93-764 - General requirements for the Connector

LAST AMENDED
4/29/2014


A publicly accessible connection (henceforth referred to as the “Connector”), shall be provided between the West 32nd Street
Extension and the West 31st Street Extension.

(a)   General purpose

       The Connector is intended to serve the following purposes:

       (1)     to serve as a connection between the West 32nd Street Extension and the West 31st Street Extension;

       (2)     to provide a space that complements the surrounding publicly accessible open spaces; and

       (3)     to provide an emergency egress connector pursuant to Fire Department standards.

(b)    Location and dimensions

       The western #street line# of the Connector shall be located a minimum of 225 feet east of the easterly #street line# of
       Twelfth Avenue, as shown on Map 3 (Subdistrict F: Public Access Area Plan) in Appendix B.
(c)    Core elements

        The Connector shall provide the following core elements:

        (1)    the Connector shall be constructed to minimum Fire Department standards for an emergency egress connection
                between the West 32nd Street Extension and the West 31st Street Extension, including, but not limited to, the
                width and materials of paved area, and permitted obstructions within such area; and

        (2)    the Connector shall not be located within 15 feet of a #building#.