The Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group’s Land Use Committee met on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, in the offices of the Gowanus Canal Conservancy at 543 Union Street.
Committee Members present: David Briggs, Andrea Parker, Peter Reich, Buddy Scotto, Sue Wolfe
Guests: Terri Thomson, National Grid
Item 1
Review of October 4, 2016 meeting minutes.
Action
Minutes approved with one modification to include Erica Stoltz’s inquiry to DOT if any consideration had been given to naming the new Union Street Bridge in memory of Bette Stoltz.
Item 2
The heights of the new bulkheads along the canal were discussed.
Action
It was agreed that the Department of City Planning probably regulates this.
Item 3
Peter suggested a floating garden for the 1st Street turning basin. Andrea pointed out that NOAA is responsible for the ecological restoration of the Superfund site post clean up; gardens, wetlands, etc. could be created.
Action
Andrea will contact Carl Alderson and ask him to present at a Water Quality Committee meeting; date to be confirmed. Andrea will also invite Catherine Zinnel (Council Member Brad Lander’s office) and Kevin Clarke (DEP) to present to the committee about the turning basin.
Item 4
Two staging areas may be required for the dredging and retention tank installations at the north end of the canal.
Action
Terri Thomson will be find out.
Item 5
A resolution for preserving the trees around the Thomas Greene Playground was discussed.
Action
Dave will prepare a draft and circulate.