Res 0645-2015

By Council Members Greenfield and Weprin WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on March 9, 2015 its decision dated March 4, 2015 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by CG & J Realty, LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 10a, to rezone a portion of a block from an R6/C2-2 District to a C4-3 District to facilitate the construction of a mixed-use, eleven-story building in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens in Community District 7, (ULURP No. C 120403 ZMQ), Borough of Queens (the "Application"); WHEREAS, the Decision is subject to review and action by the Council pursuant to Section 197-d(b)(1) of the City Charter; WHEREAS, upon due notice, the Council held a public hearing on the Decision and Application on March 24, 2015; WHEREAS, the Council has considered the land use implications and other policy issues relating to the Decision and Application; and WHEREAS, the Council has considered the relevant environmental issues, including the negative declaration (CEQR No. 13DCP106Q) issued on October 20, 2014 (the "Negative Declaration"); RESOLVED: The Council finds that the action described herein will have no significant impact on the environment as set forth in the Negative Declaration. Pursuant to Section 197-d and 200 of the City Charter and on the basis of the Decision and Application, and based on the environmental determination and consideration described in the report, C 120403 ZMQ, incorporated by reference herein, the Council approves the Decision. The Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, effective as of December 15, 1961, and as subsequently amended, is further amended by changing the Zoning Map, Section 10a: 1. eliminating from an existing R6 District a C2-2 District bounded by a line 150 northerly of Northern Boulevard, Leavitt Street and its southerly prolongation, Northern Boulevard (southerly portion), and a line perpendicular to the northerly street line of Northern Boulevard distant 250 feet westerly (as measured along the street line) from the point of intersection of the northerly street line of Northern Boulevard and the westerly street line of Leavitt Street; and 2. changing from an R6 District to a C4-3 District property bounded by a line 125 northerly of Northern Boulevard, Leavitt Street and its southerly prolongation, Northern Boulevard (southerly portion), and a line perpendicular to the northerly street line of Northern Boulevard distant 250 feet westerly (as measured along the street line) from the point of intersection of the northerly street line of Northern Boulevard and the westerly street line of Leavitt Street; as shown in a diagram (for illustrative purposes only) dated October 20, 2014, and subject to the conditions of CEQR Declaration E-355, Community District 7, Borough of Queens. Adopted. Office of the City Clerk, } The City of New York, } ss.: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution passed by The Council of The City of New York on March 31, 2015, on file in this office. ..................................................... City Clerk, Clerk of The Council Page 2 of 2 C 120403 ZMQ Res. No. 645 (L.U. No. 188)