FCR Mentioned in Yonkers Corruption Case

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/10/nyregion/in-corruption-scandals-recurring-ties-to-a-developer-forest-city-ratner.html?sq=bruce%20bender&st=cse&scp=1&pagewanted=print

Rules Committee on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 5:30PM

Please be advised there will be a special meeting of the Rules Committee on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 5:30PM in the Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall.


Items on the Agenda include:

1. Consideration of Mayoral appointments, as follows:
a) John Liszewski as Commissioner of Finance and Management Services
b) Charles Gardner as Police Commissioner
c) George Kielb as Fire Commissioner
d) Thomas G. Meier as Commissioner of Public Works
e) Paul Summerfield as City Engineer

We respectfully request the Mayor to direct each appointee to attend the Special Rules Committee Meeting and to answer questions from the Council. We request this meeting be televised.

Yonkers IDA Meetings December 21st 2011: Last Minute Meetings as per Usual

No Agendas Available at Time of Posting

Yonkers IDA Audit Committee Meeting
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
8:00 am
Mayors Reception Room - City Hall
40 South Broadway, Yonkers NY

Yonkers IDA Regular Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
8:30 am
Mayors Reception Room - City Hall
40 South Broadway, Yonkers NY


Yonkers Economic Development Corp Board Meeting
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Immediately following IDA Board Meeting
Mayors Reception Room - City Hall
40 South Broadway, Yonkers NY

http://yonkersida.com/yedcpubs.php

Yonkers IDA & Yonkers Economic Development Corp. Public Hearing

Yonkers IDA & Yonkers Economic Development Corp. Public Hearings

Teutonia Buena Vista, LLC
Monday, December 19, 2011
5:30 pm
Mayor's Reception Room
City Hall - 40 South Broadway
Yonkers, NY

Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting 10/5/2011 7:00 PM

Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting
10/5/2011 7:00 PM
Location: Ceremonial Court Room City Hall
40 South Broadway

Longfellow School: The Dollar Deal School Up For Grabs Again

Trinity Plaza/Longfellow School Site Public Meeting
Date: 10/6/2011 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Kubasek Trinity Manor - Senior Center Community Room
1 Kubasek Trinity Manor Drive
Yonkers, New York 10701
2011-10 Trinity Plaza/ Longfellow

The City of Yonkers Department of Planning and Development will be meeting residents and community groups to discuss the Longfellow Project and the design proposal for the local area park revitalization,

WHEN: Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 6:00 PM

WHERE: Kubasek Trinity Manor Senior Center—Community Room

1 Kubasek Trinity Manor Drive

2011-10 Trinity Plaza/ Longfellow

REGULAR MEETING OF THE YONKERS PLANNING BOARD TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2011 AT 5:30 P.M.

87 Nepperhan Avenue, Room 320
Yonkers, New York 10701
(914) 377-6555
Fax (914) 377-6552
CITY OF YONKERS r
Philip A. Amicone, Mayor
PLANNING BOARD Roman Kozicky, Chairman
PLANNING BOARD AGENDA YONKERS, NEW YORK

AGENDA: FOR A REGULAR MEETING OF THE YONKERS PLANNING
BOARD TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5,
2011 AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE IN THE CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, 4TH FLOOR, YONKERS, NY.
PLEASE NOTE: ANY MATTER REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE
HEARD AFTER 7 P.M. ITEMS MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE PUBLIC COMMENT OR AS THE BOARD DEEMS NECESSARY.
MINUTES:
1.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING BOARD MEETING HELD ON JULY 13, 2011
OLD BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN

2. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED 2 STORY
REVIEW STORAGE WAREHOUSE AT BLOCK: 5505 LOTS: 19-22 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 13 FULLERTON AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
MICHAEL MCGARVEY, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B.
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW SEQRA/

