ENB Region 2 Notices 6/30/2021
Public Notice
Notice of Public Comment Period
Project Title:
2021 Jamaica Bay 26th Ward High-Level Sewer Separation Modification to Order on Consent between the City of New York and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, DEC Case # CO2-20110512-25, a.k.a. NYC CSO Order.
Counties:
New York (Manhattan), Richmond (Staten Island), Kings (Brooklyn), Bronx (Bronx) and Queens (Queens)
Lead Agency:
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC)
Brief Description:
The NYC CSO Order was executed between the NYS DEC and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) in 2005 and has been modified several times since executed. The NYC CSO Order includes various milestones and projects associated with abatement of Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO) within New York City. Based on additional analyses, the parties identified changes to the NYC CSO Order. Pursuant to Paragraphs XVI.A and D.3 of the 2005 CSO Order, NYS DEC is required to publicly notice "[i]n the event of a substantive and significant modification to the construction compliance schedules provided for in this Order." The 2021 Jamaica Bay 26th Ward High-Level Sewer Separation Modification to the NYC CSO Order consists of deletion of the following Appendix A milestones:
| Consent Order, Appendix A | Current Milestone Date | New Milestone Date |
|---|---|---|
| XII.B, 26th Ward High Level Sewer Separation, 10. Phase 3 - Initiate Design | April 1, 2017 | Deleted |
| XII.B, 26th Ward High Level Sewer Separation, 11. Phase 3 - Design Completion | March 2019 | Deleted |
| XII.B, 26th Ward High Level Sewer Separation, 12. Phase 3 - Notice to Proceed to Construction | March 2020 | Deleted |
| XII.B, 26th Ward High Level Sewer Separation, 13. Phase 3 - Construction Completion | December 2022 | Deleted |
In January 2013, the NYS DEC approved the 2011 Jamaica Bay Waterbody/Watershed Facility Plan (WWFP). The WWFP included a project to complete high-level sewer separation (HLSS) in approximately 443 acres within the drainage basin for Fresh Creek. The NYC DEP proposed constructing the project in three phases, and the total estimated construction cost at the time was $111 million. Since implementation of the HLSS project commenced in 2012, the scope and location of the HLSS was modified several times to accommodate characteristics of the drainage basin. Phase 1 of the HLSS was completed in 2018. Phase 2 of the HLSS project is currently in construction. Design of Phase 3 was initiated in 2017, but in 2019, the NYC DEP encountered unforeseen field conditions where the HLSS was to be implemented. In particular, the NYC DEP identified interference with a major fuel line to JFK Airport operated by Buckeye Partners and inadequate sewer coverage at three locations within the Phase 3 HLSS area. The proposed redesign of the Phase 3 HLSS to address these unforeseen field conditions increased the construction costs for Phase 3 HLSS from $62.5 million to $244 million. In light of the increased costs, the NYC DEP reevaluated the cost-effectiveness of the project and the impacts to water quality if the Phase 3 HLSS was eliminated. The modeling results indicate that projected water quality attainment levels in Fresh Creek for fecal coliform and dissolved oxygen would not be adversely impacted by elimination of the Phase 3 HLSS. Based on these modeling results, NYS DEC concurs with the elimination of the Phase 3 HLSS.
Document Availability:
Hard copies of the 2005 CSO Order and approved modifications are available for public review at the following offices of the NYS DEC and NYC DEP:
- NYS DEC - Division of Water, Office of the Director of the Bureau of Water Compliance, 625 Broadway, 4th Floor, Albany, NY 12233-3506.
- NYS DEC - Region 2 Office, Division of Water, attention: Selvin Southwell, 47-40 21st Street, Long Island City, NY 11101.
- NYC DEP - Bureau of Legal Affairs, attention: Diana Dellafiora, 59-17 Junction Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11373, Phone: (718) 595-6555.
Questions regarding the 2021 Jamaica Bay 26th Ward High-Level Sewer Separation Modification can be directed to: Ryan Waldron, NYS DEC - Division of Water, 625 Broadway, 4th Floor, Albany, NY 12233-3506, Phone: (518) 402-8244 Fax: (518) 402-9029, E-mail: ryan.waldron@dec.ny.gov.
