March 2007  
 
Mar 1     Landmarks/Land Use
  PUBLIC HEARING on 25 Carroll Street (BSA Cal. No. 33-07-BZ)
  PUBLIC HEARING on 300, 302 and 304 Columbia Street (BSA Cal. No. 311-06-BZ, 312-06-BZ, 313-06-BZ)
  Discussion and formulation on BSA Cal. No. 33-07-BZ an application for the conversion of an existing manufacturing building to residential use at 25 Carroll Street (Block 347, Lot 54) between Van Brunt/Columbia Streets.
  Discussion and formulation of a recommendation on BSA Calendar Nos. 311-06-BZ, 312-06-BZ, and 313-06-BZ, applications to permit the construction of three 2-unit dwellings on a vacant zoning lot contrary to the Zoning Resolution at 300, 302 and 304 Columbia Street formerly 17 and 19 Woodhull Street (Block: 357, Lots: 38, 39 and 40) at the northwest corner of Columbia and Woodhull Streets.
  Presentation and review of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for various building alterations including the addition of a 4th floor at 586 11th Street, Park Slope Historic District.
  Presentation and review of a Certificate of Appropiateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for alterations to front and rear facades and new roof, front and rear porches and concrete stair to cellar at 491 Henry Street, Cobble Hill Historic District.
  Presentation and review of a Certificate of Appropiateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for minor modifications to previously approved Atlantic Avenue service entrance at 130 Court Street, Cobble Hill Historic District.
  Presentation and review of a new* unenclosed sidewalk cafe permit application submitted to the Department of Consumer Affairs on behalf of Zaytoons Corp. at 283 Smith Street (northeast corner Sackett/Smith Streets), to permit 5 tables and 18 seats. (*previously failed to renew)
 
   LICH
   339 Hicks Street
   (Corner of Atlantic Avenue)
   Conf. Rm. A
 
   6:00 PM
 
 
Mar 5     Economic/Waterfront
Not scheduled
 
 
Mar 7     Youth Services/Education
  Presentation and discussion with the Principals of the Secondary Schools for Law, Journalism and Research on the evolution and status of the school programs in the former John Hay High School building.
  Presentation and review of draft youth needs assessment survey - second phase of work.
 
   Secondary Schools for Law, Journalism and Research
   237 7th Avenue
   (4th and 5th Streets)
 
   6:30 PM
 
 
Mar 7     "Speaking Across Differences"
Meet Your Neighbors and join
SPEAKING ACROSS DIFFERENCES

featuring PLAYBACK THEATRE
(your neighborhood stories performed by citizen actors)

*Middle Eastern Buffet
*Free Childcare

A community Dialogue program that provides:
• An opportunity for Brooklyn natives and newcomers to talk about our lives and neighborhoods
• A chance to learn about your neighbors’ culture and faith traditions
• A forum for talking about issues that affect our daily lives in Brownstone Brooklyn (Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens).
• Find information on ESL Classes, Immigration, Parent/Child Educational Services, and more.

For more information please call:
Marcia, The Dialogue Project at (718) 768-2175
Leroy, Brooklyn Community Board 6 at (718) 643-3027 x204
Lena/Wisal, Arab American Association at (718) 643-8000
 
The School for International Studies
284 Baltic Street (between Court and Smith)
 
6:30 PM
 
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Mar 11     Daylight Savings Time begins
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Mar 12     Executive
  Review of Board Member attendance policy.
  Committee business.
 
   Cobble Hill Community Meeting Room
   250 Baltic Street
   (Court & Clinton Streets)
 
   6:30 PM
 
 
Mar 14     General Board Meeting
LICH
339 Hicks Street
(Corner of Atlantic Avenue)
Conf. Rooms A & B
 
6:30 PM
 
 
Mar 15     Transportation
  Presentation and discussion of a proposal by the Department of Transportation to convert 7th Avenue (between Flatbush Avenue and Prospect Avenue) from a two-way street to a one-way southbound street and 6th Avenue (between Atlantic Avenue and 23rd Street) from a two-way street to a one-way northbound street.
  Presentation and discussion of a proposal by the Department of Transportation to eliminate one northbound and one southbound travel lane from 4th Avenue (between Dean Street and Prospect Avenue) and replace them with improved left-turn turning lanes.
 
   New York Methodist Hospital
   506 6th Street
   (7th & 8th Avenues)
   Auditorium
 
   6:30 PM
 
 
Mar 17     St. Patrick's Day
U.S. Census Bureau Press Release
 
Mar 19     Housing/Human Services
  Presentation and update from CAMBA representatives on the Park Slope Women's Shelter at the Armory on 8th Avenue between 14th/15th Streets.
  Presentation and review of City Council Intro No. 359, a local law to amend the administrative code of the City of New York, in relation to access to the public areas of offices at which the city administers public benefits programs.
 
   Park Slope Armory
   1402 8th Avenue
   (14th & 15th Streets)
 
   6:30 PM
 
Download a copy of City Council Intro No. 359
 
Mar 21     Parks/Recreation
  Presentation and discussion with representatives for the Trust for Public Land's City Spaces program and Public School 32 on the rules of use for the redeveloped playground space at P.S. 32 at 317 Hoyt Street between Union/President Streets.
 
   P.S. 32
   317 Hoyt Street
   (Union & President Streets)
 
   6:30 PM
 
 
Mar 22     Landmarks/Land Use
  Presentation and review of a new unenclosed sidewalk cafe permit application submitted to the Department of Consumer Affairs on behalf of Bidochons Corp. at 263 Smith Street (northeast corner Smith/Degraw Streets), to permit 12 tables and 24 seats.
  Rescheduled presentation and review of a new* unenclosed sidewalk cafe permit application submitted to the Department of Consumer Affairs on behalf of Zaytoons Corp. at 283 Smith Street (northeast corner Smith/Sackett Streets), to permit 5 tables and 18 seats. (*previously failed to renew)
  Presentation and review of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for the legalization of security grilles installed at 513 12th Street, Park Slope Historic District.
  Presentation and review of a Certificate of Approriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for the installation of a 2-story rear addtion and setback roof addition at 338 President Street, Carroll Gardens Historic District.
 
   St. Mary's Residence
   41 1st Street
   (Hoyt & Bond Streets)
 
   6:00 PM
 
 
Mar 26     Pub. Safety/Env. Protection
  Introduction and discussion with Captain John Apen, new Commanding Officer of NYPD's PSA 1 which covers Gowanus Houses, Red Hook East and West Houses, Wyckoff Gardens Houses and 572 Warren Street Houses.
  Presentation and review of City Council Intro No. 382, a local law to amend the administrative code of the City of New York, in relation to issuing warnings to homeowners for litter on their premises.
 
   Cobble Hill Community Meeting Room
   250 Baltic Street
   (Court & Clinton Streets)
 
   6:30 PM
 
Download a copy of City Council Intro No. 382
 
Mar 29     Transportation
  Presentation and discussion of a proposal by the Department of Transportation for improvements designed to enhance pedestrian mobility, access and comfort at the Grand Army Plaza.
  Presentation by the Department of Transportation of a plan to install two-way Class II bicycle lanes and roadway markings for left-turn turning lanes along 9th Street between 3rd Avenue and Prospect Park West.
  Presentation by the Department of Transportation of a plan to install Class III bicycle routes in Red Hook.
  Discussion and consideration of the Department of Transportation's investigation into the installation of a speed hump on Columbia Street between Halleck Street and the Gowanus Bay.
 
   Old First Reformed Church
   729 Carroll Street
   (Corner of 7th Avenue)
 
   6:30 PM
 
 
 
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