Council Member Schulman remarks with open mind on 69-67 108th Street
Council Member Schulman approaches the hearing with an open mind, emphasizing the importance of understanding the proposal's design, scale, affordability, commercial uses, and relationship to surrounding buildings. She looks forward to hearing from the applicant and residents.
Thank you very much.
Good afternoon, Chair and members of the subcommittee.
Thank you for the opportunity to speak briefly before today's hearing on the application for 69-6700 8th Street in Forest Hills.
As a council member representing this community, I recognize the importance of carefully considering any proposed development and its
potential impact on the surrounding neighborhood.
Today, I look forward to hearing directly from the applicant as well as from residents and other stakeholders about the proposal, including its design, scale, affordability, commercial uses, and relationship to the surrounding buildings and neighborhood.
I want to emphasize that I am approaching today's hearing with an open mind.
I believe it is important that we fully understand the proposal, hear the perspectives of the community,
and consider the application on its merits.
I appreciate everyone who is here today to participate in this process, and I look forward to hearing the testimony.
Thank you.