Res 0322-2018

By Council Members Salamanca and Kallos WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on March 16, 2018 its decision dated March 14, 2018 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 6a, changing from an R6 District to an R7D/C1-4 District, which in conjunction with the related actions would facilitate the construction of a multi-story, mixed-use building that contains approximately 170 affordable rental units, commercial space and community facility space, (ULURP No. C 180131 ZMX), Community District 1, Borough of the Bronx (the "Application"); WHEREAS, the Application is related to applications C 180130 HAX (L.U. No. 55), an urban development action area project designation, project approval, and disposition of City-owned property; and N 180132 ZRX (L.U. No. 57), a zoning text amendment to designate a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) 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 March 27, 2018; 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. 17HPD039X) issued on October 27, 2017 (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 180131 ZMX, 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. 6a: (1) changing from an R6 District to an R7D District property bounded by East 142nd Street; St. Ann's Avenue; East 141st Street; the southeasterly, southwesterly, and northeasterly boundary lines of a playground; and a line 140 feet northwesterly of St. Ann's Avenue; and (2) establishing within the proposed R7D District a C1-4 District bounded by East 142nd Street; St. Ann's Avenue; East 141st Street; the southeasterly, southwesterly, and northeasterly boundary lines of a playground; and a line 140 feet northwesterly of St. Ann's Avenue; as shown on a diagram (for illustrative purposes only) dated October 30, 2017, Community District 1, 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 April 25, 2018, on file in this office. ..................................................... City Clerk, Clerk of The Council Page 2 of 2 C 180131 ZMX Res. No. 322 (L.U. No. 56)