175-95-BZ APPLICANT – Alan J. Sigman, for Twi-light Roller Skating Rink, Inc., owner. SUBJECT – Application April 17, 2017 – Extension of Term of a previously approved Variance (§72-21) which permitted the use of banquet hall (catering establishment) (UG9) which expired on December 10, 2016; Waiver of the Rules. C1-3/R5B & R3A zoning districts. PREMISES AFFECTED – 205-35 Linden Boulevard, Block 11078, Lot 1, Borough of Queens. COMMUNITY BOARD #12Q ACTION OF THE BOARD – Application granted on condition. THE VOTE TO GRANT – Affirmative: Chair Perlmutter, Vice-Chair Chanda, Commissioner Ottley-Brown, Commissioner Sheta and Commissioner Scibetta .................................................5 Negative: .....................................................................0 THE RESOLUTION – WHEREAS, this is an application for a waiver of the Board’s Rules of Practice and Procedure and an extension of term of a variance, previously granted by the Board; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on this application on March 20, 2018, after due notice by publication in The City Record, and then to decision on the same date; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Ottley-Brown performed an inspection of the site and surrounding neighborhood; and WHEREAS, Community Board 12, Queens, recommends approval of this application; and WHEREAS, Council Member I. Daneek Miller submitted testimony in support of this application, stating that the subject establishment is an important civic resource in the neighborhood; and WHEREAS, State Senator Leroy G. Comrie submitted testimony in support of this application, stating that the subject establishment has proven itself a valued part of the community and a vital commodity for residents; and WHEREAS, Assistant Principal Teresa Davis- Wilkinson of P.S. 136, Queens, submitted testimony in support of this application, stating that the subject establishment is spotless and a wonderful resource for the community; and WHEREAS, Hollis Local Development Corporation submitted testimony in support of this application, stating that the subject establishment is not only a physical enhancement to the commercial corridor but also an economic one; and WHEREAS, the subject site is located on the northeast corner of Linden Boulevard and 205th Street, partially in an R5B (C1-3) zoning district and partially in an R3A zoning district, in Queens; and WHEREAS, the Board has exercised jurisdiction over the subject site since December 10, 1996, when, 175-95-BZ graffiti; THAT landscaping and fencing at the parking area in the rear shall be maintained in accordance with the Board-approved plans; THAT the banquet hall (Use Group 9) shall comply with the New York City Noise Code; THAT the above conditions shall appear on the certificate of occupancy; THAT a certificate of occupancy shall be obtained within four (4) years, by March 20, 2022; THAT all conditions from prior resolutions not specifically waived by the Board remain in effect; THAT this approval is limited to the relief granted by the Board in response to objections cited and filed by the Department of Buildings; THAT the approved plans shall be considered approved only for the portions related to the specific relief granted; and THAT the Department of Buildings must ensure compliance with all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Resolution, the Administrative Code and any other relevant laws under its jurisdiction irrespective of plans or configurations not related to the relief granted.” Adopted by the Board of Standards and Appeals, March 20, 2018. A true copy of resolution adopted by the Board of Standards Printed in Bulletin Nos. 12-13, Vol. 103. Copies Sent To Applicant Fire Com'r. Borough Com'r.
175-95-BZII
Extension of Term of a previously approved Variance (§72-21) which permitted the use of banquet hall (catering establishment) (UG9) which expired on December 10, 2016; Waiver of the Rules. C1-3/R5B
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