NIICDESIGN - New York€¦ · 12/01/2009 · PUBLIC DESIGN COMM ~ Of- HE C TV OF NE'.N VORt< January 12, 2009 CERTIFICATE 23374 ... all projects will be submitted by 5% completion

NIICDESIGN PUBUC DES GN COMM OF - '"iE CITY OF Nr:YN YORK

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23296

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the construction of a storage shed, Boyds Comer Reservoir, Kent, Putnam County, submitted by the Department of Environmental Protectton, represented by exhibits 5028-G, H, I & J of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous preliminary and final approval with the understanding that "Pat1o Green" 1s used for the fac;:ades, and the tnm IS pajnted black to match the doors.

Final approval IS condlioned upon comfllencement of work before January 12, 2011 and submission of a minimum of three (3) 8" x 1 0" color archival-quality photographs of the completed project.

A true copy of resolution adopted by the Design Commission at its meeting on January 12, 2009.

~a_Q_l I 0- S,ll..o.;~ Jack1e Snyder Execut1ve D1rector

NVCOESIGN ~ C ES N COWl. S: OF THE CITY OF NE\.Y YORK

January 12. 2009

CERTIFICATE 23297

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the construct1on of a storage shed, West Branch Reservoir, Kent, Putnam County, subm1tted by the Department of Environmental Protection, represented by exhibits 5545-W, X, Y & Z of record in this matter, hereby g1ves to the same unanimous preliminary and final approval with the understanding that "Patio Green" is used for the fa~des, and the tnm is painted black to match the doors.

