INDEX NO. 653817/2014
FILED: NEW YORK COUNTY CLERK 06/21/2016 11:41 AM NYSCEF DOC. NO. 137
RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/21/2016
Pre-Application Statement Form
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HAS AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING WITH THE APPROPRIATE BOROUGH OFFICE OR DIVISION BEEN HELD?
Ƒ NO (DO NOT COMPLETE/SUBMIT THIS FORM If you have NOT CONTACTED the appropriate Borough or Division Office) DATE OF MEETING: ✔ YES, with (Staff name) Joel Kolkmann Ƒ
March 9, 2016
INSTRUCTIONS Use the following definitions to assist you in filling out this Pre-Application Statement (PAS) form: • Project Area refers to all property that would be subject to the proposed actions. • Development Site refers to all property to be improved as part of the specific development proposed by the applicant, which the land use actions are proposed to facilitate. Typically, the Development Site and the Project Area will comprise the same property(ies) unless the application is requesting a zoning map amendment covering an area greater than an applicant’s property or a large-scale special approval involving multiple tax lots. In these cases, the Development Site may be one or several tax lots within a broader Project Area. The Pre-Application Statement (PAS) must be accompanied by the required attachments listed in Section 7, page 5. Additional material that helps to explain the proposed project may also be submitted as described in Section 7. Project ID No.
Project Name 247 Cherry Street
P2016M0321
1. Prospective Applicant/Representative Contact Information PROSPECTIVE APPLICANT NAME, COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION
PROSPECTIVE APPLICANT’S PRIMARY REPRESENTATIVE NAME
Cherry Street Owner LLC
Melanie Meyers
PROSPECTIVE APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON
COMPANY/AGENCY OR ORGANIZATION
Michael Stern
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson
ADDRESS
ADDRESS
104 Fifth Avenue
One New York Plaza
CITY
New York
TELEPHONE EMAIL
+1 (212) 974-2844
STATE
NY
ZIP
10011
FAX
CITYNew
York
TELEPHONE
mstern@jdsdevelopment.com
+1 (212) 859-8785
NY
ZIP 10004
FAX
melanie.meyers@friedfrank.com
Contract Vendee
Ƒ✔ Land Use Lawyer Ƒ Architect Ƒ Environmental Consultant Ƒ Other
PROSPECTIVE CO-APPLICANT NAME, COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION
Two Bridges Senior Apartments, L.P.
PROSPECTIVE APPLICANT REPRESENTATIVE 2 (if retained)
PROSPECTIVE CO-APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON
Victor Papa
COMPANY/AGENCY OR ORGANIZATION
ADDRESS
ADDRESS
APPLICANT’S PROPERTY INTEREST:
✔ Other (please explain) ƑOwner ƑLessee Ƒ
STATE
Gregg A. Pasquarelli SHoP Architects
c/o Two Bridges Neighborhood Council, 275 Cherry St.
CITY
New York
TELEPHONE EMAIL
+1 (917) 881-5008
ROLE (please check all that apply)
STATE
NY
ZIP
10011
FAX
233 Broadway New York
CITY TELEPHONE
victorpapa@twobridges.org
STATE
+1 (212) 889-9005
NY
ZIP
10279
FAX
gap@shoparc.com
Ƒ Land Use Lawyer Ƒ✔ Architect Ƒ Environmental Consultant Ƒ Other ROLE (please check all that apply)
PROSPECTIVE CO-APPLICANT NAME, COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION
PROSPECTIVE APPLICANT REPRESENTATIVE 3 (if retained)
PROSPECTIVE CO-APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON
COMPANY/AGENCY OR ORGANIZATION
ADDRESS
ADDRESS
Lisa Lau AKRF, Inc. 440 Park Ave South CITY
STATE
TELEPHONE
FAX
ZIP
CITY TELEPHONE EMAIL
STATE
New York +1 (646) 388-9781
NY
ZIP
10016
FAX
llau@akrf.com
ROLE (please check all that apply) ✔ Environmental Consultant
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VERSION 2.3
Ƒ Land Use Lawyer Ƒ Architect Ƒ Other
2013 Pre-Application Statement Form Page 1
2. Project Area Geographic Information (see “Project Area” de¿nition in the instructions): LESS THAN ONE TAX BLOCK
Project Area Size
1 TO 3 TAX BLOCKS
4 TO 10 TAX BLOCKS
MORE THAN 10 TAX BLOCKS
ADDRESS(ES): (if less than one block) BLOCK(S) and LOT(S): List tax blocks and lots, including partial lots. If the information does not ¿t, please attach a separate sheet with the list
Block 248, Lots 15, 70, 76; Block 245, Lot 1; Block 246, Lots 1, 5, 1001-1057, Block 247, Lots 1 & 2 BOUNDING STREETS: (if the project area contains more than 10 tax blocks) BOROUGH:
