Res 0856-2019

By Council Members Salamanca and Moya WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on March 15, 2019 its decision dated March 13, 2019 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by Azimuth Development Group, LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section Nos. 4b and 7a, changing from an R5 District to an R7A District and establishing within the proposed R7A District a C2-4 District, which in conjunction with the related actions would facilitate a mixed-use development of two buildings to include 65 affordable homeownership units, 265 rental units, 18,032 square feet of retail, and 159 parking spaces in the Unionport neighborhood of Bronx Community District 9, (ULURP No. C 190102 ZMX) (the "Application"); WHEREAS, the Application is related to application N 190103 ZRX (L.U. No. 383), 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 April 2, 2019; 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 January 7th, 2019 (CEQR No. 19DCP082X) which include an (E) designation to avoid the potential for significant adverse impacts related to hazardous materials, air quality, and noise (the "E" Designation (E-515)). RESOLVED: The Council finds that the action described herein will have no significant impact on the environment as set forth in the (E) Designation (E-515) and 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 190102 ZMX, incorporated by reference herein, and the record before the Council, 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 Nos. 4b and 7a: 1. changing from an R5 District to an R7A District property bounded by Chatterton Avenue, Olmstead Avenue, Bruckner Expressway and a line 300 feet westerly of Olmstead Avenue; and 2. establishing within the proposed R7A District a C2-4 District bounded by Chatterton Avenue, Olmstead Avenue, Bruckner Expressway, a line 300 feet westerly of Olmstead Avenue, a line midway between Chatterton Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard (northerly portion), and a line 100 feet westerly of Olmstead Avenue; as shown on a diagram (for illustrative purposes only) dated January 7, 2019, and subject to the conditions of the CEQR Declaration E-515, 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 April 18, 2019, on file in this office. ..................................................... City Clerk, Clerk of The Council Page 2 of 2 C 190102 ZMX Res. No. 856 (L.U. No. 382)