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This committee has been combined with Land Use\/Rezoning<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Community Board 17 is the only community in Brooklyn excluded from the City’s Quality Housing Program (“Contextual Zoning\u201d), a program created by the City Planning Commission (DCP) to address public dismay over the proliferation of buildings with no height limit.<\/p>\n In Contextual Districts, Quality Housing provisions for contextually based height and setback controls are mandatory. These controls restrict developers from constructing buildings that tower over the rest of the neighborhood or block out sunlight.<\/p>\n Community Board 17\u2019s exclusion from contextual zoning means developers will continue to change our neighborhood\u2019s character without requiring Community input. This aggressive development across our neighborhoods is allowed under As of Right development.\u00a0 As of Right development does not require special permits, variances, or any discretionary action from DCP.<\/p>\n The Rezoning Committee is responsible for the following:<\/p>\n The work of the Rezoning Committee will mitigate the continued haphazard, unplanned, and unsightly development plaguing our district and destroying the beauty of our neighborhoods.<\/p>\n Re-zoning Committee meetings typically occur on the fourth (4th) Tuesday of the designated month and are usually at 7:30 pm.<\/p>\n Anyone wishing to attend a committee meeting is encouraged to confirm the date, time, and location on the community board\u2019s\u00a0Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n Watch live-streamed and archived meetings on CB17\u2019s YouTube Channel<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n Please feel free to view the committee’s monthly meeting minutes below:<\/p>\n January<\/a><\/p>\n February<\/p>\n March<\/p>\n April*<\/p>\n May<\/a><\/p>\n June<\/a><\/p>\n *Meeting was Cancelled<\/p>\n https:\/\/cbbrooklyn.cityofnewyork.us\/cb17\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/Feb-Minutes-2025-Commerce-minutes.docx This committee has been combined with Land Use\/Rezoning Community Board 17 is the only community in Brooklyn excluded from the City’s Quality Housing Program (“Contextual Zoning\u201d), a program created<\/p>\n Chairperson: <\/span>Kenrick Wescott<\/span><\/p>\n Meetings: Ad Hoc<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Chairperson: Kenrick Wescott Meetings: Ad Hoc <\/p>\n Chairperson: Daniel McCabe<\/p>\n Meetings: Ad Hoc<\/p>\n The Budget Committee is responsible for preparing, presenting, and monitoring the community board’s budget. This committee is also responsible for the collection, development, and implementation of district needs through board members and community engagement within the community district budget process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Second Vice Chair serves as Committee Chair and the Treasurer serves as an active member of this committee.<\/span><\/p>\n Due to the nature of its responsibilities, this committee meets irregularly, but at least quarterly, and more during the budget cycle. <\/span><\/p>\n Any person wishing to attend a committee meeting is encouraged to confirm the date, time, and location on the community board\u2019s <\/span>Calendar<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Chairperson: Daniel McCabe Meetings: Ad Hoc The Budget Committee is responsible for preparing, presenting, and monitoring the community board’s budget. This committee is also responsible for the collection, development, and<\/p>\n Chairperson: <\/span>Rose Graham<\/span><\/p>\n Meetings: Ad Hoc<\/p>\n Functions of the Personnelle Committee are done in cooperation with the District Manager, the Treasurer of the Board, and the Chairperson of the Budget Committee.<\/p>\n Responsibilities of this Committee include:<\/p>\n Anyone wishing to attend a committee meeting is encouraged to confirm the date, time, and location on the community Board\u2019s Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Chairperson: Rose Graham Meetings: Ad Hoc Functions of the Personnelle Committee are done in cooperation with the District Manager, the Treasurer of the Board, and the Chairperson of the Budget<\/p>\n Chairperson: <\/span>Kwame Afreh<\/span><\/p>\n Meetings: Monthly, 1st Thursday<\/p>\n The Land Use Committee advocates for matters regarding planning, district development, and land use. In accordance with the New York City Charter and other public approval processes, this committee’s responsibilities include input into zoning map changes, business improvement districts (BIDs), variance applications, revocable consents, special permit applications, and franchises other than transportation franchises.<\/span><\/p>\n The committee <\/span>seeks to strike a fair balance between maintaining\/celebrating our environment’s existing charm and aesthetic while encouraging meaningful, contextual development that benefits the community as a whole. The committee consists of community board members and community residents.<\/span><\/p>\n The committee is also responsible for landmarks and historic preservation, matters concerning public and private housing, and budget matters of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), Department of Buildings (DOB), and Department of City Planning (DCP).<\/span><\/p>\n Except for holidays and other conflicts, the committee usually meets at 7:30 pm on the first (1st) Thursday of the month.