COMMUNITY DISTRICT(S):
Manhattan
3
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
ZONING MAP NUMBER(S)
1
12d
3.Proposed Land Use Actions (WHAT LAND USE ACTIONS DOES THE PROPOSED PROJECT REQUIRE? Please check all that apply and ¿ll in the appropriate information. This is preliminary information and may change following discussion with the DCP.) Existing (ex. R7-1/C2-4)
CHANGE IN CITY MAP ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
6ITE 6E/ECTI2N ² P8%/IC )ACI/ITY
Proposed (ex. C4-5X)
To
ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY Affected ZR Section Number
Zoning Resolution Section Title
ZONING TEXTAMENDMENT
DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY UDAAP URA
ZONING SPECIAL PERMIT
Pursuant To (ex. 74-711)
To Modify (ex. 42-10 and 43-17)
HOUSING PLAN & PROJECT FRANCHISE ZONING AUTHORIZATION
REVOCABLE CONSENT CONCESSION
Pursuant To (ex. 74-711)
To Modify (ex. 42-10 and 43-17)
Pursuant To (ex. 74-711)
To Modify (ex. 42-10 and 43-17)
ZONING CERTIFICATION
LANDFILL
MODIFICATION (skip Sections 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 5c, 6a, 6b, and 6c) List Previous ULURP Numbers
CP-21885
RENEWAL (skip Sections 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 5c, 6a, 6b, and 6c) List Previous ULURP Numbers
Please brieÀy describe the actions requested in the space provided. Specify the amendments proposed to the Zoning Text or Zoning or City Maps, the modi¿cations/ waivers requested with any Special Permit, Authorization, or Certi¿cation, and the approval requested for any other Land Use action proposed.
This application requests a modification to the Two Bridges Large-Scale Residential Development (CP-21885 and subsequent amendments) site plan to permit an increase in the residential floor area and to allow an approximately 509,578 square foot building to be located between and above portions of the existing buildings at Manhattan Block 248, Lots 70 and 76.
Is it anticipated that a Restrictive Declaration or other legal instrument will be necessary to approve or implement these actions? NO
YES
CANNOT DETERMINE AT THIS TIME
4a. Project Area Information What is the predominant Land Use within a 400´ perimeter of the Project Area? RESIDENTIAL
MANUFACTURING
COMMERCIAL
PARK/FOREST/OPEN SPACE
OTHER (please explain)
What are the Existing Zoning Districts? (please list)
C6-4
What are the Existing Special Zoning Districts? (please list) n/a Is the proposed Project Area located on or adjacent to a Waterfront Block or Lot as set forth in the Zoning Resolution? NO
YES
Is the proposed Project Area located in a current or former Urban Renewal Area? NO
YES
UNSURE AT THIS TIME
URBAN RENEWAL AREA NAME:Two
Bridges Urban Renewal Area (expired 2007)
What is the Legal Street Frontage Status? MAPPED AND BUILT
PRIVATE ROAD
RECORD STREET
CORPORATION COUNSEL OPINION (CCO)
MAPPED BUT NOT BUILT
Is the Land Use Action a Type II for purposes of Environmental Review? (http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/39800.html) YES (skip Section 4b)
NO (complete entire form)
UNSURE, CANNOT DETERMINE AT THIS TIME (complete entire form)
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4b.Project Area Information To the best of your knowledge are there any of these uses within the Project Area, or within 400´ of the Project Area? (check all that apply) SCHOOL
HOUSE OF WORSHIP
HOSPITAL
ONSITE DRY CLEANING
COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY
AUTO BODY
To the best of your knowledge are there any of these Industrial Emissions Sources within the Project Area, or within 1000´ of the Project Area? (check all that apply) POWER PLANT
MANUFACTURING OR PROCESSING FACILITY
MEDICAL OR CHEMICAL LAB
CONCRETE BATCHING PLANT
OTHER
Is the proposed Project Area within an Underserved Open Space Area? (see Appendix http://www.nyc.gov/html/oec/html/ceqr/technical_manual_2012.shtml) NO
YES UNDERSERVED OPEN SPACE AREA NAME:
Is the proposed Project Area adjacent to or across the street from a Park(s) or a Privately Owned Public Space (POPS)? NO
YES
PARK(S) or POPS NAME:
Is the proposed Project Area within or adjacent to a designated Landmark or Historic District? NO YES LANDMARK OR HISTORIC DISTRICT NAME: Does any part of the proposed Project Area lie within the Jamaica Bay Watershed?
