Thomas-Henry questions applicant on sustainability features and building height concerns
Thomas-Henry confirms the building is all-electric; St. Jacques notes sustainability and resiliency features and no objection to the borough president's conditions for pervious pavement, bioswales, and rain gardens. Thomas-Henry raises concerns about the building being twice the height of anything in the district; St. Jacques says they've explored design changes to lower the height and will share them.
And then last, I did see it is an all-electric building.
Is that correct?
That's correct.
And so, you know, along those lines, the building will have a number of sustainability features as well as resiliency features built in.
So we have no objection to the borough president's condition to incorporate pervious payment, bioswales, and rain gardens.
We understand that DOT has some new programs relating to bioswales and rain gardens and tree pits.
So we're happy to look into that as well.
Definitely, because we've had quite a few flooding issues, so that would be greatly appreciated.
And last but not least, and we've discussed this, I do have concerns over the height.
This literally would be the tallest thing in this part of the district by twice the size.
We understand, Councilmember, and we have looked into some potential design changes that would lower the height.
We're happy to share those with you moving forward.
I appreciate it, and I appreciate for your constant communication and working with my office on this project.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Appreciate it.
Council, are there, well, I now invite my, any colleagues have questions?
Councilman Encarnacion.