THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO. 447
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Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 180127 ZMM, a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 89).
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By Council Members Salamanca and Moya
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on May 7, 2018 its decision dated May 7, 2018 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by DD West 29th LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 8b, by changing from an M2-3 District to a C6-4X District and establishing a Special Hudson River Park District, which in conjunction with the related actions would facilitate the redevelopment of 601 West 29th Street with a mix of uses, including up to 731,668 square feet of residential floor area, of which up to 182,917 square feet would be permanently affordable; 8,927 square feet or more of retail space; a potential Emergency Medical Services ambulance station; and additionally would enable a transfer of 123,437.5 square feet of unused development rights to support certain identified improvements and capital maintenance in the Hudson River Park within Community District 4 (ULURP No. C 180127 ZMM), Community District 4, Borough of Manhattan (the "Application");
WHEREAS, the Application is related to applications N 180128(A) ZRM (L.U. No. 90), an amendment of the Zoning Resolution to modify the regulations of the Special Hudson River Park District and related Sections, define new granting and receiving sites within the special district, and designate a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) area on the receiving site, and C 180129(A) ZSM (L.U. No. 91), a special permit pursuant to Section 89-21 to transfer floor area and to modify bulk and parking regulations in connection with the proposed mixed use development.
WHEREAS, the Decision is subject to review and action by the Council pursuant to Section 197-d(b)(1) of the City Charter...
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