Notice of Complete Application, Availability of Draft Permits, Announcement of Public Comment Period, Acceptance of Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement, and Intent to Hold a Public Hearing
Applicant:
Astoria Gas Turbine Power LLC
31-01 20th Ave
Astoria, NY 11105
Facility:
Astoria Gas Turbine Power Replacement Project
31-01 20th Ave
Astoria, NY 11105
Permit(s) Applied for (Application Number):
Article 19 Air Title V Facility (2-6301-00191/00003)
Article 19 Title IV (Phase II Acid Rain) (2-6301-00191/00024)
Article 17 Titles 7 & 8 Industrial SPDES - Surface Discharge - (2-6301-00191/00014)
Article 15 Title 15 Water Withdrawal (2-6301-00191/00026)
Project Description:
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), as lead agency, has determined that the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS), and applications for draft Title IV and Title V air permits, draft Industrial SPDES permit modification and water withdrawal for the proposed Astoria Replacement Project ("Replacement Project"), are complete for the purposes of public review and comment. The existing Facility currently consists of 31 older, peaking-only gas and oil-fired CTs including 24 Pratt & Whitney ("P&W") turbines and seven retired Westinghouse turbines, with a combined nameplate rating of 646 MWe (502 MWe not including the retired Westinghouse turbines). The proposed Replacement Project, as modified, will replace the nearly 50-year-old P&W and Westinghouse turbines at the Facility with a new state-of-the art simple cycle dual-fuel peaking CTG. The proposed Replacement Project will include a new CTG which will be a highly efficient, quick start, fast-ramping, General Electric ("GE") H-Class 7HA.03 or equivalent unit that has a nominal generator output of approximately 437 MWe. The new CTG will fire natural gas as the primary fuel with limited ultra-low sulfur distillate ("ULSD") liquid fuel for backup. The proposed Replacement Project will also include a ULSD-fired emergency generator, and two ULSD-fired emergency fire water pumps. All of the existing units, with the exception of one P&W Twin Pac (consisting of two combustion turbines and a single generator), will be permanently shut down once the proposed Replacement Project has completed its shakedown period. The two remaining P&W turbines will remain operational to make the site black-start capable until replaced by an approximately 24 MWe battery energy storage system. The P&W Twin Pac uses natural gas as its primary fuel with ultra-low sulfur kerosene ("ULSK") as backup. Make up water will be sourced from existing connections to the New York City water supply. No water will be withdrawn from the East River. Construction will require dewatering of the project site. The dewatering will involve the withdrawal of approximately 0.7 MGD of groundwater. The groundwater will be treated and ultimately discharged via existing outfall 001.
Air Permits
The proposed Replacement Project includes the following air emission sources; One 7HA.03 CTG fired with natural gas as the primary fuel and ULSD as back-up fuel; Ancillary combustion equipment, including one ULSD-fired emergency generator (rated at 500electrical kilowatts ["kWe"]); two ULSD-fired emergency fire system pumps (rated at 117 mechanical kilowatts ("kWm") and 177 kWm, respectively), and two remaining P&W combustion turbines used only to enable black start capability for the site; ULSD and ULSK tank vents; and fugitive greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions from on-site transformers and on-site natural gas components (connectors, valves, meters, and regulators).
Pollutants emitted from these sources include the following:
Combustion Sources: Criteria Pollutants: NOx, volatile organic compounds ("VOC"), carbon monoxide ("CO"),
particulate matter less than 10 μm in diameter ("PM10"), particulate matter less than 2.5 μm in diameter ("PM2.5"), sulfur dioxide ("SO2"); Non-Criteria Pollutants: sulfuric acid ("H2SO4"), GHGs, ammonia ("NH3") (CTG only), and air toxic compounds (emitted in very small amounts);
ULSD and ULSK tank vents: VOC and air toxic compounds (emitted in negligible amounts);
Fugitive GHG sources: sulfur hexafluoride ("SF6") from on-site circuit breakers and methane
("CH4") from on-site natural gas components.
The air emission reduction strategy for the proposed Replacement Project is the installation of a new, highly efficient GE 7HA.03 CTG with state-of-the-art emission controls. As per the requirements of 6 NYCRR Subpart 231-5, the proposed Replacement Project is subject to NNSR review for NOx and VOC. Based on the applicability of NNSR, the proposed Replacement Project is proposing to create 126.04 tons per year (tpy) of NOx Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs) and 0.7 tpy of VOC ERCs from the proposed shutdown of the existing units. To comply with the rule the Replacement Project will use 75.55 tpy of NOx ERCs and 0.5 tons of VOC ERCs.
