THE CITY RECORD Vol.. LXXII NUMBER 21658 NEW YORK, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1944 PRIcE 10 CENTS
THE CITY RECORD MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 4600 155 OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK Applications are now being received by the Municipal Civil Service Commis- Published Under Authority of Section 8724 of the New York City Charter sion for the following positions : STEPHEN G. KELLEY, Streuvisoz PROMOTION TO- WILLIAM VIERTEL, Euro' ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR-DEPARTMENT OF WELFARE 2213 Municipal Building, Manhattan, N. Y. 7. WO rth 2-1800 CHIEF DIETITIAN-DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALS FOREMAN OF MAINTENANCE PAINTERS-NEW YORK CITY Published daily, at 9 & m., except Sundays and legal holidays. HOUSING AUTHORITY Subscription: $20 a year; $10 six montlu; $5 three months. Daily issue, INSPECTOR OF CARPENTRY AND MASONRY, GRADE 4- 10 cents a copy (by mail, 15 cents). DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND BU1LDJNGS SUPPLEMENTS: Official Canvass of Votes, $1 (by mail, 81.15); List of Registered Voters, SENIOR ACTUARY-NEW YORK CITY EMPLOYEES' RETIRE- 25 cents each assembly district (by mail, 30 ants). OTHER PUBLICATIONS ON SALE: Assessed Valuation of Real Estate, prices vary; Building MENT SYSTEM; TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND Laws (in four volumes), complete, $4 ($4.10 by mail); separate volumes, each containing a certain BOARD OF TRANSPORTATION part of the building laws, $1 (by mail, $1.10). Cumulative Supplement to the New York City Charter TRACTOR OPERATOR-DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION and the Administrative Code, to July 1, 1941, $1 (by mail, $1.10); also Annual Supplements to the Detailed information regarding applications for above positions may be found New York City Charter and the Administrative Code, from July 1, 1941 to July 1, 1942, and from 3391. July 1, 1942 to July 1, 1943 (two volumes), 50 cents each (by mail, 60 cents); Detailed List of Exempt on page Properties, $2 (by mail, $2.10); Digest of Election Law Decisions, $2 (by mail, $2.10); Electrical Code, 50 cents (by mail, 60 cents); Fire Department Specifications, 15 cents (by mail, 18 cents); Applications are being received continuously for the following license qamina- Land Value Maps, complete for the City in one volume, $3 (by mail, $3.15); New York City tions : Master and Special Electrician; Master Plumber; Master Rigger; Motion Charter, 25 cents (by mail, 29 cents); Index to New York City Charter, 25 cents (by mail, 29 cents); Picture Operator; Portable Engineer (any motive power except steam) ; Portable Official Directory, 50 cents (by mail, 55 cents). Annul Compilation of the Rules and Regulation, of Engineer (steam) ; Refrigerating Machine Operator (ten ton capacity) ; Refriger- the New York City Agencies: 1942 (front Dec. 1, 1941 through Nov. 30, 1942), $1 (by mail, $1.10); 1942.1943 (from Dec. 1, 1942 through Dec. 31, 1943), $1 (by mail, $1.10). Cumulative Compilation ating Machine Operator (unlimited capacity) ; Special Rigger; Stationary Engi- of Rules and Regulations of New York City Agencies, through Nov. 30, 1941, $2 (by mail, $2.10); neer,‘ First, Second and Third Grades; Stationary Fireman; Structural Welder; Sanitary Code of The City of New York, 75 cents (by mail, 85 cents). Oil Burning Equipment Installation. Order must be accompanied by currency, money order or check drawn to the order of "Supervisor of Tat CITY Racoon." License applications and detailed information may be obtained at the Applica- ADVERTISING: Copy mist be received at least TWO (2) days before the date fixed for the tion Bureau of the Municipal Civil Service Commission, 96 Duane Street, Man- but insertion; when proof is required for eutectics before publication, copy must be received THREE (3) days before the date bed for the first insertion. hattan, N. Y. 7. Entered as Second.Ow Matter, Post Me at New York City.
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No. 3 (CP-3169) Assessors, Board of-Notice to Pre- _ Municipal Civil Service Commission- Resolution, adopted November 17, 1943, by the Local Improvement Board of the sent Claims for Damages 3398 Notice to Applicants 3381 Ocean Front District, initiating proceedings for acquiring 'tide to East 16th Street 3391 Board Meetings 3389 Notices of Examinations from Avenues I to J, Borough of Brooklyn. City Planning Commission-Minutes New York City Housing Authority- (On January 6, 1944, Cal. No. 62-D, the Board of Estimate referred this matter of Meeting Held September 13, 1944 3381 Proposals 3390 to the Commission.) Comptroller, Office of the- Official Directory 3389 On motion, the following favorable report was unanimously adopted: Interest on City Bonds and Stock 3398 Police Department-Owners Wanted Report No. 3143. September 13, 1944. Vouchers Received September 18, for Unclaimed Property 3389 Hon. FIORELLO H. LA GUAliDIA, Mayor, Chairman, Board of Estimate: 1944 3386 Public Works, Department of- Sir-At the meeting of the Board of Estimate held on January 6; 1944, Cal. No. Education, Board of-Proposals 3390 Proposals 3398 62-D, there was referred to the City Planning Commission a resolution adopted on Proposed Approval of Subcontractors 3398 November 17, 1943, by the Local Board of the Ocean Front District, Borough of Estimate, Board of- Brooklyn, initiating proceedings for acquiring Notices of Public Hearings- Purchase, Department of- title to East 16th Street from Avenues I to J. Franchise Matters 3392 Notice to Bidders • 3397 Public Improvement Matters 3392 Proposals 3397 The Master Plan so far as adopted is not affected by this project. Sale of Passenger Automobiles 3397 The City Planning Commission recommends that the street acquisition under Estimate, Board of-Bureau of Real consideration be approved. Estate- Queens, President Borough of-Pro- Respectfully, Corporation Sales of Certain Real posals 3390 EDWIN A. SALMON, Chairman, City Planning Commission. Estate 3397 Regulations Relating to Contracts 3398 Requests for Offers to Sell Real Richmond, President Borough of- BOROUGH OF QUEENS Property to The City of New Proposals 3397 York 3397 Supreme Court, Second Department- No. 4 (CP-3335) Finance, Department of-Confirmation Filing Tentative Decree-Notice to Communication, dated June 2, 1944, from the Commissioner of Public Works, of Assessments-Notices to Property File Objections 3398 requesting the institution of condemnation proceedings for the land required for Owners 3390 Transportation, Board of- the expansion of the Jamaica Sewage Treatment Plant, located between 150th Health, Department of-Amendment Notices of Public Hearings 3390 Avenue and 155th Avenue and between 130th Street and 131st Street, Borough of to Sanitary Code 3391 Proposals 3390 Queens. Hospitals, Department of-Proposals 3390 Proposals-Notice to Bidders 3390 (On June 8, 1944, Cal. No. 116-B, the Board of Estimate referred this matter Housing and Buildings, Department Sale of Ferrous Scrap Material 3390 to the "commission.) 3390 Sale of Surplus Used Equipment 3390 of-Proposals . On motion, the following favorable report was unanimously Marine and Aviation, Department of- Water Supply, Gas and Electricity, adopted: Proposals 3390 Department of-Proposals 3397 Report No. 3153. September 13, 1944. Hon. FIORELLO H. Ls GUARDIA, Mayor, Chairman, Board of Estimate: Sir-At the meeting of the Board of Estimate held on June 8, 1944, Cal. No. 116-B, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION there was referred to the City Planning Commission a communication dated June 2, 1944, from the Commissioner of Public Works, requesting the institution of condemnatiop Minutes of Meeting of the City Planning Commission, Held in Room 16, City Hall, proceedings for the land located between 150th Avenue and 155th Avenue and between Wednesday, September 13, 11944, at 2.30 P. M. 130th Street and 131st Street, Borough of Queens, and required for the extension of the Jamaica Sewage Treatment Works. The land to be acquired is a rectangular area of about 14 acres west of the existing The Commission met pursuant to adjournment. plant site. It is assessed at about $69,800. The site map for the extension of the Jamaica Sewage Treatment Works was approved by the City Planning Commission on July 12, 1944 (Report No. 312, CP-3334), and by the Board of Estimate on August Huie, Robert Moses, Present-Edwin A. Salmon, Chairman; Irving V. A. 17, 1944, Cal. No. 30. Lawrence M. Orton, Cleveland Rodgers, Commissioners; Berthold Scheiman, Acting This extension is designed to provide sufficient area for the contemplated post-war Commissioner. expansion of existing plant facilities and its acquisition appears to be timely in view of the current authorization for the acquisition of adjoining areas for airport purposes. (Roll Call at 2.40 P. M.) The Jamaica Sewage Treatment Works with its tributary area is included in the Master Plan of Sewage Treatmem Plant Sites and Tributary Areas adopted by the City Acting Commissioner Scheiman refrained from voting on all items. Planning Commission on April 16, 1941. The acquisition proceeding under consideration conforms with the Master Plan and No. 1 its approval is recommended. Approval of minutes of meeting of August 9, 1944, as printed in THE CITY RECORD Respectfully, of August 15, 1944; and special meeting of August 30, 1944, as printed in THE CITY EDWIN A. SALMON, Chairman, City Planning Commission. RECORD of September 5, 1944. No. 5 (CP-3356) On motion, these