2018-156-BZ CEQR #19-BSA-040Q APPLICANT – Sheldon Lobel, P.C., for PSCH Avenue Housing Development Fund Corp. WellLife Network Inc., owner. SUBJECT – Application October 12, 2018 (§72-21) to permit the construction of a six-story cellar Use Group 2 residential building Network Inc.) to provide 66 units of affordable and supportive housing contrary 23-142 (floor area and FAR), 23-142(g) (open 23-22 (density regulations), 23-45(a) (front 451 (planting requirements), 23-631(d) (front and setback), 23-632(b) (side setback) (parking). R5 zoning district. PREMISES AFFECTED – 80-97 Cypress Block(s) 3731/3732, Lot(s) 65,54, Borough COMMUNITY BOARD #5Q Application ACTION OF THE BOARD – condition. THE VOTE TO GRANT – Affirmative: Chair Perlmutter, Vice-Chair Commissioner Ottley-Brown, Commissioner Commissioner Scibetta……………………..……….…5 Negative:……………………………………..…………0 THE RESOLUTION – WHEREAS, the decision of the Department Buildings (“DOB”), dated March 22, 2019, New Building Application No. 420664249, pertinent part: ZR 23-142 Proposed building is contrary the maximum permitted floor area/FAR. ZR 23-22 Proposed no. of dwelling contrary to the maximum permitted. ZR 23-45(a) Proposed building is contrary the minimum required front yard. ZR 23-631(d) Proposed building is contrary to the required setback and maximum permitted height. ZR 23-632(b) Proposed building is contrary to the minimum side setback. ZR 25-251 Proposed building is contrary the minimum required parking spaces.; WHEREAS, this is an application §§ 73-623, 73-03 and 72-21 to permit, in an district, the development of a five-story, residential building that does not comply regulations for floor area, front yards, setbacks, side setbacks and parking, contrary §§ 23-142, 23-22, 23-45, 23-631, 23-632 and and WHEREAS, this application is filed WellLife Network Inc. (the “Applicant”), profit developer of affordable housing whose to provide housing and shelter for populations and those in need of supportive services; and 2018-156-BZ CEQR #19-BSA-040Q design of the subject building to comply regulations for open space and planting and the height of the building from six stories to and WHEREAS, the Applicant represents subject site, floor area may not exceed 23,182 feet (1.25 FAR) under ZR § 23-142; there more than 31 dwelling units under ZR § 23-22; yards must have minimum depths of 10 feet the depth exceeds 10 feet, a minimum depth under ZR § 23-45; street wall heights may 30 feet with a minimum setback of 15 feet street wall and a maximum height above base 40 feet under ZR § 23-631; there must be a of at least 7’-4.5” at 33 feet above base plane § 23-632; and 28 accessory off-street parking are required under ZR § 25-251; and WHEREAS, ZR § 73-623 provides: For developments or enlargements of Housing buildings in which at least percent of the dwelling units are income- restricted housing units, or at least percent of its total floor area is a long-term care facility or philanthropic or non-profit institution with sleeping accommodation, Board of Standards and Appeals may the underlying bulk regulations, other floor area ratio, provided that in no shall such building height or the number stories therein exceed those set forth paragraph (b) of Section 23-664 (Modified height and setback regulations for Inclusionary Housing buildings or affordable independent residences for seniors), provided that the Board finds that: (a) there are physical conditions, including irregularity, narrowness or shallowness of lot size or shape, or topographical features that create practical difficulties in complying with the bulk regulations for Quality Housing buildings would adversely affect the building configuration or site plan; (b) the practical difficulties of developing on the zoning lot have not been by the owner or by a predecessor (c) the proposed modifications will unduly obstruct access of light and adjoining properties or streets; (d) the proposed scale and placement development or enlargem

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