PRESENTATION
Project background and zoning history of South Jamaica Gateway
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The presentation provides historical context for the South Jamaica Gateway Rezoning project, focusing on the area's zoning history and previous planning initiatives. The background information sets the stage for understanding the current proposal.
- The project area was part of the Jamaica Plan rezoning approved in September 2007
- Prior to 2007, the area was zoned R4 with a C1-2 commercial overlay since 1961
- The Jamaica Plan was a comprehensive strategy to revitalize downtown Jamaica and encourage affordable housing
Annabelle Meunier
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And we thank you for the opportunity to present this project today.
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Next slide, please.
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This is an application by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation And Development And the Development Team, which is a joint venture between full chrome properties, the Briarwood Organization, and Moses Soy Soul Realty.
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And importantly, the nonprofit partners, the Guardian Fellowship, and the Thomas White Junior Foundation.
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Pastor Kendra Menigold represents the Guardian Fellowship and could not make it in person but is observing remotely.
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Next slide, please.
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This application was certified into Europe on May 28 2024.
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The proposed land use actions and proposed project are listed here, and we will go over these later in the presentation.
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Next slide, please.
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The majority of this project area is shown here was zoned in its current designation of R5D with a C14 commercial overlay as part of the city sponsored Jamaica plan rezoning approved in September 2007.
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The Jamaica plan was a comprehensive planning and rezoning strategy for a 368 block area designed to encourage the economic revitalization of downtown Jamaica, as well as encourage the provision of affordable housing.
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While preserving the adjoining residential homeowner neighborhoods.
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Prior to 2007, the rezoning area was zoned R4 with a c 12 commercial overlay, which was the original zoning designation established in 1961 when the zoning resolution of the city of New York was first enacted.