minutes were unanimously approved. Communication, dated June -6, 1944, from the President of the Borough of Queens, requesting amendment of the resolution adopted February 3, 1944, authoriz- REPORTS ing a proceeding for acquiring title to the public park in four sections, in the area bounded by Lawrence Street, Blossom Avenue, etc., Borough of Queens. Master Plan (On June 29, 1944, Cal. No. 182, the Board of Estimate referred this matter to Acquisitions the Commission.) On motion, the following favorable report was unanimously adopted: BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN Report No. 3147. September 13, 1944. Hon. FIORELLO H. LA GUARDLA, Mayor, Chairman, Board of Estimate: No. 2 (CP-3381) Sir-At the meeting of the Board of Estimate held on June 29, 1944, Cal. No. 182, Communication, dated June 22, 1944, from the Commissioner of Sanitation there was referred to the City Planning Commission a communication, dated June 6, requesting (1) that negotiations be made for the purchase by the City of the one- 1944, from the President of the Borough of Queens, requesting that the rewlution adopted story garage at 402-422 East 107th Street, Borough of Manhattan; (2) that the tax February 3, 1944, Cal. No. 2, CP-3082, authorizing a proceeding for acquiring title to lien on the vacant plot on East 106th Street immediately in the rear of the garage the public park in four sections, in the area bounded by Lawrence Street, Blossom at 402-422 East 107th Street be foreclosed; and (3) that the vacant property on Avenue, etc., Borough of Queens, be amended to read as follows : East 106th Street be assigned to the Department of Sanitation for the construction Public park, in ten sections, in the area bounded by Lawrence Street, Blossom of an addition to the garage at 402.422 East 107th Street, Borough of Manhattan. Avenue, Crommelin Avenue, Dahlia Avenue, Main Street, Elder Avenue (Hillside (On July 20, 1944, Cal. No. 103, the Board of Estimate referred this matter to Drive), Golden Street (Avenue), Kissena Boulevard, North Hempstead Turnpike, the Commission.) 150th Street (Oak Avenue), 56th Road, 142d Street, 56th Avenue, Main Street, Peck Avenue (Frederick Road), Elder Avenue (Hillside Drive), 133d Street (Hill- At the meeting of the Board of Estimate on August 17, 1944, Cal. No. 99, this side'Drive) and North Hempstead Turnpike, Kissena Park addition, in two sections, matter was withdrawn. between Kissena Boulevard and Fresh Meadow (Road) Lane, the widening of North Filed. Hempstead Turnpike on its northerly side from 133d Street (Hillside Drive) to 3382 THE CITY RECORD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1944
Lawrence Street, the opening and extending of Avery Avenue from 131st Street to therewith. The final section map for the adjacent area to the east has been submitted Lawrence Street, 133d Street (Hillside Drive) from North Hempstead Turnpike, and will be the subject of a separate report. as dedicated and in use, to Elder Avenue (Hillside Drive) ; Elder Avenue (Hillside Elevations shown on the map agree in general with the tentative maps or are Drive) to Peck Avenue (Frederick Road) and Crommelin Avenue to Main Street, modified to conform more closely with existing improvements. Some of the proposed Crommelin Avenue from Main Street to Byrd Street (West Avenue), 146th Street grades vary from about 12 feet above to about 5 feet below the existing surtace, but from Golden Street (Avenue), to 56th Road, 56th Road from 148th Street to 150th this is unavoidable if drainage and sewerage requirements are to be met. Upwards Street (Oak Avenue) ; 151st Street (Poplar Place) from Peck (West) Avenue to of 60 dwellings and 10 small garages will be affected by the proposed grade treatment. the southerly line of 56th Avenue, 56th Avenue from 151st Street (Poplar Place) A few gradients are flatter than the minimum ordinarily considered desirable but this to Kissena Boulevard, Underhill Avenue from 164th Street to the easterly line of condition can be corrected by special gutter treatment. Fresh Meadow (Road) Lane, excluding property under the jurisdiction of the A small area lying between North Conduit Avenue and South Conduit Avenue is Department of Water Supply, Gas and Electricity, Fresh Meadow (Road) Lane excluded from the scope of this map as it is proposed to be included in a comprehensive from Underhill Avenue to the southerly boundary line of the addition to Kissena map for Southern Parkway, which is to be submitted for consideration in due course. Park, excluding property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Water Supply, Most of the streets shown on the map under consideration are improved to some Gas and Electricity, Dahlia Avenue from Crommelin Avenue to Main Street, the extent and have been utilized as a basis for developing abutting property, mainly widening of 56th Avenue at the southwesterly corner of 142d Street and Kissena along residential lines. Boulevard from the northerly line of Golden Street (Avenue) to the southerly Brookville Boulevard and 147th Avenue are shown at their previously mapped width boundary line of the Addition to Kissena Park, Borough of Queens. of 80 feet, the remaining streets being assigned widths ranging from 50 feet to 80 feet. This acquisition proceeding is an amendment to a proceeding which was the subject The few streets assigned widths of 50 feet are short local streets which cannot eco- of a favorable Report No. 2916 (CP-3082) by the Commission on December 1, 1943, nomically be widened due to the existing building development. and which was authorized by the Board of Estimate on February 3, 1944, Cal. No. 2. The map shows certain lands now under the jurisdiction of the President of the Bor- The proposed acquisition. includes the area formerly authorized as well as a large area ough of Queens lying within the lines of 147th Avenue and 243d Street and used as a which lies mainly north of Crommelin and Peck Avenues. This enlarged acquisition con- corporation yard. These lands may be assigned tp the Borough President for street forms to maps (CP-1277, CP-2615, and CP-3118) which were approved by the Board purposes by the enactment of a Local Law. The map also shows several parcels of of Estimate on August 6, 1940, Cal. No. 12, October 8, 1942, Cal. No. 78, and March land which have been assigned to the Department of Parks for park purposes. These 9, 1944, Cal. No. 44, respectfully. areas, together with adjoining park areas to the north and south have not been laid In Report No. 2916 (CP-3118) dated February 9, 1944, on the map laying out this out on the City Map as parks and it is suggested that a map to accomplish this purpose additional area as a public park, the Commission states that this area will be used to be submitted by the Borough President as soon as practicable. provide a satisfactory and economical route for an extensive sewer project and to serve This matter was the subject of a public hearing duly held by the Commission on as part of a comprehensive development of the Corridor Park between Flushing Meadow January 12, 1944, Cal. No. 22. .No opposition to the proposed map change developed Park and Kissena Park. and the hearing was closed. In the Master Plan of Parks adopted January 22, 1941, almost all of the area under . The matter was considered further at a meeting of the Commission held on Septem- consideration, except for the part north of Crommelin and Peck Avenues, is shown as Kis- ber 13, 1944, Cal. No. 8, at which time it was determined that the proposed final sena Corridor Park. In addition, an express highway route (E-38) shown upon the Mas- section map appears to make satisfactory provision for the present and future develop- ter Plan of Express Highways, Parkways, and Major Streets adopted January 22, 1941 ment of this territory and is an appropriate modification of the City Map. coincides with part of the area to be acquired. In Report No. 1317 (CP-1277) dated The City Planning Commission recommends: June 26, 1940 on laying out the first section of this area as a public park, the Commis- 1. That the map under consideration be approved; and sion stressed the possible "use at some future time of portions of the property proposed 2. That after approval of the map, at present to be acquired for park and sewer purposes for an express highway" and (a) a Local Law be 'enacted assigning the portions of the corporation yard included a recommendation that "the Commissioner of Parks and the President of the lying within the street areas to the Borough President for street purposes, and Borough be requested to prepare detailed studies for the coordinated development of the (b) the Borough President submit a map laying out the park areas in this area for recreational, sewer and express highway purposes." In Report No. 2916 section which are presently under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks. (CP-3082) dated December 1, 1943, on the acquisition which this proceeding amends, Respectfully, the Commissioner recommended that "the utilization of this property for sewer or recrea- EDWIN A. SALMON, Chairman, City Planning Commission. tional purposes, or both, shall not involve erection of structures inconsistent with the ultimate use of the property in conformity with the Master Plan." - No. 9 (CP-3297) The acquisition of title to this park is consistent with the objectives of the Master In the matter of a proposed change in the City Map by modifying the grades Plan, and under the circumstances the City Planning Commission recommends that the of the street