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Developers to pursue permissible segmented SEQR for Water's Edge at 683 Third St.; board sets expectations
Summary
The Water's Edge team said it will revise the project to a legally buildable first phase (up to 200 units) and pursue a permissible segmented SEQR review; the board asked for clearer interim site plans and public‑realm buffering for any undeveloped portion.
The developers of the Water's Edge proposal at 683 Third Street told the Planning and Development Board on Jan. 28 that they intend to pursue a permissible segmented SEQR review and to resubmit a reduced, legally developable first phase.
Project representatives said the revised concept reduces the project to a maximum of 200 housing units — the threshold the team identified as buildable without a secondary fire apparatus access under the New York State Building Code — split between a larger southwest building (proposed 160 market‑rate units) and a smaller southeast building (proposed 40 mixed‑income units targeted at 30–80% of area median income). The team said the southeast building is oriented to improve views for the mixed‑income residents and that the applicant plans supportive services for frail and…
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