Board of Zoning Appeals

CITY OF ALBANY NEW YORK MAYOR: KATHY SHEEHAN DIRECTOR: BRAD GLASS DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTACT: Amanda Diaz Board of Zoning Appeals bza@albanyny.gov Board of Zoning Appeals Public Meeting Date: Wednesday July 12, 2023 Location: 200 Henry Johnson Blvd, Second Floor Community Room; YouTube Livestream Time: 6:00PM Members Serena White-Lake, Martha Mahoney, Paige Barnum, Adriana Le Blan-Jeffrey Present: Information on How to Attend the July 12th Meeting  In-Person: The meeting will be held at 200 Henry Johnson Blvd, in the Second Floor Community Room.  YouTube Live Stream: You can use the following link to view on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw2w4CdeaI5sd8lQPUDlcyw/videos  Application documents are available on the web at: https://www.albanyny.gov/2085/Development-Project-Case-Files-Page Information on How to Submit Written Comments Written comments can be emailed to bza@albanyny.gov. Information on How to Provide Public Comments at the July 12th Meeting Requests to provide public comment at the July 12th Meeting must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance to guarantee the opportunity to speak. Requests to provide public comments can be submitted via the Public Comment Registration Portal using the link below: https://www.albanyny.gov/803/Land-Use-Zoning Requests received less than 24 hours in advance may be accommodated by the Board of Zoning Appeals. 200 HENRY JOHNSON BOULEVARD | ALBANY, NEW YORK 12210 | (518) 465-6066  Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda July 2023 Public Meeting Agenda Project #00543 Application(s) UV# 8-94, 0543 Property Address 60 Fourth Avenue Applicant Curran South Allen, LLC Representing Agent Andrew Brick, Esq. Zoning District Mixed-Use, Form-Based South End Proposal Modify a condition of an existing use variance. Requests Use Variance Modification- To modify restrictions of an existing use variance from manufacturing small electronic parts to heavy commercial services for a flooring company. Discussion Deferred for further consideration Public Comment: Alex Word Neighborhood Specialist at City of Albany The Board discussed a few different paths available for the applicant to pursue such as: o Modifying a condition of the existing use variance o Applying for a new use variance application for a heavy commercial services use in an MU-FS district; or o Requesting an interpretation of the zoning text to determine whether the proposed activity (e.g. “warehousing purposes, to include stocking material for installation work, storing excess materials (tools and equipment) is classified as a light manufacturing use (and if so such activity would align with the 1994 use variance) or if the proposed activity is classified as an artisan manufacturing use (and if so, a Conditional Use Permit would be needed). Page 2 of 3  Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda July 2023 Board requested the following items to supplement the modification of an existing use variance: o Site plan showing landscaping plan, murals, or any community amenities the applicant is planning on including o Additional outreach to members of the community discussing this project o Applicant shall provide information on traffic, noise, dust and odor o Provide clarification on the work to be done at the site, and how the operations are going to function day-to-day o Applicant shall provide pictures of the vehicles that are going to and from the site for context o If there are specific areas of concern from the previous Zoning Map Amendment Application, applicant shall directly address these concerns and demonstrate mitigation strategies where applicable Page 3 of 3