system within the territory bounded approximately by Yellowstone proceeding under consideration be approved. Boulevard, Queens Boulevard, 71st Road, Austin Street, 71st Avenue and Burns Respectfully, Street, Borough of Queens. EDWIN A. SALMON, Chairman, City Planning Commission. (On May 11, 1944, Cal. No. 70, the Board of Estimate referred this matter to the Commission; on May 31, 1944, Cal. No. 20, the Commission fixed June 14, 1944, Assessable Improvements for a hearing; on June 14, 1944, Cal. No. 18, the hearing was closed.) On motion, the following favorable report was unanimously adopted: BOROUGH OF QUEENS Report No. 3094. September 13, 1944. Hon. FIORELLO H. LA GUARDIA, Mayor, Chairman, Board of Estimate: No. 6 (CP-3197) Sir-At the meeting of the Board of Estimate held on May 11, 1944, Cal. No. 70, Resolution,'adopted April 28, 1941, by the Local Board of the Newtown District, there was referred to the City Planning Commission a communication dated May• 2, initiating proceedings for the construction of a sewer and appurtenances in 53d 1944, from the President of the Borough of Queens, submitting for approval a proposed Road (Starling Place) from 74th (Decker) Street to 73d (Kolyer) Street, Borough change in the City Map by modifying the grades of the street system within the terri- of Queens. tory bounded approximately by Yellowstone Boulevard, Queens Boulevard, 71st Road, (On February 3, 1944, Cal. No. 74, the Board of Estimate referred this matter Austin Street, 71st Avenue and Burns Street, Borough of Queens, in accordance with to the Commission.) a map bearing the signature of the president of the Borough and dated April 17, 1944. On motion, the following favorable report was unanimously adopted: The map relates to an area of about 25 acres in the Forest Hills section of the Report No. 3152. September 13, 1944. Borough and affects five blocks of Austin Street, two blocks of 71st Avenue and about Hon. Fioanu) H. LA GUARDIA, Mayor, Chairman, Board of Estimate: one block each of 70th Road, 70th Avenue, 69th Road, Gerard Place, 69th Avenue Sir-At the meeting of the Board of Estimate held on February 3, 1944, Cal. No. 74, and Yellowstone Boulevard. It provides for modifications in the street elevations rang- there was referred to the City Planning Commission a resolution adopted on April 28, ing from about 0.7 of a foot below to 2.0 feet above the elevations heretofore established 1941, by the Local Board of the Newtown District, Borough of Queens, initiating pro- in order more nearly to conform with existing street improvements. ceedings for the construction of a sewer and appurtenances in 53d Road (Starling Place) The map also provides for establishing special roadway and sidewalk treatment in from 74th (Decker) Street to 73d (Kelyer) Street. 70th Road and 71st Road from Queens Boulevard to Austin Street and in 71st Avenue The Master Plan so far as adopted is not affected by this project. from Queens Boulevard to Burns Street in order to conform with existing conditions The City Planning Commission recommends that the sewer project under considera- and to insure adequate roadway capacity. In 70th Road and 71st Road the treatment tion be approved. consists of a 40-foot roadway adjoined by 20-foot sidewalks and in 71st Avenue it Respectfully, consists of a roadway varying in width from 39 to 40 feet adjoined by sidewalks 20 EDWIN A. SALMON, Chairman, City Planning Commission. to 20.5 feet in width. Most of the streets under consideration have been improved to some extent in conformity with the proposed elevations and the abutting frontages affected are developed No. 7 (CP-3235) Resolution, adopted November 22, 1943, by the Local Board of the Queens with upwards of 32 stores, six garages, two warehouses and two theatres. Most of these structures have been erected in accordance with existing surface improvements District, initiating proceedings for the construction of a combined sewer and appur- tenances in 163d Street from 71st Avenue to a point about 540 feet southerly and apparently will not be adversely affected by the contemplated grade treatment. therefrom, to be used for the removal of sanitary flow only until such time as the However, in the case of 71st Avenue between Austin Street and Burns Street the permanent storm water outlet is built, Borough of Queens. proposed grade change is designed in part to provide vlequate underclearance between the bridge of the Main 'Line of the Long Island Railroad and the street surface. When (On March 9, 1944, Cal. No. 82, the Board of Estimate referred this matter to the street is improved in accordance with the proposed grades it may be necessary to the Commission.) provide special curb treatment in order to avoid damage to several store entrances At the meeting of the Board of Estimate on August 17, 1944, Cal. No. 76, this adjacent to the railroad right-of-way. matter was withdrawn. The proposed elevations meet sewerage and surface drainage requirements. Filed. This matter was the subject of a public hearing duly held by the Commission on June 14, 1944, Cal. No. 18. No opposition to the proposed map change developed and City Map Changes the hearing was closed. The matter was considered further at a meeting of the Commission held on Septem- BOROUGH OF QUEENS ber 13, 1944, Cal. No. 9, at which time it was determined that the proposed map change is designed to introduce a suitable grade treatment which will generally conform No. 8 (CP-350) with existing street improvements and building development and provide adequate under- In the matter of a proposed change in the City Map by establishing and clearance for an overhead railroad crossing. It constitutes an appropriate modification modifying the lines and grades of the street system within the territory bounded of the City Map. The City Planning Commission recommends: approximately by 226th Street and its northerly prolongation, 143d Avenue and its westerly prolongation, a line about 400 feet easterly of 243d Street and its southerly 1. That the map under consideration be approved; and prolongation and 149th Avenue, Borough of Queens, in accordance with a map 2. That after approval of the map, resolutions be adopted establishing special designated as Section 167 of the Final Maps of the Borough of Queens. roadway and sidewalk treatment in 70th Road and 71st Road from Queens Boule- vard to Austin Street and in 71st Avenue from Queens Boulevard to Burns Street (On April 28, 1938, Cal. No. 74-Qu-4, the Board of Estimate referred this in accordance with the treatment shown on the map. matter to the Commission; on December 15, 1943, Cal. No. 23, the Commission fixed Respectfully, January 12, 1944, for a hearing; on January 12, 1944, Cal. No. 22, the hearing was EDWIN A. SALMON, Chairman, City Planning Commission. closed.) On motion, the following favorable report was unanimously adopted: Zoning Report No. 2946. September 13, 1944. Hon. FIORILLO H. LA GUARDIA, Mayor, Chairman, Board of Estimate: Sir-At the meeting of the Board of Estimate held on April 28, 1938, Cal. No. 74, BOROUGH OF QUEENS Queens-4, there was referred to the City Planning Commission a communication, dated January 8, 1936, from the President of the Borough of Queens, submitting for approval No. 10 (CP-3353) In the matter of an amendment of Use District Map, Section No. 14, propos- a proposed change in the City Map by establishing and changing the lines and grades of the street system within the territory bounded approximately by 226th Street and ing to change from a Residence District to an Unrestricted District, property within its northerly prolongation, 143d Avenue, and its westerly prolongation, a line the area bounded by 91st Avenue, 138th Street, a line 100 feet north of Archer about 400 feet easterly of 243d Street and its southerly prolongation and 149th Ave- Avenue and a line 100 feet west of 138th Street, Borough of Queens. nue, Borough of Queens, in accordance with a map designated as Section 167 (On July 12, 1944, Cal. No. 8, the Commission fixed August 9, 1944, for a hear- of the Final Maps of the Borough of Queens, bearing the signature of the Acting ing ; on August 9, 1944, Cal. No. 22, the hearing was closed.) Secretary of the Board of Estimate and dated December 17, 1935. On motion, the following favorable report was unanimously adopted: The map relates to an area of about 360 acres located in the Rosedale section of September 13, 1944. the Borough. For the most part it ratifies the street system shown on the Hollis and Report No. 3125. Idlewild tentative maps of the Borough of Queens and conforms with the street lines To Secretary, Board of Estimate from City Planning Commission: shown on several approved final maps and subdivision maps relating to isolated Streets Pursuant to Section 200 of the New York City Charter, the City Planning Com- or areas within the limits of the present map. Final section maps for the adjacent areas mission on July 12, 1944, Cal. No. 8, authorized a public hearing on the amendment of to the north and west have been approved and the street system now proposed conforms Use District Map, Section No. 14, proposing to change from a Residence District to an TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1944 THE CITY RECORD 3383
