File #: Res 1755-2008    Version: * Name: LU 902 - ULURP, Via Verde/The Green Way, Bronx (C080521PQX)
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 080521 PQX (L.U. No. 902), for the acquisition of property located at 527 Westchester Avenue (Block 2359, p/o Lot 1) 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. 1755

 

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 080521 PQX (L.U. No. 902), for the acquisition of property located at 527 Westchester Avenue (Block 2359, p/o Lot 1) 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 pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York City Charter by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development for the acquisition of property located at 527 Westchester Avenue (Block 2359, p/o Lot 1), Community District 1, Borough of the Bronx (the "Site"), (ULURP No. C 080521 PQX) (the "Application");

 

                     WHEREAS, the Application is related to ULURP Application Number 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 080519 ZSX (L.U. No. 900), a special permit to permit development over a rail right-of- way; 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 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)(2) and (3) of the City Charter;

 

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

 

                     WHEREAS, the Council has considered the relevant environmental issues and the Negative Declaration issued on, 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 Section 197-d of the City Charter and on the basis of the Application and Decision, 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.

 

 

 

 

 

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City Clerk, Clerk of The Council