To authorize the operation of the proposed Replacement Project the conditions in the draft Title V and Title IV air permits must assure conformance of the Facility with all applicable State and federal air pollution control regulations, including the requirements of 6 NYCRR Parts 201, 225, 227, 231, 242, and, as well as all New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) at 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 60. Information regarding the demonstration of the Lowest Achievable Emission Rate or Best Available Control Technology or both is included within the draft air permits.
Queens County is designated as being in non-attainment with respect to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone where NOx and volatile organic compounds (VOC) are precursor pollutants. Based upon the potential to emit estimates, the proposed Replacement Project is subject to NNSR for NOx and VOC. The proposed Replacement Project is utilizing some of the ERCs it is creating from the proposed shutdown of the existing turbines to net out of NNSR applicability under the provisions of 6 NYCRR 231-6.2.
The proposed Replacement Project is equipped with state-of-the-art emissions control technology, including dry low NOx burners (for natural gas firing), oil/water emulsion injection system (for distillate oil firing), and selective catalytic reduction technology to control emissions of NOx, and an oxidation catalyst to control CO and VOC emissions. A continuous emissions monitoring system is utilized to ensure and document proposed facility compliance with applicable emissions standards.
In accordance with 6NYCRR Parts 621.7(b)(9) and 201-6.3(c), the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has the authority to bar issuance of any Title IV Acid Rain Permit or Title V Facility Permit if it is determined not to be in compliance with applicable requirements of the Clean Air Act or 6NYCRR Part 201.
Persons wishing to inspect the subject Title V files, including the application with all relevant supporting materials, the draft permit, and all other materials available to the DEC (the "permitting authority") that are relevant to this permitting decision should contact the DEC representative listed below. The draft permit and permit report may be viewed and printed from the Department web site at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/dardata/boss/afs/draft_atv.html.
State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES)
The applicant has applied for a renewal and modification of its existing SPDES permit to include the discharge of stormwater from the Replacement Project. The modified SPDES permit will include the discharge of treated stormwater from two oil water separators (OWS) and evaporative cooler blowdown to a single outfall. The discharge from the first OWS is covered by the existing SPDES permit and treats stormwater collected within the diked containment areas for the ULSK tanks and the adjacent truck unloading area. The discharge from the second OWS added to the modified SPDES permit will be treated stormwater collected in the new CTG power generation area. The pumping rate of the first OWS is 0.29 MGD and the pumping rate of the second OWS is 0.36 MGD.
The applicant has also applied for a modification to include a discharge of treated groundwater from the construction of proposed Replacement Project as a result of dewatering the site during construction. The volume of the discharge during construction will be a maximum of 0.7 MGD.
The draft SPDES permit and the effluent limitations; monitoring and reporting requirements; other provisions and conditions are in compliance with Title 8 of Article 17 of the Environmental Conservation Law of New York State, its implementing regulations; 6 NYCRR Part 750-1.2(a) and 750-2 and with the Clean Water Act, as amended, (33 U.S.C. §1251 et.seq.).
The draft permit and fact sheet may be viewed and printed from NYS DEC website at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6054.html.
Water Withdrawal Permit
The applicant has applied for a water withdrawal permit as part of proposed construction operations. Construction of the proposed Replacement Project will require the dewatering of the project site and the applicant has applied for a water withdrawal permit to withdraw approximately 0.7 MGD of groundwater. The groundwater will be treated and discharged via existing outfall 001. The water withdrawal application is complete and available for review. The application is being reviewed pursuant to Article 15, Title 5 of the Environmental Conservation Law of New York State and its implementing regulations; 6 NYCRR Part 601. The application is available for review at https://www.nrg.com/legal/astoria-peaking-generation-station-project.html.
Additional Regulatory Provisions
NYS ECL and Implementing Regulations:
In addition to the specific statutes and regulations cited above, the subject air permit applications as well as the SPDES permits are being processed by the NYS DEC pursuant to ECL Article 3, Title 3 (General Functions), ECL Article 17 (Water Pollution Control), ECL Article 19 (Air Pollution Control), and 6 NYCRR Subparts 201-6 (Permits and Registrations) and 231-2 (Requirements for Emission Sources Subject to §§172 and 173 of the Clean Air Act , 42 USC §7502 and §7503 on or after November 15, 1992), Part 621 (Uniform Procedures), Parts 750-758 (State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) and the Clean Water Act.
