Economic Development, Zoning, & Planning Committee
Monday, May 18, 2009 at 6:30pm
Community Board 3 Office
59 East 4th Street (2nd Ave & Bowery)
Other Members: Dominic Pisciotta
Public Officials/Reps:
Zack Bommer, representing Speaker Silver
Alex Celisi, representing State Senator Squadron
Patricia Olan, representing Councilmember Gerson
Public Session Topics:
Members Present at First Vote:
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David McWater, Chair [ x ]
Paul Bartlett [ ]
Pearl Chin [ ]
Harvey Epstein [x ]
Gloria Goldenberg [ x ]
Herman F. Hewitt [ ]
Joel Kaplan [x ]
Muzzy Rosenblatt [ ]
Arlene Soberman [ ]
Samuel Wilkenfeld [ ]
Noah Yago [ ]
Andrew Berman [ ]
Steve Herrick [x ]
Linda Jones [ x ]
Val Orselli [x ]
Marci Reaven [x ]
Damaris Reyes [ ]
Michael Rosen [x ]
Aaron Sosnick [ ]
Mary Spink [x ]
Michael Zisser [x ]
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1. Report from Chinatown working group
No one was available to make this report. There were no motions.
DISCUSSION:
MOTION: At its ______monthly meeting, Community Board #3 passed the following motion:
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VOTE: 0 YES 0 NO 0 ABS 0 PNV
NO VOTE NECESSARY [x ] (mark with X if no vote is necessary)
2. Discussion of development of Seward Park Urban Renewal Area (SPURA)
This is the current state of our guiding principles as a result of discussions at this meeting. No priority is implied.
1. Preserve the mixed-use residential character (MURC) of the neighborhood.
2. Establish a district more in keeping with current planning principles of contextual design.
3. Stabilize the mixed-income Character of the neighborhood through various forms of housing.
4. Exemplify good design and sound environmental principles.
5. Develop the area to optimize its residential potential.
6. Anchor the community with cultural and civic amenities to benefit residents (community) of all ages.
7. Promote weeklong commercial activity with a diversity of goods, services, and price points.
8. Consider the historical significance of the Essex Street Market and feasibility and purpose of preservation or adaptive reuse.
9. Prioritize housing for current CB3 residents.
10. Maximize the potential for local construction jobs.
The wording for the following has not been agreed to:
We need a principle that recognizes the participation of community groups (not-for-profits) in the development process.
We discussed the “site tenants” – those displace in 1960. What is the city policy regarding their rights? How many are there?
DISCUSSION:
MOTION: At its ______monthly meeting, Community Board #3 passed the following motion:
SEND TO:
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VOTE: 0 YES 0 NO 0 ABS 0 PNV
NO VOTE NECESSARY [x ] (mark with X if no vote is necessary)
Members Present at Last Vote:
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David McWater, Chair [ x ]
Paul Bartlett [ ]
Pearl Chin [ ]
Harvey Epstein [ x ]
Gloria Goldenberg [x ]
Herman F. Hewitt [ ]
Joel Kaplan [x ]
Muzzy Rosenblatt [ ]
Arlene Soberman [ ]
Samuel Wilkenfeld [ ]
Noah Yago [ ]
Andrew Berman [ ]
Steve Herrick [ x ]
Linda Jones [ x ]
Val Orselli [x ]
Marci Reaven [x ]
Damaris Reyes [ ]
Michael Rosen [x ]
Aaron Sosnick [ ]
Mary Spink [ x ]
Michael Zisser [ x ]
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