Res 0044-2022

WHEREAS, 99-20 Realty Corp., filed an application pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 9c, establishing within the existing R3-2 District a C2-3 District, which would facilitate the development of a new one-story commercial building at 99-07 Astoria Boulevard in the East Elmhurst neighborhood of Queens, Community District 3 (ULURP No. C 210189 ZMQ) (the "Application"); WHEREAS the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on January 21, 2022 its decision dated January 19, 2022 (the "Decision") on the Application; WHEREAS, the Decision is subject to review and action by the Council pursuant to Section 197-d of the City Charter; WHEREAS, upon due notice, the Council held a public hearing on the Decision and Application on January 27, 2022; 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 on August 30, 2021 (CEQR No. 21DCP176Q), which includes an (E) designation to avoid the potential for significant adverse impacts related to hazardous materials and air quality (E-640) (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 (E) Designation (E-640) 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 210189 ZMQ, 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 No. 9c, establishing within the existing R3-2 District a C2-3 District bounded by 27th Avenue, 100th Street, Astoria Boulevard, and 99th Street, Borough of Queens, Community District 3, as shown on a diagram (for illustrative purposes only) dated August 30, 2021, and subject to the conditions of CEQR Declaration of E-640. 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 ______________, 2022, on file in this office. ..................................................... City Clerk, Clerk of The Council Page 2 of 2 C 210189 ZMQ Res. No. ____ (Pre. L.U. No. 7)