File #: Res 1478-2008    Version: * Name: LU 751 - Zoning, College Point Holdings I, LLC (C060287MMQ)
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Committee: Committee on Land Use
On agenda: 6/12/2008
Enactment date: Law number:
Title: Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 060287 MMQ, an amendment to the City Map (L.U. No. 751).
Sponsors: Melinda R. Katz, Tony Avella
Council Member Sponsors: 2
Attachments: 1. Committee Report 6/12/08, 2. Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting Recessed 5/28/08, 3. Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 6/12/08

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

RESOLUTION NO. 1478

 

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 060287 MMQ, an amendment to the City Map (L.U. No. 751).

 

By Council Members Katz and Avella

 

                     WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on May 12, 2008 its decision dated April 23, 2008 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by College Point Holdings I, LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 199 of the New York City Charter and Section 5-430 et seq. of the New York City Administrative Code, for an amendment to the City Map involving: 

•                     the elimination, discontinuance and closing of a portion of 115th Street north of 14th Avenue;

•                     the adjustment of grades necessitated thereby; and

•                     any acquisition or disposition of real properties related thereto,

 

Community District 7, Borough of Queens, in accordance with Map No. 4990 dated October 31, 2006 and signed by the Borough President (ULURP No. C 060287 MMQ) (the "Application");

 

                     WHEREAS, the Application is related to ULURP Applications Numbers C  070174 ZMQ  (L.U. No. 752),  a Zoning Map amendment changing an M1-1 District to an R4 District, property bounded by a line 350 feet northerly of 14th Avenue, the former centerline of 115th Street , 14th Avenue and a line 240 feet westerly of 115th Street; C 070175 ZSQ (L.U. No. 753),  a special permit pursuant to sections 78-351 (Common open space and good site plan), 78-352 (Bonus for community facility space) and  78-353 (Bonus for enclosed parking) of the Zoning Resolution; and C 070178 ZSQ (L.U. No. 754), a special permit pursuant to Section 78-321(d) to modify the requirements of Section 23-631(b) (Height and setback in R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 Districts) to allow street wall heights and building height to exceed 25 feet and 35 feet respectively, in the periphery, of a large scale residential development; 

 

                           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 June 2, 2008;

 

                           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 December 3, 2007 (CEQR No. 06DCP070Q);

 

RESOLVED:

 

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

 

                           Pursuant to Sections 197-d and 199 of the New York City Charter, 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 June 12, 2008, on file in this office.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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