State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination:
The Applicant previously proposed to replace all of the units at the existing facility and was subject to a review pursuant to SEQR with the NYS DEC serving as lead agency for the coordinated review of the project. The project was the subject of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Accepted: April 16, 2010) and Final EIS (Accepted September 22, 2010). As lead agency, NYS DEC issued a Findings Statement (October 4, 2010) concluding that all potential environmental impacts had been minimized or mitigated to the maximum extent practicable. All NYS DEC permits were issued at the time the Findings Statement was issued. The project was never constructed, and the existing facility continues to operate in accordance with its existing permits.
Astoria seeks to modify its previously approved replacement project. In accordance with the June 12, 2019 Declaratory Ruling of the New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment, the replacement project remains subject to the requirements of SEQRA. As such, NYS DEC coordinated for lead agency on May 20, 2020 and ultimately assumed lead agency based on the responses received from the other potential involved agencies.
NYS DEC, as the lead agency, determined the proposed Replacement Project could potentially have significant environmental impacts and issued a Notice of Positive Declaration and Notice of Public Scoping that appeared in the Environmental Notice Bulletin on July 1, 2020. The Draft Scope was also made available on the Project website. Public and agency comments were accepted through September 4, 2020. The Final Scoping Document was issued by the NYS DEC on September 18, 2020. NYS DEC has determined the Draft SEIS is complete for purposes of public review and comment.
State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:
A cultural resources survey has been completed. The report of the survey is on file. No archaeological sites or historic structures were identified at the project location. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required.
Coastal Management:
This project is located in a Coastal Management area and is subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.
DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29):
A cultural resources survey has been completed. The report of the survey is on file. No archaeological sites or historic structures were identified at the project location. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required.
Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act:
This permitting action constitutes a significant modification to the facility's Title V permit. Pursuant to the requirements of Section 7(2) of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, Chapter 106 of the Laws of 2019 (CLCPA or Climate Act), the Department has requested and received information regarding the project's purported consistency with the CLCPA.
While the Department is making a draft Air Title V permit, draft SPDES permit, and the draft SDEIS available for public review and comment, the Department has not made a tentative or final determination to issue any final permit, Final SEIS, or Findings Statement for the proposed Replacement Project. Prior to issuing any final permit for the proposed Replacement Project, the Department would need to, among other things, ensure that its action is either consistent with the requirements of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, Chapter 106 of the Laws of 2019 (Climate Act) or otherwise sufficiently mitigated or justified. The Department has yet to make such a determination regarding the Replacement Project's consistency with the Climate Act.
There are potentially substantial GHG emissions associated with the existing and proposed Replacement Project. Based on the information currently available, it appears that the proposed Replacement Project would be inconsistent with or would interfere with the attainment of the Statewide GHG emission limits established in the Climate Act. Environmental Conservation Law Article 75; 6 NYCRR Part 496.
Pursuant to Section 7(2) of the Climate Act, if an agency's decision would be inconsistent with or would interfere with the Statewide GHG emission limits, then the agency must also: (1) provide a detailed statement of justification of the project notwithstanding inconsistency with the Climate Act; and (2) identify alternatives or GHG mitigation measures to be required. Based on the information provided to date, the Department is not currently able to satisfy either of these two elements with respect to the proposed Replacement Project absent additional information.
As referenced above, the proposed Replacement Project is subject to review under SEQR and a SDEIS was prepared to address the potential impacts of the project, including the potential impacts from GHG emissions on climate change. Pursuant to SEQR, the applicant is required to assess the potential impacts from the proposed Replacement Project, and where impacts cannot be avoided, propose mitigation for those unavoidable impacts.
As part of its Application and the SDEIS, the Applicant has not currently provided a sufficient GHG mitigation plan to meet the requirements of the Climate Act. The Department anticipates that additional GHG mitigation measures will likely be necessary to meet the requirements of the Climate Act, should a final permit be issued for the proposed Replacement Project. The draft permit contains a condition addressing potential GHG mitigation requirements, requiring the applicant to identify and propose additional potential GHG mitigation measures for Department approval.
In addition to public comments on the draft permits and SDEIS, the Department also seeks comments on the proposed Replacement Project's compliance with the Climate Act, including: (1) whether the proposed Replacement Project would be inconsistent with or would interfere with the attainment of the Statewide GHG emission limits; (2) the potential need or justification for the proposed Replacement Project; (3) appropriate alternatives or GHG mitigation measures to be required; and (4) the adequacy of the SDEIS in assessing the proposed Replacement Project's consistency with the Climate Act and reviewing the potential impacts from GHG emissions.
