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 September 13, 2023 Location: 200 Henry Johnson Blvd, Second Floor Community Room; YouTube Livestream Time: 6:00PM Members Paige Barnum, Adriana Le Blan-Jeffrey, Serena Joyce White-Lake, Martha Mahoney Present: Information on How to Attend the September 13 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 September 13 Meeting Requests to provide public comment at the September 13 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 September 2023 Public Hearing Agenda Project #00540 Application(s) AV# 0159, AV# 0160 Property Address 400 Northern Blvd Applicant KIPP Capital Region Public 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, where Requests 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 SEQRA- Planning Board declared as lead agency on September 12, 2023 Area Variance #0159- Approved Vote: 4-0-0 (Mahoney Motioned; Barnum Seconded) Area Variance #0160- Approved Vote: 4-0-0 (Mahoney Motioned; Barnum Seconded) Project #00390 Application(s) AV# 0162, AV# 0163, AV# 0164, AV# 0165, AV# 0166, AV# 0167 Property Address 820, 822, 824, 826, 828, and 830 Manning Blvd Applicant Habitat for Humanity Capital District Zoning District Mixed-Use, Community Urban To increase the front yard setback of six single-family townhomes due to a conflict Proposal with underground utility lines. Area Variance #0162- §375-401(3)(b)- To allow for a 24.54 foot front yard setback, Requests where the maximum permitted is 10 feet. Page 2 of 4  Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda September 2023 Area Variance #0163- §375-401(3)(b)- To allow for a 27 foot front yard setback, where the maximum permitted is 10 feet. Area Variance #0164- §375-401(3)(b)- To allow for a 23.11 foot front yard setback, where the maximum permitted is 10 feet. Area Variance #0165- §375-401(3)(b)- To allow for a 25 foot front yard setback, where the maximum permitted is 10 feet. Area Variance #0166- §375-401(3)(b)- To allow for a 20.29 foot front yard setback, where the maximum permitted is 10 feet. Area Variance #0167- §375-401(3)(b)- To allow for a 22.59 foot front yard setback, where the maximum permitted is 10 feet. Actions Taken Area Variance #0162- Approved Vote: 4-0-0 (White-Lake Motioned; Mahoney Seconded) Area Variance #0163- Approved Vote: 4-0-0 (White-Lake Motioned; Mahoney Seconded) Area Variance #0164- Approved Vote: 4-0-0 (White-Lake Motioned; Barnum Seconded) Area Variance #0165- Approved Vote: 4-0-0 (White-Lake Motioned; Mahoney Seconded) Area Variance #0166- Approved Vote: 4-0-0 (White-Lake Motioned; Barnum Seconded) Area Variance #0167- Approved Vote: 4-0-0 (White-Lake Motioned; Mahoney Seconded) Page 3 of 4  Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda September 2023 Project #00526-WITHDRAWN Application(s) AV# 0168 Property Address 497 Washington Ave Applicant James Scott Zoning District Mixed-Use, Form-Based Midtown Proposal To maintain an existing backyard fence for a new bar. Requests Area Variance #0168- §375-406(7)(c)(ii)- To allow for a 7.3 foot tall backyard fence, where the maximum permitted is 6 feet. Motion to Approve 8/23 Minutes Vote: 4-0-0 (Mahoney Motioned; White-Lake Seconded) Motion to Adjourn Vote: 4-0-0 (Barnum Motioned; Mahoney Seconded) Page 4 of 4