New York City Council
Committee on Land Use
Nov 13, 2024
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11:00 AM
6 min
Summary
A vote. The committee passes modifications to the Brooklyn Yards development proposal, reducing a commercial building's height from 10 to 9 stories. It also approves modifications to the Franklin Avenue rezoning project (next to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden), adjusting the limiting plane and including a workforce option for affordable housing. The La Catrina sidewalk cafe application is also approved. All items pass unanimously with 11 votes in favor.
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Council Member Salamanca introduces Land Use Committee meeting and outlines agenda
Council Member Rafael Salamanca, Jr., chair of the Committee on Land Use, opens the meeting and outlines the agenda for voting on several land use proposals. He introduces modifications to …
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3 min
Council Member Crystal Hudson explains vote on Franklin Avenue rezoning
Council Member Crystal Hudson explains her vote in favor of the updated proposal for 962-972 Franklin Avenue, highlighting the compromise reached to protect the Brooklyn Botanic Garden while providing affordable …
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77 sec
Vote outcome: Items adopted unanimously
The items under consideration were adopted unanimously by the committee. - Yeas: 11 - Nays: 0 - Abstentions: 0
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