Unrestricted District and from an Unrestricted District to a Residence District, property Y-AA, District 45-47, showing sewers in Stuart Street between Quentin Road and within the area bounded by 91st Avenue, 138th Street, a line 100 feet north of Archer Avenue R, Borough of Brooklyn. Avenue, 138th Place, Archer Avenue, 138th Street, a line 100 feet north of Archer Ave- (On August 17, 1944, Cal. No. 69, the Board of Estimate referred this matter nue and a line 100 feet west of 138th Street, Borough of Queens, as shown on a diagram to the Commission.) bearing the signature of the Acting Secretary and dated July 12, 1944. The proposed change from a Residence to an Unrestricted District for the westerly On motion, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: side of 138th Street from 91st Avenue to a line 100 feet north of Archer Avenue was Resolved, That the City Planning Commission, pursuant to section 82d9-1.0e requested by the New York and Queens Electric Light and Power Company in a com- of the Administrative Code of The City of New York, hereby fixes Wednesday, munication, dated May 12, 1944. The communication states that the part of the Com- October 4, 1944, at 2.30 p. m., in Room 16, City Hall, Borough of Manhattan, City pany's plant which is located on the easterly side of Van Wyck Boulevard between of New York, as the time and place for a public hearing on a change of Drain- 91st Avenue and Archer Avenue would be eliminated by a proposed widening of Van age Plan, Borough of Brooklyn, showing _location, sizes and grades of sewers Wyck Boulevard and that it desires to retain the present capacity of the plant by utiliz- in Stuart Street between Quentin Road and Avenue R and bearing the signature ing its property on the westerly side of 138th Street, which is presently zoned as a of the Acting President of the Borough under date of July 17, 1944. Residence District. The company owns all of the property proposed to be changed to an Unrestricted District. The proposed change from an Unrestricted to a Residence District for the northerly No. 15 (CP-3389) side of Archer Avenue from 138th Street to 138th Place is appropriate in view of the Communication, dated August 8, 1944, from the Commissioner of Public fact that this area is included in a public playground which occupies the entire block Works submititng for approval a Drainage Plan for the Newtown Creek Sewage bounded by 91st Avenue, 138th Place, Archer Avenue and 138th Street. It is presently Treatment Works, Kent Avenue Intercepting Sewers, Borough of Brooklyn. zoned as a Residence District with the exception of the Archer Avenue frontage now (On August 17, 1944, Cal. No. 84, the Board of Estimate referred this matter proposed to be rezoned. to the Commission.) The property proposed to be rezoned for Unrestricted Use is to be occupied by the On motion, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: facilities of the lighting company. The adjacent property to the west and south is Resolved, That the City Planning Commission, pursuant to section occupied by the lighting company and by three dwellings respectively. Two dwellings 82d9-1.0e of the Administrative Code of The City of New York, hereby fixes Wednesday, occupy the opposite frontage on 91st Avenue and the playground is located on the October opposite side of 138th Street. 4, 1944, at 2.30 p. m., in Room 16, City Hall, Borough of Manhattan, City of New York, as the time and place for a public hearing on an amended Drainage The property opposite that part of the playground proposed to be rezoned is occupied Plan, by dwellings on 138th Street, a factory on 138th Place and the tracks of the Long Borough of Brooklyn, showing location, sizes and grades of the Kent Avenue Island Railroad south of Archer Avenue. intercepting sewers of the Newtown Creek Sewage Treatment Works within the The amendment was the subject of a public hearing duly held by the Commission area bounded approximately by Newtown Creek, East River, Wallabout Channel, on August 9, 1944, Cal. No. 22. No opposition to the proposed rezoning developed and Wallabout Basin, Kent Avenue Basin, Wilson Street and its westerly prolongation, the hearing was closed. Wythe Avenue, Banker Street, Meserole Avenue, North Henry Street, and Mar- The matter was considered further at a meeting of the Commission held on Septem- ginal Wharf or Place, bearing the signature of the Acting President of the ber 13, 1944, Cal. No. 10, at which time it was determined that the amendment under Borough and dated May 28, 1943. consideration would provide appropriate zoning for the property to which it relates. It was thereupon adopted, together with the following resolution which is herewith filed Zoning with the Secretary of the Board of Estimate, in accordance with•the provisions of Section 200 of the New York City Charter : Commission that the resolution adopted June 28, No. 16 (CP-3395) Resolved, By the City Planning In 1940 and amended July 31, 1943, entitled "A resolution regulating and limiting the the matter of amendment, pursuant to section 200 of the New York City height and bulk of buildings hereafter erected and regulating and determining the Charter, of article II, section 7-A, of the Zoning Resolution of The City of New York. area of yards, courts and other open spaces and regulating and restricting the location of trades and induAries and the location of buildings designed for specified On motion, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: uses and establishing the boundaries of districts for the said purposes," be and Resolved, That the City Planning Commission, pursuant to section 200 of the the same hereby is amended by changing the Use District Map, Section No. 14, so New York City Charter, hereby fifes Wednesday, October 4, 1944, at 2.30 p. m., as to change from a Residence District to an Unrestricted District and from an in Room 16, City Hall, Borough of Manhattan, City of New York, as the time Unrestricted District to a Residence District, property within the area bouned by and place for a public hearing on an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of 91st Avenue, 138th Street, a line of 100 feet north of Archer Avenue, 138th Place, The City of New York, by adding the new matter indicated by italics and omitting Archer Avenue, 138th Street, a line 100 feet north of Archer Avenue and a line the old matter in brackets [J, as follows : 100 feet west of 138th Street, Borough of Queens, as shown on a diagram, bearing ARTICLE II-USE DISTRICTS the signature of the Acting Secretary and dated July 12, 1944. EDWIN A. SALMON, Chairman, City Planning Commission. § 7-A. Transition from Non-residential to Residence Use on Side Streets. Where a use district other than residence extends along a street and the abutting prop- erty to the rear along an intersecting street is in a residence district, a building or use FIXING THE DATES FOR FUTURE HEARINGS on a lot, whether a corner lot or otherwise, having frontage on such intersecting street and hereafter arranged, intended or designed to be occupied for other than residence City Map Changes use shall not have any business entrance except as [hereafter] hereinafter provided, show window or sign on such intersecting street beyond a distance of twenty-five feet BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN from the intersection. Beyond such twenty-five feet, entrances not exceeding three feet six inches in width and windows other than windows designed or used for display No.11 (CP-2384) and, when required by law, exits, ventilators, fire escapes and other appurtenances may Communication, dated November 17, 1941, from the President of the Borough be permitted. The provisions of this section shall not restrict openings necessary to permit ingress of Brooklyn, transmitting for approval a map showing a change in the lines and and egress for required or permitted parking, loading and unloading space. Where zoning for other than residence use is confined to a distance of not over 100 grades of 27th Avenue and Bay 46th Street from West Shore Avenue to Cropsey laying out additions to Dreier-Offerman Park, Borough of Brooklyn. feet along both streets from an intersection, the limitations of this section shall not Avenue and apply. In appropriate cases, the Board, after public notice and hearing, may vary the (On November 27, 1941, Cal. No. 50, the Board of Estimate referred this matter provisions of this section subject to such appropriate conditions and safeguards as are to the Commission.) in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this section. On motion, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the City Planning Commission, pursuant to section 199b of the PUBLIC HEARINGS New York City Charter, hereby fixes Wednesday, October 4, 1944, at 2,30 p. m., in Room 16, City Hall, Borough of Manhattan, City of New York, as the time and place for a public hearing on a proposed change in the City Map by modifying the City Map Changes lines and grades of the street system within the territory bounded approximately by 27th Avenue, Cropsey Avenue, Bay 47th Street and Westshore Avenue including BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN the elimination of portions of Dreier-Off erman Park and the layout of three Park Additions, Borough of Brooklyn, in accordance with a Map No. 8153 bearing the signature of the President of the Borough and dated November 3, 1941. No.17 (CP-3370) Hearing on a proposed change in the City Map by laying out two parks and by establishing block dimensions within the area bounded approximately by Old BOROUGH OF QUEENS Broadway, West 129th Street, Amsterdim Avenue and West 126th Street, Borough of Manhattan. No.12 (CP-3364) Joint communication, dated June 3, 1944, from the Commissioner of Health (On June 29, 1944, Cal. No. 232, the Board of Estimate referred this matter and