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Philip Aarons, Laurie Hawkinson, Manuel Miranda, Richard Moore, Susan Morgenthau,

Signe Nielsen, Ethel Sheffer, Mary Valverde, Commissioners

November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26377

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the installation of

retail signage, 8509 5th Avenue, between 85th Street and 86th Street, Brooklyn, submitted by

the Department of Citywide Administrative Services and the Department of Transportation,

represented by exhibits 7334-A, B, C & D of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same

unanimous preliminary and final approval.

Final approval is conditioned upon commencement of work before November 13, 2019 and

submission of comprehensive photographic documentation of the completed project

consisting of 8” x 10” archival-quality color photographs.

A true copy of resolution adopted by

the Design Commission at its meeting

on November 13, 2017.

Justin Garrett Moore

Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26378

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered a proposal for the installation of

Along Woodhaven Boulevard by Priscila de Carvalho, Woodhaven Boulevard at the intersection

of 101st Avenue and Rockaway Boulevard, Queens, submitted by the Department of Cultural

Affairs' Percent for Art Program and the Department of Transportation, represented by exhibits

7328-A, B, C & D of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous conceptual

approval with the understanding that, when this project returns for preliminary review, the

submission should include elevations showing the layout of art and non-art panels in relation to

the locations of ticket machines, benches, bus shelters and any other streetscape elements.

Conceptual approval is conditioned upon submission of this project for preliminary review and

approval before November 13, 2019.





Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26379

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered a proposal for the installation of

Woodhaven in Motion by Robert Hickman, Woodhaven Boulevard at the intersection of

Jamaica Avenue and 91st Street, Queens, submitted by the Department of Cultural Affairs'

Percent for Art Program and the Department of Transportation, represented by exhibits 7328-

E, F, G & H of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous conceptual approval

with the understanding that, when this project returns for preliminary review, the submission

should include elevations showing the layout of art and non-art panels in relation to the

locations of ticket machines, benches, bus shelters and any other streetscape elements.

Conceptual approval is conditioned upon submission of this project for preliminary review and






Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26380

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the construction of

streetscape improvements, Hart Place, West 16th Street, Surf Avenue, Mermaid Avenue, and

Neptune Avenue, Coney Island, Brooklyn, submitted by the Department of Design and

Construction and the Department of Transportation, represented by exhibits 1170-KP, KQ &

KR of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous preliminary and final approval

with the understanding that DOT will return with a proposal for a bike lane following a traffic

study.








Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26381


windows, Old Administration Building, Newtown Creek Water Pollution Control Plant, 329

Greenpoint Avenue, Greenpoint Avenue between Humboldt Street and Russell Street,

Brooklyn, submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection, represented by exhibits

2421-FV, FW, FX & FY of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous

preliminary and final approval.








Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26382

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the construction of a

covered artificial turf field and comfort station (FC Harlem), adjacent to the North River

Wastewater Treatment Plant and Riverbank State Park, West 145th Street and the Henry

Hudson Parkway, Manhattan, submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection,

represented by exhibits 3534-CB, CC, CD & CE of record in this matter, hereby gives to the

same unanimous final approval.








Executive Director


Ethel Sheffer, Mary Valverde, Commissioners

November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26383

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the construction of an

academic building, 28th Street between Seventh Avenue and Eighth Avenue, Fashion Institute

of Technology, Manhattan, submitted by the Department of Education and the Fashion

Institute of Technology, represented by exhibits 3126-CG, CH & CI of record in this matter,

hereby gives to the same unanimous final approval. Commissioner Nielsen recused herself.








Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26384

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the installation of a

short range charging mast as part of a pilot of an electric bus program (“All Electric Bus”), East

41st Street at the 1st Avenue Viaduct, Manhattan, submitted by the Department of

Transportation, represented by exhibits 2762-R, S, T, U & V of record in this matter, hereby

gives to the same unanimous final approval with the understanding that (1) the designer will

closely oversee the fabrication of the mast to ensure all elements match the approved

drawings and notify the Public Design Commission if any changes are required; (2) a design

will be developed for all of the system-wide mechanical enclosures, consistent with the

enclosures approved for the Williamsburg Bridge Plaza; (3) the enclosure design will be

developed to allow for modification in the future, when smaller equipment becomes available;

and (4) DOT will submit revised proposals for the short and long range masts and the

enclosures prior to full deployment of the electric bus program. Approval is also given with the

recommendation that the mast graphics only utilize colors that are in the MTA standard palette,

in the event that the branding of the electric buses changes.








Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26385


prototypical comfort station and adjacent site work, Scarangella Park, West 13th Street,

Avenue U, Avenue V, and Stillwell Avenue, Brooklyn, submitted by the Department of Parks &

Recreation, represented by exhibits 1911-Q, R & S of record in this matter, hereby gives to the

same unanimous preliminary approval with the understanding that, prior to final review, DPR

will submit (1) a list of maintainable glazed brick colors for comfort stations and (2) alternative

colors within this palette for this comfort station.

Preliminary approval is conditioned upon submission of this project for final review and






Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26386

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the reconstruction of

a plaza, performance space, pathways, and adjacent site work as Phase II of the

reconstruction of St. Mary's Park, St. Ann’s Avenue, East 149th Street, Jackson Avenue, and

St. Mary’s Street, Bronx, submitted by the Department of Parks & Recreation, represented by

exhibits 2169-DJ, DK & DL of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous

preliminary approval with the understanding that, before this project returns for final review, a

prosal will be submitted with the following revisions: (1) at the performance space, (a) the

orientation of the stage will be restudied so that it is parallel to the seating and (b) the ramps

will be redesigned so that railings are not required; (2) the dark paving materials will be revised

to a lighter color; (3) the park-side fence at the recreation center parking lot will be lowered;

and (4) Black Walnut will be removed from the plant list.







Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26387


ballfields, a dog run, and promenade as Phase I of the reconstruction of St. Mary's Park,

Jackson Avenue and East 143rd Street, Bronx, submitted by the Department of Parks &

Recreation, represented by exhibits 2169-DM, DN, DO & DP of record in this matter, hereby

gives to the same unanimous final approval.








Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26388


the Children's Playground, Carl Schurz Park, East End Avenue between East 84th Street and

East 86th Street, Manhattan, submitted by the Department of Parks & Recreation, represented

by exhibits 1351-BU, BV & BW of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous

preliminary approval.







Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26389


the tot lot, Travers Park, 34th Avenue between 77th Street and 78th Street, Jackson Heights,

Queens, submitted by the Department of Parks & Recreation, represented by exhibits 6493-X,

Y & Z of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous preliminary approval.







Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26390


composting facility and adjacent site work, Lower East Side Ecology Center, East River Park,

Jackson Street, Cherry Street, and the FDR Drive, Manhattan, submitted by the Department of

Parks & Recreation, represented by exhibits 2144-CO, CP & CQ of record in this matter,

hereby gives to the same unanimous final approval. The Commission notes that coordination

with the Eastside Coastal Resiliency project is critical to providing a seamless park experience

and that DPR should be sure to address all adjacencies around this area, as grade changes will

affect plantings and the stored compost. Per standard procedure, if any revisions to the project

are necessary, DPR should notify the Commission immediately.








Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26391


ADA ramp and canopy, Yankee Stadium, 1 East 161st Street, Bronx, submitted by the

Department of Parks & Recreation, represented by exhibits 4052-EL & EM of record in this

matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous final approval.








Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26392


adult fitness area and adjacent site work, Colucci Park, Hutchinson River Parkway between

Wilkinson Avenue and East 196th Street, Bronx, submitted by the Department of Parks &

Recreation, represented by exhibits 7315-D, E & F of record in this matter, hereby gives to the

same unanimous final approval.








Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26393


a playground and athletic courts, Richman Park (formerly Echo Park), East Tremont Avenue,

Valentine Avenue, and East Burnside Avenue, Bronx, submitted by the Department of Parks &

Recreation, represented by exhibits 5317-G, H, I & J of record in this matter, hereby gives to

the same unanimous final approval.








Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26394


Audubon Playground, including a comfort station, adjacent to P.S. 128, Audubon Avenue

between West 170th Street and West 169th Street, Manhattan, submitted by the Department

of Parks & Recreation, represented by exhibits 3450-F, G, H, I & J of record in this matter,

hereby gives to the same unanimous final approval.








Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26395


basketball courts and a skate park, Rudd Playground, Bushwick Avenue and Aberdeen Street,

Brooklyn, submitted by the Department of Parks & Recreation, represented by exhibits 1953-K,

L, M & N of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous final approval.








Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26396


basketball courts and construction of a skate park as Phase I of the reconstruction of Betsy

Head Park, Blake Avenue, Bristol Street, Dumont Avenue, and Thomas S. Boyland Street,

Brooklyn, submitted by the Department of Parks & Recreation, represented by exhibits 781-

CZ, DA, DB & DC of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous final approval.








Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26397


Playground 134, East 133rd Street between St. Ann’s Place and Cypress Avenue, Bronx,

submitted by the Department of Parks & Recreation, represented by exhibits 2559-P, Q, R & S

of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous final approval with the

understanding that DOT will include two crosswalks near the playground when the bike lane is

installed.








Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26398


Playground 174 (formerly Bronx River Houses Playground), East 174th Street between Ward

Avenue and Manor Avenue, Bronx, submitted by the Department of Parks & Recreation,

represented by exhibits 4896-M, N, O & P of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same

unanimous final approval.








Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26399


the West 181st Street Pedestrian Bridge over the Amtrak rail lines as Phase ID of the

reconstruction of Riverside Park north of West 135th Street, Fort Washington Park, and Inwood

Hill Park west of the Amtrak rail lines, Manhattan, submitted by the Department of Parks &

Recreation and the Department of Transportation, represented by exhibits 741-DA & DB of

record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous final approval.








Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26400


an education center, Queens Zoo, 55-51 111th Street, Flushing Meadows Corona Park,

Corona, Queens, submitted by the Department of Parks & Recreation and the Wildlife

Conservation Society, represented by exhibits 2103-AND, ADO, ADP & ADQ of record in this

matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous preliminary approval with the understanding that,

prior to returning for final approval, the team will submit: (1) a sample of the shake roof to

understand the texture and color; (2) alternative shades of red HardiePlank siding, noting that a

lighter shade of red is preferred to the ‘Country Lane Red’; and (3) photographs of the existing

barn siding with the proposed HardiePlank colors held up to it for comparison.







Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26401


garage, Brooklyn Community District 3, 559 Park Avenue, Brooklyn, submitted by the

Department of Sanitation, represented by exhibits 7277-F & G of record in this matter, hereby

gives to the same unanimous preliminary approval.







Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26402


antennas, Pier 6, 20 South Street, Manhattan, submitted by the Economic Development

Corporation, represented by exhibits 2549-AI, AJ, AK & AL of record in this matter, hereby

gives to the same unanimous preliminary and final approval.








Executive Director


Ethel Sheffer, Mary Valverde, Commissioners

November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26403


residential and retail tower as Phase III of the construction of CityPoint, Gold Street,

Willoughby Street, Flatbush Avenue, Fleet Street, and Albee Square, Brooklyn, submitted by

the Economic Development Corporation, represented by exhibits 5587-IG, IH, II & IJ of record

in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous final approval with the understanding that

the streetscape improvements will be submitted separately. Commissioner Nielsen recused

herself.








Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26404

RESOLVED That the Design Commission, having considered designs for the rehabilitation of

Engine Company 227, including the installation of vents and rooftop photovoltaic panels, 423

Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, submitted by the Fire Department, represented by exhibits 232-H, I, J

& K of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous preliminary and final

approval.








Executive Director



November 13, 2017

CERTIFICATE 26405


rooftop mechanical equipment, 45th Precinct Police Station, 2877 Barkley Avenue, Bronx,

submitted by the New York City Police Department, represented by exhibits 898-AE, AF, AG &

AH of record in this matter, hereby gives to the same unanimous preliminary and final approval.








Executive Director

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