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Committee on Land Use · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
The one where the Land Use Committee coupled a stack of Bronx/Queens rezonings and schools through a roll-call, then tur
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Chair Salamanca ran a brisk coupled roll-call advancing a slate of land-use items , the Two Howard Avenue Brooklyn rezoning (modified to MIH Option 1), the Brook/156th Street Bronx rezoning with ~54 affordable units, two new public schools, and Bartlett Dairy's Queens distribution-and-repair facility carrying a 50% local-hiring goal and 35 on-site trees. With a hard 1 PM stop, the room then pivoted to a public hearing on Espinal's Intro 1058, a bill to create an urban-agriculture report. A parade of farmers, educators and advocates backed it, while the de Blasio administration's witness was su
From the room
“Studies have shown that urban ag is estimated to be a $9 billion industry in the U.S. and has the potential to feed 20 million people in New York City.”
— Rafael L. Espinal, Jr.
“Bartlett Dairy has committed to working with local partners such as Spring Jam and Spring Garden Civics, Saratoga Family and Shelter, Community Boards 12 and 13, and Springfield High School”
— Donovan J. Richards
“It's allowed in every residential, commercial, and manufacturing zoning district in New York City, with a minor exception for areas zoned for amusement parks”
— Alex Summer
“I will be voting I on all. I just want to acknowledge the fact that we will be getting a hundred uh over a hundred and twenty senior um housing units”
— I. Daneek Miller
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The decisions
1702LU 0398-2019Approved
East Harlem El Barrio Community Land Trust
Adopted a resolution backing the East Harlem El Barrio Community Land Trust to rehabilitate affordable housing across four city-owned buildings, approved 62 to 0 with one abstention.
Committee vote
15
Adrienne E. AdamsAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikCarlina Rivera Chaim M. DeutschDonovan J. RichardsFrancisco P. MoyaI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronMark TreygerPeter A. KooRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Vanessa L. Gibson
03LU 0399-2019Approved
Lenox Avenue Cluster
Approved the Lenox Avenue cluster to rehabilitate and convert seven partially occupied city-owned buildings to cooperative ownership, adopted 62 to 0 with one abstention.
Committee vote
15
Adrienne E. AdamsAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikCarlina Rivera Chaim M. DeutschDonovan J. RichardsFrancisco P. MoyaI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronMark TreygerPeter A. KooRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Vanessa L. Gibson
04LU 0400-2019Approved
MNN1802 CLOTH Amsterdam Avenue – 2185 Amsterdam Avenue
Approved applications to rehabilitate and preserve four mixed-use residential buildings, adopted 62 to 0 with one abstention.
Committee vote
15
Adrienne E. AdamsAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikCarlina Rivera Chaim M. DeutschDonovan J. RichardsFrancisco P. MoyaI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronMark TreygerPeter A. KooRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Vanessa L. Gibson
05LU 0401-2019Approved
MNN1802 CLOTH Amsterdam Avenue – 2110 Amsterdam Avenue
Committee vote
15
Adrienne E. AdamsAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikCarlina Rivera Chaim M. DeutschDonovan J. RichardsFrancisco P. MoyaI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronMark TreygerPeter A. KooRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Vanessa L. Gibson
06LU 0402-2019Approved
MNN1802 CLOTH Amsterdam Avenue – 2488-90 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.
Committee vote
15
Adrienne E. AdamsAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikCarlina Rivera Chaim M. DeutschDonovan J. RichardsFrancisco P. MoyaI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronMark TreygerPeter A. KooRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Vanessa L. Gibson
07LU 0410-2019C 190184 HAMUrban RenewalApproved
199-207 Elizabeth Street
Approved the Haven Green senior housing application at 199-207 Elizabeth Street in Council Member Chin's Manhattan district, adopted 60 to 0 with one abstention.
The deal
Site
199-207 Elizabeth Street
District
Committee vote
15
Adrienne E. AdamsAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikCarlina Rivera Chaim M. DeutschDonovan J. RichardsFrancisco P. MoyaI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronMark TreygerPeter A. KooRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Vanessa L. Gibson
Properties199-207 Elizabeth Street
08LU 0415-2019C 180517 MMQCity MapApproved
154-68 BROOKVILLE BLVD
Approved a city map amendment for the JFK North Site at 154-68 Brookville Boulevard in Queens, adopted 62 to 0 with one abstention.