the Commissioner of Parks, submitting for approval map establishing a park to the Commission ; on August 9, 1944, Cal. No. 15, the Commission fixed this day within the territory bounded by 63d Street, Mt. Olivet Crescent, Fresh Pond Road for a hearing, which has been duly advertised.) and 59th Avenue, Borough of Queens. There were no appearances. (On June 29, 1944, Cal. No. 198-A, the Board of Estimate referred this matter On motion, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing. to the Commission.) On motion, Rule 105 was waived and the following report was unanimously On motion, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: adopted: Resolved, That the City Planning Commission, pursuant to section 199b of the Report No. 3133. September 13, 1944. New York City Charter, hereby fixes Wednesday, October 4, 1944, at 2.30 p. m., in Hon. FIORELLO H. LA GUARD, Mayor, Chairman, Board of Estimate: Room 16, City Hall, Borough of Manhattan, City of New York, as the time and Sir-At the meeting of the Board of Estimate held on June 29, 1944, Cal. No. 232, place for a public hearing on a proposed change in the City Map by laying out a there was referred to the City Planning Commission a communication, dated June 29, Park within the territory bounded by 63d Street, a line about 100 feet northerly 1944, from the President of the Borough of Manhattan, submitting for approval a pro- of Mt. Olivet Crescent, Fresh Pond Road and 59th Avenue, Borough of Queens, posed change in the City Map by laying out two parks and by establishing block dimen- in accordance with a map bearing the signature of the President of the Borough and sions within the territory bounded approximately by Old Broadway, West 129th Street, dated May 18, 1944. Amsterdam Avenue and West 126th Street, Borough of Manhattan, in accordance with a map bearing the signature of the President of the Borough and dated June 29, 1944. BOROUGH OF RICHMOND The map relates to the block bounded by 0111 Broadway, West 129th Street, Am- sterdam Avenue and West 126th Street in the Manhattanville section of the Borough. No.13 (CP-3377) It provides primarily for laying out two parks having an aggregate area of about 1.42 Communication, dated July 6, 1944, from the President of the Borough of acres. Provision is also made for establishing certain block dimensions in order to corn-• Richmond, submitting for approval map showing West Fingerboard Road from plete the mapping of the area under consideration. Richmond Road to Clove Road, Borough of Richmond. The proposed parks occupy about 72 per cent of the area of the block. The (On July 20, 1944, Cal. No. 90, the Board of Estimate referred this matter to remainder of the block consists of three parcels : (1) a fire engine house having an area of about 0.5 of an acre separating the two proposed parks ; (2) a church and rectory the Commission.) abutting West 126th Street having an area of about 0.29 of an acre; and (3) a rectangu- On motion, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: lar parcel of property about 0.2 of an acre in area lying between the westerly park Resolved, That the City Planning Commission, pursuant to section 199b of the and Old Broadway. The selection of the latter parcel by the Commissioner of Health New York City Charter, hereby fixes Wednesday, October 4, 1944, at 2.30 p. tn., in as the site for the Riverside Health Substation was referred to the City Planning Com- Room 16, City Hall, Borough of Manhattan, City of New York, as the time and mission by the Board of Estimate on May 11, 1944, Cal. No. 82, and was the subject of a place for a public hearing on a proposed change in the City Map by establishing favorable report (No. 3085, dated May 31, 1944). or modifying the lines and grades of West Fingerboard Road from Richmond The map now under consideration supersedes another map (CP-3294), which was Road to Clove Road and by modifying the lines and grades of certain of the referred back to the Borough President on June 29, 1944, Cal. No. 17. The earlier intersecting streets affected, Borough of Richmond, in accordance with a map map also provided for laying out two parks in the block in question but included the bearing the signature of the President of the Borough and dated June 20, 1944. church property within the proposed westerly park. The larger park has frontages of about 200 feet, 332 feet and 239 feet on Amster- Drainage Plan dam Avenue, West 129th Street and West 126th Street, respectively. It is about 1.4 acres in area, and together with the Health Substation site is assessed at $390,000, of of several buildings of a private home BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN which amount $120,000 represents the valuation for children owned by The Sheltering Arms. The children's home is only partially is understood that it is proposed to be vacated. No. 14 (CP-3385) occupied at present and it from the Acting President of the Borough The smaller park is triangular in shape and has frontages of about 32 feet on West Communication, dated July 21, 1944, Street and about 72 feet on Amsterdam Avenue. It is about 0.02 of an acre in of Brooklyn, submitting for approval a proposed change of Drainage Plan, Map 126th 3384 THE CITY RECORD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1944
area and is assessed at $10,000, of which amount $1,000 represents the valuation of a or use that is noxious or offensive by reason of the emission of odor, dust, smoke, gas or vacant store. noise; but car barns, including those converted for the use of buses operating under a Development plans have not as yet been prepared for the parks which are to be franchise, or places of amusement shall not be excluded. utilized for playground purposes. The cost of improving the parks is estimated at about ARTICLE III-HEIGHT DISTRICTS $105,000 and the annual operating costs at about $3,750. It appears that the property §8. Height Districts. For the purpose of regulating and limiting the height and required for the parks is to be acquired as an assessable proceeding. bulk of buildings hereafter erected, The City of New York is hereby divided into eight The Borough President advises that the section of the Borough in which the classes of districts; one-quarter (1/4) [times] districts; (b) class one-half (1/2) proposed parks are located is lacking in adequate recreational facilities. The two parks (a) class [times] districts; (c) class three-quarter (3/4) [times] districts; (d) class one (1) will provide such facilities for the residents of the adjoining area and for the 2,100 [times] districts; (f) one students attending Junior High School No. 43, which is located opposite the larger of [times] districts; (e) class one and one-quarter (1 1/4) class and one-half (1 1/2) [times] districts; (g) class two (2) [times] districts; (h) class two the parks. (21/2) [times] districts 1 ;]. The districts heretofore classified and This matter was the subject of a public hearing duly held by the Commission on and one-half referred September 13, 1944, Cal. No. 17. No opposition to the proposed map change developed to as one-quarter times districts; one-half times districts; three-quarter times districts; one and the hearing was closed. It was thereupon determined that the proposed parks are times districts; one and one-quarter times districts; one and one-half times districts; two designed to afford essential recreational facilities for the adjoining residential area and times districts and two and one-half times districts, as shown on the height district map for the students of Junior High School No. 43. They will be desirable additions to the consisting of [thirty-five] twenty-seven sheets and an index sheet, each dated Mardi 31, park system of the Borough and the necessary map change is an appropriate modifica- 1937, and signed by the Chief Engineer of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment [.], together with eight sheets, each dated August 2, 1943, and signed by the Senior Civil tion of the City Map. The City Planning Commission recommends that the map under consideration be Engineer of the City Planning Commission, shall hereafter be referred to and described, respectively, as class one-quarter districts, class one-half districts, class three-quarter approved. districts, class one districts, class one and one-quarter districts, class one and one-half Respectfully, EDWIN A. SALMON, Chairman, City Planning Commission. districts, class two districts and class two and one-half districts. The height districts designated on said map, as amended, or as may be hereafter amended from time to time, are hereby continued and declared to be part hereof. The height district map designations BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN and map designation rules which accompany said height district map are hereby declared to be part thereof. No building or part of a building shall be erected except in conformity No. 18 (CP-3369) with the regulations herein prescribed for the height district in 'which such building is Hearing on a proposed change in the City Map by establishing or changing located. (a) 'In a class one-quarter (1/4) [times] district no building shall be erected to a the lines and grades of the street system within the area bounded approximately by West 9th Street, Henry Street, Huntington Street, Hicks Street, Luquer Street, height in excess of one-quarter times the width of the street, but for each two feet that Columbia Street, Seabring Street, Van Brunt Street, Carroll Street, Columbia Street, the building or a portion