17-93-BZ APPLICANT – Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel, LLP, for Lincoln Square Commercial Holding, owner; MP Sports Club Upper Westside LLC on behalf of Reebok- Sports Club/NY, Ltd., lessee. SUBJECT – Application October 13, 2006 – Extension of term of a previously granted special permit (§ 73-36) for a physical culture establishment (Reebok Sports Club/NY Ltd.) which expired on June 7, 2004; a waiver to file more than a year after the expiration of the term; extension of time to obtain a permanent certificate of occupancy and an amendment for the change in management/ownership and the hours of operation located in a C4-7(L) zoning district. PREMISES AFFECTED – 160 Columbus Avenue (a/k/a 1992 Broadway), Block 1139, Lots 24, 30, Borough of Manhattan. COMMUNITY BOARD #7M APPEARANCES – For Applicant: Elizabeth Larsen. 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, this is an application for a waiver of the Rules of Practice and Procedure, a reopening, approval of a change in ownership, a change in the hours of operation, an extension of time to obtain a permanent certificate of occupancy, and an extension of the term for a previously granted variance for a Physical Culture Establishment (PCE), which expired on June 7, 2004; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on this application on November 21, 2006 after due notice by publication in The City Record, with a continued hearing on December 12, 2006, then to decision on January 9, 2007; and WHEREAS, the premises and surrounding area had a site and neighborhood examination by a committee of the Board; and WHEREAS, Community Board 7, Manhattan, recommends approval of this application; and WHEREAS, the subject premises is located on the block bounded by Broadway, Columbus Avenue, West 67th 68th Street, and West Street; and WHEREAS, the site has a lot area of approximately 55,462.22 sq. ft., is occupied by a 47-story mixed-use building, and is located within a C4-7 zoning district within the Special Lincoln Square District; and WHEREAS, the PCE occupies portions of the first floor and floors three through eight; and 17-93-BZ condition that the use and operation of the PCE shall substantially conform to BSA-approved plans, and that all work and site conditions shall comply with drawings marked ‘Received October 13, 2006’ –(7) sheets and ‘October 17, 2006’–(1) sheet; and on condition: THAT there shall be no change in ownership or operating control of the PCE without prior approval from the Board; THAT this grant shall be limited to a term of ten years from June 7, 2004, expiring June 7, 2014; THAT the hours of operation shall be limited to: Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m.; Friday, 5:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m.; THAT the above conditions shall appear on the Certificate of Occupancy; THAT a certificate of occupancy shall be obtained within one year of the date of this grant; THAT Local Law 58/87 compliance shall be as reviewed and approved by DOB; THAT all PCE-related HVAC systems shall comply with Noise Code requirements; 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 specifically cited and filed DOB/other jurisdiction objection(s) only; 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 plan(s) and/or configuration(s) not related to the relief granted.” (DOB Application No. 100363562) Adopted by the Board of Standards and Appeals, January 9, 2007. A true copy of resolution
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