Document Availability:
In addition to online locations identified above, the application materials, draft Air and SPDES permits, fact sheets, and the SDEIS are available for review online at https://www.nrg.com/legal/astoria-peaking-generation-station-project.html
Public Hearing Sessions
NYS DEC has made a determination to hold a public statement hearing on the air permit applications and draft permits and will provide a notice of the time, date and location of such hearing in the near future. A copy of the NYS DEC's permit hearing procedures is available upon request or on the Department web site at: http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6234.html.
Written Comments:
All written comments regarding the permit applications, draft permits, fact sheets and Draft SEIS must be postmarked by August 29 2021 and submitted to: comment.nrgastoriagas@dec.ny.gov
Contact: Christopher M. Hogan, NYS DEC - Division of Environmental Permits, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233, Phone: (518) 402-9167, E-mail: comment.nrgastoriagas@dec.ny.gov
Negative Declaration
Kings County (Brooklyn) - The New York City Planning Commission, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed 1045 Atlantic Avenue Rezoning will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The action involves a request by the Applicant, Atlantic Brooklyn LLC, for discretionary actions to facilitate the development of a 17 story mixed-use building (Proposed Project) on a site located at 1045 Atlantic Avenue (Block 2020, Lots 68, 70, 73, 74, and 77) (Proposed Development Site) in the Bedford-Stuyvesant/Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn Community District 3. Specifically, the Applicant seeks the following discretionary actions in connection with the development of the Proposed Project: (i) a zoning map amendment to rezone the Proposed Rezoning Area from an M1-1 district to a C6-3A district; (ii) a zoning text amendment to Appendix F of the New York City Zoning Resolution (ZR) to establish the Proposed Rezoning Area as a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) area; and (iii) a zoning text amendment to the New York City Zoning Resolution (ZR) Section 35-66 (Special Height and Setbacks Provisions for Certain Areas) to allow for streetwall flexibility. The analysis year for the Proposed Actions is 2024.
Contact: Olga Abinader, New York City Department of City Planning, 120 Broadway, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10271, Phone: (212) 720-3493, E-mail: oabinad@planning.nyc.gov.
Notice of Availability of Draft Scope and Public Scoping Session
Bronx County (Bronx) - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), as federal lead agency, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT), as joint lead agency, and the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT), as project sponsor and joint lead agency, have made the Draft Scope for the proposed Shore Road Bridge over Hutchinson River available. The Draft Scope is available from the contact listed below and on line at: https://www.ShoreRoadBridgeBx.com. Two virtual public scoping sessions on the Draft Scope will be held on August 3, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with presentation at 4:30 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with presentation at 7:30 p.m. Information on how to attend is available at: https://www.ShoreRoadBridgeBx.com/. Written comments on the Draft Scope will be accepted until August 16, 2021.
The action involves addressing the structural deficiencies; geometric deficiencies; and operational reliability; for multi-modal users, including marine vessels, of the Shore Road Bridge over the Hutchinson River. The Shore Road Bridge, also known as Pelham Bridge, is an 865 foot-long bridge with seven spans. The main span over the navigation channel is a double-leaf movable bascule span, which is flanked by three concrete arch spans on either side. The project is located within Pelham Bay Park between the Bronx and Pelham Parkway and City Island Road along Shore Road in the Bronx, New York.
Contact: Joannene Kidder, NYC DOT, 55 Water Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10041, Phone: (929) 505-1002. E-mail: ShoreRoadBridgeBX@dot.nyc.gov.
Notice of Acceptance of Draft EIS and Public Hearing
Kings County (Brooklyn) - The New York City Planning Commission, as lead agency, has accepted a Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed 307 Kent Avenue. A public hearing on the Draft EIS will be held on July 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the New York City Planning Commission Hearing Room, Lower Concourse, 120 Broadway, New York, NY; accessible in person and remotely at: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nycengage/index.page. Written comments on the Draft EIS will be accepted until July 26, 2021. The Draft EIS is available from the contact listed below and on line at: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/planning/applicants/env-review/307-kent-ave.page.
