PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Annette Robinson, Board Member of Manhattan Community Board 9, on 135th Street Rezoning
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Annette Robinson, a long-time resident and member of Manhattan Community Board 9, strongly opposes the rezoning of 135th Street. She argues that the proposed development is unsuitable due to its location over an Amtrak railroad, atop a sinkhole, and in a flood zone.
- Robinson accuses the developer of presenting disingenuous facts in their proposals.
- She appeals to elected officials, including Councilman Shaun Abreu and Borough President Mark Levine, to listen to constituents and reject the project.
- Despite understanding the desire for affordable housing, Robinson insists this project is not the right solution for the community.
Annette Robinson
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Good afternoon, all.
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Good day.
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As a 50 year resident of 100 and 30 Fifth Street in Broadway and a member of Manhattan Community Board 9, I come today along with the majority of the residents of this community who are for aren't at this hearing opposed to this zoning of a 100 and 35th Street.
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For the sole purpose of a developer who is determined to build housing on a lot that is over an Amtrak railroad atop a a sinkhole.
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It just makes absolutely no sense not to mention that it's a flood zone.
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We we go do these conversations consistently with this developer.
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They come before commissions, disingenuously, presenting facts that are not facts.
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They're not true.
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And so I simply acts out of elected officials.
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City councilmen, Shawn O'Briel, I respect your desire to create affordable housing for this community.
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There is a commitment for that.
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Unfortunately, councilman Baca, you are incorrect.
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This developers project is not a win.
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Okay?
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Bo, president Mark Levin, has the same desire to create housing for this community.
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He continues to support this project.
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This is not the answer.
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So my ask in this hearing is that our elected officials that have the power to say no, please listen to your constituents.
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This is not a win.
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We do not want this project and we ask that you decline support.
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Because we do not want it.
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Thank you.