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whynot_31
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Dept of City Planning's report, complete with lots of snazzy photos and maps: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/crown_heights_west/index.shtml

Just the photos and graphs please: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/crown_heights_west/presentation.shtml

The map that gives you the most info in the least amount of time:

Brownstoner's article on said report:

The City Planning Commission yesterday said it is moving ahead with the process to contextually rezone a portion of western Crown Heights, at the request of Community Board Eight. (Take note, those of you obsessed with new neighborhood names: DCP is officially calling this Crown Heights West.) The proposed rezoning will encompass 55 blocks with the aim of preserving their historic character, promoting affordable housing, and improving retail in the area. The clock on the public review process started yesterday. If implemented, the zoning will establish limits for building height and commercial areas; it will also offer incentives for affordable housing development along Franklin and Bedford avenues. ”The rezoning of western Crown Heights builds on our commitment to protecting the character of Brooklyn’s distinctive residential neighborhoods,” said Commissioner Amanda Burden in a prepared statement. “This comprehensive rezoning proposal, developed in close consultation with the community and elected officials, will reinforce the neighborhood’s historic brownstone and row house blocks. It will also ensure new development is appropriately scaled along the area’s transit rich corridors and provides opportunities for affordable housing in select locations.” Community Board Eight has 60 days to review the proposal. Then it goes on to other City agencies. A map of the proposed rezoning is on the jump below, or you can view it on the City Planning website.

http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2013/03/rezoning-of-crown-heightts/#disqus_thread

Whynot's Commentary:
In light of the area's changes in recent years, one of the first official lines to seperate and recognize Western Crown Heights as being different than Eastern Crown Heights has been drawn: Nostrand Avenue.

I do love how DCP is calling this a "preservation of Crown Heights' character", while many people will feel it is changing it.

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 2 mos ago
mr. met
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you see that they denied residential zoning for the warehouse on Dean because the CB8 wants to "maintain the industrial character of the area"

what?

# Posted 2 mos ago
whynot_31
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Yes, I did.

Readers should note that CB8 does not have the final say on the matter.

Likewise, affordable housing will only be built if the incentives created by DCP are large enough that they are better than building regular housing. ....and that there is no consensus on what "affordable" means.

Housing is expensive. Someone (either the individual and/or the taxpayer) is going to have to pay the bill. NYC gov might not have the cash and incentives to make affordable housing be built here, in a location this prime.

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 2 mos ago
mr. met
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ah, i didn't know that CB8 didn't have the final say...

so who does? and why do we care about what CB8 has to say?

# Posted 2 mos ago
whynot_31
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DCP has the final say. It is influenced by the Boro Pres and the Community Board.

Needless to say, the process is not always transparent. Sometimes, political favors are exchanged. Cash is rarely exchanged, but it does happen.

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 2 mos ago
simple
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I believe BSA has the final say on the Dean St conversion (CB8 is purely advisory,) as they are seeking a variance from the underlying zoning.

DCP has the final say on the Crown Heights West rezoning.

# Posted 2 mos ago
whynot_31
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I wish to amend my statement above to state:

"Either DCP or BSA has the final say on granting individual variances; I can never remember. I do know that both are influenced by the Boro Pres and the Community Board.

Needless to say, the process is not always transparent. Sometimes, political favors are exchanged. Cash is rarely exchanged, but it does happen."

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 2 mos ago
whynot_31
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Like to talk about such things?

Come to this meeting: http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/town-hall-meeting-2-april-16-2013?replies=2#post-766416

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 1 mo ago
whynot_31
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The Crown Heights West Rezoning proposal will be discussed for the third time at CB 8's Housing/ULURP Committee meeting on Thursday May 2, 2013, 6:30 p.m. at CenterLight Health Systems/CNR, 727 Classon Ave @ Park Place.

Written comments are invited and can be faxed ahead to the Board office at 718-778-2979, or emailed to info@brooklyncb8.org.

The Public Hearing on the proposal will be held Thursday, May 9, 2013 during the regularly scheduled full Board meeting that starts at 6:30 p.m. The meeting willl be held at Berean Missionary Baptist Church, 1635 Bergen Street, corner of Rochester Avenue.

Michelle George, District Manager
Brooklyn Community Board No. 8
1291 St. Marks Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(P) 718-467-5574
(F) 718-778-2979

Unsolicted commentary:
faxed? Like on a fax machine? 1994 was an awesome year!

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 3 wks ago
PragmaticGuy
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Funny that the meeting is being held about as east in Crown Heights as you can get. Wonder how many people from the west will show up.

# Posted 3 wks ago
whynot_31
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The third mtg is being held on Classon, not 1291 St. Marks

...the actual hearing (mtg #4?) will be held far east though...

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 3 wks ago
PragmaticGuy
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I was alluding to the May 9th meeting.

# Posted 2 wks ago
whynot_31
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On May 5th, one can now attend a walking tour, co-hosted by yours truly!

...note, this tour will be composed of lots of casual jabbering and pointing, and not a lot of focus on the intracies of R7D LZ designations.

Here's the details: http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/janes-walk-walking-tour-of-western-crown-heights-sat-may-5-2013

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 2 wks ago
whynot_31
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Very late press: http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/proposed-rezoning-crown-heights-now-under-review-2013-05-07-183000

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 1 wk ago

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