BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
LANDMARKS/LAND USE COMMITTEE
MAY 25, 2017
Attendance:
J. Armer P B. Fuller-Goggins P M. Racioppo A P. Basile P V. Hagman A A. Reeves E P. Blake P G. Kelly E D. Scotto E D. Briggs P Y. Lee A M. Shames P G. Faeth A R. Levine P R. Sloane E P. Fleming E T. Miskel E R. Freeman P M. Murphy P
P = present, E = excused, A = absent
Guests: W. Fink R. Leone B. Baxt M. Hummel D. Mitchell L. Bring P. Sunwoo A. Mesheehon S. Rabinowitz A. Sheers E. Bleiberg C. Lester W. Kane M. Judy G. Fowler D. Frutkoff J. Goldstein M. Kushemesa C. Mcavoy W. Devrey D. Golden-Kin D. Kim R. Ghannam H. Feinn D. Feinn
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Meeting called to order at 6:15 pm. Nine members present - no quorum.
PUBLIC HEARING on 458 5th Avenue (BSA Cal. No. 2017-50-BZ).
Discussion and formulation of a recommendation on an application submitted to the Board of Standards and Appeals on behalf of 819 Realty Group LLC for a special permit pursuant to the Section 32-10 of the Zoning Resolution to allow a physical culture establishment (PCE) within a portion of the cellar and first floor level of an existing commercial building at 458 5th Avenue (Block 1010, Lot 40), northwest corner of 5th Avenue and 10th Street, which is located within a C4-3A zoning district.
Agenda Item 1: a Land Use Public Hearing for 458 5th Avenue • Motion by Madelaine Murphy to recommend approval. • Motion seconded by Paul Basile. • Vote: Motion recommending approval passes (9-0-0).
Presentation and review of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for a side elevation restoration at 325 Smith Street (between Carroll/President Streets), Carroll Gardens Historic District.
Presentation and review of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for 325 Smith Street, Carroll Gardens Historic District.
• Motion by Jerry Armer recommending disapproval since proposed thin brick cladding is not compatible with either building or historic district character, and is not consistent with typical restoration methods. • Friendly amendment by David Briggs: elevation restoration (facing President Street) should include new cornice that matches historical photographs and building at 343 Smith Street that was presented by applicant. Amendment is unanimously approved. • Motion seconded by David Briggs. • Vote: Motion recommending disapproval passes (9-0-0).
Presentation and review of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for the enclosure of a second floor terrace at the rear elevation of 119 Congress Street (between Henry/Hicks Streets), Cobble Hill Historic District.
Presentation and review of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation commission for 119 Congress Street, Cobble Hill Historic District.
• Motion by David Briggs recommending approval. • Motion seconded by Mark Shames. • Vote: Motion recommending approval fails (4-5-0). • Motion by Jerry Armer recommending disapproval since proposed extension and deck are not consistent with the character of other extensions in the block interior. • Motion seconded by Madelaine Murphy. • Vote: Motion recommending disapproval passes (5-4-0).
Presentation and review of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for a new rear elevation window opening at 160 St. Johns Place (between 6th/7th Avenues) Park Slope Historic District.
Presentation and review of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for 160 St. John’s Place, Park Slope Historic District. • Motion by Jerry Armer recommending approval. • Motion seconded by Maddie. • Vote: Motion recommending approval passes (9-0-0).
Presentation and review of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for a p[atrial rooftop addition, enlargement of front areaway, and new rear elevation extensions to second and third floors at 835 Carroll Street (between 8 th Avenue/Prospect Park West) Park Slope Historic District.
Presentation and review of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for 835 Carroll Street, Park Slope Historic District.
• Motion by Jerry Armer recommending disapproval since roof top addition visibility is not accurately depicted in presentation (vertical extension of active chimneys is required by code and extension roof
may require OSHA-type railing at perimeter); consequently, committee cannot determine if proposal is of appropriate historical character. Photo of mock-up of deck railing is not included in presentation. • Motion seconded by Maddie. • Vote: Motion recommending disapproval passes (9-0-0).
Presentation and review of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for the addition of a 2-story rear yard extension to 459 14th Street (between 8th Avenue/Prospect Park West), Park Slope Historic District.
Presentation and review of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for 459 14th Street, Park Slope Historic District Extension.
• Motion by Jerry Armer recommending disapproval due to size of extension relative to other extensions in the block interior and the amount of glazing. • Motion seconded by Pauline. • Vote: Motion recommending disapproval passes (7-1-1).
Presentation and review of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for the conversion of a one-story to a two-story rear elevation extension, reduced footprint of existing garage building, and construction of a second story sky bridge connecting main building and garage at 96 6th Avenue (northwest corner 6th Avenue/Prospect Place, Park Slope Historic District.
Presentation and review of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for 96 6th Avenue, Park Slope Historic District Extension II.
• Motion by Jerry Armer recommending approval. • Motion seconded by Mark Shames. • Vote: Motion recommending approval passes (9-0-0).
Motion to request LPC to keep the record open made and seconded.
• Vote: Motion recommending approval passes by unanimous vote (9-0-0).
Minutes prepared by David Briggs