Final approvalts condittoned upon commencement of work before January 12, 2011 and submission of a minimum of three (3) 8" x 1 0" color archival-quality photographs of the completed project.


~~~,uS Jackie Snyder Executive D1rector

II¥COESIGN PUB C DES GN CO~M Or KE C ~y OF NEW YORK

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23298

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the construction of a storage shed, West Branch Reservoir, Carmel, Putnam County, submitted by the Department of Environmental Protectton, represented by exhibits 5768-G, H, I & J of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous preliminary Rnd final approval with the understanding that "Patio Green" is used for the fac;ades, and the trim is painted black to match the doors

Final approval is conditioned upon commencement of work before January 12, 2011 and submission of a minimurr of three (3) 8" x 1 0" color archival-quality photographs of the completed project.

A true copy of resolution adopted by the Design Commission at its meeting on January 12. 2009.

j~~~ Jackte Snyder Executive D~rector

IIVCDESGN PUS C Q!:SJGN COMM S r n E CI-Y OF NEW YORK

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23299

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the construction of a storage shed, Croton Falls Reservoir, Carmel, Putnam County, submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection, represented by exhibits 5848-Q, R, S & T of record in this matter, hereby g1ves to the same unan1mous prehmmary and final approval wrth the understanding that "Pat1o Green" 1s used for the fac;ades, and the tnm is painted black to match the doors.

Final approval is conditioned upon commencement of work before January 12, 2011 and submission of a minimum of three (3) 8" x 1 0" color archival-quality photographs of the completed project.


~~ ~\c!J__( Jackie Snyder Executive Director

NIICDESIGN "'.SUC DES G COMM OF THE C TV OF NEW 'I'ORK

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23300

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the construction of a storage shed, Croton Falls Reservo1r, Southeast, Putnam County, subm1tted by the Department of Environmental Protect1on, represented by exhibits 5848-U, V, W & X of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous prelimmary and final approval with the understanding that "Patio Green" is used for the fac;ades, and the tnm is painted black to match the doors.

Final approval is conditioned upon commencement of work before January 12, 2011 and submiss1on of a minimum of three (3) 8" x 1 0" color archival-quality photographs of the completed project.


~Q.Jll , a ~~~ Jackie Snyder Execut1ve D~rector

lfti'COESGN PUB C DESI N COM' OF -'-iE C.TY OF NEW YORK

January 12, 2009

CERTiriCATE 23301

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the construction of a storage shed, Cross River Reservoir, Bedford, Westchester County, submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection, represented by exhibits 5642-M, N, 0 & P of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous preliminary and final approval with the understanding that "Patio Green" is used for the fa9ades, and the tnm is painted black to match the doors.

Final approval is conditioned upon commencement of work before January 12, 2011 and submission of a minimum of three {3) 8" x 1 0" color archival-quality photographs of the completed project.


~'" 0 l • Q ~d...Q..{ Jack1e Snyder Executive Director

DESIGN 0 THE c - II OF NEVI 'r'ORK

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23354

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the reconstruction of the Waring Gate entrance, including the construction of a pedestrian bridge, New York Botanical Garden, 200'' Street and Kaz1miroff Boulevard, Bronx, subm1tted by the Department of Cultural Affairs and the Department of Parks & Recreation, represented by exhibits 1950-JR, JS & JT of record in this matter, hereby g1ves to the same unanimous preliminary approval.

Preliminary approval is conditioned upon submiss1on of this project for final review and approval before January 12, 2011.


~OJLUJ_ ~~ Jackie Snyder Executive D1rector

II¥COESIGN PUBLIC DESIGN COMM ~ Of- HE C TV OF NE'.N VORt<

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23374

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the installation of a perimeter fence, Rockaway Water Pollutton Control Plant, 106-21 Beach Channel Drive, Queens submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection, represented by exhibits 2475-AN, AO & AP of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous prehm~nary and final approval with the understanding that, gtven the facility's proxtmtty to a school as well as residences, the Department of Environmental Protection will secure the new site using McNtchols' galvanized mesh with a 1• opening, and will replace the remainder of the perimeter fence to match as soon as funds become available. Approval is also gtven subject to the submission, for committee revtew and approval, of {1) a scope of work within one week, and (2) bid documents as soon as they are prepared, pnor to the commencement of any work.

Final approvalts conditioned upon commencement of work before January 12, 2011 and submission of a minimum of three (3) 8" x 1 0" color archival-quality photographs of the completed project.

A true copy of resolution adopted by the Design Commtsston at its meeting on January 12, 2009.

~a t • IL <sO--y~ Jackie Snyder Executtve Director

NVCDESGN PUBUC DES GN COMr-.4 S OF Tl IE CITY OF NEW YORK

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23376

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the rehabilitation of a retaining wall, 66 East Third Street. Manhattan, submitted by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, represented by exhibits 6934-A, 8, C & D record m th1s matter, hereby g1ves to the same unan1mous preliminary and final approval.



~~ ~cU-( Jackie Snyder Execut1ve D1rector

NVCDESIGN PUBUC DESIGN COMM S or T ;r C TY OF NEW YORK

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23377

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the rehabilitation of a residential building, Tenant lntenm Lease Program, 2125 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, submitted by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, represented by exhibits 6935- A, 8 & C of record in th1s matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous preliminary and final approval with the understanding that, moving forward, all projects will be submitted by 5% completion of total design for conceptual review



_jGI Q t ' IL ~~cl..J>.l Jack1e Snyder Execut1ve Director

