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THE CITY RECORD

4848

BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN
Nos. 1, 2 & 3
NEW YORK BLOOD CENTER
No. 1

CD 8
C 210351 ZMM
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 an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 8c:
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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:

changing from an R8B District to a C2-7 District property, bounded by East 67th Street, a line 325 feet easterly of Second Avenue, East 66th Street and a line 100 feet easterly of Second Avenue; and changing from a C1-9 District to a C2-8 District property, bounded by East 67th Street, a line 100 feet easterly of Second Avenue, East 66th Street, Second Avenue, East 66th Street, and a line 100 feet westerly of Second Avenue;

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height and setback regulations; and
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where such facility is located within C2-7 Districts:

as shown on a diagram for illustrative purposes only, dated April 19, 2021, and subject to the conditions of CEQR Declaration E-612.
No. 2

CD 8
N 210352 ZRM
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by New York Blood Center, Inc., pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying Article VII, Chapter 4, for the purpose of allowing scientific research and development facilities in C2-7 Districts and allowing related use and bulk modifications, and 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.
ARTICLE III
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Chapter 2
Use Regulations

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USES PERMITTED BY SPECIAL PERMIT
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By the City Planning Commission In the districts indicated, the following uses are permitted by special permit of the City Planning Commission, in accordance with standards set forth in Article VII, Chapter 4, or as otherwise indicated in this Section.

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c.

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conform to the performance standards applicable to M1
Districts;

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occupy a zoning lot that either contains a minimum lot area of 40,000 square feetor comprises an entire block; and
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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.
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C2-7 C6
Research and development facility, scientific, in C2-7 Districts within Community District 8 in the Borough of Manhattan, and in C6
Districts Seaplane bases
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a signage plan has been submitted showing the location, size, height, and illumination of all signs on the zoning lot;

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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 a.

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

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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.

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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
Chapter 4
Special Permits by the City Planning Commission

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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
with regard to sign modifications:

iii. illuminated signs, if provided:

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USE PERMITS

floor area ratio regulations, up to the maximum floor area ratio permitted for community facility uses for the District; and
As a condition for granting a special permit, such facility shall:

Railroad passenger stations

sign regulations;

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Conditions
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Administration
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iii. yard regulations.

ARTICLE VII

TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2021