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Dear Ms. Argenti,
The following is in response to your attached e-mail, dated 7/2/08, regarding the above referenced DEP project:
Based on several discussions between DEP and DOB, the Croton Water Treatment Plant was determined to be a “structure appurtenant to a tunnel” based on its direct functional relationship with the tunnel. It is therefore not subject to Department of Buildings jurisdiction per NYC Charter § 643(7). We determined that there is a functional relationship between the treatment plant and tunnel in that they are necessarily physically connected in order for the treatment plant to perform its function.
As a result of this section of the City Charter, the new building application was determined to have been submitted in error, and was subsequently withdrawn.
It was further determined that, per Charter §643(7), the Department retains jurisdiction over other aspects of the work including power-operated cranes and derricks, electrical work, and all work associated with elevators. In addition, the Department will retain jurisdiction over any structure or work not permanently connected to the appurtenant structure, such as temporary trailers, stair towers and scaffolds, as well as excavation work. Meetings are ongoing with DEP to ensure that these types of applications are submitted, approved and permitted.
Marshall A. Kaminer, PE
Borough Commissioner, Bronx
From: karenargenti@aol.com [mailto:karenargenti@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 12:46
To: Marshall A. Kaminer
Cc: Gorman, Richard
Subject: Croton Water Treatment Plant: NB permita nd Saturday or After hour permitsB5900 L1
Dear Marshall,
Attached please find the report listed in the BIS program for this project.
It seems as if there were NB permits disapproved for New Building Permits in 2006 — THREE TIMES and then withdrawn. That was two years ago.
Is this the status of the New Building Permit? Does this mean they do not have a NB permit?
Moreover, we are informed that the contractor is making a request to work on SATURDAY. Did you sign off on this work? Can I see a copy of the permit?
If they are in such a rush, where is the NB and FOUNDATION permit?
By karen on Jul 10, 2008 | Reply
Dear Marshall,
Of course, I object. This was not mentioned in the EIS.
I want to see the paper work on this. Shall I come to the office? Do I need an appointment or is this info in the file?
Where the Community Boards notified about this?
Karen Argenti