of it sets back from the street line one foot shall be added to the Atlantic Avenue, a line about 300 feet westerly of Furman Street, Fulton Street, height limit of such building or such portion thereof. Front Street, Jay Street, York Street, Gold Street, High Street, a line about 600 feet (b) In a class one-half (1/2) [times] district no building shall be erected to a height easterly of Navy Street, Park Avenue, Tillary Street, S. Parkes Cadman Plaza, in excess of one-half times the width of the street, but for each one foot that the building Fulton Street, Clark Street, Hicks Street, Joralemon Street, Henry Street, State or a portion of it sets back from the street line one foot shall be added to the height limit Street, Hicks Street, Summit Street, Henry Street, Luquer Street and Court Street, of such building or such portion thereof. In a class three-quarter (3/4) [times] district no building shall be erected to a including the establishment of the lines and grades of Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel (c) Plaza from Clinton Street to Van Brunt Street; and of Brooklyn-Queens Connect- height in excess of three-quarter times the width of the street, but for each one foot that ing Highway from Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel Plaza to a point in Park Avenue the building or a portion of it sets back from the street line one foot shall be added to the about 600 feet easterly of Navy Street; the layout of a number of adjoining parks height limit of such building or such portion thereof. (1) [times] district no building shall be erected to a height in park additions and the elimination of the lines of certain streets within the (d) In a class one and the width of the street, but for each one foot that the build- area affected, Borough of Brooklyn. excess of seven-eighths times ing or a portion of it sets back from the street line [two] one and one-half feet shall be (On June 29, 1944, Cal. No. 242, the Board of Estimate referred this matter added to the height limit of such building or such portion thereof. to the Commission; on August 9, 1944, Cal. No. 16, the Commission fixed this day one and one-quarter (1 1/4) [times] district no building shall be for a hearing, which has been duly advertised.) (e) In a class erected to a height in excess of [one and one-quarter times] the width of the street, but Appearances : Nathan Goldstein, representing Cameron ,Machine Company ; for each one foot that the building or portion of it sets back from the street line two [and Henry J. Davenport, representing the Downtown Brooklyn Association. one-half] feet shall be added to the height limit of such building or such portion thereof. On motion, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing and lay over the (f) In a class one and one-half (1 1/2) [times] district no building shall be erected matter under Rule 105. to a height in excess of one and [one-half] one-quarter times the width of the street, but for each one foot that the building or a portion of it sets back from the street line [three] BOROUGH OF QUEENS two and one-half feet shall be added to the height limit of such building or such portion thereof. No.19 (CP-3358) (g) In a class two (2) [times] district no building shall be erected to a height in Hearing on a proposed change in the City Map by modifying the lines and excess of [twice] one and one-half times the width of the street, but for each one foot that grades of the street system within the area bounded approximately by 126th Street, the building or portion of it sets back from the street line [four] three feet shall be added Union Turnpike, 138th Street, and 82d Avenue, including the layout of a Public to the height 'limit of such building or such portion thereof. Place and the elimination of the lines of 81st Avenue from 126th Street to 134th (h) In a class two and one-half (2 1/2) [times] district no building shall be erected Street, Borough of Queens. to a height in excess of [two and one-half times] two times the width of the street, but for (On June 29, 1944, Cal. No. 184, the Board of Estimate referred this matter each one foot that the building or a portion of it sets back from the street line [five] four to the Commission; on August 9, 1944, Cal. No. 17, the Commission fixed this day feet shall be added to the height limit of such building or such portion thereof. for a hearing, which has been duly advertised.) §9. Height District Exceptions. Appearances: Julian Jawitz, counsel for A. B. Wolisoff ; M. G. Fitzgerald, rep- (b) Along a narrower street near its intersection with a wider street, any building or any part of any building [, whether a corner building or one fronting on the narrower resenting the office of the Borough President of Queens. street] within 100 feet [,] of the wider street, measured at right angles from the side On motion, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing and lay over the matter under Rule 105. of the wider street, shall be governed by the height regulations provided for the wider street. [A corner building on such intersecting streets shall be governed by the height BOROUGH OF RICHMOND regulations provided for the wider street for 100 feet from the side of such wider street, measured along such narrower street] No. 20 (CP-3376) ARTICLE IV-AREA DISTRICTS Hearing on a proposed change in the City Map by modifying the lines and §10. Area Districts. For the purpose of regulating and determining the area grades of Goodell Avenue between Raymond Avenue and Manor Road, and by of yards, courts, and other open spaces for buildings hereafter erected, the City of New adjusting the grades of Manor Road between Crowell Avenue and a point southerly York is hereby divided into ten classes of area districts; A, B, C,.D, D-1, E, E-1, F, F-1, of Goodell Avenue, Borough of Richmond. and G; as shown on the area district map consisting of [thirty-five] twenty-seven sheets (On July 20, 1944, Cal. No. 89, the Board of Estimate referred this matter to and an index sheet, each dated March 31, 1937, and signed by the Chief Engineer of the the Commission; on August 9, 1944, Cal. No. 18, the Commission fixed this day Board of Estimate and Apportionment [J, together with eight sheets, each dated August 2, for a hearing, which has been duly advertised.) 1943, and signed by the Senior Civil Engineer of the City Planning Commission. The area There were no appearances. districts designated or; said map, as amended, or as may be hereafter amended from time to On motion, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing and lay over the time are hereby continued and declared to be part thereof. The area district map designa- matter under Rule 105. tions and map designation rules which accompany said area district map are hereby declared to be a part hereof. No building or part of a building shall be erected except in conformity with the regulations herein prescribed for the area district in which such building is located. Drainage Plan unless otherwise expressly provided the term rear yard, side yard, outer court or inner court when used in this article shall be deemed to refer only to a rear yard, side yard, outer S BOROUGH OF THE BRONX court, or inner court required by this article. No lot area shall be so reduced or diminished that the yards, courts, or open spaces shall be smaller than prescribed in this article. §11. A Districts. (a) In an A district a court at any given height shall No. 21 (CP-3366) be at Hearing on a modified Drainage Plan showing the location, sizes and grades least [one inch] two inches in least dimension for each one foot of such height of the East Bronx Intercepting Sewers of the Wards Island Sewage Treatment (h) In an A district no building used. for residence, and no non-residential building Works within the area bounded approximately by St. Ann's Avenue, East 135th located in a residence district, in a local retail district, in a restricted retail district, [orj, Street, Bruckner Boulevard, East 149th Street, East River and East 132d Street. in a retail district, or in a retail-1 district, as designated on the amended use district (On June 29, 1944, Cal. No. 201, the Board of Estimate referred this matter map, shall occupy at the curb level more than 75 per cent of the area of the lot, if as to the Commission; on August 9, 1944, Cal. No. 19, the Commission fixed this day interior lot, or 90 per cent if a corner lot, exclusive in each case of lawful garages. for a hearing, which has been duly advertised.) In computing such percentage any part of the area of any corner lot in excess of 5,000 There were no appearances. square feet shall be considered an interior lot. On motion, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing and lay over the §12. B Districts. (a) In a B district a rear yard at any given height shall be at matter under Rule 105. least [two] three inches in least dimensions for each one foot of such height. The depth of a rear yard at its lowest level shall be at least 10 per cent of the depth of the lot, but Zoning need not exceed 10 feet at such level. An outer court or a side yard at any given height shall be at least [one inch] two inches in least dimension for each one foot of such height. No.22 (CP-3320) An outer court at any given point shall be at least [one] two and one-half inches in least Hearing in the matter of amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City dimension for each one foot of length. But for each one foot that an outer court at any of New York initiated by the City Planning