II'ICDESIGN PUB C DESIGN COt 'W. 5: C' nE C TV OF NEW YORK

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23378

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the construct1on of the Coney Island Center and adjacent site work, Asser Levy Park, Sea Breeze Avenue, West Fifth Street and Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, submitted by the Department of Des1gn and Construction and the Department of Parks & Recreation, represented by exhibits 1340-AH, AI, AJ, AK, AL, AM & AN or record in th1s matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous prehm1nary approval with the understanding that, while the Commission prefers the roof structure with the non-retractable (as compared to the retractable) translucent covering. which should be as transparent as possible, the Commission is comfortable with the structure either way, understandmg that both alternatives w1ll be pursued until the maintenance and operations capabilities are determined. Commissioner Nielsen recuses herself from this project.

Preliminary approval is conditioned upon submission of this project for final review and approval be foro January 12, 2011.

A true copy of resolution adopted by the Des1gn Commission at its meeting on January 12, 2009.

~aoi , • ~clJ..I Jackie Snyder Executive Director

N¥C:DESIGN PUBUC DES GN COM S 0 1 ,.,E C TY OF NEW YORK

January 12, 2009

CERTiriCATE 23379

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the rehabilitation of the Regents Family Residence, 2724 Broadway, Manhattan, submitted by the Department of Design and Construction, represented by exhib1ts 6936-A, B, C, D & E of record in th1s matter, hereby gives to the same unammous preliminary and final approval.

Final approval1s conditioned upon commencement of work before January 12, 2011 and submission of a minimum of three (3) 8" x 1 0'' color archival-quality photographs of the completed project.

A true copy of resolution adopted by the Design Commission at its meeting on January 12, 2000

~o t,a._. ~~ Jackie Snyder Execut1ve Director

lft'COESIGN PUBLIC DESIGN COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23380

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the reconfiguration of the roadway and installation of security devices as Phase I of the reconstruction of Park Row and Chatham Square, Frankfort Street to Catherine Street, Manhattan, submitted by the Department of Design and Construction, the Department of Transportation and the Economic Development Corporation, represented by exhibits 4174-AV, AW & AX of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous final approval subject to the submission of accurate lighting plans and the resolution of the curbing material around Chatham Square.

Consistent with the conditions of preliminary approval of Phase I, approval is also given with the understanding that the team will submit designs for Phase II for preliminary review at the February 2, 2009 meeting that have a cohesive and urban character, including (1) treating the landscape in a more consistent character based on a clear aesthetic theme with less emphasis on red in the furnishings; (2) clarifying the ownership of the lawn adjacent to Chatham Green to determine if trees and lowgrowing grass Onstead of lawn) can be planted; (3) studying the area underneath the ramp, and planting the wall behind it; (4) including wayfinding signage, which should be coordinated with DOT; and (5) addressing the paving, as the dark asphalt block is too pervasive, and providing samples to show the color, which should be light, as well as a clear and comprehensive materials plan that specifies all paving, curbing, site furnishings and plantings.

Final approval is conditioned upon commencement of work before January 12,2011 and submission of a minimum of three (3) 8" x 1 0" color archival-quality photographs of the completed project.


Jackie Snyder Executive Director

·lfllt:DESIGN PUBUC DESIGN COMM S

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23381

RESOLVE:D That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the installation of security bollards, 200 Park Avenue, East and West Viaduct, Manhattan, submitted by the Department of Transportation, represented by exhibits 5332-D, E, F & G of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous prelimmary and final approval to the design that replaces the curb and sidewalk throughout the Viaduct level, and paves the area north of the vehicular drop-off zones on both the East and West Viaduct, which would otherwise lead pedestrians to a dead-end, m 4" x 8" gray cobble block with mortared joints over a new concrete base course.

Final approval Is conditioned upon commencement of work before January 12, 2011 and submission of a minimum of three (3) 8" x 1 0 ' color archival-quality photographs of the completed project.


~~-S,~~ Jackie Snyder Executive Director

lfiiCDESGN PUBL C DF.SIGN COMM ~ 0 I E C TV OF NEW YORK

January 12, 2009

CERTiriCATE 23382

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the installation of streetscape improvements, Bedford-Stuyvesant Gateway Business District, Phase I, Fulton Street from Bedford Avenue to Troy Avenue and Nostrand Avenue from Halsey Street to Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, subm•tted by the Department of Transportation and the Economic Development Corporat1on. represented by exhibits 6371-D, E & I of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous preliminary approval subject to the submission, as Phase II, (1) drawings that eliminate the Kwanzan Cherry trees and replace them w1th Thornless Honey Locusts, and (2) a revised s1gnage proposal consistent with the approved Downtown Brooklyn Wayf.nding signage, which should be used as a standard for all of BrooKlyn.

Preliminary approval is conditioned upon submission of this project for final review and approval before January 12, 2011.


~CL-Q..)l....J-. S:,u_y~ Jack•e Snyder Execut1ve Dtrector

DESIGN 0 - E CITY OF NE'h YORK

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23383

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the construction of a segment of the South Bronx Greenway, Anheuser-Busch warehouse/d1stnbution facility and recycling center, 500 Food Center Drive, Hunts Point, Bronx, submitted by the Economic Development Corporat1on and the Department of Transportation, represented by exhibits 3394-DC, DO & DE of record in th1s matter, hereby g1ves to the same unanimous preliminary approval subject to the elimination of the thermoplastic inlay pattern, as it is inconsistent with the treatment of other greenway paths, and the elimination of the Arborvitae from the plant list. Commissioner Ntelsen recuses herself from this project.



