File #: Res 2126-2009    Version: * Name: LU 1167 - Zoning Reso., Greenpoint/Williamsburg ontextual Rezoning, Brooklyn (N090333ZRK)
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Committee: Committee on Land Use
On agenda: 7/29/2009
Enactment date: Law number:
Title: Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on Application No. N 090333 ZRK, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, relating to Article II, Chapter 3 (Bulk regulations for Residential Buildings in Residence Districts), Section 23-90, inclusive, relating to the extension of the Inclusionary Housing Program to proposed R7A districts, in the Borough of Brooklyn (Preconsidered L.U. No. 1167).
Sponsors: Melinda R. Katz, Tony Avella
Council Member Sponsors: 2
Attachments: 1. Press Release, 2. Committee Report, 3. Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 7/29/09

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

RESOLUTION NO. 2126

 

Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on Application No. N 090333  ZRK,  for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, relating to Article II, Chapter 3 (Bulk regulations for Residential Buildings in Residence Districts), Section 23-90, inclusive, relating to the extension of the Inclusionary Housing Program to proposed R7A districts, in the Borough of Brooklyn (Preconsidered L.U. No. 1167).

 

By Council Members Katz and Avella

 

                           WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on July 2, 2009 its decision dated July 1, 2009 (the "Decision"), pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, regarding an application submitted by the Department of City Planning, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, relating to Article II, Chapter 3 (Bulk regulations for Residential Buildings in Residence Districts), Section 23-90, inclusive, relating to the extension of the Inclusionary Housing Program to proposed R7A districts, (Application No. N 090333 ZRK), Community District 1, Borough of Brooklyn (the "Application");

 

                     WHEREAS, the Application is related to ULURP Application Number C 090334 ZMK (Preconsidered L.U. No. 1168), an amendment of the Zoning Map, to rezone all or portions of 175 blocks in the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Greenpoint and Williamsburg from R6, C4-3, and C8-2 districts to R6B, R6A, R7A, C4-3A, and C4-4A districts; 

                          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 July 27, 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 March 2, 2009, which included (E) designations for hazardous materials, air quality, and noise (CEQR No. 09DCP056K);

 

RESOLVED:

 

                     The Council finds that the action described herein will have no significant impact 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 as follows:

 

Matter in underline is new, to be added;

Matter in strikeout is old, to be deleted;

Mater in #   # is defined in Section 12-10;

*  *  * indicates where unchanged text appears in the Zoning Resolution

 

23-922

Inclusionary housing designated areas

 

The Inclusionary Housing Program shall apply in the following areas:

 

(a)                     In Community District 1, in the Borough of Brooklyn, in Waterfront Access Plan BK-1, as set forth in Section 62-352, and in the R6, R6A, R6B and R7A Districts within the areas shown on the following Maps 1 and 2:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Map 1

Portion of Community District 1, Brooklyn

 

 

 

 

Map 2

Portion of Community District 1, Brooklyn

 

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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 July 29, 2009, on file in this office.

 

 

 

 

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