Res 1285-2016

By Council Members Greenfield and Richards WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on October 7, 2016 its decision dated October 5, 2016 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by the Upper Manhattan Development Corporation, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 6a, which in conjunction with the related action would facilitate the development of a mixed-use complex containing approximately 213 affordable dwelling units, commercial, and community facility spaces in the Concourse Village neighborhood in the Borough of the Bronx, (ULURP No. C 150312 ZMX), Community District 4, Borough of the Bronx (the "Application"); WHEREAS, the Application is related to application N 150313 ZRX (L.U. No. 496), a zoning text amendment pursuant to Appendix F to establish a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing Designated Area; 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 October 19, 2016; WHEREAS, the Council has considered the land use 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. 16DCP146X) issued on May 23, 2016 and subject to the conditions of CEQR Declaration E-386 (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 150312 ZMX, 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 No. 6a: 1. changing from a C8-3 District to an R7D District property bounded by a line 100 feet northwesterly of Concourse Village West, East 156th Street, Concourse Village West, East 153rd Street, the centerline of the easterly portion of Grand Concourse, and a line 525 feet southwesterly of East 156th Street; 2. changing from a C8-3 District to an R8 District property bounded by the centerline of the easterly portion of Grand Concourse, a line 450 feet southwesterly of East 156th Street, a line 100 feet northwesterly of Concourse Village West, and a line 525 feet southwesterly of East 156th Street; and 3. establishing within the proposed R7D District a C1-4 District bounded by a line 100 feet northwesterly of Concourse Village West, East 156th Street, Concourse Village West, and a line 200 feet southwesterly of East 156th Street; as shown on a diagram (for illustrative purposes only) dated May 23, 2016, and subject to the conditions of CEQR Declaration E-386, Community District 4, Borough of the Bronx. 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 November 16, 2016, on file in this office. ..................................................... City Clerk, Clerk of The Council Page 2 of 2 C 150312 ZMX Res. No. 1285 (L.U. No. 495)