July 2023

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Landmarks

Tuesday, June 20th, 2023, at 6:00pm
450 7th Ave, Ste 2109 for committee members
Zoom option for public and applicants

Committee members will attend in person at the District Office located at 450 7th Ave, suite 2109.

Public and applicants are strongly encouraged to attend meetings remotely via Zoom. Room capacity is limited and in-person attendance not guaranteed.

You must register to attend via Zoom and can then fully participate and comment at the meeting. Meetings are also recorded on YouTube and you can view or livestream meetings on our YouTube Channel. (Live feeds of zoom meetings are available for broadcasting upon request.)

Register for this meeting HERE

Layla Law-Gisiko, Chair                                                                                                                                                                                Bradley Sherburne, Vice-Chair

Agenda

• 455 Madison Avenue, application to modify the existing design of the courtyard paving.
• 900 Broadway, application to amend a master plan for the installation of replacement doors at the ground floor.
• New Business.

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Land Use, Housing & Zoning

Wednesday, June 21st, 2023, at 6:00pm
450 7th Ave, Ste 2109 for committee members
with Zoom option for public

Committee members will attend in person at the District Office located at 450 7th Ave, suite 2109.

Public and applicants are strongly encouraged to attend meetings remotely via Zoom. Room capacity is limited and in-person attendance not guaranteed.

You must register to attend via Zoom and can then fully participate and comment at the meeting. Meetings are also recorded on YouTube and you can view or livestream meetings on our YouTube Channel. (Live feeds of zoom meetings are available for broadcasting upon request.)

Register for this meeting HERE

Layla Law-Gisiko, Chair                                                                                                                                                                                Aaron Ford, Vice-Chair

Agenda

• 740 Eighth Ave: Review DOB approval of a  building permit for a 51-story tower that includes a "drop ride, ” despite 'Amusement Park' being a non-conforming use. 
• 262 Fifth Avenue: Review of a 51 story residential tower of 12FAR with 26 units ranging from duplexes to quaduplexes of average 4,000 sq/ft.
• 1700 Broadway, application requesting a certification under 37-73 (c) to facilitate an open air café renewal currently expiring 7/28/2023.
• New Business.

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Transportation & Environment

Thursday, June 22nd, 2023, at 6:00pm
450 7th Ave, Ste 2109 for committee members
with Zoom option for public

Committee members will attend in person at the District Office located at 450 7th Ave, suite 2109.

Public and applicants are strongly encouraged to attend meetings remotely via Zoom. Room capacity is limited and in-person attendance not guaranteed.

You must register to attend via Zoom and can then fully participate and comment at the meeting. Meetings are also recorded on YouTube and you can view or livestream meetings on our YouTube Channel. (Live feeds of zoom meetings are available for broadcasting upon request.)

Register for this meeting HERE

EJ Kalafarski, Chair
Sam Levy, Vice Chair

Agenda: 

• Unique Global Travel, application for an inter-city bus stop located on the east side of Madison Avenue between 26th-27th St. 
• Durama Tours, dba The Ride, applications for 3 sightseeing bus stops to replace the no longer in service "Experience The Ride' buses on the west side of 8th Ave between 39th-40th St., north side of 42nd St. between 7th-8th Ave., and north side of 45th St. between 7th - Broadway (Shubert Ave). 
• D&J Tours applications for 6 Midtown East Ferry Terminal Shuttle bus stops with regular morning pick-ups and evening drop-offs located at Madison Ave between 38th-39th st, 41st-42nd St, 44th-45th St, 46th-47th St and Lexington Ave between 40th-41st and 45th-46th St.
• Discussion to kick off evaluation process for TMRB congestion tolling recommendation.
• New Business.

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Parks & Public Spaces

Monday, June 26th, 2023, at 6:00pm
450 7th Ave, Ste 2109 for committee members
with Zoom option for public

Committee members will attend in person at the District Office located at 450 7th Ave, suite 2109.

Public and applicants are strongly encouraged to attend meetings remotely via Zoom. Room capacity is limited and in-person attendance not guaranteed.