The deal
Site
154-68 BROOKVILLE BLVD
District
Committee vote
15
Adrienne E. AdamsAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikCarlina Rivera Chaim M. DeutschDonovan J. RichardsFrancisco P. MoyaI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronMark TreygerPeter A. KooRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Vanessa L. Gibson
Properties154-68 BROOKVILLE BLVD
09LU 0416-2019C 190127 PQMParks AcquisitionApproved
437 West 126th Street
with 1 related matter · LU 0417-2019
Approved two HPD applications tied to the Manhattanville Walkway at 437 West 126th Street in Manhattan, adopted 62 to 0 with one abstention.
The deal
Site
437 West 126th Street
District
Committee vote
30
Adrienne E. AdamsAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikCarlina Rivera Chaim M. DeutschDonovan J. RichardsFrancisco P. MoyaI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronMark TreygerPeter A. KooRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Vanessa L. GibsonAdrienne E. AdamsAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikCarlina Rivera Chaim M. DeutschDonovan J. RichardsFrancisco P. MoyaI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronMark TreygerPeter A. KooRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Vanessa L. Gibson
Properties437 West 126th Street
10LU 0418-2019Approved
Brownsville North NCP
Approved the Brownsville North Ocean Hill Neighborhood Construction Program, adopted 62 to 0 with one abstention.
Committee vote
15
Adrienne E. AdamsAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikCarlina Rivera Chaim M. DeutschDonovan J. RichardsFrancisco P. MoyaI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronMark TreygerPeter A. KooRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Vanessa L. Gibson
11LU 0420-2019C 190113 ZMRZoning MapApproved
Special Bay Street Corridor District
with 3 related matters · LU 0421-2019 · LU 0422-2019 · LU 0423-2019
Approved a special street corridor district rezoning in Council Member Rose's Staten Island district, adopted 67 to 2 with 7 members absent.
Conditions
- Modify zoning text to require lower building heights consistent with existing character and to accommodate public schools, per community urban-design concerns
- HPD revised project summary for 539 Jersey Street disposition site: ~223 units, 100% affordable, with option to set aside for affordable senior housing
Committee vote
60
Adrienne E. AdamsAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikCarlina Rivera Chaim M. DeutschDonovan J. RichardsFrancisco P. MoyaI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronMark TreygerPeter A. KooRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Vanessa L. GibsonAdrienne E. AdamsAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikCarlina Rivera Chaim M. DeutschDonovan J. RichardsFrancisco P. MoyaI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronMark TreygerPeter A. KooRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Vanessa L. GibsonAdrienne E. AdamsAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikCarlina Rivera Chaim M. DeutschDonovan J. RichardsFrancisco P. MoyaI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronMark TreygerPeter A. KooRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Vanessa L. GibsonAdrienne E. AdamsAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikCarlina Rivera Chaim M. DeutschDonovan J. RichardsFrancisco P. MoyaI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronMark TreygerPeter A. KooRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Vanessa L. Gibson
12LU 0424-2019C 190207 ZMXZoning MapApproved
Brook 156
with 3 related matters · LU 0425-2019 · LU 0426-2019 · LU 0427-2019
Approved the Brook 156th Street rezoning in a Bronx council district, adopted 21 to 0 with 5 members absent.
