New York City Council
Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises
Sep 24, 2024
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11:00 AM
34 min
Summary
A hearing and vote on several land use applications:
- The Memorial Sloan Kettering Pavilion expansion in Manhattan's Upper East Side
- Sidewalk cafe applications for Cozy Corner in Queens and Seis Vecinos in the South Bronx
- A rezoning for a manufacturing and office development at 150 Mill Street in Brooklyn
- A rezoning for a mixed-use residential development at 2390 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn.
The subcommittee also held a hearing on the 135th Street Rezoning Proposal in Manhattanville.
Discussions focused on community benefits, environmental mitigations, preserving industrial business zones, and balancing development needs with community concerns.
The subcommittee approved all items except the Cozy Corner application and the 135th Street proposal, which received no vote.
Features testimony from council members, community board representatives, and the public.
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Council Member Kevin C. Riley opens the Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises meeting
Council Member Kevin C. Riley, chair of the Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises, opens the meeting by welcoming attendees and outlining the agenda for the day. He provides an overview …
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Council Member Riley opens and closes public hearing on Seis Vecinos sidewalk cafe application
Council Member Kevin C. Riley opens a public hearing on LU154, relating to the Seis Vecinos sidewalk cafe application in Council Member Salamanca's district. After confirming that no members of …
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Council Member Riley opens public hearing on 135th Street Rezoning Proposal
Council Member Kevin C. Riley opens the public hearing on the 135th Street Rezoning Proposal in Manhattanville. He provides an overview of the proposal, which includes a residential mixed-use building …
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Testimony by Barry Weinberg, 1st Vice Chair of Manhattan Community Board 9, on 135th Street Rezoning Proposal
Barry Weinberg, representing Manhattan Community Board 9, testifies against the 135th Street rezoning proposal, citing concerns about the property owner's history of tenant harassment and environmental issues. He urges the …
0:09:52
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Testimony by Basia Nikonorow on 135th Street Rezoning Proposal
Basia Nikonorow testified against the 135th Street rezoning proposal, citing climate change concerns and environmental justice issues. She argued that building residential housing in a flood zone is short-sighted and …
0:12:20
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Testimony by Gabrielle Ortiz, Community Member on 135th Street Rezoning Proposal
Gabrielle Ortiz, a long-time community member, testifies against the rezoning proposal for the 135th Street site. She argues that the location is unsuitable for residential development due to environmental concerns …
0:14:48
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Testimony by Catherine Lazaro, Longtime Resident of the Neighborhood, on 135th Street Rezoning Proposal
Catherine Lazaro, a longtime resident since 1985, testifies against a proposed development project, highlighting its potential negative impact on Upper Riverside Park. She emphasizes the community's efforts to transform the …
0:16:50
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Council Member Riley outlines MSK Pavilion proposal and actions for vote
Council Member Kevin C. Riley presents an overview of the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Pavilion proposal, which includes five actions to be voted on by the council. He explains that …
0:19:41
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Council Member Julie Menin explains agreements and community benefits for Memorial Sloan Kettering Pavilion proposal
Council Member Julie Menin provides a detailed explanation of the agreements reached for the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Pavilion proposal, including environmental mitigation measures, community benefits, and infrastructure improvements. She …
0:21:00
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4 min
Council Member Riley presents votes on land use applications and reads statements
Council Member Kevin C. Riley presents several votes on land use applications, including the disapproval of a sidewalk cafe application, approval of another sidewalk cafe, and a rezoning proposal. He …
0:25:06
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4 min
Council Member Avilés expresses support for industrial zone development project
Council Member Alexa Avilés delivers remarks on a long-discussed development project in an Industrial Business Zone (IBZ). She expresses initial concerns about preserving industrial areas but ultimately supports the project …
0:29:15
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118 sec
Council Member Riley presents 2390 McDonald Avenue rezoning proposal
Council Member Kevin C. Riley presents the final vote on the pre-considered land use applications for the 2390 McDonald Avenue rezoning proposal in Council Member Yeger's district. The proposal aims …
0:31:15
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Lynn Schulman explains vote in favor of MSK Pavilion proposal
Council Member Lynn Schulman expresses her support for the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Pavilion proposal, citing the importance of additional operating rooms in a city with high cancer rates. She …
0:32:58
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Vote outcome on land use items
The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises approved several land use items. - Yeas: 6 - Nays: 0 - Abstentions: 0 All items were approved as described by the chair and …
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