BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
LANDMARKS/LAND USE COMMITTEE
JUNE 25, 2015
ATTENDANCE:
PRESENT:
J. ARMER P. BLAKE W. BLUM
R. DRESDNER P. FLEMING V. HAGMAN R. LEVINE T. MISKEL M. MURPHY A. REEVES D. SCOTTO M. SHAMES
EXCUSED:
N. BERK-RAUCH H. LINK P. PACHANO
E. SPICER
ABSENT:
G. KELLY D. KUMMER R. RIGOLLI
R. SLOANE J. THOMPSON
GUESTS:
B. WYAKOOL E. RICHMOND K. CUTHILL L. CRANE J. BUCKLEY A. SHAPIRO
A. KRITSNOW
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Presentation and review of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for addition of a rear yard extension with deck, rooftop addition with new HVAC equipment, and alterations to fence in rear of 41 Montgomery Place (between Carroll Street/Garfield Place), Park Slope Historic district.
Jerry Armer made a motion to lay the application over for one month and for the Landmarks Preservation Commission to table and extend it for one month. The motion was seconded by Tom Miskel.
VOTE: 12…..YEAS 0…..NAYS
MOTION PASSED
Presentation and review of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for the lowering of a portion of the front areaway with alteration to garden-level stairs at 619 3RD Street (between 8th Avenue/Prospect Park West) Park Slope Historic District.
619 3rd Street – lowering a portion of the front areaway.
Jerry Armer motioned to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness. Bill Blum seconded. Public comment: this would set a precedent.
VOTE: 12…..YEAS 0…..NAYS
MOTION PASSED
Presentation and review of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for the addition of a three-story extension and a new deck in the rear yard, partial excavation of rear yard, and rooftop addition and terrace at 857 Carroll Street (between 8th Avenue/Prospect Park West), Park Slope Historic District. 857 Carroll Street
Jerry Armer moved to lay the application over for one month and for Landmarks Preservation Commission to table the extension for one month. Victoria Hagman seconded the motion.
VOTE: 12…..YEAS 0…..NAYS
MOTION PASSED
Presentation and review of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for the creation of new at-grade entrances at 4th Avenue and at President Street facades, removal of existing perimeter fencing, partial lowering of parapet wall, removal of chimney and the addition of HVAC equipment at 227 4th Avenue aka Public Bathhouse No. 7 (northeast corner President Street/4th Avenue), Individual Landmark.
227 4th Avenue – Bathhouse No. 7 Resident claims neighborhood was not properly notified Restoration for commercial use Jerry Armer made a motion to recommend conditional approval to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for Bathhouse No. 7.
1. Side door gets same treatment as front door and side brick _______________ 2. Move HVAC further back 3. Neon signs be made as small as possible.
Informational presentation on a pre-certified ULURP application (150361ZMK, 150362ZSK, N150363ZCK) for a zoning map amendment, zoning certification and zoning special permit, submitted on behalf of Conover King Realty LLC that would permit development of a community facility building known as Oxford Nursing Home consisting of a 200-bed nursing home (Use Group 3) and an ambulatory diagnostic and treatment facility (use Group 4) at 141 Conover Street (Block 555, Lot 5), between King/Sullivan Streets.
141 Conover Street – presentation made by the developer. Community concerns included. Height of buildings don’t fit the character of the neighborhood Architectural look/feel of building doesn’t seem to fit into Red Hook Traffic will congest streets already congested More space for parking and for off-street loading of Access-a-ride and ambulettes Could be seen as spot zoning Project needs to be integrated into Ready Red Hook Emergency Response show at Leed Gold Certified Infrastructure = electrical and CSOs
There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjoined.
Minutes were taken by Victoria Hagman.