Commission. given height would, under the above rules, be wider in its least dimension for such height than the minimum required by its length, one inch shall be deducted from the required (On June 14, 1944, Cal. No. 17, the Commission fixed June 28, 1944, as the day least dimension for such height for each 24 feet of such height. A side yard for its length '-for a public hearing; on June 28, 1944, Cal. No. 30, the hearing was held and continued within 50 feet of the street may for the purposes of above rule be considered an outer court. to July 12, 1944; on July 12, 1944, Cal. No. 14, the hearing was closed and the matter laid over undet Rule 105.) (b) In a B district no building used for residence, and no non-residential building; located in a residence district, in a local retail district, in a restricted retail district, [or] (After further consideration, certain modifications were developed in the proposed in a retail district, or in a retail-1 district, amendments and the Commission, at a special meeting on August 30, 1944, Cal, No. 1, as designated on the amended use district fixed September 13, 1944, as the day for this public hearing, which has been duly map, shall occupy at the curb level more than 65 per cent of the area of the lot, if an advertised.) interior lot, or 80 per cent if a corner lot, exclusive in each case of lawful garages. (The amendments are reproduced hereunder as originally initiated, new matter being In computing such percentage any part of the area of any corner lot in excess of .5,000 square feet shall be considered an interior lot. indicated by italics and old matter, to be omitted, in brackets [ ], except that modifica- tions now proposed in the amendments to Article III § 9, and Article IV, §§11 and 12, §13. C Districts. (a) In a C district a rear yard at any given height shall be at as originally initiated, are underlined. The amendments to §§17 and 19, indicated here- least [three] four inches in least dimension for each one foot of such height. The depth under, were not among those previously initiated.) of a rear yard at its lowest level shall be at least 10 per cent of the depth of the lot, but need not exceed ten feet at such level. An outer court or a side yard at any given height ARTICLE II-USE DISTRICTS shall be at least [one] two and one-half inches in least dimension for each one foot of such §4. Business Districts height. An outer court at any given point shall be at least [one] two and one-half inches (b) In a business district no building or premises shall be used, and no building in least dimension for each one foot of length. On a lot not more than 30 feet in mean shall be erected which is arranged, intended or designed to be used for any trade, industry width an outer court or a side yard at any given height shall be not less than one inch in TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1944 THE CITY RECORD 3385 least dimension for each one foot of such height, and an inner court at any given height tion be incorporated in the printed minutes of this meeting. Without objection, it was shall be either (1) not less than two inches in least dimension for each one foot of such so ordered. height or (2) it shall be of an equivalent area as hereinafter specified in paragraph c of §18. (b) In a C district no building shall occupy at the turb level more than 60 per cent of In the Matter of a Proposed Amendment of the Zoning Resolution of The City the area of the lot, if aninterior lot, or 75 per cent if atorner lot, exclusive in each case of of New York, Regulating Coverage and Floor Areas of Buildings lawful garages. In computing such percentage any part of the area of any corner lot in New matter in italics; matter to be omitted in brackets D. excess of 5,000 square feet shall be considered an interior lot. 1. Subdivision (u) of Section 1 of Article I is hereby amended to read as follows: [ (b) ] (c) If the owner or owners of any part of a C district set aside perpetually for (u) For the purpose of determining the ratio of the floor area of a building to the joint recreational use of the residents of such part designated by them, an area at least the area of the lot, the "floor area" of a building is the sum of the gross horizontal equal to 10 per cent of the area of such part in addition to all yard and court requirements areas of the several floors of a building, including interior balconies and mezzanines for a B district, such part shall be subject to the regulations herein prescribed for a B but excluding garage areas conforming to Subdivision (c) of Section 19-B of Article IV, district. Such joint recreational space shall be composed of one or more tracts each of and basement and cellar floor areas [not] devoted to [residence use] uses accessory to which shall be at least 40 feet in least dimension and 5,000 square feet in area and shall be the operation of the building. All horizontal dimensions are to be made between the approved by the Board of Standards and Appeals as suitable for the joint recreational use exterior faces of walls, including the walls of roofed porches. The floor area of a of such residents. building shall include the floor area of accessory buildings [except garages] on the §14. D Districts. (a) In a D district a rear yard at any given height shall be at same plot, except garages conforming to Subdivision (c) of Section 19-B of Article IV, least [four] five inches in least dimension for each one foot of such height. The depth of which shall be measured in the same way. For the purpose of ascertaining the floor a rear yard at its lowest level shall be at least [10] 15 per cent of the depth of the lot, but area ratio, the gross floor area in any portion of a building in which the height from need not exceed [10] 15 feet at such level. If a building in a D district is located in a a finished floor to a finished floor exceeds twelve feet, shall be deemed to contain, in residence district as designated on the use district map, the depth of a rear yard at its addition to its actual area, an area equal to one-twelfth of its actual area for each one lowest level shall be at least [20] 25 per cent of the depth of, the lot, but need not exceed foot of height in excess of twelve feet. [20] 25 feet at such level. However, for each one foot in excess of [10] 15 feet of the depth 2. Subdivision (c) of Section 14 of Article IV is hereby repealed and Subdivision of such rear yard at its lowest level, there may be substituted one foot of depth of un- (d) of such section is hereby renumbered to be Subdivision (c). occupied space across the whole width of the front of the lot at the curb level between the 3. Subdivisions (c) and (e) of Section 15 of Article IV are hereby repealed and street line and the street wall of the building. Subdivision (d) of such section is hereby renumbered to be Subdivision (c). (b) In a D district an outer court or a side yard at any given height shall be at least 4. Subdivisions (d) and (e) of Section 16 of Article IV are hereby repealed. [two] three inches in least dimension for each one foot of such height. An outer court at any given point shall be at least [two] three inches in least dimension for each one foot of 5. Subdivision (e) of Section 16-B of Article IV is hereby repealed, and Sub- length. On a lot not more than 30 feet in mean width an outer court or a side yard at division (f) of such section is hereby renumbered to be Subdivision (e). any given height shall not be less than one and one-half inches in least dimension for each 6. Subdivision (b) of Section 17 of Article IV of such Zoning Resolution is one foot of such height. On such lot an outer court at any given point shall be not less hereby amended to read as follows: than one and one-half inches in least dimension for each one foot of length. On such lot an (b) [Where a building is not within a residence district as designated on the use inner court at any given height shall be either (1) not less than three inches in least district maps the lowest level of a rear yard shall not be] In all buildings other than dimension for each one foot of such height or (2) it shall be of an equivalent area as residence in any use district, and in any budding in a residence or local retail use district, specified in paragraph c of §18. the lowest level of a rear yard, unless otherwise restricted by the coverage provisions (c) In a D district no buildlhg [located within a residence district as designated on of section 19-B, may be above the curb level, provided however, that it shall not be the amended use district map] shall occupy at the curb level more than [60] 55 per cent above the sill level of the second story windows nor in any case more than 23 feet of the area of the lot, if an interior lot, or [80] 70 per cent if a corner lot, exclusive in each above the curb level. In an E, E-1, F, F-1 or a G district the excess rear yard may case of lawful garages. In computing such percentage any part of the area of any corner remain at the level of the original or natural surface of the ground. lot in excess of [8,000] 5,000 square feet shall be considered an interior lot. 7. Article IV is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to follow Section §17. Rear Yards. (a) Except in A districts, [for] lots or portions of lots that 19-A, to be Section 19-B, to read as follows: are back to back and lots the backs of which abut a residence use district [there] shall § 19-B FLOOR AREA RATIOS AND COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS. (a) No have [be] rear yards extending along the rear