§ 62-931 Waterfront Access Plan BK-1: Greenpoint-Williamsburg
ZR § 62-931
Maps BK-1a through BK-1c in paragraph (f) of this Section show the boundaries of the area comprising the Greenpoint-Williamsburg Waterfront Access Plan and the location of certain features mandated or permitted by the Plan. The plan area has been divided into parcels consisting of tax blocks and lots and other lands as established on May 11, 2005, as follows:
Parcel 1: Block 2472, Lot 350
Parcel 2: Block 2472, Lot 400
Parcel 3: Block 2472, Lot 410
Parcel 4: Block 2472, Lot 425
Parcel 5a: Block 2472, Lot 100
Parcel 5b: Block 2472, Lot 32, south of the prolongation of the northern street line of DuPont Street
Block 2494, Lot 6
Parcel 5c: Block 2472, Lot 2
Block 2502, Lot 1
Block 2510, Lot 1
Block 2520, Lot 57
Parcel 5d: Block 2494, Lot 1
Parcel 5e: Block 2472, Lot 32, north of the prolongation of the northern street line of DuPont Street
Parcel 6: Block 2472, Lot 75
Parcel 7: Block 2520, Lot 1
Parcel 8: Block 2530, Lots 55, 56
Parcel 9: Block 2530, Lot 1
Parcel 10: Block 2538, Lot 1
Parcel 11: Block 2543, Lot 1
Parcel 12a: Block 2556, Lot 41
Parcel 12b: Block 2556, Lots 45, 46
Parcel 12c: Block 2556, Lots 55, 57, 58
Parcel 12d: Block 2556, Lot 54
Parcel 12e: Block 2556, Lot 53
Parcel 12f: Block 2556, Lot 52
Parcel 12g: Block 2556, Lot 51
Parcel 12h: Block 2556, Lot 50
Parcel 12i: Block 2556, Lot 49
Parcel 12j: Block 2556, Lot 48
Parcel 13: Block 2556, Lot 1
Block 2564, Lot 1
Block 2567, Lot 1
Block 2570, Lot 36
Parcel 14: Block 2570, Lot 1
Parcel 15: Block 2590, Lot 1
Parcel 16: Block 2590, Lot 210
Parcel 17: Block 2590, Lot 215
Parcel 18: Block 2590, Lot 22
Parcel 19: Block 2590, Lot 25
Parcel 20: Block 2277, Lot 1
Block 2590, Lot 100
Parcel 21: Block 2287, Lots 1, 16, 30
Block 2294, Lots 1, 5
Parcel 22: Block 2301, Lots 1, 50, 60, 70
Parcel 23: Block 2316, Lot 46
Parcel 24: Block 2308, Lot 1
Block 2316, Lot 1
Parcel 25: Block 2324, Lot 1
Block 2332, Lot 1
Parcel 26: Block 2340, Lot 1
Parcel 27: Block 2348, Lot 1
(a)Area-wide modificationsThe following provisions shall apply to all developments required to provide a waterfront public access area, pursuant to Section 62-50 (GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VISUAL CORRIDORS AND WATERFRONT PUBLIC ACCESS AREAS):
(1)Paragraph (a)(3) of Section 62-54 (Requirements for Public Access on Piers) is applicable, except that a minimum of 15 feet is required along each water edge.
(2)In addition to the requirements of Section 62-65 (Public Access Design Reference Standards), all waterfront public access areas are subject to the provisions set forth in paragraph (c) of this Section.
(3)Street treatmentAll streets adjacent to a shore public walkway or supplemental public access area shall be improved as a continuation of such shore public walkway or supplemental public access area, pursuant to the design requirements of Section 62-62 (Design Requirements for Shore Public Walkways and Supplemental Public Access Areas), inclusive.
(b)AmenitiesA reduction in the total amount of required supplemental public access area shall be permitted according to the table in this paragraph, (b):
REDUCTIONS IN WATERFRONT PUBLIC ACCESS AREAS
Amenity
Square feet reduction
Picnic table
22 sq. ft. per table (max. 200 sq. ft.)
Chess table
20 sq. ft. per table (max. 200 sq. ft.)
Telescope
10 sq. ft. per telescope (max. 50 sq. ft.)
Fountain/water feature
150 sq. ft. per feature (max. 300 sq. ft.)
Shade structure
150 sq. ft. per structure (max. 300 sq. ft.)
(c)Public access design reference standardsSection 62-65 is hereby modified by the following provisions.
All guardrail components and hardware shall be in No. 316 Stainless Steel, passivated and bead blasted.
In addition to the illumination provisions of Section 62-653, the required lighting along any public access area shall comply with the Lightpost illustration in this Section.
(d)Special public access provisions by parcelThe provisions of Sections 62-52 (Applicability of Waterfront Public Access Area Requirements) and 62-60 (DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR WATERFRONT PUBLIC ACCESS AREAS) are modified at the following designated locations which are shown on Map BK-1b in paragraph (f) of this Section:
(i)Shore public walkwayIn the event of any enlargement, extension or change of use within existing buildings or other structures, a shore public walkway shall occupy the entire area between the seaward edge of the zoning lot and the existing building or other structure but need not be wider than 40 feet. The shore public walkway shall have a minimum clear path of 10 feet. No seating or planting shall be required. If seating and planting are provided, they shall comply with the provisions of Sections 62-652 and 62-655, respectively. In addition to the lighting design requirements of paragraph (c)(3) of this Section, lighting fixtures may be mounted on existing buildings or other structures.
(ii)Supplemental public access areaThe requirements for a supplemental public access area shall be waived.
(4)Parcel 5bThe portion of Block 2472, Lot 32, located within Parcel 5b shall constitute a zoning lot for the purpose of applying all waterfront public access area and visual corridor provisions of Sections 62-50 through 62-90 (WATERFRONT ACCESS PLANS), inclusive.
(5)Parcel 5c
(iii)Pier public accessPublic access shall be provided on the Green Street pier pursuant to the requirements of Section 62-54 and of paragraph (a)(1) of this Section.
(6)Parcel 5eThe portion of Block 2472, Lot 32, located within Parcel 5e shall constitute a zoning lot for the purpose of applying all waterfront public access area and visual corridor provisions of Sections 62-50 through 62-90, inclusive.
(7)Parcel 7
(8)Parcels 9, 10 and 11
(9)Parcel 13
(10)Parcel 14
(11)Parcel 15An upland connection shall be provided within the prolongation of the street lines of West Street, connecting Quay Street to Parcel 20.
(12)Parcels 19, 20, 21 and 22Parcels 19, 20, 21 and 22 shall be designated as public parks as of May 11, 2005.
(13)Parcel 25
(14)Parcel 26
(15)Parcel 27
(e)Special visual corridor provisions by parcelThe designated locations for visual corridors pursuant to this Plan are shown on Map BK-1c in paragraph (f) of this Section and shall be as follows:
(f)Greenpoint-Williamsburg Waterfront Access Plan Maps
BK-1a: Parcel Designation (62-931f.1)
BK-1b: Public Access Elements (62-931f.2)
BK-1c: Designated Visual Corridors (62-931f.3)