<\/span><\/p>\n Any person wishing to attend a committee meeting is encouraged to confirm the date, time, and location on the community Board\u2019s Calendar<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch live-streamed and archived meetings on CB17\u2019s YouTube Channel<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n Please feel free to view the committee’s monthly meeting minutes below:<\/p>\n January 2026*<\/p>\n February 2026*<\/p>\n March 2026<\/a><\/p>\n April 2026<\/p>\n May 2026<\/p>\n June 2026<\/a><\/p>\n September 2026 (AMENDED)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n January 2025*<\/p>\n February 2025 <\/a><\/p>\n March 2025<\/a><\/p>\n April 2025<\/a><\/p>\n May 2025<\/a><\/p>\n June 2025<\/a><\/p>\n September 2025<\/a><\/p>\n October 2025<\/a><\/p>\n November 2025<\/p>\n December 2025<\/a><\/p>\n January 2024<\/a><\/p>\n February 2024*<\/p>\n March 2024<\/a><\/p>\n April 2024<\/a><\/p>\n May 2024<\/a><\/p>\n June 2024<\/a><\/p>\n September 2024<\/a><\/p>\n October 2024<\/a><\/p>\n November 2024 <\/a><\/p>\n December 2024<\/a><\/p>\n * | Meeting was cancelled<\/em><\/p>\n Chairperson: Kwame Afreh Meetings: Monthly, 1st Thursday The Land Use Committee advocates for matters regarding planning, district development, and land use. In accordance with the New York City Charter and<\/p>\n Chairperson: Khadijat Oluwo<\/span><\/p>\n Meetings: Monthly, 4th Wednesday<\/p>\n The Transportation Committee advocates for matters concerning roadway maintenance and street repair, traffic control, transportation franchises, and public transportation. The committee also advocates for environmentally sound advancements in transportation (i.e., bike lanes, car charging stations, etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n The Public Safety Committee advocates for matters concerning fire, police patrol, and related matters of public safety. The committee is also responsible for matters concerning illegally parked cars with requisite license plates.<\/span><\/p>\n Except for holidays and other conflicts, the committee typically meets at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth (4th) Wednesday of September – June.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Anyone wishing to attend a committee meeting is encouraged to confirm the date, time, and location on the community board\u2019s <\/span>Calendar<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch live-streamed and archived meetings on CB17\u2019s YouTube Channel<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n Please feel free to view the committee’s monthly meeting minutes below:<\/p>\n January 2026<\/a><\/p>\n February 2026*<\/p>\n January<\/a><\/p>\n February<\/a><\/p>\n March<\/a><\/p>\n April<\/a><\/p>\n May<\/a><\/p>\n June<\/a><\/p>\n September<\/a><\/p>\n October<\/a><\/p>\n November<\/a><\/p>\n December<\/a><\/p>\n January\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n February<\/a><\/p>\n March<\/a><\/p>\n April<\/a><\/p>\n May<\/p>\n June<\/p>\n September\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n October<\/a><\/p>\n November<\/p>\n December<\/p>\n January<\/a><\/p>\n February<\/a><\/p>\n March<\/a><\/p>\n April<\/a><\/p>\n May<\/a><\/p>\n June<\/a><\/p>\n September<\/a><\/p>\n October<\/a><\/p>\n November<\/a><\/p>\n December<\/p>\n * | Meeting was cancelled<\/em><\/p>\n Chairperson: Khadijat Oluwo Meetings: Monthly, 4th Wednesday The Transportation Committee advocates for matters concerning roadway maintenance and street repair, traffic control, transportation franchises, and public transportation. The committee also advocates<\/p>\n Chairperson: Nicole Julius<\/p>\n Meetings: Ad Hoc<\/p>\n The Communications Committee is an ad hoc (as needed) committee responsible for developing, implementing, and updating\u00a0 Community Board 17’s communications outreach, social networking accounts, and electronic correspondence, as well as recommending new ways for the Board to communicate with its members and the community as a whole. The committee consists of community board members<\/span>.<\/p>\n Due to the nature of its responsibilities, this committee meets irregularly.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n “It’s your community. We want to hear from you!<\/em>“<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Chairperson: Nicole Julius Meetings: Ad Hoc The Communications Committee is an ad hoc (as needed) committee responsible for developing, implementing, and updating\u00a0 Community Board 17’s communications outreach, social networking accounts,<\/p>\n Chairperson: <\/span>Gail Grandison<\/span><\/p>\n Who We Are <\/strong><\/p>\n The Youth & Education Committee of Community Board 17 is dedicated to uplifting young people and strengthening educational opportunities. We work closely with schools, parents, and community partners to ensure every child has access to the resources and support they deserve.<\/p>\n Our Mission<\/strong> UPCOMING Programs & Events<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Our Programs & Events<\/strong><\/p>\n Annual Spelling Bee Competition – SPRING 2026 <\/span><\/p>\n Encouraging literacy, confidence, and academic pride among our youth.<\/p>\n Youth Happen\u2019n at Paerdegat Park – SUMMER 2026 <\/span><\/p>\n A summer celebration filled with games, music, resources, and fun for children and families.<\/p>\n Essay Writing Competition – WINTER 2026<\/span><\/p>\n Showcasing creativity, critical thinking, and student voice.<\/p>\n Parent Networking Nights – SPRING 2026\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Helping parents connect with schools, local leaders, and one another to strengthen family engagement.<\/p>\n Guest Speakers<\/strong> – MONTHLY Topics include: The committee meets every second Wednesday of the month, from September to June, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Anyone who wishes to join the Education\/Youth meeting should contact the community board at (718) 434-3072 or email bk17@cb.nyc.gov<\/a> or Youth Committee youth-education@cb17.org<\/a> Watch live-streamed and archived meetings on CB17\u2019s YouTube Channel<\/p>\n September 2025<\/a><\/p>\n October 2026<\/a> (pending)<\/p>\n June 2025<\/a><\/p>\n May 2025<\/a><\/p>\n April 2025<\/a><\/p>\n March 2025<\/a><\/p>\n February 2025<\/a><\/p>\n January 2025*<\/p>\n December 2024\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n November 2024*<\/p>\n October 2024\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n September 2024\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n —<\/p>\n —<\/p>\n * | Meeting was cancelled<\/em><\/p>\n Chairperson: Gail Grandison Who We Are The Youth & Education Committee of Community Board 17 is dedicated to uplifting young people and strengthening educational opportunities. We work closely with schools,<\/p>\n\n
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