As expected, Community Board 2 last night went along with the recommendations of its land use committee when it voted unanimously (with one abstention) in favor of recommending disapproval of the application for the 17-story tower at 163-167 Washington Avenue and unanimously in favor of recommending approval of the application for an extra five feet in height at 72-76 Grand Avenue. While these community board recommendations have no explicit impact on the outcome, the BSA definitely considers them in making the final decision about whether to grant a developer special dispensation. No word yet on when BSA is planning on hearing these cases.
CB2: Thumbs Down on Washington, Thumbs Up on Grand [Brownstoner]
Clinton Hill Rezoning Rejects Pitch BSA Bail-Out To CB2 [Brownstoner]
Council Approves Three Rezonings (Map) [Brownstoner]
FG/CH Vesting: The Winners and Losers [Brownstoner]
Race Against Clock at 163 Washington [Brownstoner]
163 Washington Avenue: GMAP P*Shark DOB
72-76 Grand Avenue: GMAP P*Shark DOB