867-55-BZ APPLICANT – Nasir J. Khanzada, for Manny owner; Channi Singh, lessee. SUBJECT – Application February 1, 2018 of Term (§11-411) of a previously approved which permitted the operation of an Service Station (UG 16B) which expired 2011: Amendment (§11-411) to permit the of service bays to an accessory convenience the enlargement of the building; Extension Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy which February 10, 2005: Waiver of the Board’s Rules. zoning district. PREMISES AFFECTED – 66-15 Borden Block 2394, Lot 8, Borough of Queens. COMMUNITY BOARD #4Q 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 January 17, 2018, on Alteration Type I Application No. 421252717, reads in pertinent part: “Propose to extend the term of variance a period of 10 years past June 19, enlarge existing building in an R4-1 district, which is all contrary resolutions and plans adopted by the of Standards and Appeals under Cal. 55-BZ and must be referred back BSA for approval;” and WHEREAS, this is an application for the Board’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, extension of term of a variance, previously the Board, that expired on June 19, 2011, an of time to obtain a certificate of occupancy, expired on February 10, 2005, and an amendment permit the conversion of service bays to an convenience store; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held application on January 8, 2019, after due publication in The City Record, with continued on February 26, 2019, March 26, 2019 and 19, 2016, and then to decision on that same WHEREAS, Vice-Chair Chanda Commissioner Ottley-Brown performed inspections the site and surrounding neighborhood; and WHEREAS, Community Board recommends approval of this application; WHEREAS, the subject site is located northeast corner of Borden Avenue and Avenue, in an R4-1 zoning district, in Queens; WHEREAS, the site has approximately of frontage along Borden Avenue,167 867-55-BZ completed within one year, by June 19, 1956; WHEREAS, on June 18, 1957, under calendar number, the Board amended the resolution extend the time within which to obtain permits complete the work on condition that required, including a new certificate of occupancy obtained and all work completed within one June 18, 1958; and WHEREAS, on October 5, 1971, subject calendar number, the Board further the resolution to extend the term for ten years, on June 19, 1981, on condition that the planted the premises and the grass strips on the sidewalks maintained in accordance with the terms and of the resolution and the residential character neighborhood; other than as amended the resolution complied with in all respects; and, a new certificate occupancy be obtained; and WHEREAS, on November 4, 1981, subject calendar number, the Board further the resolution to extend the term for ten years, on June 19, 1991, on condition that the operated at all times in such a fashion so as traffic congestion; the grounds, planting and maintained in good condition; other than the resolution be complied with in all respects; new certificate of occupancy be obtained year, by November 4, 1982; and WHEREAS, on March 10, 1992, subject calendar number, the Board waived Practice and Procedure and further amended resolution to extend the term for ten years, June 19, 2001, on condition that the premises to the revised drawings of existing conditions; no parking of vehicles on the sidewalk or manner as to obstruct pedestrian or vehicular other than as amended the resolution be complied in all respects; and, a new certificate of occupancy obtained within one year, by March 10, 1993; WHEREAS, on February 10, 2004, subject calendar number, the Board waived Practice and Procedure and further amended resolution to extend of the term for ten years, on June 19,
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