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TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021

THE CITY RECORD

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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:

Research and development facility, scientific, in C2-7 Districts within Community District 8 in the Borough of Manhattan, and in C6
Districts
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.

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d.

ARTICLE VII
Administration
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.

Chapter 4
Special Permits by the City Planning Commission 74-40
USE PERMITS

74-48
Scientific Research and Development Facility In C2-7 Districts within Community District 8 in the Borough of Manhattan, and in C6 Districts, the City Planning Commission may permit a scientific research and development facility containing as a commercial use, where such facility contains laboratories for medical, biotechnological, chemical or genetic research, including space for production, storage and distribution of scientific products generated through research and may modify height and setback regulations for the facility. Such facility shall conform to the performance standards applicable to M1 Districts and occupy a zoning lot that either contains a minimum lot area of 40,000 square feet or comprises an entire block. No residential use is to be located anywhere on a zoning lot containing such a facility, in conjunction with such facility, may allow the modifications set forth in paragraph a of this Section.
For a special permit to be granted, applications shall comply with conditions in paragraph b and the findings of paragraph c of this Section. Additional requirements are set forth in paragraph d.
a.

Additional modifications For such scientific research and development facility, the Commission may modify the following:
1.

height and setback regulations; and
2.

where such facility is located within C2-7 Districts:
i.

sign regulations;

ii.

floor area ratio regulations, up to the maximum floor area ratio permitted for community facility uses for the District; and
iii. yard regulations.
b.

Conditions As a condition for granting a special permit, such facility shall:

c.

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.

1.

conform to the performance standards applicable to M1
Districts;

2.

occupy a zoning lot that either contains a minimum lot area of 40,000 square feetor comprises an entire block; and
3.

occupy a zoning lot containing no residential use.

Findings
As a condition for granting a special permit, the Commission shall find that the scientific research and development facility:
a1 will not unduly affect the essential character or impair the future use and development of the surrounding area;
b2 will be located so as to draw a minimum of vehicular traffic to and through local streets;
c3 provides fully enclosed storage space for all raw materials, finished products, by-products and waste materials including debris, refuse and garbage; and d4 that the modification of such height and setback to any applicable bulk regulations will not unduly obstruct the access of light and air to adjoining properties or public streets.
5.

with regard to sign modifications:
i.

a signage plan has been submitted showing the location, size, height, and illumination of all signs on the zoning lot;

No. 3

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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-