3. PRELIMINARY SPECIAL USE PERMIT (PLANNED
SPECIAL USE URBAN REDEVELOPMENT [PUR]) FOR THE PROPOSED
PERMIT REVIEW TEUTONIA BUENA VISTA PROJECT AT BLOCK: 511
LOTS: 24, 25, 27 AND BLOCK: 512 LOTS: 1, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21
& 23 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS PARCELS 92 MAIN
STREET, 41-65 & 66-72 BUENA VISTA AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE VII OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE.
ERIC WOLF & KEN DEARDEN, REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TYPE I ACTION
LEAD AGENCY PLANNING BOARD
FEIS REVIEW
B.
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW SITE PLAN

4. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR PROPOSED PARKING LOT &
REVIEW PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS AT BLOCK: 3455 LOTS: 30, 40, 50 & 75 ON THE PROPERTIES KNOWN AS 1 & 3 EXECUTIVE BOULEVARD & 4 & 6 EXECUTIVE PLAZA PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
THOMAS GOLDEN, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B.
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
NEW BUSINESS:SITE PLAN

5. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING AUDIO EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY FACILITY [LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USE] AT BLOCK: 3373 LOT: 11 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 979 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD [SOUND ASSOCIATES] PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
BRUNO PIETROSANTI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: ZONING BOARD
B.
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW SITE PLAN

6. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR PROPOSED SITE
REVIEW IMPROVEMENTS AT THE EXISTING FILM STUDIO AT BLOCK: 4001 LOT: 190 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 80 HERMANN PLACE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
BRUNO PIETROSANTI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B.
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW SITE PLAN

7. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE PROPOSED LILLIE PEARL
REVIEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AT BLOCK: 2110 LOT: 34 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 304 WARBURTON AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
JAMES SIMMONS, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: ZONING BOARD
B.
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW SITE PLAN

8. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED PLAYGROUND
REVIEW AT BLOCK: 2454 LOT: 23 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 110 SHONNARD PLACE [SACRED HEART SCHOOL]PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
LORI MALONEY, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B.
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW SITE PLAN

9. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED SIGN AT BLOCK:
REVIEW 3535 LOT: 68 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 967 NORTH BROADWAY [ST. JOHN’S RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL] PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
MICHAEL SANTOLIQUIDO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TYPE I ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: TBD
B.
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW SITE PLAN

10. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED SIGN AT BLOCK:
REVIEW 5425 LOT: 41 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1245 CENTRAL PARK AVENUE [PEPE CADILLAC] PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
MICHAEL SANTOLIQUIDO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B.
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW SITE PLAN

11. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR PROPOSED SITE
REVIEW IMPROVEMENTS AT BLOCK: 5039 LOT: 16 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 829 MIDLAND AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
TOM ABILLAMA, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B.
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW SITE PLAN

12. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR PROPOSED SITE
REVIEW IMPROVEMENTS BLOCK: 3535 LOT: 68 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 967 NORTH BROADWAY [ST. JOHN’S RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL] PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
GREG DOERR, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B.
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW ZONING

13. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE REGARDING THE PROPOSED REZONING OF
AMENDMENT/ DOWNTOWN YONKERS
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: DGEIS
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
B. RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
OTHER BUSINESS

14. COMMUNICATIONS

15. SCHEDULE WORK SESSIONS AS NECESSARY
PENDING APPLICATIONS:
COTTAGE PLACE GARDENS
HOLD FOR SEQRA
APARTMENTS IN THE DOWNTOWN ZONING AMENDMENT
HOLD FOR MORE INFORMATION
STEEP SLOPES ZONING AMENDMENT
HOLD FOR MORE INFORMATION

Real Estate Committee Meeting 10/4/2011 5:15 PM

Real Estate Committee
10/4/2011 5:15 PM
City Council Chambers
Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 at 5:15 PM in the Council Chambers, Yonkers City Hall, 4th Floor.


The following Items will be on the Agenda:

Overview & Discussion - Downtown Rezoning Project.
Resolution – authorizing the issuance of a determination of significance pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) relating to the amendment of the Zoning Code of the City of Yonkers in regard to the South Broadway District.

