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THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021
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THE CITY RECORD

the modifications are consistent with the amount and location of commercial life sciences laboratories that the Commission finds appropriate on the zoning lot; and
iii. illuminated signs, if provided:

d.

a.

utilize an illumination type, and are located and oriented in a manner so as to minimize any negative effects on nearby residences; and
b.

do not alter the essential character of the adjacent area.

Additional requirements 1.

To minimize traffic congestion in the area, the Commission shall require the provision of off-street loading berths conforming to the requirements set forth in Section 36-62 Required Accessory Off-street Loading Berths for commercial uses.

2.

The Commission may also require the provision of accessory off-street parking facilities to prevent the creation of traffic congestion caused by the curb parking of vehicles generated by such use. The size and location of such parking, bicycle parking, and loading facilities shall comply with the applicable provisions of Section 36-00, inclusive.

3.

All applications for the grant of a special permit, pursuant to this Section shall be referred to the Commissioner of Health of the City of New York or its successor for a report and recommendations on matters relating to health, safety and general welfare of the public with regard to the proposed facility. If the report is received within 45 days from the date of referral, the Commission shall, in its determination, give due consideration to the report and its recommendations. If such agency does not report within 45 days, the Commission may make a final determination without reference thereto.

In order to promote and protect the public health, safety and general welfare, the City Planning Commission may impose additional conditions and safeguards and more restrictive performance standards where necessary.

No. 3

CD 8
C 210353 ZSM
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by New York Blood Center, Inc., pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit, pursuant to Section 74-48 of the Zoning Resolution as follows:
1.

to allow a scientific research and development facility as a commercial use;

2. to allow the floor area ratio regulations, up to the maximum floor area ratio permitted for community facility uses for the District, to apply to the scientific research and development facility use;
3. to modify the height and setback regulations of Section 33-432 In other Commercial Districts, and the required yard equivalents regulations of Section 33-283 Required rear yard equivalents; and, 4. to modify the signage regulations of Section 32-641 Total surface area of signs, Section 32-642 Non-illuminated signs, Section 32-643 Illuminated non-flashing signs, Section 32-655 Permitted Projections or Height of Signs, and Section 32-67 Special Provisions Applying Along District Boundaries;
to facilitate a proposed 16-story building on property, located at 310
East 67th Street Block 1441, Lot 40, in a C2-7 District.
Note: A zoning text amendment is proposed to Section 74-48 under a concurrent related application for a Zoning Text change N 210352
ZRM.
Note: This site is proposed to be rezoned by changing an R8B
District to a C2-7 District under a concurrent related application for a Zoning Map change C 210351 ZMM.
Plans for this proposal are on file with the City Planning Commission and may be seen at 120 Broadway, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10271-0001.
NOTICE
On Thursday, July 29, 2021, a public hearing is being held by the City Planning Commission CPC, accessible both in person and remotely, in conjunction with the above ULURP
hearing to receive comments related to a Draft Environmental Impact Statement DEIS concerning an application by the New York Blood Center the Applicant. The Applicant is requesting a rezoning and other discretionary actions from the CPC to facilitate the construction of the Proposed Project, an approximately 596,200 gross-square-foot gsf state-of-the-

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art laboratory building with related offices on the site of the Applicants existing building at 310 East 67th Street, Block 1441 Lot 40 the Development Site. The Development Site is located on the Upper East Side in Manhattan Community District 8. Block 1441 is bounded by East 66th and East 67th Streets and First and Second Avenues. The Development Site is part of a larger Rezoning Area, which also includes Block 1441, Lots 10011202, and Block 1421, p/o Lot 21. To facilitate the Proposed Project the Applicant is requesting several actions from the New York CPC: a zoning map amendment to rezone the Development Site from R8B to C2-7; designation of the Development Site for Mandatory Inclusionary Housing MIH;
and to rezone the remainder of the Rezoning Area Block 1441, Lots 10011202 and the eastern 100 feet of Block 1421, p/o Lot 21 from C1-9 to C2-8. The Applicant is also requesting a zoning text amendment to Section 74-48 of the Zoning Resolution; and a special permit, pursuant to the amended Section 74-48 to modify various sections of the Zoning Resolution, as detailed below. In addition, the Applicant may seek a revocable consent from the New York City Department of Transportation DOT
to allow a Marquee projection over the buildings entrance in accordance with the NYC Building Code.
Written comments on the DEIS are requested and will be received and considered by the Lead Agency through Monday, August 9, 2021.
For instructions on how to submit comments and participate remotely, please refer to the instructions at the beginning of this agenda.
This hearing is being held, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act SEQRA and City Environmental Quality Review CEQR, CEQR No. 21DCP080M.
BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN
Nos. 4-7
960 FRANKLIN AVENUE REZONING
No. 4
CD 9
C 200184 ZMK
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by Franklin Ave.
Acquisition LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 16d:
1.

changing from an R6A District to an R9D District property, bounded by Montgomery Street, Franklin Avenue, a line 150 feet northerly of Sullivan Place, a line 100 feet easterly of Washington Avenue, and a line 300 feet northwesterly of Franklin Avenue; and
2. establishing within the proposed R9D District a C2-4 District bounded by Montgomery Street, Franklin Avenue, a line 150 feet northerly of Sullivan Place, and a line 100 feet northwesterly of Franklin Avenue;
as shown on a diagram for illustrative purposes only dated February 1, 2021, and subject to the conditions of CEQR Declaration E-586.
No. 5
CD 9
N 200185 ZRK
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by Franklin Ave.
Acquisition LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area.
Matter underlined is new, to be added;
Matter struck out is to be deleted;
Matter within is defined in Section 12-10;
indicates where unchanged text appears in the Zoning Resolution

APPENDIX F
Inclusionary Housing Designated Areas and Mandatory Inclusionary Housing Areas BROOKLYN

Brooklyn Community District 9

Map 2 - date of adoption