File #: Res 1753-2008    Version: * Name: LU 900 - ULURP, Via Verde/The Green Way, Bronx (C080519ZSX)
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Committee: Committee on Land Use
On agenda: 12/18/2008
Enactment date: Law number:
Title: Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 080519 ZSX (L.U. No. 900), for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-681(a)(2) of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York to allow that portion of the railroad or transit right-of-way which has been permanently discontinued or terminated to be included in the lot area in connection with a proposed mixed use development on property located at 527 Westchester Avenue (Block 2359, p/o Lots 1, 3 & 9001), in a General Large-Scale Development, within the Bronxchester Urban Renewal Area, in a C6-2 District, Borough of the Bronx.
Sponsors: Melinda R. Katz, Daniel R. Garodnick
Council Member Sponsors: 2
Attachments: 1. Press Release, 2. Committee Report, 3. Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 12/18/08

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

RESOLUTION NO. 1753

 

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 080519 ZSX (L.U. No. 900), for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-681(a)(2) of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York to allow that portion of the railroad or transit right-of-way which has been permanently discontinued or terminated to be included in the lot area in connection with a proposed mixed use development on property located at 527 Westchester Avenue (Block 2359, p/o Lots 1, 3 & 9001), in a General Large-Scale Development, within the Bronxchester Urban Renewal Area, in a C6-2 District, Borough of the Bronx.

 

By Council Members Katz and Garodnick

 

                     WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on October 31, 2008 its decision dated October 7, 2008 (the "Decision") on the application submitted by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for the grant of a special permit, pursuant to Section 74-681(a)(2) of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York to allow that portion of the railroad or transit right-of-way which has been permanently discontinued or terminated to be included in the lot area in connection with a proposed mixed use development on property located at 527 Westchester Avenue (Block 2359, p/o Lots 1, 3 and 9001), in a General Large-Scale Development, Sites within Bronxchester Urban Renewal Area, in a C6-2 District (ULURP No. C 080519 ZSX), Community District 1, Borough of the Bronx (the "Application");

 

                     WHEREAS, the Application is related to ULURP Applications Numbers C 080517 ZMX  (L.U. No. 898), a zoning map amendment changing from an M1-1 District to an C6-2 District; N 080518 ZRY (L.U. No. 899), a zoning text amendment; C 080520 ZSX (L.U. No. 901), a special permit to permit modifications of height and setback, rear yard, minimum distances between buildings, minimum distance between legally required windows and walls or lot lines, and inner court regulations within a General Large Scale Development; C 080521 PQX (L.U. No. 902), an acquisition of privately-owned property; C 080522 HAX (L.U. No. 903), UDAAP designation and project approval and disposition of city-owned property;

 

WHEREAS, the Decision is subject to review and action by the Council pursuant to Section 197-d(b)(1) of the City Charter;

 

 

                          WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has made the findings required pursuant to Section 74-681 of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York;

 

                           WHEREAS, upon due notice, the Council held a public hearing on December 2, 2008 on the Decision and Application;

                     

                           WHEREAS, the Council has considered the relevant environmental issues and the Negative Declaration, June 19, 2008 (CEQR No. 08HPD018X);

 

                           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.

 

                           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 December 18, 2008, on file in this office.

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                    .............................………........

                                                                                                                                                        City Clerk, Clerk of The Council