Sentences with phrase «city planning commission»

Wanda Group is seeking changes to its own previously approved project through the city planning commission.

Patti Fry, a former chairwoman of the Menlo Park City Planning Commission and an architect of the measure, said she is wary of Facebook's increasing size and power.

He has represented numerous clients before the Board of Standards and Appeals, the City Planning Commission, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, the Department of Buildings, the Department of Housing...

Nora Martins concentrates her practice on New York City zoning and land use, particularly applications for discretionary approvals from the New York City Board of Standards and Appeals and the City Planning Commission, such as variances, special permits, rezonings, demappings, and zoning text...

From 1990 through 1995 Dr. Birch was a member of the New York City Planning Commission.

More solar energy capacity has been installed in Los Angeles than any other U.S. city, the Los Angeles City Planning Commission pointed out in a

This argument didn't persuade East Village residents, who loudly protested the proposed changes to their neighborhood, but in the end the city planning commission granted conditional approvals to Cooper Union.

Despite strong objections from some East Village residents, the City Planning Commission approved a plan by Cooper Union yesterday to build two tall buildings that school officials hope will lift its fortunes after a decade of deficits.

A contemporary restaging plan will be developed to showcase the Philadelphia City Planning Commission's 1947 Better Philadelphia Exhibition — a pivotal historic project that helped define the future of urban redevelopment.

He founded the City Planning Commission and worked with other organizing bodies to enforce building codes and architectural standards at the advent of the 20th century, demanding that all new construction conform to modern safety guidelines.

Elinkowski also serves as vice chairwoman on the Layton City Planning Commission.

DOWNTOWN — The head of the City Planning Commission, Amanda Burden, repeatedly voiced big concerns about Jamestown Properties» proposal to expand Chelsea Market at a hearing Wednesday, questioning whether views of the sky from the High Line will be blocked by the massive project.

The application will go before the City Council in the coming months, after being reviewed by the Manhattan Borough President's office and the City Planning Commission.

CHELSEA — The City Planning Commission set the stage Monday for the a seven - month - long public review process for the controversial Chelsea Market expansion project, which is expected to pit pro-business supporters and neighborhood opposition groups.

After the City Council proposes changes, there is a 15 - day review period during which the City Planning Commission determines whether the proposed changes are «in scope,» as Gotham Gazette noted.

The City Planning Commission will hold more meetings on the subject, and has until September to issue a decision on the rezoning proposal.

If the proposal moves forward, it would be subject to the city's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP), which includes community board hearings, an advisory opinion from the borough president, approval by the City Planning Commission and a vote in the City Council.

The City Planning Commission approved the plan by a vote of 11 - 0 in September.

The mayor and the City Council make the decisions, in some cases, obviously, with the City Planning Commission.»

However, the following steps, the City Planning Commission and the City Council, both have power to either approve or deny the tech hub project.

Department of City Planning Director and City Planning Commission Chair Carl Weisbrod is stepping down to chair the Trust for Governors Island, and Department of Housing Preservation and Development Commissioner Vicki Been will return to her previous job teaching at New York University and directing NYU's Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy.

Madison Square Garden's permit renewal and LED - sign applications next proceed to the City Planning Commission, which has 60 days to issue it recommendations.

The city's proposal for SPURA will now go to the borough president's office, the City Planning Commission and the City Council for approval.

Syracuse, NY — The Syracuse Common Council voted 6 - 3 Monday to amend the city charter, expanding the council's power to intervene when the city planning commission reviews applications for building projects.

The vote isn't final — the full community board will hear the proposal March 9, after which Borough President Marty Markowitz, the City Planning Commission and the City Council will all have a say — but it is the first public rejection of the project, which entered an eight - month public review process in early January.

Although Community Board 7, City Councilwoman Melissa Mark - Viverito and State Senator Bill Perkins have all recommended the project go through a public review process, which would include an environmental review, the City Planning Commission approved the project in March and determined a public review process was unnecessary.

As expected, City Council member Steve Levin came out swinging at last night's City Planning Commission hearing on the proposed $ 1.2 billion redevelopment of the Domino Sugar factory on the Williamsburg waterfront.

The plan still must clear the City Planning Commission and the City Council.

The development won the approval of the city Planning Commission earlier this week.

Members of the council announced plans Wednesday to revise the city charter to allow the council to hear planning or zoning appeals from developers denied approval by the city planning commission.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse city councilors are not going to override Mayor Stephanie Miner's veto of a city charter amendment that would have expanded the council's power over the city planning commission.

Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner has won the latest fight with Common Council, with lawmakers forced to wait till 2012 before they can try to wrestle control over development decisions from the city planning commission.

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, who declined to comment, has until July 31 to issue his recommendation on the East Midtown rezoning proposal before it heads to the City Planning Commission.

The transformation of the former Childs Restaurant in Coney Island into an amphitheater, a pet project of outgoing Beep Marty Markowitz, has received a key nod from the City Planning Commission.

The clock will continue to tick on the roughly seven - month timeline that requires approval by the City Planning Commission and the City Council before any demolition or construction can take place in Union Square.

Borough President Marty Markowitz will hold a public hearing on tomorrow before he makes a decision, which will also act as a suggestion to the City Planning Commission and ultimately, the City Council.

The project will now go before the City Planning Commission for review, followed by a City Council decision.

The plans will then be subject to review from the borough president, City Planning Commission and final approval from the City Council.

This is Mark Rodriguez from The Political Parent Party and it is a shame that the City Planning Commission would vote yes on this project without pressing for a Community Benefits Agreement.

CB9 had requested a study in April by the City Planning Commission about possibly rezoning parts of Crown Heights.

Commissioner Vicki Been kicked off a City Planning Commission hearing Wednesday by testifying in support of the proposal that's expected to drastically alter East New York, amid repeated concerns from residents who fear the changes will push them out of the neighborhood.

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. spoke on the steps of City Hall at a press conference following the City Planning Commission vote.

The City Planning Commission approved the proposed rezoning of East New York on Wednesday in a boost to the de Blasio administration's ambitious affordable...

CB9 requested that the City Planning Commission begin the rezoning study in a letter written to the agency in April.

«I believe the City Planning Commission should not restrict the disposition of the property and should allow flexibility in the tenanting of the Armory to help ensure the success of the project and best serve the needs of the community over time.

Disappointment and anger from people who voted for the mayor were on display in protests at City Hall and Gracie Mansion last week and at a City Planning Commission hearing Wednesday that lasted 13 hours.

The rezoning proposal will undergo review by the borough president and City Planning Commission before a final decision from the City Council.

«These proposed zoning changes will speed up the process for owners of Sandy - damaged buildings to obtain building permits for elevation and reconstruction and will reduce their vulnerability to future flood events, as well as protect property owners against higher flood insurance premiums,» said CARL WEISBROD, Director of the New York City Department of City Planning and Chairman of the New York City Planning Commission.

«We are disappointed with the decision not to vote in favor of our application to rezone Sherman Plaza but want to thank Community Board 12, Borough President Brewer, the City Planning Commission and the Mayor for working with us over the last two years in support of the project,» said Paul Travis, head of Washington Square Partners, in a statement following the Council's verdict.

All of the units would be affordable, ranging from $ 864 for a studio to $ 2,610 for a two - bedroom apartment, according to documents filed with the City Planning Commission.