Res 1792-2017

By Council Members Greenfield and Richards WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on October 20, 2017 its decision dated October 18, 2017 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by Park Lane Residence Co., pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment to the Zoning Map, Section No. 7a, changing from an R6 District to R8 and R8/C2-4 Districts, which in conjunction with the related action would facilitate the development of two new mixed-use buildings containing approximately 425 affordable dwelling units in the Soundview neighborhood of the Bronx, (ULURP No. C 170392 ZMX), Community District 9, Borough of the Bronx (the "Application"); WHEREAS, the Application is related to application N 170393 ZRX (L.U. No. 801), a zoning text amendment to designate a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) area; 20185128 HAX (Preconsidered L.U. No. 828); 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 November 14, 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 revised environmental assessment statement and revised conditional negative declaration issued October 13, 2017 (CEQR No. 17DCP172X), which includes an (E) designation to avoid the potential for significant adverse impacts related to hazardous materials, air quality and noise (E-434) (the "Revised Environmental Assessment Statement" and the "Revised Conditional Negative Declaration"); RESOLVED: The Council finds that the action described herein will have no significant impact on the environment as set forth in the Revised Environmental Assessment Statement and the Revised Conditional Negative Declaration; Pursuant to Sections 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 170392 ZMX, 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. 7a: 1. changing from an R6 District to an R8 District property bounded by Turnbull Avenue, a line 250 feet westerly of Pugsley Avenue, Lafayette Avenue, and White Plains Road; and 2. establishing within the proposed R8 District a C2-4 District bounded by Turnbull Avenue, a line 200 feet easterly of White Plains Road, Lafayette Avenue, and White Plains Road. as shown on a diagram (for illustrative purposes only) dated June 5, 2017, and subject to the conditions of CEQR Declaration E-434, Community District 9, 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 December 19, 2017, on file in this office. ................................................... City Clerk, Clerk of The Council Page 2 of 2 C 170392 ZMX Res. No. 1792 (L.U. No. 800)