Land-use review
CEQR: Other
Committee vote
60
Adrienne E. AdamsAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikCarlina Rivera Chaim M. DeutschDonovan J. RichardsFrancisco P. MoyaI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronMark TreygerPeter A. KooRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Vanessa L. GibsonAdrienne E. AdamsAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikCarlina Rivera Chaim M. DeutschDonovan J. RichardsFrancisco P. MoyaI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronMark TreygerPeter A. KooRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Vanessa L. GibsonAdrienne E. AdamsAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikCarlina Rivera Chaim M. DeutschDonovan J. RichardsFrancisco P. MoyaI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronMark TreygerPeter A. KooRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Vanessa L. GibsonAdrienne E. AdamsAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikCarlina Rivera Chaim M. DeutschDonovan J. RichardsFrancisco P. MoyaI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronMark TreygerPeter A. KooRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Vanessa L. Gibson
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13LU 0436-2019C 180292 ZMKZoning MapApproved
HOWARD AVENUE
with 1 related matter · LU 0437-2019
Approved a rezoning of two sites along Howard Avenue in a Brooklyn council district, adopted 23 to 0 with 3 members absent.
The deal
Site
HOWARD AVENUE
District
Mandatory inclusionary housing
Committee vote
30
Adrienne E. AdamsAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikCarlina Rivera Chaim M. DeutschDonovan J. RichardsFrancisco P. MoyaI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronMark TreygerPeter A. KooRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Vanessa L. GibsonAdrienne E. AdamsAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikCarlina Rivera Chaim M. DeutschDonovan J. RichardsFrancisco P. MoyaI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronMark TreygerPeter A. KooRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Vanessa L. Gibson
PropertiesHOWARD AVENUE
14LU 0459-2019Approved
650-Seat Intermediate School Facility/21-31 and 35 Delevan Street
Approved a site for an approximately 650-seat intermediate school in a Brooklyn council district, adopted 62 to 0 with one abstention.
Committee vote
15
Adrienne E. AdamsAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikCarlina Rivera Chaim M. DeutschDonovan J. RichardsFrancisco P. MoyaI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronMark TreygerPeter A. KooRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Vanessa L. Gibson
15LU 0460-2019Approved
458-Seat Primary School Facility/1560 Boone Avenue
Approved a site for an approximately 458-seat primary school in a Bronx council district, adopted 62 to 0 with one abstention.
Committee vote
15
Adrienne E. AdamsAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikCarlina Rivera Chaim M. DeutschDonovan J. RichardsFrancisco P. MoyaI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronMark TreygerPeter A. KooRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Vanessa L. Gibson
16LU 0461-2019Approved
458-Seat Primary School Facility/1302 Edward L Grant Highway
Approved a site for an approximately 458-seat primary school in Council Member Gibson's Bronx district, adopted 62 to 0 with one abstention.
Committee vote
15
Adrienne E. AdamsAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikCarlina Rivera Chaim M. DeutschDonovan J. RichardsFrancisco P. MoyaI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronMark TreygerPeter A. KooRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Vanessa L. Gibson
17LU 0462-2019Approved
592-Seat Primary School Facility/650 86th Street
Approved a site for an approximately 592-seat intermediate school in a Brooklyn council district, adopted 62 to 0 with one abstention.
Committee vote
15
Adrienne E. AdamsAntonio ReynosoBarry S. GrodenchikCarlina Rivera Chaim M. DeutschDonovan J. RichardsFrancisco P. MoyaI. Daneek MillerInez D. BarronMark TreygerPeter A. KooRafael Salamanca, Jr.Rory I. LancmanRuben Diaz, Sr.Vanessa L. Gibson
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The deal
Units
346
Mandatory inclusionary housing
Questions & answers
Rafael L. Espinal, Jr.: Does the administration support the bill / comprehensive plan?
Rafael L. Espinal, Jr.: Why are community gardens not being prioritized in overall development decisions?
Rafael Salamanca, Jr.: Does DCP have a list of all community gardens in NYC and under whose jurisdiction they fall?
Rafael Salamanca, Jr.: What are the terms of agreement if a garden has existed ~10 years and the owning city agency wants to take over the site?
Rafael Salamanca, Jr.: Has DCP ever considered changing the zoning of all 500 gardens to a garden use (vs. e.g. R7)?
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The people
On the dais · 4
Andy L. KingCosta G. ConstantinidesRitchie J. TorresStephen T. Levin
Public testimony: 17 in favor
Practitioners & applicants
Alex Summer · Rafael L. Espinal, Jr. · Samira Behruz · Kathleen Daniel · William Martin
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