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:Jenny E-mail:
Date:April 08, 2016 - 08:16 am
Comment:I oppose. the plans for this high rise development along Vernon Blvd.

Name:Mike R. E-mail:
Date:April 08, 2016 - 01:41 am
Comment:I oppose. LIC Over Developed. Too many people that infrastructure can't handle or Transit either. Run G back to Queens 71 Ave. The stupid transfer at Court Sq would not be necessary. Moving walk ways there always broken.

Name:Quentin Black E-mail:
Date:April 07, 2016 - 10:19 pm
Comment:I oppose.

Name:Paula Maestro-Salat E-mail:
Date:April 07, 2016 - 09:58 pm
Comment:Private

Name:Don Bill E-mail:
Date:April 07, 2016 - 06:01 pm
Comment:I oppose.

Name:Mercedes Carrero E-mail:
Date:April 07, 2016 - 05:53 pm
Comment:I oppose.

Name:Audrey E-mail:
Date:April 07, 2016 - 05:06 pm
Comment:I oppose.

Name:Anthony Aldorasi E-mail:anthonyaldorasi@gmail.com
Date:April 07, 2016 - 04:30 pm
Comment:I oppose.

Name:Wendy Wong E-mail:
Date:April 07, 2016 - 04:20 pm
Comment:I oppose.

Name:lars woodruffe E-mail:
Date:April 07, 2016 - 04:08 pm
Comment:I oppose the height of this building. Keep our neighborhood livable.

Name:Clay E-mail:
Date:April 07, 2016 - 04:02 pm
Comment:I oppose. The infrastructure of this neighborhood can NOT handle another 1,000 residents. The trains are already filled to capacity. The classrooms are filled to capacity.

Name:Sara Parrish E-mail:
Date:April 07, 2016 - 03:59 pm
Comment:I oppose. The property was purchased knowing there were zoning laws restricting height. That's just too bad for the developer. They knew what they were buying.

Name:Elizabeth Otero E-mail:
Date:April 07, 2016 - 03:28 pm
Comment:I oppose.

Name:Nicole Taylor E-mail:Nicole-taylor@hotmail.com
Date:April 07, 2016 - 03:27 pm
Comment:I oppose. I reside next door at 45-42 Vernon Blvd. I will potentially lose my apartment due to this project.

Name:Daniel Carsten E-mail:Dcarsten@gmail.com
Date:April 07, 2016 - 03:26 pm
Comment:This project is out of scale with the neighborhood and is more of the rapid overdevelopment of LIC without regard for the local residents. I oppose this project and anything like it.

Name:Samuel Bouchot E-mail:
Date:April 07, 2016 - 03:00 pm
Comment:I oppose.

Name:Jessie Bouchot E-mail:
Date:April 07, 2016 - 03:00 pm
Comment:I oppose.

Name:Phil Spayce E-mail:
Date:April 07, 2016 - 01:22 pm
Comment:A pox on this box and ass backwards planning Infrastructure needs to come before gentrification and more towers without flowers Scale entry to gentry with opportunities for good of hood Move boot to the loot and build things we need

Name:John Bolger E-mail:
Date:April 07, 2016 - 12:54 pm
Comment:I oppose. LIC does not need another mega tower for the rich, and we should not humor any more of this type of development.

Name:Ana Sanchez E-mail:anappsch@gmail.com
Date:April 07, 2016 - 09:13 am
Comment:I oppose. This change will be very bad for the area. Too many people, too much traffic, it is disruptive for the block.

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