Board of Zoning Appeals

CITY OF ALBANY MAYOR: KATHY SHEEHAN NEW YORK DIRECTOR: BRAD GLASS DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTACT: Avi Epstein Board of Zoning Appeals bza@albanyny.gov Board of Zoning Appeals Public Meeting Date: Wednesday February 7, 2024 Location: 200 Henry Johnson Blvd, Second Floor Community Room; YouTube Livestream Time: 6:00PM Members Adriana Le Blan-Jeffrey, Serena Joyce White-Lake, Martha Mahoney, Jellisa Joseph Present Excused Paige Barnum Information on How to Attend the February 7th 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 February 7th Meeting Requests to provide public comment at the February 7th 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 February 2024 Public Hearing Agenda Project #00484 Application(s) AV#0173, AV#0174 Property Address 944 Central Avenue Applicant Chick-fil-A Representing Agent Bohler Engineering Zoning District Mixed-Use, Community Highway Proposal To erect 4 wall signs and a freestanding sign for a new quick-serve restaurant. Requests AV #0173 - §375-409(5)(a)(i)- To allow 4 wall signs, where the maximum permitted is 2 (one per street frontage). AV #0174 - §375-409(5)(a)(i)- To allow for a 20 foot tall freestanding sign, where the maximum permitted is 8 feet tall. Action Taken SEQRA – Negative Declaration Vote: 4-0-0 (White-Lake Motioned, Joseph Seconded) AV#0173 – Approved with Conditions Vote: 3-1-0 (Mahoney Motioned, White-Lake Seconded, Joseph Dissented) Conditions: The signs shall only be illuminated between the hours of 6am and 10pm on Monday through Saturday. AV#0174 – Approved with Conditions Vote: 3-1-0 (Mahoney Motioned, White-Lake Seconded, Joseph Dissented) Conditions: The sign shall only be illuminated during the business hours of Chick-Fil-A. Page 2 of 3  Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda February 2024 Project #00571 Application(s) AV#0175, AV#0176 Property Address 911 Central Avenue (Unit AB001) Applicant Wing Stop Representing Agent Adirondack Sign Company, LLC Zoning District Mixed-Use, Community Highway Proposal To erect 2 separate wall signs with a square footage of 84.88. Requests AV #0175 - §375-409(5)(a)(i)- To allow for an 84.88 square foot wall sign, where the maximum permitted is 32 square feet. AV #0176 - §375-409(5)(a)(i)- To allow for an 84.88 square foot wall sign, where the maximum permitted is 32 square feet. Action Taken AV#0175-#0176 – Tabled 4-0-0 (Joseph Motioned, White-Lake Seconded) Other Business January 10, 2024 Meeting Minutes: Approved Vote: 4-0-0 (Joseph Motioned, White-Lake Seconded) December 6, 2023 Meeting Minutes: Approved with Amendment. Amendment: The appointment of Vice Chair Martha Mahoney was not as reflected in these minutes as 4-1-0 but was a majority opinion 5-0-0. Vote: 4-0-0 (Joseph Motioned, White-Lake Seconded) Motion to Adjourn Vote: 4-0-0 (Joseph Motioned, Mahoney Seconded) Page 3 of 3