THE PETITION

To: Our Elected Officials, Community Leaders, The MTA

We the undersigned Carroll Gardens homeowners and residents, are appalled by the "as of right" ruling which allows owners and developers to erect buildings in our neighborhood with no regard to the impact they will present to our quality of life and the value of our homes.

We understand that the current laws and the R-6 zoning which we fall under allows this at present---but the letter of this law does not reflect the spirit of the law, nor the wishes of the very people who have made this community so desirable.

We feel that the "as of right" clause recognized by the city, planning/zoning and building departments should not strip us of our rights to have a say in the height, bulk and density of the structures placed in our community.

We are presently not permitted any type of control in this regard, but we understand that there are different rezoning and/or landmarking measures which would help remedy this situation. We have been informed that it is typical for the process to take several years. Clearly, the very character of our neighborhood cannot afford to wait that long.

Therefore, we DEMAND an immediate moratorium on all buildings and alterations in our neighborhood, where the ultimate height of any structure to be built will exceed a height of fifty feet, while we await a decision on rezoning and or landmarking in our beloved Carroll Gardens.

We, the undersigned, vow to support ONLY those public officials who will act upon our demands and achieve our goals NOW.

Sincerely,

The Undersigned

.......(See petition signing link also on the top right hand side of our blog).....................................................................


Friday, May 23, 2008

Borough President's Approval of the Carroll Gardens Zoning Text Amendment

We are interrupting our daily coverage of individaul testimony to bring you this happy annoucement:

The Borough President has approved the Carroll Gardens Zoning Text Amendment!

Thank you, thank you, Borough President Markowitz, Deputy Director Bearak, and B.P. staff!

We are thrilled to read your detailed and comprehensive recommendation for your approval of the Carroll Gardens Zoning Text Amendment! (We will feature some excerpts of his approval at a later time.)

On this birthday weekend of C.O.R.D. we also want to thank our Electeds for their support: Councilman Deblasio, Assemblywoman Millman, and Senator Connor; Community Board 6; all of the Civic Associations, Groups, Block Associations, and all those individuals who came, spoke and/or wrote in support the text amendment.

Onward to the City Planning Commission (Wednesday, June 4rth 10 AM @ 22 Reade Street) and Council hearings.

CORD

Posted by CORD at 1:19 PM