~~~~ Jackie Snyder Executive Director

N¥CDESIGN

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23384

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the installation of streetscape improvements and the construction of an on-street segment of the South Bronx Greenway, Hunts Point Avenue from Garrison Avenue to Spofford Avenue and Spofford Avenue from Hunts Point Avenue to Tiffany Street, Bronx. submitted by the Econom1c Development Corporation, the Department of Parks & Recreation and the Department of Transportation, represented by exhibits 3394-CW, CX, DA & DB of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous prelim mary and final approval to the design that maintains the existing s· H curb (instead of increasing the height to 18.) along the Spofford Avenue medians, each of which should also include salt-tolerant plants and hose connections to allow for manual irrigation. Commissioner Nielsen recuses herself from this project

Final approval is conditioned upon commencement of work before January 12, 2011 and submission of a minimum of three (3) 8" x 1 o• color archival-quality photographs of the completed project.


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Jackie Snyder Executive Director

N¥COESIGN PUBLIC DES GN COMMIS 0 -, .. (. TY Of NEW YORK

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23385

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the conversion of a building for use by NYC Transit, 17 45 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx, submitted by the Economic Development Corporation, represented by exhibits 6938-A, B & C of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous prehmtnary and final approval to the design that replaces the windows in-kind and eliminates the window grilles w1th the understanding that that Economic Development Corporation will coordinate with the Parks Department to ensure that the empty tree pits on the site are planted, consistent with the City's Million Trees initiative.

Final approval is conditioned upon commencement of work before January 12, 2011 and submission of a mtnimum of three (3) 8" x 1 0" color archival-quality photographs of the completed project.


~o. o r_. c s;~cl....<l-l Jackie Snyder Executive Director

NVCOESIGN PUBLIC DESIGN COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23386

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the construction of a rooftop park, Site A, Yankee Stadium, East 161 st Street, Ruppert Place, East 1571h Street, Major Deegan Expressway and Macombs Dam Bridge offramp, Bronx, submitted by the Economic Development Corporation and the Department of Parks & Recreation, represented by exhibits 4052-CG, CL & CM of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous final approvaJ with the understanding that (1) all brick at the park level will match the brick on the garage structure, and (2) the Ruppert Place and Heritage Field projects, which should (a) reflect the two perforations sizes and paint colors along the pedestrian ramp and associated handrails and (b) include a revised pylon proposal that functions as wayfinding, will be submitted for preliminary review on April 6, 2009.



~Cl.VJJ- ~~c~J-1 Jackie Snyder Executive Director

N¥CDESIGN P\..eUC DESIGN COMMISSION OF ""tiE CITY OF NEW YORK

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23388

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the construction of a parking lot and adjacent site work, including the installation of a distinctive sidewalk and security devices, Citi Field (Mats Stadium), Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Northern Boulevard, Roosevelt Avenue, 126"' Street and Grand Central Parkway, Queens, submitted by the Department of Parks & Recreation, represented by exhibits 21 03-UM, UU, UV & UW of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous final approval subject to the submission of (1) revised final COs that eliminate the chainlink fencing, utilizing a security fence and a decorative fence detailed to match, remove the single line of cobble to e1ther side of the rootball in detail 3 on sheet L4-0, and properly identify the bike rack on sheet SD2-4; (2) an alternative to the fiberglass ballard sleeves, which will not be used; (3) more detailed information on the process by which text for the paver program will be vetted; and (4) a written update on the stadium signage.



