 30, 2012 its report on the Designation dated November 28, 2012 (the "Report");
 
WHEREAS, upon due notice, the Council held a public hearing on the Designation on December 13, 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.
 
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 December 18, 2012, on file in this office.
 
 
 
 
 
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                                                                          City Clerk, Clerk of The Council