NEWS FLASH: THIS IS IT!

The public hearing sessions at the BSA/Board of Standards and Appeals for :
360 Smith Street /aka 131 Second Place/ aka Oliver House
will take place this coming Wednesday!

What: Two applications* for 360 Smith Street/ aka 131 Second Place/aka Oliver House

When: September 24, 2008 at 10:00 AM

Where: BSA/Board of Standards and Appeals, 40 Rector Street, 6th Floor, Hearing Room E, NY,NY 10006

Directions: F train to Jay st/Boro Hall. A train to Braodway/Nassau. Short walk.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/bsa/html/hearing/hearing.shtml

*Applications #202-08 BZY and #212-08-A will both be heard then.

As it is a public hearing, the public can speak. Three minutes are allotted for each speaker.

We will need your support at this public hearing!
Perhaps, you will be willing to speak before the BSA; perhaps, you will choose to share your thoughts with the Board via a letter.
Please do not be afraid to participate. Listen to what your neighbors have to say, listen to how they feel about where we live and let your voice be heard as well. This is your chance to make change happen. Take it!.

The public is also encouraged to write to the BSA.. THE BSA WILL ACCEPT WRITTEN STATEMENTS UP UNTIL SEPTEMBER 24.

For specific guidance regarding comments, submissions, etc, contact Toni Matias 212-788-8752.

(From the BSA website;)
Process and Public Review

1.	What is the role of community boards and civic groups in the review of BSA applications?
	"Community Boards and civic groups can be extremely helpful to the Board when testimony and comments speak directly to the findings, including issues or information on neighborhood character and impact, real estate prices, unique conditions, and other development projects in the area. The Board often asks for more information, modifications and/or other assurances in response to community concerns." http://www.nyc.gov/html/bsa/html/faq/faq.shtml CORD