139-48 - Authorization for Large Mixed-use Sites

LAST AMENDED
11/23/2021


In Subdistrict B, for #developments# on #zoning lots# located in a #Mixed-Use District#, on a #zoning lot# greater than 40,000 square feet in #lot area#, the City Planning Commission may authorize the
modifications set forth in paragraph (a) of this Section, provided that the conditions in paragraph (b) and findings in paragraph (c) are met.

(a)   Modifications

        The Commission may modify the following regulations:

        (1)      the #use# regulations of this Chapter, limited to ground floor #use# regulations and supplemental #use# regulations;

        (2)      the #bulk# regulations of this Chapter, except #floor area ratio# regulations, provided that any modifications to height and setback regulations do not exceed the heights permitted in an M1-4
                  District as set forth in Section 43-43; and

        (3)      the parking regulations related to the number of required #accessory# off-street parking spaces and the location and spacing of curb cuts.

(b)    Conditions

        As conditions for the granting of an authorization pursuant to this Section:

        (1)      the #development# shall result in a mix of #uses# on the #zoning lot# where the predominant amount of #floor area# is associated with non-#residential# #uses#; or

        (2)      the #development# shall:

                  (i)     result in a mix of #uses# on the #zoning lot# where at least 20 percent of the #floor area# is associated with #Gowanus mix uses#;

                  (ii)    not exceed 300 feet in height; and

                  (iii)    be located on a #zoning lot# where existing #buildings# will occupy at least 20 percent of the #lot coverage#.

(c)   Findings

        In order to grant such authorization, the Commission shall find that:

        (1)      where modifying #bulk# regulations, such modifications shall result in a superior configuration of non-#residential# #uses# on the #zoning lot# than would be feasible by applying the #Special
                 Gowanus Mixed Use District# regulations;



        (2)      where modifying ground floor #use# regulations, the advantages of an off-street loading and access outweigh the disadvantages incurred by the interruption of retail continuity; and

        (3)      where modifying supplemental #use# and parking regulations, that such modifications would present a limited interruption and would not create serious vehicular traffic congestion that
                 would adversely affect the surrounding area.

Upon completion of the #development#, the #zoning lot# shall remain in compliance with the conditions set forth in paragraph (b) of this Section. Such requirements shall be reflected in a notice of
restrictions recorded against all tax lots comprising such #zoning lot#, and a copy of such notice shall be provided to the Department of Buildings.

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