3 eo--\l..L.oJ- s, 'U-(&JJ/ Jackie Snyder Executive Director

II'ICDESIGN PUBUC DESIGN COMMISSION oc THE Cl Y OF NEV.- YORK

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23389

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the construction of a golf course, Ferry Point Park, Balcom Avenue, Miles Avenue, Whitestone Bridge approach, the East River, Bronx, submitted by the Department of Parks & Recreation, represented by exhibits 2227 -BR, BS & BT of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous preliminary and final approval with the understanding that {1) the 100% submission (rece1ved January 8, 2009) is consistent with the 90% drawings, except for minor rev1s1ons to the plant hst; (2) the Parks Department will submit the ancillary buildings, including the comfort station, maintenance building and rain shelters, responding to all of Commissioner Polshek's feedback to date, for preliminary review on February 2, 2009; and (3) the Parks Department will select an architect for the clubhouse from the Design Excellence list to ensure the highest standards of design for the building, which needs to be properly coordinated with the design of the ancillary buildings. Commissioner Milstein recuses herself from this project.

Final approval is conditioned upon commencement of work before January i 2, 2011 and submission of a minimum of three (3) 8" x 1 0" color archival-quality photographs of the completed project.

A true copy of resolution adopted by the Design Commission at jts meeting on January 12, 2009.

:Jo.Q.LU. ~cU.-( Jackie Snyder Executive Director

lft'CDESIGN FUBUC DES GN CCMM S u!: - HE crry OF NEW YORK

January 12. 2009

CERTIFICATE 23390

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the reconstruction of an artificial turf field, Asphalt Green Recreation Center, 555 East 90111

Street, Manhattan, submitted by the Department of Parks & Recreation, represented by exhibits 2343-AB, AC, AD & AE of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous prelimmary and final approval with the understanding that artificial turf is acceptable in this very limited application (as an active sports field) provided that, in addition to offsetting any heat gain caused by the artificial turf by using light infill, as proposed. the Parks Department will, in all such applications, shade the turf and maximize it for stormwater infiltration to the extent possible.

Final approval is conditioned upon commencement of work before January 12, 2011 and submission of a minimum of three (3) 8" x 1 0" color archtval-quahty photographs of the completed project.


~Wl ( • D- ~c._cl Jack1e Snyder Executive Director

NVCDESIGN PUS C DES GN CO.\'M c: 0 THt: CITY OF NEW YORK

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23391

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered a treatment proposal for the conservation of the Robert Ray Hamilton Fountain (1906), including designs for the reconstruction of the adjacent plaza, Riverside Park, Rtverside Dnve and West 76l'l Street, Manhattan, submitted by the Department of Parks & Recreation, represented by exhibits 83-0, P & Q of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous preliminary approval subject to the submission of drawings and models for recarving the eagle's beak for approval by the Conservation Advisory Group before any work on the beak begins, stnce bird beaks can be difftcult to recarve and secure.

Preliminary approval is conditioned upon submission of this project for final review and approval before January 12, 2011. ·


~ll..QJ._-LJL 'S,\1..-y ci-A---Jackie Snyder Executive Director

DESIGN _ - E C:TY OF NEW YORK

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23392

RfSOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered des gns for the installation of streetscape improvements as part of the Green point and Williamsburg waterfront, North Third Street and the East River adjacent to 184 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, submitted by the Department of Parks & Recreat1on, the Department of Transportation and the Department of City Planning, represented by exhibits 6899-W, X Y & Z of record in th1s matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous preliminary and final approva w1th understanding that the Parks Department will reconsider the use of Pennisetum alopecuroides at the waterfront applications, as it may not withstand the elements.



