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 October 25, 2023 Location: 200 Henry Johnson Blvd, Second Floor Community Room; YouTube Livestream Time: 6:00PM Members Serena Joyce White-Lake (left at 6:40pm), Martha Mahoney, Paige Barnum, Jellisa Joseph, Adriana Present: Le-Blan Jeffrey Information on How to Attend the October 25th 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 October 25th Meeting Requests to provide public comment at the October 25th 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 October 2023 Public Hearing 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 the use of an existing use variance to a less intensive use. Requests Use Variance Modification- To modify the use of an existing use variance from manufacturing of small electronic parts to heavy commercial services for a flooring company. Public Comment- Joann Morton, President of South End Neighborhood Association Actions Taken Table Application until the following is provided:  Landscaping plan  Neighborhood meeting is conducted after work hours with either the South End Community Collaborative or the South End Neighborhood Association  Common Council member Derek Johnson is notified of the project  Photos of the site cleaned up  Provide information on how the reuse of the building will help/improve pedestrian flow. How the project is not negatively effecting the intent of the zoning district. Vote: 4-0-0 Tabled (Joseph Motioned; Barnum Seconded) 9/13 Meeting Minutes Approved Vote: 3-1-0 Page 2 of 3  Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda October 2023 (Mahoney Motioned; Barnum Seconded) 10/4 Meeting Minutes Approved Vote: 4-0-0 (Joseph Motioned; Mahoney Seconded) Motion to Adjourn Vote: 4-0-0 (Joseph Motioned; Barnum Seconded) Page 3 of 3