117-533 - Special permit to modify use or bulk regulations

LAST AMENDED
2/2/2011

For any #zoning lot# within the Queens Plaza Subdistrict of the #Special Long Island City Mixed Use District#, the City
Planning Commission may permit modification of the #use# or #bulk# regulations, except #floor area ratio# requirements,
provided the Commission shall find that:

(a)   such #use# or #bulk# modification will aid in achieving the general purposes and intent of the Special District;

(b)    such #use# modification will encourage a lively pedestrian environment along the #street# or mandatory sidewalk
        widening, or is necessary for the programmatic requirements of the development;

(c)   such #bulk# modifications will enhance the distribution of #bulk# on the #zoning lot#;

(d)    such #bulk# modifications will permit adequate access of light and air to surrounding #streets# and properties; and

(e)   such #use# or #bulk# modification will relate harmoniously to the character of the surrounding area.

The Commission may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards to minimize adverse effects on the character of the
surrounding area.