Showing posts with label rezoning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rezoning. Show all posts
Friday, November 13, 2009
The Brooklyn Eagle Shares Some Residents' Rezoning Reactions
From yesterday's Brooklyn Eagle: Some Still Have Second Thoughts on Sunset Park Rezoning
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Another Sunset Park Rezoning Article - This One from The Post
This is an article from Monday, October 20, 2009: Maintaining Sunset Park character key to rezoning.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Friends of Sunset Park's Open Re-Zoning Plea to the City Council
This morning I received this email from the Friends of Sunset Park; it was sent to every City Council Member. It is an impassioned plea to consider - once again - how the proposed re-zoning may well affect the westward-facing view from Sunset Park. It included several attachments, one of which was a prepared statement by a member of the Friends of Sunset Park. I can't reprint the entire statement here due to format issues, but the requested modifications are below. If you would like to read the moving testimony, please see the Friends of Sunset Park website, or use the BViB email address before tomorrow morning (Thursday); I will forward the City Council email to you.
If this issue concerns you, please contact Sara Gonzalez - or the entire City Council - to voice your opinion. Whether you are for the rezoning or against it, it is an important to know all sides of this issue for property owners, renters who love this neighborhood, residents and visitors who enjoy the park, and those who want to see responsible development.
from the prepared FoSP statement:
We ask that you modify the proposed plan to:
• Restrict building height on 5th Avenue (36th Street-50th Street) to a maximum height of 40 feet, including bulkheads;
• Restrict building height elsewhere on 5th Avenue (25th-36th Streets and 50th-65th Streets) along the area under consideration to a maximum of 50 feet, including
bulkheads;
• Restrict building height all along 4th Avenue to a maximum of 60 feet, including bulkheads;
• Restrict building height from 39th to 41st Street, between 4th and 6th Avenues to a maximum of 40 feet, including bulkheads;
• Institute a permanent moratorium on demolition of structurally-sound buildings.
Preserving the view from Sunset Park and for all New Yorkers is in your hands, ladies and gentlemen of the City Council. Every child, and hard-working woman and man in Sunset Park is counting on each and every one of you to do the right thing.
Thank you.
If this issue concerns you, please contact Sara Gonzalez - or the entire City Council - to voice your opinion. Whether you are for the rezoning or against it, it is an important to know all sides of this issue for property owners, renters who love this neighborhood, residents and visitors who enjoy the park, and those who want to see responsible development.
from the prepared FoSP statement:
We ask that you modify the proposed plan to:
• Restrict building height on 5th Avenue (36th Street-50th Street) to a maximum height of 40 feet, including bulkheads;
• Restrict building height elsewhere on 5th Avenue (25th-36th Streets and 50th-65th Streets) along the area under consideration to a maximum of 50 feet, including
bulkheads;
• Restrict building height all along 4th Avenue to a maximum of 60 feet, including bulkheads;
• Restrict building height from 39th to 41st Street, between 4th and 6th Avenues to a maximum of 40 feet, including bulkheads;
• Institute a permanent moratorium on demolition of structurally-sound buildings.
Preserving the view from Sunset Park and for all New Yorkers is in your hands, ladies and gentlemen of the City Council. Every child, and hard-working woman and man in Sunset Park is counting on each and every one of you to do the right thing.
Thank you.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Check Out the ReZoning Issue in Person
from a SPAN email:
Sunset Park Community Members Speak Out Against Rezoning Plan and Unveil Community Plan
On Wednesday, September 30th, 2009, City Council will vote whether to rezone Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Join Sunset Park Alliance of Neighbors as we read our statement against the rezoning in its current form and unveil our plan for our community.
The press conference will include local residents, activists, organizations, clergy and other concerned members working everyday to PROTECT and IMPROVE our neighborhood.
SPAN will provide FREE subway rides at the 36th st. & 4th ave Subway station from 11:15-11:45am. The City Council Hearing is scheduled for 1:30pm.
What: Sunset Park City Council Rezoning Vote
When: Wednesday, September 30th, 2009, 12:30pm
Where: City Hall Garden Fountain
Who: Sunset Park Alliance of Neighbors &
the Coalition to Protect Sunset Park
Sunset Park Community Members Speak Out Against Rezoning Plan and Unveil Community Plan
On Wednesday, September 30th, 2009, City Council will vote whether to rezone Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Join Sunset Park Alliance of Neighbors as we read our statement against the rezoning in its current form and unveil our plan for our community.
