The Brooklyn Community Board 15 rejected a housing development proposal in Sheepshead Bay, citing severe parking issues in the area, including those created by local precinct vehicles. Despite the developer's offer to add underground parking and reduce the number of housing units, the board remains firm in its decision, fearing that approving the rezoning would exacerbate traffic and parking dilemmas. This case reflects ongoing tensions between new housing initiatives and the pressing need for adequate parking management in urban areas, particularly following the city's modified off-street parking requirements.
"...if we allow this rezoning every property owner on that block will continue to do the same thing, causing more backups and more traffic."
"A few feet south of this location is the 61st Precinct [stationhouse] and... cars are double- and triple-parked around the entire perimeter."
"The board's rejection... centered on the all-too-familiar drama over residential parking..."
"The community board is opposed to the rezoning [because]... we believe if we allow this rezoning every property owner on that block will continue to do the same thing..."
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