You must register to attend via Zoom and can then fully participate and comment at the meeting. Meetings are also recorded on YouTube and you can view or livestream meetings on our YouTube Channel. (Live feeds of zoom meetings are available for broadcasting upon request.)

Register for this meeting here. 

Craig Slutzkin, Chair
Kim McCall, Vice Chair

Agenda (in progress):

• An application from Madison Square Park Conservancy for a 2-day marketing activation on August 7th-8th for cat food brand Fancy Feast. 
• New Business.

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Budget, Education & City Services

Tuesday, June 27th, 2023, at 6:00pm
450 7th Ave, Ste 2109 for committee members
with Zoom option for public

Committee members will attend in person at the District Office located at 450 7th Ave, suite 2109.

Public and applicants are strongly encouraged to attend meetings remotely via Zoom. Room capacity is limited and in-person attendance not guaranteed.

You must register to attend via Zoom and can then fully participate and comment at the meeting. Meetings are also recorded on YouTube and you can view or livestream meetings on our YouTube Channel. (Live feeds of zoom meetings are available for broadcasting upon request.)

Register for this meeting HERE

Renee Kinsella, Chair
Julie Chou, Vice Chair

Agenda: in progress

• Discussion of 'Shed the Sheds' legislation on regulating Sidewalk Sheds with the offices of the Manhattan Borough President and Council Member Powers.
• Presentation by Carbon Quest on building decarbonation.
• Committee budget assignments, discussion and overview.
• New Business. 

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State Licenses and Permits

Wednesday, June 28th, 2023, at 6:00pm
450 7th Ave, Ste 2109
with Zoom option for public

Committee members will attend in person at the District Office located at 450 7th Ave, suite 2109.

Public and applicants are strongly encouraged to attend meetings remotely via Zoom. Room capacity is limited and in-person attendance not guaranteed.

You must register to attend via Zoom and can then fully participate and comment at the meeting. Meetings are also recorded on YouTube and you can view or livestream meetings on our YouTube Channel. (Live feeds of zoom meetings are available for broadcasting upon request.)

Register for this meeting here. 

Nick Athanail, Chair
Joseph Frewer, Vice Chair

Agenda:

• An application from T&C Distro at 182 5th Avenue for a Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) Cannabis license. The applicant seeks indoor operating hours from 10:00am--10:00pm, Monday through Sunday.
• An application from GMJT LLC, dba "Cookies," at 958 6th Avenue for a Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) Cannabis license. The applicant seeks indoor operating hours from 8:00am--2:00am, Monday through Sunday.
• New Business

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Executive Committee

Tuesday, July 11th, 2023, at 5:00pm
450 7th Ave, Ste 2109 for committee members
Zoom option for public

Committee members will attend in person at the District Office located at 450 7th Ave, suite 2109.

Public and applicants are strongly encouraged to attend meetings remotely via Zoom. Room capacity is limited and in-person attendance not guaranteed.

You must register to attend via Zoom and can then fully participate and comment at the meeting. Meetings are also recorded on YouTube and you can view or livestream meetings on our YouTube Channel. (Live feeds of zoom meetings are available for broadcasting upon request.)

Register for this meeting here. 

Vikki Barbero, Chair

Agenda: 

• Vote on Transportation & Environment Committee bus stop applications. Click here for more information.
• Public Hearing and Full Board Meeting Agenda
• Website development
• New Business

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Joint Transportation/Environment and Land Use Committee

Wednesday, July 12th, 2023, at 6:00pm
Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th St.

Public may attend this meeting in-person or remotely via Zoom. No registration is required for in-person attendance but you must register to attend via Zoom. You will be able to participate equally regardless of mode of attendance. 

You must register to attend via Zoom and can then fully participate and comment at the meeting. Meetings are also recorded on YouTube and you can view or livestream meetings on our YouTube Channel. (Live feeds of zoom meetings are available for broadcasting upon request.)

Register to attend via Zoom HERE. 

