74-853 - Findings for covered pedestrian spaces

LAST AMENDED
12/5/2024


As a condition for permitting such bonus #floor area#, the City Planning Commission shall find that:

(a)    the proposed #covered pedestrian space# will have a useful role in meeting existing needs for sheltered space for the
        comfort and convenience of the general public;
(b)    the proposed #covered pedestrian space# is located at or close to the principal level of pedestrian circulation in adjacent
        areas, with prominent and obvious public entrances;

(c)   the public character of the proposed #covered pedestrian space# shall be obvious from the outside of the #building#;

(d)    appropriate #commercial# #uses# including, but not limited to, small stores and cafes fronting on the #covered
        pedestrian space# are provided;

(e)   the distribution of the #bulk# on the #zoning lot# permits satisfactory access of light and air to surrounding #streets# and
       properties; and

(f)   the proposed connection to an underground subway station from a #covered pedestrian space# is necessary to ease
       pedestrian movement and sidewalk congestion in the area and the construction cost of the proposed amenity is
       substantial enough to justify the granting of additional #floor area ratio# bonus.

The Commission may permit modification of the entrance requirements for #covered pedestrian spaces#, provided that the
Commission finds that the entrance is so designed as to ensure prominent public notice and promote public pedestrian
circulation through such space.