The press conference will include local residents, activists, organizations, clergy and other concerned members working everyday to PROTECT and IMPROVE our neighborhood.
SPAN will provide FREE subway rides at the 36th st. & 4th ave Subway station from 11:15-11:45am. The City Council Hearing is scheduled for 1:30pm.
What: Sunset Park City Council Rezoning Vote
When: Wednesday, September 30th, 2009, 12:30pm
Where: City Hall Garden Fountain
Who: Sunset Park Alliance of Neighbors &
the Coalition to Protect Sunset Park
Friday, September 25, 2009
City's Images Projecting Sunset Park's Views
According to the Tweets from the public comment regarding the rezoning of Sunset Park, it seems like a done deal. What will the views in Sunset Park be like after the rezoning becomes (re)building?
This was sent to me by a reader; it's available as part of the rezoning proposal. It's very cool, and it certainly makes the rezoning seem friendlier. However, local activists aren't feeling too friendly when it comes to the rezoning. See the response from the Friends of Sunset Park below. Click on the images to enlarge them.
from the Friends of Sunset Park:
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Re-Zoning Challenge: From the Comments
from an anonymous commenter to yesterday's post:
"What urban planner in their right mind recommends (aka facilitates) a potential 8-story bldg. on a narrow side street like 40th or 41st St. that would also block the view from the park? Only possible explanation: A behind-the-scenes property owner(s) with plans to build such a monstrosity & the connections to manipulate the planning process. If there's another explanation, we want to hear it & you can post it here."
Well?
Update: One answer, from lostingreenwoodheights:
"8 story buildings are not allowed on the side streets. Do your research before spreading false info. Higher density R6A and R7A is only for 4ht Ave and 7th Ave. Lower density "contextual zoning" (a matter of opinion) is R6B on the side streets."
"What urban planner in their right mind recommends (aka facilitates) a potential 8-story bldg. on a narrow side street like 40th or 41st St. that would also block the view from the park? Only possible explanation: A behind-the-scenes property owner(s) with plans to build such a monstrosity & the connections to manipulate the planning process. If there's another explanation, we want to hear it & you can post it here."
Well?
Update: One answer, from lostingreenwoodheights:
"8 story buildings are not allowed on the side streets. Do your research before spreading false info. Higher density R6A and R7A is only for 4ht Ave and 7th Ave. Lower density "contextual zoning" (a matter of opinion) is R6B on the side streets."
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Twittering the Re-Zoning Hearings
Jessica Wisloski, a journalist in the area, attended the public comment for the rezoning of Sunset Park today. Check out what she had to saw on her Twitter page.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Rezoning Hearings and Public Comment start Tomorrow!
Both Friends of Sunset Park and SPAN have alerts about the upcoming hearings and vote for the rezoning of Sunset Park. There was some confusion about the hearing dates. The public comment period is scheduled for tomorrow at 9:30 AM.
from the FoSP website:
What we want: No building taller than 4 stories on 5th Avenue; nothing taller than 6 stories on 4th Avenue; a moratorium on demolition of structurally-sound buildings & maintaining the existing height and architectural integrity of our beautiful neighborhood.
from the SPAN alert:
It is announced on the City Council website that the following hearings will be held on the rezoning plan for Sunset Park.
If you would like to join us in the public comments or other activities concerning these hearings, please contact spanbrooklyn@yahoo.com
The location for the first two is in the Committee Room and the final vote is in the Council Chambers.
Tuesday, 9/22 starting at 9:30 AM
Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchise
hearing with public comment
Wed. 9/24, 10 AM
Committee on Land Use
(no public comment)
FINAL VOTE
Wed 9/30 1:30 PM
from the FoSP website:
What we want: No building taller than 4 stories on 5th Avenue; nothing taller than 6 stories on 4th Avenue; a moratorium on demolition of structurally-sound buildings & maintaining the existing height and architectural integrity of our beautiful neighborhood.
from the SPAN alert:
It is announced on the City Council website that the following hearings will be held on the rezoning plan for Sunset Park.
If you would like to join us in the public comments or other activities concerning these hearings, please contact spanbrooklyn@yahoo.com
The location for the first two is in the Committee Room and the final vote is in the Council Chambers.
Tuesday, 9/22 starting at 9:30 AM
Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchise
hearing with public comment
Wed. 9/24, 10 AM
Committee on Land Use
(no public comment)
FINAL VOTE
Wed 9/30 1:30 PM
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Press Conference Announces Lawsuit about Rezoning
Update: NY1 reports on the press conference and suit.
