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 August 2, 2023 Location: 200 Henry Johnson Blvd, Second Floor Community Room; YouTube Livestream Time: 6:00PM Members Adriana Le Blan-Jeffrey, Paige Barnum, Serena White-Lake Present: Information on How to Attend the August 2nd 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 August 2nd Meeting Requests to provide public comment at the August 2nd 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 August 2023 Public Hearing Agenda Project #00523 Application(s) AV# 0144, AV# 0145 Property Address 547 Second St Applicant Warand G. Turner Jr. Zoning District Mixed-Use, Neighborhood Edge Proposal Construct a 6 foot tall wood and chain link fence for a commercial building. Area Variance #0144- §375-406 (7)(b)(ii)- To allow for a chain-link fence in the front Requests yard, where chain-link is only permitted in the I-1 and I-2 zoning districts. Area Variance #0145- §375-406 (7)(c)(i)- To allow for a six foot tall fence in the front yard, where the maximum permitted is four feet. Actions Taken Area Variance #0144 - Approve Vote: 3-0-0 (Barnum Motioned; Le Blan-Jeffrey Seconded) Area Variance #0145- Approve with Conditions Conditions 1. Every third panel of fencing within the front yard area shall be removed for visibility. 2. The wood fencing shall be painting in one solid color to match throughout for consistency. Vote: 3-0-0 (Le Blan- Jeffrey Motioned; Barnum Seconded) Project #00522 Application(s) AV# 0143 Property Address 80 New Scotland Ave Applicant Albany Law School Zoning District Mixed-Use, Campus Institutional Proposal Erect a new 98.54 square foot wall sign at Albany Law School. Area Variance #0143- §375-409 (5)(a)(i)- To allow for a 98.54 square foot wall sign, Requests where the maximum allowed is 32 square feet. Page 2 of 3  Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda August 2023 Actions Taken Area Variance #0143 - Approve Vote: 3-0-0 (White-Lake Motioned; Barnum Seconded) Motion to Approve July 12, 2023 Meeting Minutes Vote: 3-0-0 (Le Blan- Jeffrey Motioned; Barnum Seconded) Motion to Adjourn at 7:05pm Vote: 3-0-0 (Barnum Motioned; White-Lake Seconded) Page 3 of 3