CPC on Dock Street Dumbo: Need More Details for Decision
March 31st, 2009
[+] click for larger. Dock Street Height Comparison as provided by architect Bleyer Binder Belle
In a public review session at the City Planning Commission (CPC) yesterday, they discussed the Dock Street Dumbo plans to better assess testimonies, alternatives, and issues raised at the Public Hearing on March 4, which included public testimonies. In yesterday’s public meeting, Department of City Planning (DCP) staff made presentation and no testimonies were taken.
Amanda Burden, Chair of the City Planning Commission, stated that the Dock St Dumbo project is ‘the most difficult to date’. Discussion centered around the shadows, building height, and disproportion of the project, but stopped short of making any recommendations until the official CPC vote on April 22. Also possible recommendation not to exceed the height of the 30 Main Street building, which would reduce the proposed height from 183 feet to 151 feet (not counting the water tower/bulkhead) or an R7B zoning (which has a 75 foot height limit and recommended by the surrounding neighborhood associations (DNA, FFLA, BHA, and VHNA)). Amanda Burden requested more accurate drawings and images with true elevations for a more rounded picture of the building so it can be evaluated to respect both the Brooklyn Bridge and the community.
7 Responses to “CPC on Dock Street Dumbo: Need More Details for Decision”
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March 31st, 2009 at 10:48 am
The claim that the project as currently proposed is “contextual” is finally being called out by the experts at the CPC as rubbish. Do the right thing Amanda.
Watch out for the “bulkheads” on the drawings. We all know about past Two Trees chicanery regaring building height and zoning.
March 31st, 2009 at 12:11 pm
that proves it, Jcondo is the cock of dumbo. i’m so proud.
April 1st, 2009 at 1:52 pm
I think the Beacon is far more phallic.
April 1st, 2009 at 2:14 pm
agreed, there is even a very phallic appearing head on top of beacon.
April 1st, 2009 at 6:42 pm
This is just like the ‘Freedom tower’ aka 1 WTC. First, the public chooses a design, which is approved and then rejected. Whatever W pushes through will only be the design for the masses. What he actually would build would be far different and not what anyone wants. DON’T BELIEVE YET ANOTHER CORPORATE EXEC. THEY LIE FOR MONEY. PERIOD.
April 22nd, 2009 at 1:31 pm
[...] in favor of rezoning the Dock Street location to residential with a vote of 11-2. The vote was “the most difficult to date” according to Amanda Burden, Chair of the City Planning Commission. The CPC recommended that the [...]
September 24th, 2009 at 12:02 am
I think the Beacon is far more phallic.