Illustrative Rendering ANABLE BASIN. Project Overview December 20, 2017

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1 Illustrative Rendering ANABLE BASIN Project Overview December 20, 2017

2 PROJECT OVERVIEW PROPOSED ACTIONS ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 2

3 For over 70 years, Plaxall has been an innovator, business incubator, and community partner. Art Gallery 3

4 Project Location AN ABLE BASIN Project Overview 12/20/2017 4

5 Anable Basin represents a unique opportunity to create a new waterfront experience for LIC. Existing Anable Basin Waterfront AN ABLE BASIN Project Overview 12/20/2017 5

6 We are proposing a new special district that establishes a framework for the mixed-use redevelopment of 14.7 acres that surround Anable Basin. Special Anable Basin District Illustrative Site Plan 6

7 The proposed special district would transform Anable Basin over the next 15 years into a vibrant new live-work district for LIC residents, workers, and visitors. Illustrative Rendering 7

8 The special district framework ensures that new Anable Basin development will deliver a dynamic new pedestrian realm and a range of public benefits. URBAN DESIGN Pedestrian lanes and open space Flood resilience at the waterfront Dynamic pedestrian realm Architecture inspired by LIC context PUBLIC BENEFITS Mixed-income housing Jobs and economic development Expanded school capacity New access to the LIC waterfront SPECIAL DISTRICT FRAMEWORK Permits residential and commercial development Ensures delivery of policy objectives Establishes physical characteristics 8

9 Urban Design New open space would connect Gantry Plaza State Park with future sites to the north. Raised Edge 9

10 Urban Design New open space would connect Gantry Plaza State Park with future sites to the north. Raised Edge 10

11 Urban Design Streets and lanes fronted by active ground floor uses to enhance pedestrian experience. Active Ground Floor Uses 11

12 Urban Design Loft-scale bases with large floor plates would reflect the legacy of manufacturing in LIC. Loft Scale Building Bases 12

13 Urban Design Towers above bases set back from the streets/basin would maximize light and air. Tower Setbacks 13

14 The Special Anable Basin District will provide a range of community benefits to LIC residents, workers, businesses, and families. Innovation Hub Up to 335,000 SF for production/ light industrial uses Mixed-Income Housing Approximately 4,995 units of housing at full-build, of which 25% will be affordable 1,250 units School Site A site on 11 th Street for a new 700+ seat public school Public Waterfront Access A total of 3.1 acres of new open space around the 3.7 acre basin Enhanced Resiliency Promoting flood resiliency for the district and neighborhood beyond Job Creation At least 2,200-2,600 permanent jobs, $450 million in annual economic impact, and 10,000+ construction jobs 14

15 PROJECT OVERVIEW PROPOSED ACTIONS ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 15

16 Special District Framework Allows for a flexible development program Establishes maximum permitted residential and non-residential density per site Establishes height/bulk requirements Includes requirements for affordable housing, production/light industrial space and transfer of a school site 16

17 Proposed Floor Area Residential Non Resi FAR 7.72 FAR Residential Non Resi FAR 7.16 FAR Residential Non Resi FAR 6.75 FAR 17

18 Proposed Actions Zoning Map Amendment To map a new Special Anable Basin (AB) District To rezone districts from M1-4 and M1-4/R6A to M1-5/R7-2, M1-5/R8, and M1-5/R9 18

19 Proposed Actions Zoning Text Amendment Create a new Special AB District Map a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH)-designated area Amend the Northern Hunter s Point Waterfront Access Plan to cross reference to requirements in the proposed Special AB District text Additional Potential Discretionary Actions NYSDEC Tidal Wetlands permit Local, state, and federal funding/financing for residential development Disposition of the proposed school site to the NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) Special permit for any future hotel development 19

20 Schedule 20

21 PROJECT OVERVIEW PROPOSED ACTIONS ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 21

22 CEQR Analysis Framework RWCDS EIS will consider TWO Reasonable Worst Case Development Scenarios (RWCDS) Representing illustrative development programs allowable under the proposed actions EIS will determine and disclose the potential environmental consequences of those reasonable worst case programs Analysis year: 2034, based on a 15-year buildout 22

