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    BSA denies variance for retail development

    Board of Standards & Appeals  •  Variance  •  Jamaica, Queens

    Developer sought to convert site formerly occupied by a gas station. The owner of a site located in an R3-2 zoning district sought a use variance to construct a one-story retail building. The site, located at 146-93 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, is currently occupied by a former gas station/auto repair facility that was subject to a use variance that expired in 1997.

    The owner argued that it could not develop the site for residential use because it is located on a busy intersection, has a history of commercial use, and once stored underground fuel tanks. Both Queens Community Board 13 and Borough President Helen Marshal, however, recommended that BSA disapprove the variance, citing their concerns over the impact the proposed retail establishment would have on adjacent homes to the east of the site. (more…)

    Tags : 146-93 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Queens Community Board 13
    Date: 03/15/2008
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