64-12-BZ CEQR #12-BSA-096Q APPLICANT – Rothkrug Rothkrug & Spector LLP, for 16302 Jamaica LLC, owner; Blink Jamaica Avenue, Inc., lessee. SUBJECT – Application March 20, 2012 – Special Permit (§73-36) to allow the operation of a physical culture establishment (Blink Fitness) within portions of an existing building. C6-3(DP) zoning district. PREMISES AFFECTED – 163-02 Jamaica Avenue, southeast corner of intersection of Jamaica and Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, block 10151, Lot 1, Borough of Queens. COMMUNITY BOARD #12Q APPEARANCES – For Applicant: Todd Dale. ACTION OF THE BOARD – Application granted on condition. THE VOTE TO GRANT – Affirmative: Chair Srinivasan, Vice Chair Collins, Commissioner Ottley-Brown, Commissioner Hinkson and Commissioner Montanez ...................................................5 Negative:............................................................................0 THE RESOLUTION – WHEREAS, the decision of the Queens Borough Commissioner, dated March 13, 2012, acting on Department of Buildings Application No. 420537137, reads in pertinent part: Proposed physical culture establishment in a C6-3 zoning district is contrary to 32-10 ZR and requires a special permit from the BSA (73-36 ZR); and WHEREAS, this is an application under ZR §§ 73-36 and 73-03, to permit, on a site located in a C6-3 zoning district within the Special Downtown Jamaica District, the operation of a physical culture establishment (PCE) on a portion of the first floor and the entire second floor of a two-story commercial building, contrary to ZR § 32-10; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on this application on June 5, 2012, after due notice by publication in The City Record, with a continued hearing on July 10, 2012, and then to decision on July 24, 2012; and WHEREAS, Community Board 12, Queens, recommends approval of this application; and WHEREAS, the premises and surrounding area had site and neighborhood examinations by Chairperson Srinivasan, Commissioner Hinkson, and Commissioner Montanez; and WHEREAS, the subject site is located on the southeast corner of Jamaica Avenue and Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, in a C6-3 zoning district within the Special Downtown Jamaica District; and WHEREAS, the site has approximately 126 feet of frontage on Jamaica Avenue and approximately 176 feet of frontage on Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, and a total lot area of 22,125 sq. ft.; and 64-12-BZ CEQR #12-BSA-096Q WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the proposed action 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 located in a C6-3 zoning district within the Special Downtown Jamaica District, the operation of a PCE on a portion of the first floor and the entire second floor of a two-story commercial building, contrary to ZR § 32-10; on condition that all work shall substantially conform to drawings filed with this application marked “Received May 18, 2012” - Four (4) sheets, and on further condition: THAT the term of this grant will expire on July 24, 2022; THAT there will be no change in ownership or operating control of the physical culture establishment without prior application to and approval from the Board; THAT all massages must be performed by New York State licensed massage therapists; THAT the site will be maintained free of graffiti; THAT the above conditions will appear on the Certificate of Occupancy; THAT Local Law 58/87 compliance will be as reviewed and approved by DOB; THAT fire safety measures will be installed and/or maintained as shown on the Board-approved plans; THAT substantial constructio

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