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My one question is: has development of large residential buildings (often touted as luxury) along 39th Street, 6th, 7th, 8th Avenues, and up and down several side streets (like 42nd and 43rd) has displaced anyone. Or does it depend on the developers and who they know?
The suit attempts to address this by pointing out the numerous less-than-5000 sq foot lots that have been developed. If that item can be adjusted, I'd be more satisfied. It also addresses the commercial zoning along 5th Avenue and the encouragement the rezoning would give to chains over local business. Hope for the best, I suppose.
from the press release:
Brooklyn, NY—Two long-time Sunset Park residents, five local churches and a community group, Chinese Staff and Workers' Association (CSWA), have filed a lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court challenging the Department of City Planning’s (DCP) proposed rezoning of 128 blocks in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. They claim that the rezoning plan will encourage more luxury development and large chain stores, resulting in widespread residential and commercial displacement and gentrification among Sunset Park's low-income Asian and Latino communities.
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My one question is: has development of large residential buildings (often touted as luxury) along 39th Street, 6th, 7th, 8th Avenues, and up and down several side streets (like 42nd and 43rd) has displaced anyone. Or does it depend on the developers and who they know?
The suit attempts to address this by pointing out the numerous less-than-5000 sq foot lots that have been developed. If that item can be adjusted, I'd be more satisfied. It also addresses the commercial zoning along 5th Avenue and the encouragement the rezoning would give to chains over local business. Hope for the best, I suppose.
from the press release:
Brooklyn, NY—Two long-time Sunset Park residents, five local churches and a community group, Chinese Staff and Workers' Association (CSWA), have filed a lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court challenging the Department of City Planning’s (DCP) proposed rezoning of 128 blocks in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. They claim that the rezoning plan will encourage more luxury development and large chain stores, resulting in widespread residential and commercial displacement and gentrification among Sunset Park's low-income Asian and Latino communities.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Coalition to Protect Sunset Park to File Suit about the proposed ReZoning of SP
Maybe this tactic will stall long enough to allow the group to opt for changes to the rezoning proposal. Meanwhile, houses like this still get bought up for strange sums...who wants to bet what it will look like within a year. Perhaps like this?
from the SPAN mailing list:
WHEN: Thursday, August 20th at 11:30am
WHERE: United Methodist Church on the corner of 47th Street & 4th AVE
WHAT: the Coalition to Protect Sunset Park is going to have a press
conference to announce their filing of a lawsuit against the City of New
York regarding the proposed Rezoning of Sunset Park.
How: People Power!
*More details an official Press Release to be available soon*
Coalition to Protect Sunset Park
from the SPAN mailing list:
WHEN: Thursday, August 20th at 11:30am
WHERE: United Methodist Church on the corner of 47th Street & 4th AVE
WHAT: the Coalition to Protect Sunset Park is going to have a press
conference to announce their filing of a lawsuit against the City of New
York regarding the proposed Rezoning of Sunset Park.
How: People Power!
*More details an official Press Release to be available soon*
Coalition to Protect Sunset Park
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Run-Down of Links to Information About Sunset Park Waterfront Development
Various Plans for that side of 3rd Avenue have been tossed around and dreamt up for a few years now. Here's an uncomprehensive list of the latest from the last week or so:
The Official Press Release: July 20th, 2009
From The Brooklyn Eagle: This new vision for Sunset Park includes not only new businesses and job creation but improvements for the community. The section east of the industrial area will be rezoned in order to preserve the local residential community and to encourage the creation of more affordable housing.
(Notice the mention of the rezoning - sounds like a done deal, doesn't it?)
From Brownstoner (also includes the press release link): Specific initiatives include an $80 million overhaul of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal, an $8.6 million modernization of the Bush Terminal and improvement of the freight rail service in the area. Another $37 million is slated to build the Bush Terminal Piers Park, which will add 22 acres of open space through the remediation of a former brownfield.
From the Community Newspaper Group (yournabe.com): The Sunset Park Waterfront Vision Plan would see the activation of 3.5 million square feet of previously fallow industrial space, the addition of 22 acres of parkland, and the creation of 2,000 industrial and construction jobs over the next two years, and a total of 11,000 jobs in all.
The Official Press Release: July 20th, 2009
From The Brooklyn Eagle: This new vision for Sunset Park includes not only new businesses and job creation but improvements for the community. The section east of the industrial area will be rezoned in order to preserve the local residential community and to encourage the creation of more affordable housing.
