Letter to City Hall

Regarding CPC's proposal for the Domino Sugar Site:

We would like the CPC to expand its scope of work draft. In expanding this document, we hope that the CPC will further research and address our concerns.

(1) We are concerned about the CPC’s proposal to transfer 190,000 square feet of floor area development rights from its waterfront property to its upland parcel (Block 2428). This would give the upland parcel an FAR of 6.0. (2) We are concerned about the CPC’s proposal to modify the height and setback regulations for its waterfront and upland parcels. The CPC’s proposed height regulations would far exceed what is currently allowed under R6 and R8 zoning. (3) We are also concerned about the CPC’s proposal to rezone parts of three upland blocks that they do not own. We would like them to closely examine the industry in this area (specifically the heavy industrial businesses) that might be displaced by this change in zoning. (4) We would like the CPC to more thoroughly research the effects of its proposal on residents of rent-controlled and rent-stabilized apartments. This segment of the population must be included in the CPC’s research on possible residential displacement. (5) Lastly, we believe that the CPC can accomplish its project goals and objectives without applying for special permits to exceed maximum building heights and densities. We encourage the CPC to propose an alternative at a reduced size; we believe this would lessen many of the project's adverse impacts. We request the Department of City Planning support our request and press the CPC to research these areas of concern.