Land Use, Landmarks and Housing
The Land Use, Landmarks, and Housing Committee oversees all land use, zoning, and development actions that undergo public review through the City’s Uniform Land Use Review Procedures (ULURP), as well as Special Permit and Variance applications. The committee also engages with matters concerning private and public housing policy, development, stabilization, and mandatory inclusionary housing.
In recent years, the committee has favored increased housing production in the district by recommending the passage of the Gowanus Neighborhood Plan Rezoning and City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, with an emphasis on density, transit-oriented development, and affordability.
Additionally, the committee assesses Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) applications regarding the landmarking and preservation of historical architecture for residential, institutional, and other structures in the district. In addition to individual landmarks, the district is home to three distinct historic districts: Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, and Park Slope (the latter is the largest in the city as of its second extension in 2016).
Meets: Fourth Thursday of the month
Next Meeting: Thursday, March 27th, 630 PM.
View Calendar for location and agenda.
Committee Chair: David Briggs
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If this or any other committee interests you, consider applying for public membership.
Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT)
NYCEDC is leading the redevelopment of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal site. CB6 was given a seat and one vote on the Task Force (District Manager Mike Racioppo, Land Use Coordinator Rebecca Kobert), as well as one seat on the Community Development and Housing Advisory Council (board member Arif Sunmonu), seats determined by the Task Force Chairs. BMT is not going through ULURP but the State’s General Project Plan (GPP), meaning the community board does not have a formalized role in the site redevelopment. Task Force and Advisory Council members will come before the Land Use committee for relevant presentations and resolutions.
CB6 Land Use DRAFT Resolution re: BMT
Resources
Gowanus Rezoning Commitment Tracker
Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), Affordable Housing Page
Landmarks applicant information
Permit Application Finder – an interactive web map that allows users to geographically view where LPC permits have been filled and issued, along with details of what the work entails.
Permit Application Search – an enhanced tool which now provides users with the ability to search for applications by community district and work type.