EJ Kalafarski, Chair T&E
Sam Levy, Vice Chair T&E

Layla Law-Gisiko, Chair LUHZ                                                                                                                                          Aaron Ford, Vice-Chair LUHZ

Agenda:

• ASTM presentation of their proposed Madison Square Garden/Penn Station redevelopment plan with Q&A to follow.

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Public Hearing and Full Board Meeting

Thursday, July 13th, 2023, at 6:00pm
Xavier Highschool, 30 W 16th st, for Board members
Zoom for public attendance

Board members are required to attend in person, however, CB5 meetings are now hybrid and the public and applicants are strongly encouraged to attend remotely via Zoom. Whether you are participating in the Public Hearing or attending the Full Board meeting, there will be full access via Zoom.

Due to construction, there is limited accessibility; The Board Meeting room is accessible by elevator but the bathrooms are accessible only by stairs. 

You must register to attend via Zoom and can then fully participate and comment at the meeting. Meetings are also recorded on YouTube and you can view or livestream meetings on our YouTube Channel. (Live feeds of zoom meetings are available for broadcasting upon request.)

Register for this meeting here. 

All items listed below were presented and discussed at their appropriate committee. You can watch the meetings and see presentations on our YouTube Channel. Drafts of Resolutions to be voted on at the Full Board meeting will be posted on our website 24 hours prior to the meeting.

• 455 Madison Avenue, application to modify the existing design of the courtyard paving. (video)
• 900 Broadway, application to amend a master plan for the installation of replacement doors at the ground floor. (video)
• 740 Eighth Ave: Review DOB approval of a  building permit for a 51-story tower that includes a "drop ride, ” despite 'Amusement Park' being a non-conforming use. (Video)
• 262 Fifth Avenue: Review of a 51 story residential tower of 12FAR with 26 units ranging from duplexes to quaduplexes of average 4,000 sq/ft. (Video)
• 1700 Broadway, application requesting a certification under 37-73 (c) to facilitate an open air café renewal currently expiring 7/28/2023. (Video)
• Unique Global Travel, application for an inter-city bus stop located on the east side of Madison Avenue between 26th-27th St. (Video)
• Durama Tours, dba The Ride, applications for 3 sightseeing bus stops to replace the no longer in service "Experience The Ride' buses on the west side of 8th Ave between 39th-40th St., north side of 42nd St. between 7th-8th Ave., and north side of 45th St. between 7th - Broadway (Shubert Ave). (Video)
• D&J Tours applications for 6 Midtown East Ferry Terminal Shuttle bus stops with regular morning pick-ups and evening drop-offs located at Madison Ave between 38th-39th st, 41st-42nd St, 44th-45th St, 46th-47th St and Lexington Ave between 40th-41st and 45th-46th St. (Video)
• Discussion of 'Shed the Sheds' legislation on regulating Sidewalk Sheds with the offices of the Manhattan Borough President and Council Member Powers. (Video)
• Carbon Quest presentation on building decarbonation. (Video)
• Madison Square Park Conservancy 2-day marketing activation on August 7th-8th for cat food brand Fancy Feast. (Video)
• T&C Distro at 182 5th Avenue applicaiton for a Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) Cannabis license. (Video)
• GMJT LLC, dba "Cookies," at 958 6th Avenue application for a Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) Cannabis license. (Video)
• Any new business pertinent to the CB5 district.

• Elected's Reports
• Business Session
  • Chair's Report - Vikki Barbero
• Committee Reports  (Drafts of Resolutions to be voted on at the Full Board meeting will be posted on our website 24 hours prior to the meeting.)

Landmarks Committee

         Land Use, Housing and Zoning Committee

        Budget, Education and City Services Committee

        Parks and Public Spaces Committee

State Licenses and Permits Committee

• Resolution on T&C Distro at 182 5th Avenue application for a Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) Cannabis license. (Video)
• Resolution on GMJT LLC, dba "Cookies," at 958 6th Avenue application for a Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) Cannabis license. (Video)

Transportation and Environment Committee

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