THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
RESOLUTION NO. 535
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Resolution approving with modifications the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 180148 ZMK, a Zoning Map amendment (Preconsidered L.U. No. 164).
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By Council Members Salamanca and Moya
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on July 13, 2018 its decision dated July 11, 2018 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by 1601 DeKalb Avenue Owner, LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 13b, to change M1-1 and R6 zoning districts to R7A, R7A/C2-4, and R6B zoning districts on a portion of a block fronting on Wyckoff Avenue, Hart Street, and DeKalb Avenue, which in conjunction with the related action would facilitate the development of two new nine-story residential buildings containing a total of approximately 122 residential units, including 27 permanently affordable units under MIH Option 1 on the applicant's site (development site) at 1601 DeKalb Avenue (Block 3237, Lots 23, 47, and 48). (ULURP No. C 180148 ZMK), Community District 4, Borough of Brooklyn (the "Application");
WHEREAS, the Application is related to application N 180149 ZRK (Pre. L.U. No. 165), 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 July 17, 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 issued February 12, 2018 (CEQR No. 18DCP061K), which includes an (E) designations to avoid the potential for significant adverse impacts related to hazardou...
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