Request for “No Standing” sign in front of 235 West 35th Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues
WHEREAS, The Wingate by Wyndham Hotel at 235 West 35th Street has requested a hardship waiver so that a No Standing sign may be placed in front of the hotel; and
WHEREAS, The proposed No Standing zone would be 20 linear feet along the curb; and
WHEREAS, The proposed No Standing zone would allow for safe loading and unloading of hotel guests and their luggage and likely reduce the amount of double parking in the area; and
WHEREAS, The Department of Transportation automatically permits a No Standing zone for a hotel in this area if the hotel has at least 100 rooms; and
WHEREAS, The Wingate by Wyndham Hotel has 96 rooms; and
WHEREAS, The No Standing zone would likely improve traffic conditions in the area; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Department of Transportation should institute a “No Standing” zone of 20 feet at 235 West 35th Street.
The above resolution recommending approval with a vote of 29 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstention.