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Comparison of different angle options for the sloping plane

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Council Member Kevin Riley asks for an explanation of the differences between the 15-degree angle approved by CPC and the 10-degree angle requested by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. David Rosenberg provides a detailed comparison of the various options and their impacts.

  • The angle of the sloping plane controls the density that can be put on the site
  • The CPC-approved 15-degree angle allows for a 5.35 FAR, which is R70 density
  • Reducing to R7A with a 10-degree angle would further reduce units and project viability
  • The shadow impact difference between R70 and R7A is minimal (3 minutes), but the reduction in units is significant