THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

RESOLUTION NO. 600

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 060305 ZSQ (L.U. No. 291), for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-53 of the Zoning Resolution to modify the requirements of Section 25-12 (Maximum Size of Accessory Group Parking Facilities) to allow a group parking facility.

By Council Members Katz and Avella

                          WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on October 11, 2006 its decision dated October 11, 2006 (the "Decision") on the application submitted by New York Hospital-Queens, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-53 of the Zoning Resolution to modify the requirements of Section 25-12 (Maximum Size of Accessory Group Parking Facilities) to allow a group parking facility (Block 6401/Lots 19, 21, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33, 35, and 130) accessory to uses in a large-scale community facility development with a maximum capacity of 372 spaces, in connection with the enlargement of an existing hospital facility generally bounded by Main Street, 56th Avenue, 141st Street, Booth Memorial Avenue, 141st Street, a line 40 feet northerly of 58th Avenue, a line approximately midway between 141st Street and Main Street, and Booth Memorial Avenue (Block 5165/Lot 1; Block 6401/Lots 19, 21, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33, 35, and 130), in R4 and R6 Districts, (ULURP No. C 060305 ZSQ), Community District 7, Borough of Queens (the "Application");

WHEREAS, the Application is related to ULURP Application Number C 060303 ZMQ  (L.U. No. 292), an amendment to the Zoning Map, changing from an R4 District to an R6 District);

                          WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has made the findings required pursuant to Section 74-53 of the Zoning Resolution;

                     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 October 17, 2006 on the Decision and Application;

                     WHEREAS, the Council has considered the relevant environmental issues and the revised Conditional Negative Declaration, issued on September 25, 2006 (CEQR No. 05DCP066Q);

                           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 once the conditions enumerated are met.

                           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.

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                           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 October 25, 2006, on file in this office.

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                                                                                                                                                        City Clerk, Clerk of The Council