23 Open Space Conceptual Program by Land Use CEQR Analysis Framework RWCDS Scenarios 1 and 2 RWCDS 1 RWCDS 2 Residential 4,337,000 GSF 3,196,000 GSF Dwelling Units 4,995 units 3,652 units Non-Residential 663,000 GSF 1,736,000 GSF General Non-Residential (Office, Retail, Arts & Cultural) 328,000 GSF 1,481,000 GSF Production / Light Industrial 335,000 GSF 255,000 GSF Community Facility 141,000 GSF Parking 642,000 GSF Parking Spaces 1,824 spaces Hotel - 123,000 GSF TOTAL 5,783,000 GSF 5,837,000 GSF Public Open Space 3.1 acres Note: Includes the 12 projected development sites and one potential development site; totals may not sum due to rounding. 23

24 Adjacent projects Assessment of future conditions will include general background growth and other specific projects in project area NYCEDC proposal at 44 th Drive site NYCDOT planned improvements Rezoning Boundary Plaxall Sites Non-Plaxall Sites EDC RFP Sites Paragon Paint Sites Illustrative Site Plan 24

25 CEQR Analysis Framework Technical Analysis Areas Land Use, Zoning, and Public Policy Socioeconomic Conditions Community Facilities and Services Open Space Shadows Historic and Cultural Resources Urban Design and Visual Resources Natural Resources Hazardous Materials Water and Sewer Infrastructure Solid Waste and Sanitation Services Energy Transportation Air Quality Greenhouse Gas Emissions/Climate Change Noise Public Health Neighborhood Character Construction 25

26 CEQR Analysis Framework Technical Analysis Highlights Transportation Intersection Impact Analysis Traffic - Analysis of Weekday AM, Midday, PM and Saturday peak hours Parking - Up to 1,824 total parking spaces Transit - Court Square Station (E, G, M and 7 trains) - Vernon Boulevard/Jackson Avenue Station (7 train) - Pedestrian analysis - Safety analysis 26

27 CEQR Analysis Framework Technical Analysis Highlights Land Use, Zoning and Public Policy Community Facilities and Services - Public Schools - Police & Fire - Child Care - Outpatient Health Care - Libraries Socioeconomic Conditions - Potential direct and indirect business displacement - Potential direct and indirect residential displacement Hazardous Materials - Several sites have been/are being investigated and one site remediated under the New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) - All BCP sites will be remediated Air Quality Assess potential for mobile source and stationary source impacts Assess potential industrial source emissions Water and Sewer Infrastructure Construction Assess potential impacts on existing uses Assess cumulative construction effects of Plaxall and adjacent concurrent development Mitigation and Alternatives potential industrial emissions 27

28 Illustrative Rendering ANABLE BASIN Project Overview December 20, 2017

29 Project Schedule 29

30 Focus Issue: Resiliency 30

31 Focus Issue: Resiliency 31

32 Focus Issue: Affordable Housing Consistent with MIH, 25% of residential development will be permanently affordable. Assuming full build-out maximizing residential space, the project would create ~1,250 units of affordable housing out of the ~4,995 that could be built. Under this MIH option, units would be made available to households earning 60% of the Area Median Income for the NY metro area. 60% AMI HPD Guidelines Unit Size Rent/Mo. Studio $761 1 Bedroom $963 2 Bedroom $1,166 3 Bedroom $1,339 HH Size Income Limit 1 person $40,080 2 persons $45,840 3 persons $51,540 4 persons $57,240 32

33 Focus Issue: Production/Light Industrial Space and Local Jobs The Special Anable Basin District would require new residential or commercial development at Anable Basin to set aside 7% of floor area for production/light industrial uses (P/LI), or 5% of floor area if 10% of FAR is provided for commercial office. At full build-out, the special district would deliver up to 335,000 SF of new P/LI space to the LIC Waterfront. The proposed P/LI use group definition reflects the diversity of local businesses that are present at Anable Basin and throughout LIC. P/LI Permitted Uses Food production Clothing manufacturing Artist studios Design and fabrication of emerging technologies Breweries/distilleries Custom furniture production Radio or television studios Adult education Life sciences Jewelry manufacturing 33