NO
YES
UNSURE AT THIS TIME
NO
YES
UNSURE AT THIS TIME
http://www.nyc.gov/html/oec/downloads/pdf/ceqr/Jamaica_Bay_Watershed_Map.jpg
Is the proposed project area located within a Wetland or Wetland Adjacent Area? Federal: http://www.fws.gov/wetlands/Data/Mapper.html
New York: http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/38801.html
Is the proposed Project Area located within a Coastal Zone? http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/wrp/wrpcoastalmaps.shtml YES NO Is the proposed Project Area subject to Waterfront Revitalization Program review? http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/wrp/wrp_1.shtml YES NO Is Public Transportation located within a half mile of the proposed Project Area? (see www.mta.info) YES YES SUBWAY NO BUS NO OTHER: Is the proposed Project Area located adjacent to a Train or Railroad Right of Way? NO
YES
TRAIN OR RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY NAME(S):
Is the proposed Project Area located above an underground subway or train line? NO
YES
SUBWAY OR TRAIN NAME(S):
Is the proposed Project Area located adjacent to a Highway? NO
YES
OFFICIAL HIGHWAY NAME:
Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive
Is the proposed Project Area located adjacent to an Airport? NO
YES
AIRPORT NAME:
Is the proposed Project Area in an Industrial Business Zone? NO
YES
INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS ZONE NAME:
To the best of your knowledge is the proposed Project Area located in an area that is:
SEWERED
PARTIALLY SEWERED
UNSEWERED
UNKNOWN
5a. Development Site Existing Conditions Is the Development Site a vacant lot?
NO
Is the Existing Building(s) currently occupied?
YES NO
YES
Landmark/Historic Designation of the Development Site (check all that apply) NOT APPLICABLE Individual Landmark
Historic District
CITY
NYC CITY HISTORIC DISTRICT
STATE
STATE HISTORIC DISTRICT
FEDERAL
NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT
Existing Restrictions on Proposed Development Site (check all that apply)
NON-CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE
NOT APPLICABLE
E-DESIGNATION
NOTICE OF RESTRICTION
OTHER (please explain)
RESTRICTIVE DECLARATION
NOTICE OF CERTIFICATIONS
Large-Scale Residential Development Site Plan
Existing or Former Hazardous Material Generating Uses on Development Site (check all that apply)
NOT APPLICABLE
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING USE
DRY CLEANER
GAS STATION OR AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
OTHER (please explain)
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
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5b. Development Site Geographic Information (see “Development Site” de¿nition in the instructions. If it is the same as Project Area, please note SAME.) ADDRESS(ES) (if a development site is site speci¿c)
247 Cherry Street BLOCK(S) and LOT(S) (List tax blocks and lots, including partial lots. If the information does not ¿t, please attach a separate sheet with the list)
Manhattan Block 248, Lots 70 and 76 BOUNDING STREETS (if the development site contains ten or more tax blocks)
5c. Development Site Existing Conditions Data
(see http://gis.nyc.gov/doitt/nycitymap/template?applicationName=ZOLA)
Lot Area of Development Site
Existing Built FAR
No. of Bldgs
(for entire development site)
(existing)
31,895
2.93
2
Use RESIDENTIAL (Lot
70)
COMMERCIAL (Lot
76)
No. of Stories No. of Stories Lowest Bldg Height Highest Bldg Height No. of (in feet) (in feet) for lowest Bldg for highest Bldg Curbcuts
10
1
91
18
Number of Parking Spaces
Use Group
Use Group Type
(e.g. UG-6)
(e.g. Medical Of¿ce)
(GSF)
(ZSF)
Enclosed
Unenclosed
2 6 -
Residential Retail -
85,513
n/a
n/a
81,809 11,676 93,485
0 0 0
0 0 0
COMMUNITY FACILITY INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING
TOTALS
Gross Sq. Ft. Zoning Sq. Ft.