(Notice the mention of the rezoning - sounds like a done deal, doesn't it?)
From Brownstoner (also includes the press release link): Specific initiatives include an $80 million overhaul of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal, an $8.6 million modernization of the Bush Terminal and improvement of the freight rail service in the area. Another $37 million is slated to build the Bush Terminal Piers Park, which will add 22 acres of open space through the remediation of a former brownfield.
From the Community Newspaper Group (yournabe.com): The Sunset Park Waterfront Vision Plan would see the activation of 3.5 million square feet of previously fallow industrial space, the addition of 22 acres of parkland, and the creation of 2,000 industrial and construction jobs over the next two years, and a total of 11,000 jobs in all.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
What Happened at the Department of City Planning Hearing Yesterday?
Sunset Park had five people speak up at the DCP hearing on the re-zoning. What follows is from a SPAN email, provided by one of the people who were there. Thanks to Arun for allowing me to re-post his email.
No matter which side you're on in the re-zoning (are there three sides? Four?), it's important to stay informed and active. The re-zoning, or the lack of re-zoning, will affect our streets for better and worse. Take a look around at what is for sale right now. There are a lot of "For Sale" signs out there, and each one could become something pretty scary if we let it.
from Arun Aguiar:
5 folks spoke on our matter, 4 against, 1 for.
The guy who was for has a narrow interest in seeing that his two-story property at 61st & 2nd Ave, which is currently outside the preferred zone, be somehow included in the up-zoning.
The other 4 who spoke against were: Maria Roca, Arun Aguiar,Wendy of Committee to Protect Sunset Park, and finally David Galarza.
We didn't have anything new to say, but we all said our stuff in different ways:
I introduced myself as representing (the new) Gandhi-Ji Community Center, and said one of the programs I/ we were supporting was PTP, and I distributed PTP flyers to all 14 Commissioners present, through the Secretary.
I expressed disappointment that the Commission was holding the hearing without Brooklyn Borough President having informed us (the community) what his decision was, but that didn't fly with Charlie Rose's girlfriend, Commission Chair, Amanda Burden; she said he had sent his ok to them.
Wendy endorsed my views, and made some of the Commissioners sit up when she handed over a petition demanding an end to the Zoning process as it now stands, accompanied by 4,000 signatures
Two different Commissioners asked, one of Wendy and the other of David, whether the Community Board vote of 34-0 in favor had no significance. Wendy replied that they did not take into account the sentiments of the community. When he was asked, David retorted that the Board was dominated by affluent Windsor Terrace, who do not accurately reflect the diversity that is Sunset Park, and Windsor Terrace issues were swiftly and speedily solved, while Sunset Park civic issues went on the back-burner.
Maria Roca, as usual, made an impassioned plea and exhorted the Commission to preserve the beauty of Sunset Park as a great city resource.
NEXT STEP: A 2nd hearing by the Commission after they have had time to digest our comments and staff submissions. We will NOT get a chance to be heard at this hearing, which, however, WILL be open for observation by the public
Amanda Burden did commit to directing her staff to meet with Wendy, in particular, and the community in general to explain how the City Planning proposal was in fact a PROTECTIVE ZONING.
No matter which side you're on in the re-zoning (are there three sides? Four?), it's important to stay informed and active. The re-zoning, or the lack of re-zoning, will affect our streets for better and worse. Take a look around at what is for sale right now. There are a lot of "For Sale" signs out there, and each one could become something pretty scary if we let it.
from Arun Aguiar:
5 folks spoke on our matter, 4 against, 1 for.
The guy who was for has a narrow interest in seeing that his two-story property at 61st & 2nd Ave, which is currently outside the preferred zone, be somehow included in the up-zoning.
The other 4 who spoke against were: Maria Roca, Arun Aguiar,Wendy of Committee to Protect Sunset Park, and finally David Galarza.
We didn't have anything new to say, but we all said our stuff in different ways:
I introduced myself as representing (the new) Gandhi-Ji Community Center, and said one of the programs I/ we were supporting was PTP, and I distributed PTP flyers to all 14 Commissioners present, through the Secretary.
I expressed disappointment that the Commission was holding the hearing without Brooklyn Borough President having informed us (the community) what his decision was, but that didn't fly with Charlie Rose's girlfriend, Commission Chair, Amanda Burden; she said he had sent his ok to them.