~ o..QL..__9. S,~clJL( Jackie Snyder Executive D~rector

INVCOESGN PUB C DE N COMM S OF" ~, E CITY OF NEW YORK

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23394

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the installation of a Channel 16 monopole, including two ancillary tra1lers and adjacent site work, 40 Storer Avenue, Staten Island, submitted by the Department of Information Technology & Telecommumcatlons, represented by exhibits 6927·A. 8, C, & D of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous preliminary and final approval with the understanding that (1) the Wiesner Brothers Nursery will be doing the landscape work and provided a two-year warranty for all plant material; (2) the work will be done in accordance with the plan and instructions prov1ded; and (3) the landscape work will be completed in the last week of April 2009, at which time Dom will submit for committee review and approval a minimum of eight 8" x 1 0" color archival-quality photographs to conf1rm that the work was completed as approved


~ol•<L ~~ Jackie Snyder Executive Director

II¥CDESIGN PI C DES N COMM S OF T E C Y OF NEW YORK

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23395

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, havrng considered designs for the installation of prototypical signage, Rego Park Community Library, 91-41 63ft! Drive, Queens, submitted by the Queens Library, represented by exhibits 3965-K, L, M, N & 0 of record m this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous preliminary and final approval.

Final approval is conditioned upon commencement of work before January 12, 2011 and submission of a min1mum of three (3} 8'' x 1 0" color archival-quality photographs of the completed proJect.


~a,.Ok•Q ~~~ Jackie Snyder Executive D1rector

lft'CDESIGN C DES GN COMM SS ONOF ~HE C TY OF NEW YORK

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23396

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the reconstruction of the Arveme Community Ubrary, mclud1ng the installation of prototypical s1gnage, 312 Beach 54' Street, Queens, submrtted by the Queens Ubrary, represented by exhibits 6318-G, H, I, J & K of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous preliminary and final approval.

Final approval1s conditioned upon commencement of worK before January 12, 2011 and submission of a minimum of three {3) 8" x 1 0" color archival-quality photographs of the completed project.


~~ s,.ILR-{~ Jackie Snyder Execut1ve Director

II'ICDESIGN PllBL C DES G C :vlM S 0 • C OTY OF NEW YORK

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23397

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered des1gns for the reconstruction of the Kew Gardens Hills Community Library, including the construction of an addit1on, 72-33 Vle1gh Place, Queens, submitted by the Department of Design and Construction, represented by exhibits 6937 -A, 8, C, D & E of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous preliminary approval with the understanding that (1) the overs1zed roofline lettering will be revised to wrap the corner w1th "Queens, added on the north elevation and "Library" remaining on the west elevation; and (2) Boston (not American) Ivy ·will be planted at the green wall. The Commission commends the design.



~aot,n S,~~ Jackie Snyder Executive Director

NW:DESGN PUBUC DES GN CO~'M ~ 0 THE CITY OF NEW VOAK

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23398

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the installation of streetscape improvements, including the construction of two triangles, northwest comer of East Houston Street and Avenue A and the northwest comer of East Houston Street and Avenue D, East Houston Street from Bowery to the FOR Drive, Manhattan, submitted by the Department of Design and Construction, the Department of Transportation and the Department of Parks & Recreation, represented by exhibits 6674-H, I, L, M & N of record in this matter, hereby g1ves to the same unanimous preliminary approval with the understanding that (1) the granite curb, which was installed on West Houston Street between S1xth Avenue and Bowery, will be included as the only add-alternate for this project with the goal of treat1ng this major east-west thoroughfare consistently; (2) street trees will be max1m1zed, cons1stent with the City's Million Trees m1t1ative; (3) any changes required by the Fire Department will be submitted for committee review prior to developing final drawings; and (4) the plant list will be vetted to ensure that seasonal, flowering plants, specifically rosebushes, are used.



