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 23, 2023 Location: 200 Henry Johnson Blvd, Second Floor Community Room; YouTube Livestream Time: 6:00PM Members Serena White-Lake, Martha Mahoney, Adriana Le Blan-Jeffrey Present: Information on How to Attend the August 23rd 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 23rd Meeting Requests to provide public comment at the August 23rd 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 #00540 Application(s) AV# 0159, AV# 0160 Property Address 400 Northern Blvd Applicant KIPP Tech Valley Charter Schools Zoning District Mixed-Use, Neighborhood Edge Proposal Construction of a new high school building for KIPP Tech Valley Charter Schools. Area Variance #0159- §375-401(3)(b)- To allow for a 64 foot front yard setback, Requests where the maximum permitted is 10 feet. Area Variance #0160- §375-401(3)(b)- To allow for a 4-story tall building, where the maximum permitted is 3 stories. Actions Taken BZA consents to the Planning Board declaring lead agency for SEQR- Approve Vote: 3-0-0 (White-Lake Motioned; Mahoney Seconded) Board requested the following materials:  The Geotechnical Report conducted by Terracon  Review the landscaping plan with a particular focus to the southern portion of the site plan near the adjacent residence  Supplement additional details to the traffic circulation plan in regard to the bus schedule and pickup/drop-off areas Public comment from Yousef Zaid property owner at 11 Dudley Heights  Concerns regarding buses lined up next to residential property  Lack of privacy for residents adjacent to the proposed high school Page 2 of 2