The action involves a proposal be the applicant, 307 Kent Associates, for the construction of a mixed-use office, community facility, and retail building at 307 Kent Avenue (Block 2415, Lot 1, Projected Development Site 1), in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, Community District 1, New York. The applicant is requesting a zoning map amendment to rezone Block 2415, Lots 1, 6, 10, 7501, 7502, and a portion of (p/o) Lots 16 and 38 from M3-1 to M1-5 and MX-8 (M1-4/R6A), as well as a text amendment to Map 2 for Community District 1, Brooklyn within Appendix F of the Zoning Resolution to remove a portion of the Rezoning Area from the "Excluded Area" shown on this map in order to establish a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) area and to make MIH regulations applicable. The Proposed Actions would facilitate the development of a nine story mixed-use building on Projected Development Site 1, containing approximately 101,000 gross square foot, including up to 70,000 gross square foot of office uses, up to 22,000 gross square foot of community facility uses, and up to 9,000 gross square foot of retail uses. The Build Year for the proposed actions is 2023.
Contact: Olga Abinader, New York City Department of City Planning, 120 Broadway, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10271, Phone: (212) 720-3493, E-mail: oabinad@planning.nyc.gov.
Richmond County (Staten Island) - The New York City Planning Commission, as lead agency, has accepted a Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed River North (formerly Liberty Towers). A public hearing on the Draft EIS will be held on July 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the New York City Planning Commission Hearing Room, Lower Concourse, 120 Broadway, New York, NY; accessible in person and remotely at: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nycengage/index.page. Written comments on the Draft EIS will be accepted until July 26, 2021. The Draft EIS is available from the contact listed below and on line at: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/planning/applicants/env-review/liberty-towers-river-north.page.
The action involves a request by the Applicant, Richmond SI Owner LLC, for approval of a series of discretionary land use actions including a zoning map amendment, zoning text amendments, and a special permit (Proposed Action) from the New York City Planning Commission (NYCPC) that would facilitate the development of a mixed use project comprising residential and commercial uses, open space, and accessory parking (Proposed Development) in the St. George neighborhood of Staten Island, Community District 1, New York. New development facilitated by the Proposed Actions would serve as a northern gateway to St. George along Richmond Terrace and as an extension of Downtown Staten Island. The Project Area includes two vacant development sites and an underdeveloped site near the St. George Waterfront and the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. The Proposed Actions would facilitate the development of 919,442 gross square foot of floor area within four buildings across two development sites. The Proposed Development would contain three buildings totaling 801,594 gross square foot, containing 680,615 gross square foot of residential uses, 18,880 gross square foot of retail uses, and 102,099 gross square foot of parking for 331 spaces. The analysis year for the Proposed Actions is 2025.
Contact: Olga Abinader, New York City Department of City Planning, 120 Broadway, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10271, Phone: (212) 720-3493, E-mail: oabinad@planning.nyc.gov.
Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens and Richmond Counties (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island) - The New York City Planning Commission, as lead agency, has accepted a Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed Citywide Hotel Text Amendment . A public hearing on the Draft EIS will be held on July 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the New York City Planning Commission Hearing Room, Lower Concourse, 120 Broadway, New York, NY; accessible in person and remotely at: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nycengage/index.page. Written comments on the Draft EIS will be accepted until July 26, 2021. The Draft EIS is available from the contact listed below and on line at: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/planning/applicants/env-review/citywide-hotels.page.
The action involves a proposal by the Applicant, the New York City Department of City Planning, for a zoning text amendment to require a New York City Planning Commission (NYCPC) special permit for new and enlarged transient hotels (Use Group 5) and motels, tourist cabins, and boatels (Use Group 7). The new NYCPC special permit would replace existing special permits for hotels in Special Purpose Districts. These include the Inwood, Jerome Avenue, East Harlem, Midtown, Garment Center, Hudson Square, 125th Street, Clinton, and Tribeca Special Purpose Districts. It would also require a NYCPC special permit citywide for new hotels and enlargements in C1 (except for C1-1, C1-2, C1-3 or C1-4 Districts), C27, C4, C5, C6, C8, Mixed Use (MX), and paired M1/R districts. This is the "Area of Applicability" for the Proposed Action. The proposed text amendment would retain existing findings and regulations for hotels in M1 districts where a special permit was adopted in December 2018. The Proposed Action would also retain provisions adopted in the 2018 text amendment to exempt hotels in M1 districts operated for a public purpose. The proposed zoning text amendment would affect every community district within the City. The project is located throughout New York City, New York.
Contact: Olga Abinader, New York City Department of City Planning, 120 Broadway, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10271, Phone: (212) 720-3493, E-mail: oabinad@planning.nyc.gov.
