THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

RESOLUTION NO. 2251

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 090308 ZMK, a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 1247).

By Council Members Katz and Avella

WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on September 25, 2009 its decision dated September 23, 2009 (the "Decision"), on an application submitted by Eldert Lane Residential Development, Ltd. and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment to the Zoning Map for a rezoning from an R5 District to an R6A district to facilitate the development of a six-story 130- unit residential building located along Eldert Lane, South Conduit Avenue and Belmont Avenue in the East New York Section of Brooklyn in Community District 5 (ULURP No. C 090308 ZMK) (the "Application");

WHEREAS, the Application is related to ULURP Application Number C 090307 MMK (L.U. No. 1246), a change to the City Map for the establishment and realignment of Eldert Lane between South Conduit Avenue and Sutter Avenue, elimination of parts of Robert Venable Park, the extinguishment of a permanent access easement, and the adjustment of grades;

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 October 26, 2009;

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 June 15, 2009 (CEQR No. 09DCP027K);

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.

                     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. 18a, changing from an R5 District to an R6A District property bounded Belmont Avenue, South Conduit Avenue, Eldert Lane, Sutter Avenue, and Sheridan Avenue, as shown on a diagram (for illustrative purposes only) dated June 15, 2009, Community District 5, Borough of Brooklyn.

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 28, 2009, on file in this office.

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