General Ordinance – amending Section 43-47 of the Zoning Code of the City of Yonkers in regard to the South Broadway District.

Any additional items that may properly come before this committee.
We respectfully request that the Administration direct the appropriate Commissioners/Department Heads or their representatives to attend the meeting so they can address issues relating to their respective departments.

Hooked on Gambling: A Volunteer Tax

VILLAGE VOICE ARTICLE:
http://www.villagevoice.com/2011-09-28/columns/casinos-head-to-nyc-you-lose/

More Rezoning in Downtown Yonkers: Nothing Built in 10 Years

LOHUD ARTICLE:
http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011109300318a

Taxpayers Paying For Yonkers Developers "Profits" at Cross County and RidgeHill

http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011109290354

Developers on The Dole: Rebuilding Lower Manhattan: New York Times Article

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/11/nyregion/10-years-after-911-downtown-area-is-thriving.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=Downtowns%20%20rebirth&st=cse

Joint Meeting of the Budget & Education Committees 9/14/2011 11:30 PM

Joint Meeting of the Budget & Education Committees
9/14/2011 11:30 PM

Agenda to follow

"No Agenda Available at Time of Posting"

Real Estate Committee Meeting 9/14/2011 5:30 PM

Real Estate Committee Meeting
9/14/2011 5:30 PM

The following Items will be on the Agenda:

Resolution – amending a Planned Urban Redevelopment Special Use Permit on properties known as Father Pat Carroll Green, also known as Block 2045, Lots 100-102, 104-109, 111-133, 135-142 and 144-165 pursuant to Chapter 43, Article VII of the Yonkers Zoning Code.


Resolution – referring proposed amendment to the Zoning Code of the City of Yonkers in regard to the creation of a new Article and establishing new regulations for the City’s Downtown Area pursuant to Section 43-164 of the Zoning Code of the City of Yonkers.


Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.

Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting 9/7/2011 7:00 PM

Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting
9/7/2011 7:00 PM
City Hall
40 South Broadway, Ceremonial Court Room

Landmarks Preservation Board Agenda: Click on Link for PDF.
http://www.cityofyonkers.com/Index.aspx?page=1827&recordid=4073

Developers Profiting From 9/11: Village Voice Article

http://www.villagevoice.com/2011-08-31/news/9-11-the-winners-profiting-from-september-eleventh/

Charter Revision Commission Date: 8/31/2011 (If Necessary)

From City Website:
PUBLIC MEETING (If Necessary) - Cahrter Revision Commission
Date: 8/31/2011 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Mayor's Office - 2nd Floor
City Hall - 40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
CITY OF YONKERS – NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARING

MEETING/HEARING SCHEDULE – Charter Revision Commission

This is an official public notice from the City of Yonkers. Below is a list of Public Meetings and the Public Hearing.

July 27, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. – PUBLIC MEETING (Please be advised that the Commission will allow oral or written comments at the July 27th meeting. Oral comments, if any, will be limited to three (3) minutes.)
August 3, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. – PUBLIC MEETING
August 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. – PUBLIC MEETING
August 24, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. – PUBLIC HEARING
August 24, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. – PUBLIC MEETING (directly following August 24, 2011 PUBLIC HEARING)
August 31, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. – PUBLIC MEETING (if needed)
For all above, the items for discussion will include:


1) A Local Law relating to the City Council’s advice and consent with regard to appointments by the Mayor to boards and commissions;


2) A Local Law relating to the organization of the Department of Planning and Development;


3) A Local Law relating to the elimination of references to the former ward system within the Charter.

2011 City of Yonkers | City Hall | 40 South Broadway, Yonk

Green Policy Task Force 8/17/2011 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Green Policy Task Force
Green Policy Task Force
8/17/2011 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Yonkers City Hall
40 S. Broadway, 4th floor conference room
Yonkers, New York 10701

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting 8/16/2011 6:00 PM

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
8/16/2011 6:00 PM
Ceremonial Court Room - 4th Floor
City Hall, 40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701


AGENDA FOR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: A Public Hearing will be held before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Yonkers on TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2011 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the Ceremonial Court Room, Yonkers, New York (building is accessible to the handicapped), on applications for Appeals from the Building Commissioner's decisions and applications for Variances under the provisions of G.O. # 4-2000, as amended:

DECISIONS
# 5265 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq., on behalf of Higher Power Fitness by Juan Morales (lessee), on premises known as 495 South Broadway, Block: 124, Lot: 48, Zone: “BR”.