Wendy endorsed my views, and made some of the Commissioners sit up when she handed over a petition demanding an end to the Zoning process as it now stands, accompanied by 4,000 signatures
Two different Commissioners asked, one of Wendy and the other of David, whether the Community Board vote of 34-0 in favor had no significance. Wendy replied that they did not take into account the sentiments of the community. When he was asked, David retorted that the Board was dominated by affluent Windsor Terrace, who do not accurately reflect the diversity that is Sunset Park, and Windsor Terrace issues were swiftly and speedily solved, while Sunset Park civic issues went on the back-burner.
Maria Roca, as usual, made an impassioned plea and exhorted the Commission to preserve the beauty of Sunset Park as a great city resource.
NEXT STEP: A 2nd hearing by the Commission after they have had time to digest our comments and staff submissions. We will NOT get a chance to be heard at this hearing, which, however, WILL be open for observation by the public
Amanda Burden did commit to directing her staff to meet with Wendy, in particular, and the community in general to explain how the City Planning proposal was in fact a PROTECTIVE ZONING.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Rezoning Commission Hearing Today at 10 AM
Apparently, the Department of City Planning is holding its hearing on the Sunset Park Rezoning today at 10 am at its Lower Manhattan office at 22 Read Street. The hearing is scheduled for 10 AM. There seems to be some confusion, perhaps due to an intentional lack of communication, about whether the Sunset Park rezoning is actually being heard today. However, it seems that July 1st is the date on the information below.
I received this from a SPAN email last night:
I received this from a SPAN email last night:
On April 20th, 2009 the Department of City Planning certified the Uniform Land Use Review (ULURP) application (C 090387 ZMK) for the Sunset Park rezoning and referred the related non-ULURP text amendment (N 090386 ZRK) to begin the formal public review process.
Project Milestones
| Milestone | Date |
| Department of City Planning Certification | April 20, 2009 |
| Community Board 7 Approval (with modifications) | May 20, 2009 |
| Brooklyn Borough President Hearing | June 10, 2009 |
| City Planning Commission Hearing | July 1, 2009 |
| City Planning Commission Review | Must be completed by August 21, 2009 |
| City Council Review | 50 Days |
For more information about this proposal please contact the Brooklyn Office of the Department of City Planning at (718) 780-8280.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Another Explanation of the Sunset Re-Zoning
A decidedly personal, but also informative take on the re-zoning. He ends with this:
At least in 20 years I'll be able to walk by and point out my "childhood home." It should look the same, since it's in an R6B area. But the community won't be the same, and I probably won't be too interested in meeting the people inside.
Are there any neighborhoods in Brooklyn where the neighborhood hasn't changed (much) in 20 years?
At least in 20 years I'll be able to walk by and point out my "childhood home." It should look the same, since it's in an R6B area. But the community won't be the same, and I probably won't be too interested in meeting the people inside.
Are there any neighborhoods in Brooklyn where the neighborhood hasn't changed (much) in 20 years?
Monday, June 8, 2009
Check Out Your Block (or, more re-zoning information)
Always taken with a grain of salt, but interesting nonetheless, here is an email I received from "Sunset Park Matters" about the re-zoning of Sunset Park. Notice that it includes a reminder about the Borough Hall re-zoning hearing on June 10th - this Wednesday!
HAVE YOU AND YOUR NEIGHBORS CHECKED OUT THE DEPT. OF CITY PLANNING's
LOOK UP YOUR BLOCK ON THE PLANNING DEPT'S PROPOSED REZONING PLAN MAP
PROPOSED REZONING PLAN
FOR THE SUNSET PARK BLOCK WHERE YOU LIVE OR HAVE YOUR BUSINESS?
- GO TO: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/sunset_park/sunset3.shtml
- CLICK ON THE MAP TO ENLARGE VIEW
- LOCATE YOUR BLOCK AND JOT DOWN THE PROPOSED ZONING DESIGNATION(S)
- LOOK-UP THE DETAILS ABOUT EACH DESIGNATION ON THE SAME PAGE AS MAP.
- PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO CATEGORIES R6A, R6B, R7A.
- AFTER YOU CHECK YOUR BLOCK, LOOK AT THE AVENUES.
- COME TO THE HEARING AT BOROUGH HALL AT 5:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10TH
Friday, June 5, 2009
SPAN Hosts Informational Meeting Tomorrow
from the SPAN email:
We just found out a few days ago about the Brooklyn Borough
President's rezoning hearing happening on Wednesday June 10th. We're
organizing an event for this Saturday to make sure that people are
informed and ready for the hearing. Invite your neighbors and come out!
