Res 1710-2017

By Council Members Greenfield and Richards WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on October 2, 2017 its decision dated September 19, 2017 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by Canyon Sterling Emerald LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 18b, changing from R4 and R4/C1-2 zoning districts to R8A/C2-4, R7A, and R6A zoning districts on Block 4496 in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, This amendment, in conjunction with the related action would facilitate the development of four new buildings, ranging in height from eight to twelve stories and containing approximately 521 affordable dwelling units as well as retail and community facility uses (ULURP No. C 170430 ZMK), Community District 7, Borough of Brooklyn (the "Application"); WHEREAS, the Application is related to application N 170431 ZRK (L.U. No. 769), a zoning text amendment to designate a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) area; and Non-ULURP No. 20185103 HAK (Preconsidered L.U.), a real property tax exemption pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law: 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 10, 2017; 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 issued June 19, 2017 (CEQR No. 17DCP155K), which included an (E) designation to avoid the potential for significant adverse impacts related to hazardous materials, air quality and noise (E-432) (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 170430 ZMK, incorporated by reference herein, the Council approves the Decision of the City Planning Commission. 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. 18b: 1. eliminating from an existing R4 District a C1-2 District bounded by Linden Boulevard, Amber Street, a line 100 feet southerly of Linden Boulevard, and Emerald Street; 2. changing from an existing R4 District to an R6A District property bounded by a line 100 feet southerly of Linden Boulevard, Amber Street, a line 100 feet northerly of Loring Avenue, and Emerald Street; 3. changing from an existing R4 District to an R7A District property bounded by a line 100 feet northerly of Loring Avenue, Amber Street, Loring Avenue, and Emerald Street; 4. changing from an existing R4 District to an R8A District property bounded by Linden Boulevard, Amber Street, a line 100 feet southerly of Linden Boulevard, and Emerald Street; and 5. establishing within a proposed R8A District a C2-4 District bounded by Linden Boulevard, Amber Street, a line 100 feet southerly of Linden Boulevard, and Emerald Street; as shown on a diagram (for illustrative purposes only) dated June 19, 2017, and subject to the conditions of CEQR Declaration E-432, Community District 5, Borough of Brooklyn. 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 October 31, 2017, on file in this office. ..................................................... City Clerk, Clerk of The Council Page 2 of 2 C 170430 ZMK) Res. No. 1710 (L.U. No. 768)