294-06-BZ CEQR #07-BSA-036Q APPLICANT– Law Offices of Howard Goldman, LLC, for John and Steven, Inc., owner; Club Fitness NY, lessee. SUBJECT – Application November 8, 2006 – Special Permit (§73-36) to allow the proposed PCE on the second and third floors in a three-story building. The Premises is located in a C2-2 zoning district. The proposal is contrary to Section 32-31. PREMISES AFFECTED – 31-11 Broadway, between 31st 32nd and Street, Block 613, Lots 1 and 4, Borough of Queens. COMMUNITY BOARD #1Q APPEARANCES – For Applicant: Christopher Wright. ACTION OF THE BOARD – Application granted on condition. THE VOTE TO GRANT – Affirmative: Chair Srinivasan, Vice-Chair Collins, Commissioner Ottley-Brown and Commissioner Hinkson……………………………………………...4 Negative:......................................................................0 THE RESOLUTION: WHEREAS, the decision of the Queens Borough Commissioner, dated October 17, 2006, acting on Department of Buildings Application No. 402278600, reads in pertinent part: “Per ZR Section 32-31, proposed Physical Culture Establishment is not permitted as-of- right in a C2-2 Commercial District.”; and WHEREAS, this is an application under ZR §§ 73-36 and 73-03, to permit, on a site partially within a C2-2 (R6) zoning district and partially within a C2-2 (R6B) zoning district, the establishment of a physical culture establishment (PCE) on portions of the cellar level, and first, second, and third floors of adjoining two- and three-story commercial buildings, contrary to ZR § 32-00; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on this application on March 13, 2007 after due notice by publication in The City Record, and then to decision on April 10, 2007; and WHEREAS, Community Board 1, Queens, recommends approval of this application; and WHEREAS, the subject site is located on the 31st 32nd north side of Broadway, between Street and Street; and WHEREAS, the site comprises two lots; Lot 1 is occupied by a three-story commercial building and the adjacent Lot 4 is occupied by a two-story commercial building; and WHEREAS, the applicant represents that the two buildings and two lots will be combined to provide for the PCE entrance and several physical therapy rooms on the first floor, several physical therapy rooms, locker rooms, a boxing ring, a yoga center, exercise equipment and the 294-06-BZ CEQR #07-BSA-036Q Socioeconomic Conditions; Community Facilities and Services; Open Space; Shadows; Historic Resources; Urban Design and Visual Resources; Neighborhood Character; Natural Resources; Hazardous Materials; Waterfront Revitalization Program; Infrastructure; Solid Waste and Sanitation Services; Energy; Traffic and Parking; Transit and Pedestrians; Air Quality; Noise; Construction Impacts; and Public Health; and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the operation of the PCE will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. Therefore it is Resolved that the Board of Standards and Appeals issues a Negative Declaration prepared in accordance with Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617 and §6-07(b) of the Rules of Procedure for City Environmental Quality Review and Executive Order No. 91 of 1977, as amended, and makes each and every one of the required findings under ZR §§ 73-36 and 73-03, to permit, on a site partially within a C2-2 (R6) zoning district and partially within a C2-2 (R6B) zoning district, the establishment of a physical culture establishment on portions of the cellar level, and first, second, and third floors of adjoining two- and three- story commercial buildings, contrary to ZR § 32-00; on condition that all work shall substantially conform to drawings filed with this application marked “Received February 4, 2007”-(7) sheets and on further condition: THAT the term of this grant shall expire on April 10, 2017; THAT there shall be no change in ownership or operating control of the physical culture establishment without prior application t

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