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PRESENTATION
Conclusion and benefits of the 2510 Coney Island Avenue rezoning project
0:16:09
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30 sec
The presentation concludes by emphasizing the benefits of the revised proposal and acknowledging the collaborative effort in reaching a compromise. The speaker highlights how the new development will improve the area compared to the existing used car lot.
- Revised height is more contextual with the surrounding area
- Project provides a better use of the site than the current used car lot
- Offers benefits to the community through residential units and community facility space
- Acknowledges Council Member Vernikov's significant involvement in negotiations
- Demonstrates willingness to address community concerns and modify plans accordingly
Richard Lobel
0:16:09
And we would close merely by noting that Councilmember Vernikov was extremely generous with her time and really went above and beyond in terms of negotiating a settlement and an agreement between all the parties to this rezoning.
0:16:25
We think that the proposal clearly allows for a building which provides a far better use than the existing used car lot and something which can benefit the surrounding area in terms of residential units as well as community facility.
0:16:37
So with that, the applicant team is happy to answer questions.