December 2008

Tom Miller, chair.

Agenda:

• Proposal to improve parking and traffic conditions between 23rd and 34th Streets on and around Park Avenue South by requesting:
  • meter parking for non-commercial vehicles on 23rd Street and Park Avenue South from 33rd to 23rd Street.
  • increased turns between 23rd Street and 34th Street heading north on Park Avenue South.  Currently, left turns are only permitted at 27th Street and 35th Street.
  • Permitting of through traffic heading west on 33rd Street at Park Avenue.  
• Dept of Design and Construction and DOT presentation of plans for reconstruction of city infrastructure on 7th Avenue b/t 31st and 34th Streets

Magda Aboulfadl and Robin Hatcher, co-chairs.

Agenda:

• Planning for January 26th CB5 Schools Forum

Howard Mendes, chair.

Agenda:

• 230 Fifth Avenue, application to install two flagpoles.

• 12 West 27th Street, application to replace existing storefront.
• 652 Lexington Avenue (55th Street), Central Synagogue, application for the installation of HVAC equipment in the side yard.
• 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Rainbow Room – 65th Floor, request for designation as an individual landmark .

Kevin Finnegan, chair.

Agenda:

• NYC Department of City Planning proposal for a text amendment to the Zoning Resolution to create regulations requiring indoor, secure bicycle parking in residential, commercial and community facility uses in all zoning districts.
• BSA # 74-49BZ, 515 Seventh Avenue, application pursuant to Section 11-411 of the ZR to request (i) an extension of the term of the variance previously granted, (ii) an amendment to the previously approved plans to increase the number of parking spaces and (iii) a waiver of the BSA’s Rules of Practice and Procedure for an extension of time to obtain a C of O.

Layla Law-Gisiko, chair.

Agenda:

Closed Session (committee members only)
Subject: Matter regarding Public Safety

Vikki Barbero, chair.

Preliminary Agenda (subject to change):

• 11 East 20th Street, Wichcraft Operating LLC, application for alteration.
• 55 West 55th Street, (55th West 55th Street Corp.), application for an on-premises liquor license.
• 135 West 52nd Street, EALC LLC d/b/a Flatotel, application for a Hotel Liquor License.
• 127 East 55th Street, HPL House NYC Inc., application for a Hotel Liquor License.
• 129 West 28th Street, B&B Restaurant Group LLC, application for an on-premise liquor license.
• 4 West 22nd Street, Catch 22 Restaurant LLC d/b/a Catch 22, application for on-premises liquor license.
• Other items to be announced

David Siesko, chair.

Agenda:

• To be Announced

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)
• Adoption of June 2008 Minutes

Committee Reports :

Old Business/New Business: