DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING (GY OF NEW YORK, (OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR anuory 25, 2018 ear Borough resident Brewer, The Departmert of city Planing (0CP) is proposing a zoning text amendment that would regulate excessive mechanical vos within residential buildings in high density residential districts citywide. The application (N 190230 ZRY) will be reviewed and considered for certification bythe Cky Planning ‘Commission (PC) on January 28, 2018. 1n 2018, Mayorde Blasio requested that OCP examine dstrcts/areas ofthe city where excessive ‘mechanical vols could be used to rase residential tower heights purely for enhanced views and Increased market vale. While OC had anticipated referal ofthe proposed zoning text amendment in December 2018, conversations with City Council members resulted ina request for an expanded ‘geographic scone which required addtional analysis. DCP is now prepared to presentthe proposed ‘zoning text amendment for certifcation on January 28 as pat of a two-phased approach. The second phase - addresing # broader geographic scope ~is also expected to go through the public review process this yer. ‘The proposed zing text amendment seeks to address the issue within residential towers in high density residertal istrict by limiting the amount of mechanical void space that canbe excladed from zoning floor area. You can read more information about the proposal and the issue itseeks to address in the attached document ‘OCP wil refer the application tothe Community Board and Borough Presiéent for review following cetieation ad the CPC will hold a public hearing. you have any questions, please contact, svechvolds plana Sincerely. 2 ow Anita larenont Depron Cy Pure 120 Boaday a For Na Yoke NY. 10271300 eg ras