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II'ICDESIGN ...... ~ ... DESIGN COMM! ' OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23400

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the construction of a park (Gas Tank Park), including a comfort station, Phase II, 79m Street between Grand Avenue and S?ih Avenue, Queens, submitted by the Department of Parks & Recreation represented by exhibits 6809-G, H, I & L of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous preliminary approval with the understanding that (1) artificial turf is appropriate in this very limited application (as an active sports field), where DPR w1ll (a) offset any heat gain by using light infill, as proposed, and shading the turf to the extent possible, which should be reflected in all site plans; and (b) utilize the artificial turf for stormwater infiltration by locating it at a lowpoint in the site, as shown, and installing an 18u H gravel base to collect and filter stormwater; (2) vines will be planted to climb the stuccoed fa9ades of the existing building; (3) the placement of the water jets adjacent to the lawn will be studied to ensure that the lawn will not become mud; (4) the maintenance of the plant material will be carefully considered in the slide area; (5) the coping on the comfort station will be pre-cast concrete to match the brick (rather than metal), and if cost Is an issue, the number of openings can be reduced; and (6) revised materials will be submitted for committee review and approval at the schematic level for review prior to developing final drawings. The Commission also reiterates that the siting and design of the memorial should be in keeping with the contemplative nature of the park, and the memorial itself should either be a landscape solution or follow the paradigm of Maya Lin's VIetnam War Memorial, as the City did with the Flight 587 memorial.



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N¥CDESGN PUB C DES GN COM MIS OF "-HE C TV OF NEW YORK

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23401

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the reconstruction of Cadman Plaza, Phase II, including the reconstruction of Walt Whitman Park, Cadman Plaza East, Red Cross Place and Adams Street, Brooklyn, submitted by the Department of Parks & Recreat1on, represented by exhibits 6589-N, 0 , P & R of record 1n this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous prelimmary approval with the understanding that (1) the fountain text will be property edited. utilizing a consistent and appropriate reference methodology, and then laid out by a graphic designer; (2) a title (the number "7'1 will be included for the excerpt from 'Crossing Brooklyn Ferry''; (3) the layout and font will be matched at scale, and not altered m any way by the stone carver; (4) the text for the historic marker will be rewritten in consultation with the Brooklyn Historical Soc1ety to highlight Whitman's connection to Brooklyn, and specifically to this site; and (5) a standard Parks Department sign, such as those at Madison Square Park, will be used for the marker instead of the stele.


A true copy of resolution adopted by the Design Commiss1on at its meeting on January 12, 2009.

<j(l> Q I • !>. ~&...Lf Jackie Snyder Execut1ve Director

lft'COESIGN UC DES GN COMM S: 0 HE CI~Y OF NE'W VORK

January 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE 23403

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the restoration of the shoreline, Concert Grove and Music Island as Phases II and Ill of the construction of Lakeside Center and adjacent site work, Lincoln Road and Parks1de Avenue, adjacent to East Lake Drive, Prospect Park, Brooklyn, submitted by the Department of Parks & Recreat1on and the Prospect Park Alliance, represented by exhibits 3344-L., M & N of record tn th1s matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous preliminary approval with the understanding that {1) the Alliance will consider alternatives to the bluestone proposed at the water's edge; and {2) Phase I w ill be resubmitted within the next two months. The Comm1ss1on commends the restoration of the historic landscape.

Preliminary approval is conditioned upon submission of this projec t for final review and approval before January 12, 2011.

A true copy of resolution adopted by the Desigr Commission at its meeting on January 12. 2009.

~~ ~d--LC Jackie Snyder Executive Director

NIICDESIGN - New York€¦ · 12/01/2009 · PUBLIC DESIGN COMM ~ Of- HE C TV OF NE'.N VORt< January 12, 2009 CERTIFICATE 23374 ... all projects will be submitted by 5% completion

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