393-66-BZ APPLICANT – Joseph P. Morsellino, Esq., for Athena Properties, owner; Ace Dropcloth Co., lessee. SUBJECT – Application May 2, 2006 – Application for a waiver of the Rules and Procedure and an extension of time to obtain a certificate of occupancy. PREMISES AFFECTED – 453 East Tremont Avenue, East Tremont Avenue and Washington Avenue, Block 3034, Lot 52, Borough of The Bronx. COMMUNITY BOARD #6BX APPEARANCES – For Applicant: Joseph P. Morsellino. ACTION OF THE BOARD – Application granted on condition. THE VOTE TO GRANT – Affirmative: Chair Srinivasan, Vice-Chair Babbar and Commissioner Collins..................................................3 Negative:.......................................................................0 THE RESOLUTION: WHEREAS, this is an application for a waiver of the Rules of Practice and Procedure and an extension of time to obtain a new certificate of occupancy; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on this application on June 20, 2006, after due notice by publication in The City Record, and then to decision on July 11, 2006; and WHEREAS, the Board has exercised jurisdiction over the subject premises since July 19, 1966, when the Board granted an application to permit a change in use from a bowling alley and lounge to manufacturing of canvas products and textiles; and WHEREAS, subsequently, the grant was amended by the Board on November 23, 1999, to permit the use of a portion of the second floor as storage for the manufacturing on the first floor; and WHEREAS, a condition of the most recent amendment was that a new certificate of occupancy be obtained by November 23, 2000; and WHEREAS, however, the applicant represents that although construction was completed within the specified time period, DOB required a sprinkler system and other additional work; and WHEREAS, the applicant represents that the DOB plans had to be modified to incorporate the changes and that additional time and expenditures were required; and WHEREAS, the applicant states that all work is completed and inspected and that the application for a certificate of occupancy is pending at DOB; and WHEREAS, based upon the above, the Board finds it appropriate to grant the requested extension of time. Therefore it is Resolved that the Board of Standards A true copy of resolution adopted by the Board of Standards Printed in Bulletin Nos. 27-28, Vol. 91. Copies Sent To Applicant Fire Com'r. Borough Com'r.