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WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2021

THE CITY RECORD

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.

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.

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;

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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.

b2 will be located so as to draw a minimum of vehicular traffic to and through local streets;

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.

c3 provides fully enclosed storage space for all raw materials, finished products, by-products and waste materials including debris, refuse and garbage; and
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.

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;

ii.

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
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-theart 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.