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Council Member Rafael Salamanca, Jr. opens Committee on Land Use meeting to discuss rezoning proposals
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Council Member Rafael Salamanca, Jr. initiates the Committee on Land Use meeting, focusing on reviewing modifications for rezoning proposals across various districts.
- Salamanca acknowledges the attendance of fellow council members and thanks Gerardling and Gerard Hanks for their efforts in subcommittees.
- The agenda features votes on three rezoning proposals aimed at enabling new mixed-use residential developments in Queens and Brooklyn.
- Modifications include zoning map amendments, zoning text amendments, and adjustments to affordability options.
- Specific rezoning cases discussed involve properties on 12th Street, Steinway Street, and Avenue X, targeting the development of buildings with a varying number of apartments and, in some cases, commercial space.
- Salamanca emphasizes the modifications’ roles in fostering residential development while altering affordability options.
Rafael Salamanca, Jr.
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Good afternoon, and welcome to the Camellia Laniels.
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I am consignment of our Salamaka chair in this committee.
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I would like to welcome my esteemed colleagues who have joined us today.
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We've been joined by council members, Amoya, Cheriley, Brooke Powers, Albireo, majority leader, Fardias, council member Hudson, and council member, Kobach, on.
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I would like to thank Gerardling and Gerard Hanks for their work on our 2 subcommittees.
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Today, we will vote to approve some modifications.
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I will use a 30 138 for the 30 dash 11.
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12 Street Rezoning Related to Property And Council member Kibans District.
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In our Store of Queens.
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These actions, including zoning, map amendment, and zoning tax amendment, will facilitate a new mixed use residential development with approximately 80 department.
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A modification will be to remove Mih option 2 and add the default affordability option.
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We will also vote for pros and modifications that we'll use 3940 for the 23 Dash 01 Steinway Street zoning, also in Cassel and McCabon's district.
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And also in Astoria Queen's.
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The repose includes a zoning map amendment and related tax amendment related zoning tax amendment.
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To facilitate a new mixed use residential development with approximately 22 apartments.
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A modification will be to remove NIH option 2 and to add deep affordability the option.
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Finally, we will vote to approve the modifications that will use 4445 for the 396 Dash, 400 Avenue ex rezoning related to property located in Castle Meme Branded District in Brooklyn.
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The proposal includes a zoning map amendment and related zoning tax amendment, which together will facilitate the development of a new building in Gray Sand, Brooklyn.
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Approximately 45 apartments and ground floor commercial space.
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Modification will be to remove MH option 2 while retaining option 1.