\u2018Collaborative discussion\u2019 needed<\/p>\n
Councilmember David Carr, a Republican representing the Mid-Island, also clarified the difference between his vote and the truck stop proposal. <\/p>\n
\u201cMy office has done a lot of tow operations to get rid of the illegally parked trucks, but it\u2019s a battle of attrition. The notion behind the bill we supported was to make it easier for trucks to park in places that make sense, and it required the DOT to examine on-street parking opportunities in industrial business zones \u2014 meaning the far West Shore, near Edward Curry Avenue, Gulf Avenue, and other non-residential areas,\u201d Carr said. \u201cThis proposal on Arthur Kill Road is not in an Industrial Business Zone, it\u2019s not on-street parking, it\u2019s not meeting the mandate of the law. It actually has nothing to do with the law that we passed. We need to have a real collaborative discussion about how to extend parking opportunities to truckers, one without a negative impact to the area. This certainly isn\u2019t it.\u201d<\/p>\n
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In this file photo, two Amazon trucks struggle on one of Arthur Kill Road’s curves.(Owen Reiter for the Advance\/SILive.com)<\/p>\n
Councilmember Kamillah Hanks, a Democrat representing the North Shore, defended her stance as well: <\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I sponsored legislation to create curbside overnight truck parking in designated industrial zones, it was in response to the growing issue of illegal truck parking across Staten Island and especially in my district,\u201d she noted. \u201cThe goal has always been to bring safety and organization to areas where truck activity already exists and finding a place where it makes sense contextually with the surrounding neighborhood.\u201d <\/p>\n
And while the truck freight terminal is a private project that\u2019s not curbside and is located in an M1-1 or \u201clight industrial business zone,\u201d the developer, Arthur Englewood LLC, said that the DOT has \u201cexpressed an interest\u201d in it, designating the site as a \u201csafe and legal alternative to overnight truck parking on residential streets.\u201d<\/p>\n
DOT pilot program<\/p>\n
\u201cThe DOT has launched a pilot program to elect truck parking in designated industrial zones in three boroughs,\u201d Arthur Englewood noted in a business plan that was presented at a Community Board 3 meeting in September. \u201cWith DOT being a main resource for commercial drivers, the designation will inform users of alternative solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n
When asked if 4400 Arthur Kill Rd. was a property being considered for the pilot program, a DOT spokesperson noted that the DOT has identified an as-of-right facility on Arthur Kill Road as a \u201cpotential\u201d site in NYC DOT\u2019s Overnight Commercial Vehicle Parking pilot.<\/p>\n
And the DOT is not the only city agency eyeing Arthur Kill Road for development. According to an NYC Industrial Plan<\/a> recently developed by the Department of City Planning in partnership with the New York City Economic Development Corporation, the two-lane thoroughfare plays an important role in \u201chow NYC can best support the development of a modern, growing and sustainable industrial economy.\u201d<\/p>\n The EDC provided the Advance\/SILive.com with its 75-page draft report<\/a> that maps out the city\u2019s \u201cprimary industrial areas\u201d \u2014 designated zones that support industrial and manufacturing businesses, and are characterized by large lots and access to transportation routes. <\/p>\n \u2018Intense\u2019 competition<\/p>\n Portions of the North and West shores and a sizeable swath of Arthur Kill Road are illuminated in purple in one of the report\u2019s maps, indicating the area\u2019s availability for industrial use. According to the report, competition for these spaces is \u201cintense.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNew York City has 28,500 acres of M zones, which allow for a wide range of industrial and more limited commercial activity \u2026 these zones make up 15% of the city\u2019s land area,\u201d the report noted. \u201cDespite the abundance, M zones are under-zoned generally and aren\u2019t well-positioned to manage competing real estate pressures and the needs of the city. This misalignment means competition for industrial space is intense and only likely to increase.\u201d<\/p>\n Four massive projects \u2014 including the truck freight facility, are being planned along the strip<\/a> \u2014 each within miles of each other and in different phases of completion. If development progresses according to plan, Arthur Kill Road will soon be home to two major warehouses, a Department of Transportation construction management site and the 16-acre truck freight facility.<\/p>\n The EDC noted that the projects the Advance\/SILive.com has reported on are private developments that are not subject to city planning or approval, and the agency\u2019s Industrial Plan was written to \u201cbetter guide NYC\u2019s industrial policy.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2018One project after another\u2019<\/p>\n But elected officials are shining a light on the confluence of this development. <\/p>\n \u201cWhat\u2019s happening along Arthur Kill Road is exactly what happens when City Hall allows overdevelopment without any real planning,\u201d Morano said. \u201cOne project after another is being approved with no thought given to traffic, flooding, or quality of life \u2026 I\u2019m pushing for a formal industrial Business Improvement District along this corridor and exploring a Community Benefits Agreement to make sure any future industrial development contributes back to the neighborhood, instead of overwhelming it.<\/a>” <\/p>\n Hanks added: <\/p>\n \u201cStaten Island has historically carried a significant share of the city\u2019s industrial activity, and we see that across Staten Island. Many of these projects are built as-of-right, which means they don\u2019t require City Council review, and that highlights a broader challenge within our city\u2019s zoning \u2026 While there is a need for well-planned industrial facilities that support local jobs and citywide logistics, they must be appropriately located and balanced with the needs of nearby communities.\u201d<\/p>\n This story is part of series investigating the rapid industrial development of Arthur Kill Road. Do you live, work or operate a business near one of these facilities? Contact Jessica Jones-Gorman at jgorman@siadvance.com to voice your concerns or discuss community impact.<\/p>\n If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. 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In this photo taken in 2024, traffic is blocked by tractor-trailers on both sides of Arthur Kill Road in Charleston. (Owen Reiter for the Advance\/SILive.com)<\/p>\n![\"Arthur](\"https:\/\/www.silive.com\/resizer\/v2\/NIKPARP5ANF27PUTIJTQYWDBXE.jpg?auth=d6d45038d00f31afd0a341a942c94718f3d700d55a491ce96c73a2b775805e74&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\"\/)
A school bus crosses over the double yellow lines on Arthur Kill Road to navigate around a tractor-trailer.(Owen Reiter for the Advance\/SILive.com)<\/p>\n