lot lines of such lots or portions of lots building or part of a building shall hereafter be erected which exceeds in total floor wherever they are more than 55 feet back from the nearest street. Such rear yard shall area the area of the lot multiplied by the ratio numbers prescribed herein for each be at least of the area and dimensions herein prescribed for the area district in which it combination of area district and height district nor shall buildings hereafter erected is located at every point along such rear lot line. Within 55 feet of the nearest street no occupy more than the coverages permitted by the percentages of the lot areas prescribed rear yards shall be required, except in D-1, E-1, F, F-1 and G area districts. No rear in Subdivisions (c) and (d) of this section. yards shall be required on any corner lot [nor, excepting] except where it abuts a (b) In computing the percentages any part of the area of any corner lot in excess residence use district. Where such corner lot abuts a residence use district, there shall of 5,000 square feet shall be considered an interior lot. be a rear yard, located adjacent to the residence use district. Except in E-1, F, F-1 (c) Computation table for floor areas and coverage in Industrial Buildings, Busi- and G area districts, no rear yard shall be required on the portion of any lot that is ness Buildings and Commercial Buildings including Transient Hotels hereafter erected back to back with a corner lot. in a Restricted Retail, Retail, Retail-1, Business, Business-1, Manufacturing or Unre- (b) Where a building is not within a residence district, a local retail district, a stricted Use District: • restricted retail district, a retail district, or a retail-1 district,. as designated on the use district map, the lowest level of a rear yard shall not be above the sill level of the Area Coverage second story windows, nor in any case more than 23 feet above the curb level. In an District: Height Districts At Curb Level E. E-1, F, F-1 or G district the excess rear yard may remain at the level of the original or natural surface of the ground. Corner Interior 21/2 2 11/2 1/ 1 §19. Area District Exceptions. 314 Lots Lots . (g) In a local retail district, a restricted retail district, a retail district, or a retail-1 Ratio Numbers district, where provision is made for parking or unloading within a building, the area A 17.0 15.0 13.0 11.5 9.0 8.0 4.0 5.0 95% 90% of such parking and unloading facilities may be added to the area permitted to be B 20.0 18.0 15.0 12.0 10.0 8.0 6.0 4.0 95% 90% occupied by the first floor of the building. Except for the first floor, the building shall C 8.0 7.5 6.5 5.5 4.5 be otherwise limited by the restrictions set forth in this article. 4.0 3.5 3.0 90% 85% D 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 - 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 85% 80% (On August 30, 1944, Cal. No. 1, the Commission fixed this day for a hearing, D-1 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 85% 80% which has been duly advertised.) E 20 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 70%* 50%* Appearances : Harold M. Lewis, Consulting Engineer, Office of Borough President E-1 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 70%* 50%* of Manhattan ; Wm. G. Kretch, Thirty-fourth Street-Midtown Association ;. Clarke F 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1,5 1.5 50%**. 35%** Dailey, Real Estate Board of New York; M. D. Griffith, Executive Vice-President, F-1 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 50%** 35%** New York Board of Trade ; Chas. J. Mylod, representing the Estate of Robert W. 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 35%*** 35%*** Goelet ; J. Edward Davidson, Retail Dry Goods Association ; Robert Dowling, represent- ing City Investing Company; John E. Gannon, Bronx Chamber of Commerce; Geo. * The coverage in E and E-1 Districts above a level of 18 feet above the curb level G. Johnston, Jr., representing Long Island Real Estate Board; Wm. E. Keenan, repre- shall not exceed 40% of the area of the lot for a corner lot and 30% of the area of senting Kienle and Company; Matthew W. Del Gaudio, representing New York Chapter the lot for an interior lot. of the American Institute of Architects; Sidney L. Straus, President, New York Society ** The coverage in F and F-1 Districts above a level of 18 feet above the curb level of Architects; Paul E. McGoldrick, representing Cord, Meyer Company; W. J. shall not exceed 30% of the area of the lot for a corner tot and 25% of the area of the McGowan, Realty Associates; Millard Henlein, Sixth Avenue Association; Ralph A. lot for an interior lot. Brooks, Commerce and Industry Association ; Frank A. Barrera, Brooklyn Real Estate *** The Coverage in a G District above a level of 14 feet above the curb level shall Board ; Sheppard Glucroft, Jamaica Real Estate Board and Jamaica Chamber of Com- not exceed 25% of the area of the lot for corner or interior lots. merce; H. Herbert Lilien, Architect; M. G. Fitzgerald, Office of the Borough Presi- (d) Computation Table for Floor Areas and Coverage in Residence Buildings, dent of Queens; J. G. Fink, Building Traded Employers Association; Mr. Gates, Real except Transient Hotels, hereafter erected in any Use District and for all Buildings Estate Board of The Bronx; R. L. Murphy, representing the Association of Master hereafter erected in a Residence Use District or a Local Retail Use District. Plumbers of New York; 'Louis Abrons, 1407 Broadway Corporation; J. J. Addonizio, West of Central Park Association. Coverage On motion, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing and lay over the Area At Curb Level matter under Rule 105. Districts Height Districts Exclusive of Garages In closing this hearing, the. Commission announced that written statements on the Corner Interior entire height and area amendments, as now proposed, will be received up to and 2/ 2 1/2 14 1 34 A Lots Lots including October 4, 1944. Ratio Numbers MATTER NOT ON CALENDAR CONSIDERED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT A 9.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.5 2.0 80% 65% B 9.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.5 2.0 80% 65% C 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 2.0 75% 60% FIXING DATE FOR FUTURE HEARING D 4.0 3.5 3.0 3.0 2.5 2.5 2.0 2.0 70% 55% D-1 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 70% 55% Zoning E 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 60%* 50%* E-1 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 60%* 50%* F 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 45%** 35%** No. 23 (CP-3396) F-1 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 45%** 35%**. In the matter of amendment, pursuant to section 200 of the New York City G 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 35%*** 35%*** Charter, of Article IV, §19, of the Zoning Resolution of The City of New York. On motion, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: * The coverage in E and E-1 Districts above a level of 18 feet above the curb level Resolved, That the City Planning Commission, pursuant to section 200 of the shall not exceed 30% of the lot area for corner or interior lots. New York City Charter, hereby fixes Wednesday, October 4, 1944, at 2.30 p. m., in ** The coverage in F and F 1 Districts above a level of 18 feet above the curb level Room 16, City Hall, Borough of Manhattan, City of New York, as the time and place - shall not exceed 30% of the area of the lot for a corner lot and 25% of the area of the for a public hearing on an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of The City of New lot for an inferior lot. York, by adding the new material indicated by italics, as follows: *** Coverage in a G District (including a garage) above a level of 14 feet above the ARTICLE IV-AREA DISTRICTS curb level shall not exceed 25% of the area of the lot for corner or interior lots. §19. Area District Exceptions. (e) Where of street parking space for tenants and customers is provided within a (g) In any use district, except a residence district, where provision is made for building, such space shall be excluded from computations and not considered as part of parking or unloading vzithin a building, the area of such parking and unloading the permitted floor area, provided that the continued use of such space for parking by facilities may be added to the area permitted to be occupied by the first floor of the tenants and customers is assured. building. Except for the first floor, the building shall be otherwise limited by the (f) Where off street loading and unloading space is provided in a building for which restrictions set forth in this article. such facilities are not required by the provisions of Section 19 of Article IV of the Zoning Resolution, such space shall not be computed as part of the floor area, provided that the At this point, Commissioner Huie moved for unanimous consent to add to the continued use of such space for loading and unloading is assured. calendar a resolution fixing October 18, 1944, as the date for a public hearing on a proposed alternate amendment to the Zoning Resolution, regulating Height and Area. On motion, the Commission adjourned at 4.50 p. m., to meet Wednesday, October This motion was lost, failing to receive unanimous consent. Commissioner Huie 4, 1944, at 2.30 p. m., Room 16, City Hall, Manhattan. then requested that the following text of his proposed amendment to the Zoning Resolu- ALBERT HOCHMAN, Acting Secretary.