THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO. 488
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Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 180201 ZMM, a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 144).
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By Council Members Salamanca and Moya
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on June 27, 2018 its decision dated June 27, 2018 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by Fourteenth at Irving, LLC, and the New York City Economic Development Corporation, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 12c, by changing from a C6-1 District to a C6-4 District, changing from a C6-2A District to a C6-4 District and changing from a C6-3X District to a C6-4 District on Manhattan Block 559, Lots 16 and 55, which in conjunction with the related actions would facilitate the redevelopment of City-owned property with a 21-story, 209,246-square-foot technology-focused office and retail commercial building in the Union Square neighborhood of Manhattan, (ULURP No. C 180201 ZMM), Community District 3, Borough of Manhattan (the "Application");
WHEREAS, the Application is related to applications N 180202 ZRM (L.U. No. 145), a zoning text amendment to designate a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) area and to modify bulk regulations and C 180203 ZSM (L.U. No. 146), a special permit to modify rear yard and height and setback requirements;
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 July 10, 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. 17DME002M) issued on January 22, 2018 which included an (E)...
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