Simon Baron Development is applying to the NYC Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) for a variance to build a 28 story residential tower on the Paragon Paint Factory site at Vernon Blvd and 45th Road. This proposed project vastly exceeds what zoning now allows on Vernon Blvd. and would dwarf surrounding buildings.

The variance, if granted, sets a dangerous precedent that threatens what remains of our neighborhood’s low rise buildings, small homes, and businesses.

Our local Community Board (CB2) has voted decisively against the variance. But we need to speak out as individuals from the Community in opposition to the variance. Time is short, since the application will likely be heard in April.

If you agree that this is YOUR community and want YOUR VOICE to count in determining the future of our neighborhood, please sign the Petition at the link included below.

Mail a check to: HUNTERS POINT COMMUNITY COALITION 4514 11TH ST LONG IS CITY, NY 11101

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PLEASE SIGN THE ONLINE ELECTRONIC PETITION (HERE)

We, the undersigned, OPPOSE the BSA Application for the Paragon Paint Building, 4540 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (Calendar Number: 233-15-BZ).

We believe that (i) the scale of project is entirely inappropriate for the surrounding neighborhood; (ii) the project will have a detrimental affect on the character of the existing neighborhood; (iii) a development of this size will compound the infrastructure problems we have been experiencing due to the explosive growth of our neighborhood; and (iv) a variance would amount to "spot zoning" that should be avoided until a comprehensive and thoughtful plan for the entire neighborhood can be considered through the appropriate political process.

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Name:Amy Geller E-mail:amygeller29@gmail.com
Date:March 22, 2016 - 08:51 am
Comment:I oppose this project.

Name:Diane Hendry E-mail:diane@licweb.com
Date:March 22, 2016 - 08:02 am
Comment:OUT OF CONTEXT. Unequivocally! This will erode Vernon, the upland and small manufacturing areas. City Planning has rejected the proposal, say NO NOW!

Name:Rebecca Olinger E-mail:
Date:March 21, 2016 - 11:34 pm
Comment:I oppose. This sets a dangerous precedent and will cast shadows on the low rise buildings and playground one block away.

Name:Kenny E-mail:
Date:March 21, 2016 - 08:03 pm
Comment:This project is completely oversized and out of character for its location.

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