We just found out a few days ago about the Brooklyn Borough
President's rezoning hearing happening on Wednesday June 10th. We're
organizing an event for this Saturday to make sure that people are
informed and ready for the hearing. Invite your neighbors and come out!
Day of Action Against Displacement
Saturday June 6th
3pm
Trinity Lutheran Church
4th Avenue between 45th and 46th Street
Saturday June 6th
3pm
Trinity Lutheran Church
4th Avenue between 45th and 46th Street
Learn about how the proposed rezoning in Sunset Park could raise your
rent and eliminate small businesses.
Come out and look at the rezoning plan, write letters, and prepare for
the upcoming public hearings.
Sunset Park is Not For Sale!
SPAN (Sunset Park Alliance of Neighbors)
www.spanbrooklyn.com
spanbrooklyn@yahoo.com
(718) 853-0949
rent and eliminate small businesses.
Come out and look at the rezoning plan, write letters, and prepare for
the upcoming public hearings.
Sunset Park is Not For Sale!
SPAN (Sunset Park Alliance of Neighbors)
www.spanbrooklyn.com
spanbrooklyn@yahoo.com
(718) 853-0949
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Wednesday is the Next Re-Zoning Hurdle
The Friends of Sunset Park site reports that the next re-zoning meeting is coming up very quickly: June 10th. This Wednesday!
From the site:
From the site:
Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201
-corner of Court Street-
Starting at 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Community Room, First Floor
Go to the Dept. of City Planning's Website-
Sunset Park Rezoning Proposal
and become familiar with the process + its many ramifications
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Last Night's Re-Zoning CB 7 Meeting
Phew! Here's the end result of all the public hearings and demonstrations regarding the CB 7 vote on the proposed re-zoning of Sunset Park. If you were there and have a different take on the proceedings, please chime in. It seems that the two changes/requests (see below) would have been a part of the vote anyway, at least based on how CB 7 has voted in the past. What do you think?
Thanks to a reader for sending in this information:
Thanks to a reader for sending in this information:
The board approved the re-zoning plan proposed by the NYC Dept. of City Planning with the addition of the following recommendations:
1- Re-zone the length of Fourth Avenue under study to R6A, not R7A as proposed, to protect the panoramic view from the park.
2- Include anti-displacement clause requiring an owner who is filing to alter or demolish an occupied building to obtain a Certificate of No-Harassment in order to get Department of Buildings approval.
It was quite a lively evening. Some people demonstrated outside with signs calling for CB7 to vote against the plan, as proposed. About 15 minutes into the regular monthly meeting, the demonstrators came in, filling the space to standing-room only capacity. They were not shy about expressing their views throughout the reading of the resolution and the subsequent voting.
Related stories: Brownstoner
Related stories: Brownstoner
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
David Galarza Responds to Re-Zoning Comments
See the comments section for David Galarza's response to other Sunset Park residents' comments about Re-Zoning and Galarza's participation. Sorry about the extra step, but I don't have the time or patience to re-type it into the body of this post. Blame my feverish babe.
Tonight is the CB 7 meeting about re-zoning and other neighborhood issues (but somehow I think the RZ will be prevalent). Be at 43rd and 4th at 6:30 PM (perhaps earlier) to speak, hopefully listen, and perhaps come to a clear decision.
Remember, the first two comments are from DAVID GALARZA, not me. (He recently ended his campaign for City Council.) I've kept my own opinion about re-zoning out of it. However, I can say that almost all the impassioned commenters on both sides (I think I may be on the third side) have, in addition to salient points, used pseudo-reasoning speckled with ugliness. Several comments were just deleted due to excessively nasty diction.
Tonight is the CB 7 meeting about re-zoning and other neighborhood issues (but somehow I think the RZ will be prevalent). Be at 43rd and 4th at 6:30 PM (perhaps earlier) to speak, hopefully listen, and perhaps come to a clear decision.
Remember, the first two comments are from DAVID GALARZA, not me. (He recently ended his campaign for City Council.) I've kept my own opinion about re-zoning out of it. However, I can say that almost all the impassioned commenters on both sides (I think I may be on the third side) have, in addition to salient points, used pseudo-reasoning speckled with ugliness. Several comments were just deleted due to excessively nasty diction.
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