11,800 97,313
6a. BrieÀy Describe the Proposed Development Project
Estimated Completion Date (Year)
2 No. of Dwelling Units
109 n/a n/a n/a
109
2020
The proposed project would add an approximately 5 , zoning square foot, primarily residential building on Lot 70 utilizing unused floor area attributable to Lots 15, 70 and 76. The new building would cantilever over existing buildings located on Lots 70 and 76, and would integrate portions of the existing building located on Lot 70 into the new building. The new building would contain approximately 6 residential units from t built . 6b. Proposed Development Site Information (if appropriate for the Action) What Type of Development is Proposed? (check all that apply) NEWLY CONSTRUCTED BUILDINGS CHANGE OF USE
DEMOLITION
ALTERATION
ENLARGEMENT (within existing footprint)
ADDITION (within existing footprint)
OTHER (please explain)
Will the Applicant build on multiple Zoning Lots? NO YES UNSURE AT THIS TIME Does the proposed Project involve ground disturbance (In Ground Excavation or Sub Surface Disturbance)? YES (please explain) NOT APPLICABLE, TYPE II NO Will the Project result in an Increase of 200 or more Residential Units on the development site? YES (please explain) 629 new units (not including NOT APPLICABLE, TYPE II NO
Excavation required for cellar and foundations
10
relocated
)
Will the Project generate an increase of 200,000 or more square feet of Commercial Space on the development site? NOT APPLICABLE, TYPE II NO YES (please explain) PERMITTED
Is the Proposed Development Parking permitted or required?
REQUIRED
Is the Proposed Development Site within an Inclusionary Housing Designated Area? NO
YES
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING DESIGNATED AREA NAME:
Does the proposed Development involve discretionary funding for Affordable Housing Units? NO YES (please note Federal, State, City or Other Funding) UNSURE AT THIS TIME
6c. Proposed Development Site Project Data Proposed Number of Buildings*
3
(preliminary estimates)
Proposed FAR
No. of Stories
(for entire development site)
(for lowest bldg)
12 (zoning lot)
1
No. of Stories Prop.Lowest Bldg Hght Prop. Highest Bldg Height Proposed No. (for highest bldg) (in feet) (in feet) of Curbcuts
75 plus mech.
983
18
2
* (if there will be multiple buildings on the Development Site, please ¿ll out the information below for each building on a separate sheet)
Use Group Type
(e.g. UG-6)
(e.g. Medical Of¿ce)
(GSF)
(ZSF)
Enclosed
Unenclosed
2 6 2 -
Residential Retail Residential -
81,008 11,800
72,999 11,676
n/a
n/a
509,579 -
-
639*
Total
619,918 -
-
GRAND TOTAL (If multiple bldgs)
n/a
n/a
712,726
594,254
-
-
738
RESIDENTIAL
Lot 70
COMMERCIAL
Lot 76
INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING
*Includes 10 unites relocated from the existing Lot 70 building.
Gross Sq. Ft. Zoning Sq. Ft.
Number of Parking Spaces
Use Group Use
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No. of Dwelling Units
99 n/a
n/a
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Streets Miscellaneous Text Possession Hooks Boundary Lines Lot Face Possession Hooks Regular
Development Site
Manhattan Block: 248
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247 Cherry Street | Pre-Application Statement
Zoning Site Plan
Overview
72 STORY TOWER
SOUTH STREET
OUT
13 STORY
CHERRY STREET (NARROW STREET)
2 STORY
EXISTING BUILDING TO REMAIN 242,050 ZSF 21 STORY
PROPOSED FUTURE DEVELOPMENT 11,676 ZSF 1 STORY HT: 23.00'
LOT 76 11,800 SF
EXISTING BUILDING TO REMAIN 72,999 ZSF 10 STORY
LOT 15 37,797 SF
LOT 70 20,095 SF
PROPOSED BUILDING 509,579 ZSF 79 STORY
1 STORY
PROPOSED TOWER ABOVE
STREET) RUTGERS SLIP (NA RROW
PIKE SLIP
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Proposed Future Development
Proposed Development Above
Proposed Development
Existing Building
Tax Lot Line
Zoning Lot Line
247 Cherry Street | Pre-Application Statement
Building Section Looking South
Overview
Level 16 205'-0" Level 15 183'-8" Level 14 170'-8" Level 12 128'-0"
Level 36 423'-8"
Level 38 471'-8" Level 37 450'-4"
Level 62 727'-8"
Level 64 775'-8" Level 63 754'-4"
Roof 983'-8" Level 79 967'-8" Level 78 951'-8" Level 77 914'-4"
RUTGERS SLIP
LOBBY
EXISTING 10-STORY
STORAGE
TANKS
COMMUNITY
MECH I
MECH II
TERRACE
MECH III
TERRACE
MECH IV
AMENITY
MECH EXISTING 1-STORY
PIKE SLIP
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Existing Site Plan