File #: Res 0343-2004    Version: * Name: LU 82 - ULURP, Audubon IV, Manhattan (C030229ZSM)
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Committee: Committee on Land Use
On agenda: 5/5/2004
Enactment date: Law number:
Title: Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 030229 ZSM (L.U. No. 82), grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-48 of the Zoning Resolution to allow a scientific research and development facility and to allow the modification of the height setback regulations of Section 33-342.
Sponsors: Melinda R. Katz
Council Member Sponsors: 1
Attachments: 1. Committee Report, 2. Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 5/5

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

RESOLUTION NO. 343

 

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 030229 ZSM (L.U. No. 82), grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-48 of the Zoning Resolution to allow a scientific research and development facility and to allow the modification of the height setback regulations of Section 33-342.

 

By Council Members Katz and Avella

 

 

                          WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on March 31, 2004 its decision dated March 24, 2004 (the "Decision") on the application submitted by the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York and the Economic Development Corporation, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-48 of the Zoning Resolution to allow a scientific research and development facility and to allow the modification of the height and setback regulations of Section 33-432 to facilitate the development of a 12-story scientific research and development facility on a zoning lot occupying an entire block bounded by West 165th Street, Broadway, West 166th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue (Block 2124/Lot 43) in a C6-2 District, Community District 12, Borough of Manhattan (ULURP No. C 030229 ZSM) (the "Application");

 

WHEREAS, the Application is related to Applications Numbers N 030228 ZRY (L.U. No. 81), a zoning text amendment and C 030230 PPM (L.U. No. 83), disposition of city-owned property;

 

                          WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has made the findings required pursuant to Section 74-48 of the Zoning Resolution;

 

                     WHEREAS, the Decision is subject to review and action by the Council pursuant to Section 197-d(b)(3) of the City Charter;

 

                           WHEREAS, upon due notice, the Council held a public hearing on April 27, 2004 on the Decision and Application;

 

                           WHEREAS, the Council has considered the relevant environmental issues and the Negative Declaration, issued on December 18, 2002 (CEQR No. 02DME010M); and

 

 

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

RESOLVED:

 

                          The Council finds that the action described herein will have no significant effect on the environment subject to the conditions; and

 

                           Pursuant to Sections 197-d and 200 of the New York City Charter and on the basis of the Decision and Application, the Council approves the Decision.

 

 

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 May 5, 2004, on file in this office.

 

 

 

 

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