RESOLUTION
BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT COLLINS-BELLAMY, MAJORITY LEADER RUBBO, MAJORITY WHIP NORMAN, MINORITY LEADER BREEN, COUNCILMEMBERS PINEDA-ISAAC, DIAZ, AND HODGES:
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A RESOLUTION TO ISSUE A DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE PURSUANT TO THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT ("SEQRA") RELATING TO THE REZONING OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT: BLOCK 621 LOT 25, BLOCK 622 LOT 11, BLOCK 621 LOT 1, BLOCK 625 LOT 1, BLOCK 625 LOT 100 RESPECTIVELY FROM I DISTRICT TO D-MX DISTRICT AND FOR CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE
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WHEREAS, there is pending before the City Council, items related to the City's rezoning of properties located at: Block 621 Lot 25, Block 622 Lot 11, Block 621 Lot 1, Block 625 Lot 1, Block 625 Lot 100 respectively from I district to D-MX district and for corresponding amendments to the zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the proposed rezoning has been reviewed as an Type 1 Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") requiring the City Council to comply with the regulations promulgated pursuant to SEQRA; and
WHEREAS, the City Council declared itself Lead Agency by resolution at its meeting of December 9, 2025 (161-2025); and
WHEREAS, the City Council received and considered comments from interested agencies;
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered the proposed action, has reviewed the attached Environmental Assessment Form ("EAF"), supplemental attachments, and the criteria set forth in Section 617.7 of 6 NYCRR Part 617 of the SEQRA, and has identified and carefully considered the relevant areas of environmental concern, which are fully set forth in the EAF, to determine if this proposed action will have a significant impact upon the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Yonkers City Council that, based upon the City Council's review of the EAF and for the reasons set forth therein, the City Council hereby adop...
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