# 5270 – Area Variance - Andrew Romano, Esq., on behalf of South Broadway Chicken LLC, (lessee), on premises known as 587 South Broadway, Block: 27, Lots: 20-23, Zone: “B”.

# 5273 – Area Variance and Improvement to Non-Conforming Use - Andrew Romano, Esq., on behalf of Zamm Realty LLC, owner, on premises known as 175 Sterling Avenue, Block: 6266, Lot: 1, Zone: “T”.

# 4490 – Area Variance – Anthony T. Simari, Esq., on behalf of Park Hill Associates, LLC, on premises known as 449 Park Hill Avenue, Block: 103, Lots: 98, 99 & 100, Zone: “A”.

CONTINUED HEARINGS

# 5231 – Area Variance – Veneruso, Curto, Schwartz & Curto, LLP on behalf of Blue Real Estate Holdings, LLC (owner), to construct a new 14 story 220 unit residential apartment building with 4,500 square feet retail space whereas latest revision requires variances for: Exceeding maximum permitted floor area ratio, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 3.00; proposed 7.85 +/-). Exceeding maximum permitted height, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 112.5’; proposed 148’-10” +/-). Insufficient front yard, as per Section 43-27 & Table 43-3 (required 10’; proposed 5” +/-) (Yonkers Avenue)). Insufficient side yard, Section 43-27, table 43-3 (required 16’, proposed 1” & 6’-8” +/-). Insufficient total of side yards, Section 43-27, Table 43-3, (required 32’, proposed 6’-9 ½” +/-). Insufficient parking aisle width, as per Section 43-134.A.12) (required 24’-0; proposed 0’ for tandem parking spaces. Exceeding maximum permitted building coverage, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 40% for residential; proposed 55% +/-). Fences and walls, including retaining walls must not exceed 4 feet in height in required front yard setback or in any other required yard setback abutting a street and 6 feet in height within any other required yard setback as per Section 43-41.D.3.a). (9’-6” & 8’-2” +/- high proposed), on premises known as 1217 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6383 Lots: 6, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 & 20, Zone: “BA” .


# 5252 – Area Variance - 33 Ashburton Avenue, Block: 2094, Lot: 40, Zone: “M”. (adjourned without fixed date pending City Council reviews).



JOSEPH CIANCIULLI

CHAIRMAN, ZBA

PUBLIC MEETING - Charter Revision Commission Date: 8/10/2011 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

PUBLIC MEETING - Charter Revision Commission
Date: 8/10/2011 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Mayor's Reception Room - 2nd Floor
City Hall - 40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
CITY OF YONKERS – NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARING

MEETING/HEARING SCHEDULE – Charter Revision Commission

This is an official public notice from the City of Yonkers. Below is a list of Public Meetings and the Public Hearing.

July 27, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. – PUBLIC MEETING (Please be advised that the Commission will allow oral or written comments at the July 27th meeting. Oral comments, if any, will be limited to three (3) minutes.)
August 3, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. – PUBLIC MEETING
August 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. – PUBLIC MEETING
August 24, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. – PUBLIC HEARING
August 24, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. – PUBLIC MEETING (directly following August 24, 2011 PUBLIC HEARING)
August 31, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. – PUBLIC MEETING (if needed)
For all above, the items for discussion will include:


1) A Local Law relating to the City Council’s advice and consent with regard to appointments by the Mayor to boards and commissions;


2) A Local Law relating to the organization of the Department of Planning and Development;


3) A Local Law relating to the elimination of references to the former ward system within the Charter.