February 2008

Joseph Hagelmann and Howard Mendes co-chairing.

Agenda:

• Bryant Park Lighting Enhancements proposal.

Joseph Hagelmann Acting Chair.

Agenda:

• MMG Mardiks, in partnership with the Madison Sq Park Conservancy, application for an interactive tourist promotion with free activities for all ages in the gravel area in Madison Square Park on 04/11/2008
• Young Entrepreneurs Futures, application to hold a Fashion Show, in Bryant Park on 09/22 - 09/26/08 and 09/29 - 10/3/08
• Vanna Bella & Milan Hemmingway, application for a Fashion show in Bryant Park on 4/26/2008
• Persian Iranian Parade Foundation Inc., application to hold a celebration in Madison Square Park on Sunday, March 30.
• NY Persian Parade, application to hold a picnic in Madison Square Park on Sunday, March 30.

Howard Mendes chairing.

Agenda:

• 186 Fifth Avenue and 23rd Street, Ladies' Mile Historic District, application to renovate and design new residential entrance.
• 49 West 23rd Street, application to modify the storefront and install signage.
• 24 East 21st Street, application to install new storefront infill and lighting.
• 15 East 17th Street, application to modify existing storefront on 1st floor.

Kevin Finnergan chairing.

Agenda:

• 127-129 West 28 Street, Hotel Indigo, requesting a parking regulation signage for a hotel loading & unloading zone.

Discussion Item:

An application regarding the relocation of public pay telephones (PPT) as a result of the 2nd Avenue Subway project.

John Mills chairing.

Agenda:

• New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, proposal to amend the Zoning Resolution regarding six bulk modifications and a clarification:
  • Coverage on small corner lots for Quality Housing buildings
  • Density for undersized lots to be determined by underlying zoning
  • Dormers in rear setback areas for Quality Housing buildings
  • Adjustments to maximum base heights for Quality Housing building
  • Permitting obstructions to height and setback regulations
  • Waiver of side yards in R3-1, R3-2, R4 and R5 non-contextual districts by BSA special permit

Jason Mendelson chairing.

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Agenda:

• FY2009 Preliminary Budget - Public Hearing to respond to the Mayor's preliminary budget.

David Siesko chairing.

Agenda:

• To Be Announced

Vikki Barbero chairing.

MEETING CANCELED

Susan Baida chairing.

DATE CHANGED

Agenda:

• East Side Alliance update on Methadone Clinic issues.
• School Capacity Update & Resolution.
• Conversion of Transient Hotels with rent stabilized SRO tenants.
• Intro 627 - Tenant Harassment Bill - Local Law to amend the administratice Code of the City of New York in relation to the duty of an owner to refrain from harassment of tenants and remedies for the breach of such duty.

Layla Law-Gisiko and Joe Hagelmann co-chairing.

TIME CHANGED 

Agenda:

• Pakistan Day Parade and Fair, on Madison Avenue, between 23 Street and 26 Street, on Sunday, August 24, 2008.

Layla Law-Gisiko chairing.

TIME CHANGED

Agenda:

Newsstand  Applications:

• Application # 1273866, S/W/C of Broadway & West 52 Street
• Application # 1256609, S/W/C of West 53 Street & Seventh Avenue

Sidewalk Cafe  Application:

• 2 East 33 Street, SPN Inc, d/b/a Little Italy Pizza, application for an enclosed sidewalk cafe with 3 tables and 9 seats.

BSA Application Physical Culture Establishment/Spa:

• 312 Fifth Avenue, second Floor, application to legalize the operation of a physical culture establishment in a C5-2 zoning district.

2008 Street Activity Permit Applications:

• Global Role Models, Inc., on Avenue of the Americas, between 42nd and 56th Streets, on Sunday, October 12, 2008
• Ancient Order of Hibernians, on Avenue of the Americas, between 42nd and 57th Streets, on Saturday, September 13, 2008
• Big Apple Performing Arts, on 7th Avenue, between 45th and 57th Streets, on Saturday, September 6, 2008
• The Alliance of Guardian Angels, Inc. on Seventh Avenue, between 45th and 57th Streets, on Saturday, September 20, 2008
• American Diabetes Association, on Madison Avenue, between 42nd and 57th Streets, on Saturday, November 1, 2008
• The Manhattan Republican Club, on Park Avenue, between 17th and 23rd Streets, on Saturday, October 25, 2008
• Gramercy Park Block Association, on Park Avenue South, between 17th and 23rd Streets, on Saturday, October 4, 2008
• Gramercy Park Neighborhood Association, Park Avenue South, between 17th and 23rd Streets, on Saturday, May 10, 2008

Public Session:

• Members of the public are encouraged to speak at either the Committee meeting of the Public Hearing session of the monthly Board meeting

Business Session:

• Chair's Report (David Siesko)
• District Manager's Report (Wally Rubin)
• Adoption of January 2008 Minutes

Committee Reports :

Old Business/New Business: