§ 143-31 Special Permit for Certain Retail Uses
ZR § 143-31
Within the Special SoHo-NoHo Mixed Use District, the City Planning Commission may, by special permit, allow uses that exceed the size limitations of paragraph (c) of Section 143-11, provided that the conditions of paragraph (a) and the findings of paragraph (b) are met.
ConditionsFor buildings that do not contain accessory off-street loading berths, the application shall include a delivery plan for the retail use. Such loading plans shall be based upon a traffic and curbside management study prepared by a qualified professional, outlining and identifying the operational needs of the tenant as well as adjacent uses.
FindingsThe Commission shall find that: in consultation with the Department of Transportation, where a loading plan is provided, such plan will incorporate sustainable best practices in loading, consolidating, timing of deliveries and other delivery methods and procedures; such retail use will not create or contribute to serious safety concerns, unduly inhibit pedestrian, cyclist or vehicular movement adjacent to the site; and such retail use will not impair the character or the future use or development of the surrounding mixed-use neighborhood.
in consultation with the Department of Transportation, where a loading plan is provided, such plan will incorporate sustainable best practices in loading, consolidating, timing of deliveries and other delivery methods and procedures;
such retail use will not create or contribute to serious safety concerns, unduly inhibit pedestrian, cyclist or vehicular movement adjacent to the site; and
such retail use will not impair the character or the future use or development of the surrounding mixed-use neighborhood.
The Commission may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards to minimize adverse effects on the character of the surrounding area.
