THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

RESOLUTION NO. 1492

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 170140 ZMX, a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 608).

By Council Members Greenfield and Richards

                     WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on April 7, 2017 its decision and report dated April 5, 2017 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by 600 Associates, LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 6c, which in conjunction with the related action would facilitate  the  development of a new mixed-use development comprising residential and community facility uses in the Melrose neighborhood of the Bronx, (ULURP No. C 170140 ZMX), Community District 1, Borough of the Bronx (the "Application");

WHEREAS, the Application is related to application N 170141 ZRX (L.U. No. 609), a zoning text amendment to designate a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area; and 20175428 HAX (L.U. 645), a real property tax exemption pursuant to Article XI of the Private Housing Finance Law for property located Block 2624, Lot 41;

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 May 2, 2017;

WHEREAS, the Council has considered the land use and other policy issues relating to the Decision and Application; and

WHEREAS, the Council has considered the relevant environmental issues, including the negative declaration issued November 14, 2016 (CEQR No. 17DCP025X) (the “Negative Declaration”);

RESOLVED:

                     The Council finds that the action described herein will have no significant impact on the environment as set forth in the Negative Declaration.

                     Pursuant to Section 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 the Decision, incorporated by reference herein, the Council approves the Decision as follows:

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. 6c, changing from an M1-1 District to an R8A District property bounded by Eagle Ave, 156^th Street, Cauldwell Avenue, and a line 100 feet southwesterly of 156^th Street, as shown on a diagram attached to the Decision (for illustrative purposes only) dated November 14, 2016, Community District 1,  Borough of the Bronx.

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 24, 2017, on file in this office.

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City Clerk, Clerk of The Council