THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

RESOLUTION NO. 1329

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 060061 ZMR, a Zoning Map change (L.U. No. 668).

By Council Members Katz and Avella

WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on December 7, 2005 its decision dated December 7, 2005 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by the Department of City Planning, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment to the Zoning Map (ULURP No. C 060061 ZMR) (the "Application");

WHEREAS, the Application is related to Application Number N 060066 ZRR (L.U. No. 671), a lower density commercial text amendment;

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 December 15, 2005;

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

                      WHEREAS, the Council has considered the relevant environmental issues and the Negative Declaration, issued on August 22, 2005 (CEQR No. 06DCP015R);

RESOLVED:

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

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

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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. 21a:

1.                      changing from C4-2 District to an R3-2 District property bounded by a line 200 feet northerly of Castleton Avenue, Alaska Street, Castleton Avenue, Elizabeth Street, a line 200 feet southerly of Castleton Avenue, Roe Street, a line 240 feet southerly of Castleton Avenue, Taylor Street, a line 200 feet southerly of Castleton Avenue, Dongan Street, a line 150 feet northerly of Castleton Avenue, Taylor Street, a line 100 feet northerly of Castleton Avenue, and a line 160 feet westerly of Baker Street;

2.                      changing from a C4-2 District to an R3A District property bounded by a line 200 feet northerly of Castleton Avenue, a line 160 feet westerly of Baker Street, a line 100 feet northerly of Castleton Avenue, Taylor Street, a line 150 feet northerly of Castleton Avenue, and Dongan Street; and

3.                      establishing within a proposed R3-2 District a C2-2 District bounded by a line 200 feet northerly of Castleton Avenue, Alaska Street, Castleton Avenue, Elizabeth Street, a line 200 feet southerly of Castleton Avenue, Roe Street, a line 240 feet southerly of Castleton Avenue, Taylor Street, a line 200 feet southerly of Castleton Avenue, Dongan Street, a line 150 feet northerly of Castleton Avenue, Taylor Street, a line 100 feet northerly of Castleton Avenue, and a line 160 feet westerly of Baker Street;

as shown on a diagram (for illustrative purposes only) dated August 22, 2005, Community District 1, Borough of Staten Island.

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 21, 2005, on file in this office.

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