BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
LANDMARK/LAND USE COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
ATTENDANCE:
PRESENT:
J. ARMER P. BLAKE S. BURZIO
P. FLEMING E GOETTLIEB G. KELLY
R. LEVINE S. MILLER T. MISKEL
M. MURPHY G. O’CONNELL A. REEVES
R. RIGOLLI E. SHIPLEY R. SLOANE
L. SONES E. SPICER
EXCUSED:
W. BLUM M. DEPALMA B. STOLTZ
ABSENT:
M. SHAMES D. WILLIAMS
GUESTS:
J. CASSON J. CHESTER, ESQ. S. BECKERMAN
J. POVERO B. ANFILL S. GIULIANO
*** MINUTES ***
The meeting was called to order. A motion was made to approve the minutes of the last meeting held on August 25, 2011.
VOTE: 16…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 1…..ABSTENTION
MOTION: APPROVED
Discussion and formulation of a recommendation on an application submitted to the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA Calendar No. 137-11 BZ) for a variance of Section 42-00 and 42-10 of the Zoning Resolution that would permit the conversion of the second floor and second floor mezzanine of the building from manufacturing and commercial uses to residential use at 455 Carroll Street (Block 447, Lot 47) between Nevins Street and Third Avenue, pursuant to Section 72-21 of the Zoning Resolution.
A presentation was made regarding a BSA permit conversion for 455 Carroll Street. A motion was made by Jerry Armer and seconded by Lou Sones to approve the request.
VOTE: 16…..YEAS 0…..NAYS …..1 ABSTENTION WITH CAUSE
MOTION: APPROVED
Discussion and formulation of a recommendation on an application submitted to the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA Calendar No. 129-11 BZ) for a variance of Section 42-10 of the Zoning Resolution that would permit the conversion of a vacant lot in an M1-2
zoning district into a three story, four dwelling unit residential building at 465 Carroll Street (Block 447, Lot 43), between Nevins Street and Third Avenue, pursuant to Section 72-21 of the Zoning Resolution.
A presentation was made. There were no questions at the Public Hearing – square footage, flooding, questions on façade.
A motion to grant approval was made by Roger Rigolli and seconded by Elly Spicer.
MOTION APPROVED: UNANIMOUSLY
Presentation and discussion of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for the creation of a new opening and rear deck off of the parlor floor, new railings and stairs down to the garden level at 159 6th Avenue (between St. Johns/ Lincoln Places), Park Slope Historic District.
Jerry Armer made a motion to approve the request and Glenn Kelly seconded the motion.
MOTION PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
Presentation and discussion of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for the legalization of a banister at the front entranceway to 185 6th Avenue (between Lincoln/Berkeley Places), Park Slope Historic District.
Request for the legalization of a banister on front steps. Elly Spicer made a motion to approve legalization and Elizabeth Shipley seconded the motion.
VOTE: 15…..YEAS 0…..NAYS 1…..ABSTENTION
MOTION PASSED
Presentation and discussion of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for the conversion of rear window to door over first floor rear extension, removal of existing door and enlargement of existing window at rear elevation at 52 8th Avenue (between Berkeley Pl/Union St.) Park Slope Historic District.
A discussion ensued regarding the size of the double doors on 8th Avenue – the SW corner of Berkeley Place.
Jerry Armer made a motion for conditional approval. Double French doors be _______________ not less than 36 inches not wider than 48 inches. ____________________ by leaded a ____________ as with the rest of the house. Friendly amendment – 4 foot to 6 foot opening be allowed to be standard door size for price consideration.
MOTION PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
Motion was made to ask Landmarks Preservation to hold open the record.
MOTION APPROVED: UNANIMOUSLY
There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45pm.
The minutes were submitted by Elly Spicer.