Board of Zoning Appeals

CITY OF ALBANY NEW YORK MAYOR: KATHY SHEEHAN 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 April 3, 2024 Location: 200 Henry Johnson Blvd, Second Floor Community Room; YouTube Livestream Time: 6:00PM Members Paige Barnum, Martha Mahoney, Jellisa Joseph, Serena Joyce White-Lake Present Excused Adriana Le Blan-Jeffery Information on How to Attend the April 3rd 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 April 3rd Meeting Requests to provide public comment at the April 3rd 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 April 2024 Public Hearing Agenda Project #00484 Application(s) AV#0177, AV#0178 Property Address 66 Colvin Avenue Applicant A-Metro Self Storage Representing Agent AJ Signs, Zoning District Mixed-Use, Neighborhood Center Proposal To replace the panels on an existing freestanding sign. Requests AV #0177 - §375-409(5)(a)(i)- To allow for a 65 square foot freestanding sign, where the maximum permitted is 24 square feet. AV #0178 - §375-409(5)(a)(i)- To allow for a 20-foot freestanding sign, where the maximum permitted is 5 feet. SEQRA – Negative Declaration Action Taken Vote: 4-0-0 (White-Lake Motioned, Joseph Seconded) AV#0177 – Tabled Vote: 4-0-0 (White-Lake Motioned, Joseph Seconded) Recommendations: Provide the Board of Zoning Appeals with hours of operation, DOT guidance for wayfinding, and meet with the Planning Staff to discuss potential monument sign options. AV#0178 – Tabled Vote: 4-0-0 (White-Lake Motioned, Barnum Seconded) Project #00565 Application(s) AV#0179, AV#0180, AV#0181, AV#0182 Property Address 487 & 489 Hudson Avenue Applicant Nischal Arjune RA Representing Agent Nischal Arjune RA Zoning District Mixed-Use, Form-Based Midtown Proposal To allow for decreased side yard setbacks. Page 2 of 3  Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda April 2024 Requests AV #0179 (487 Hudson) - §375-402.1- To allow for a 1.6-foot side yard setback, where the minimum permitted is 5 feet. AV #0180 (487 Hudson) - §375-402.1- To allow for a 2-foot side yard setback, where the minimum permitted is 5 feet. AV #0181 (489 Hudson) - §375-402.1- To allow for a 2-foot (east) side yard setback, where the minimum permitted is 5 feet. AV #0182 (489 Hudson) - §375-402.1- To allow for a 2-foot (west) side yard setback, where the minimum permitted is 5 feet. Action Taken Table AV #0179 Table AV #0180 Table AV #0181 Table AV #0182 Vote: 4-0-0 (Joseph Motioned, White-Lake Seconded) Recommendations: Work with Planning Staff to review other options for the building (i.e. one multi-unit building instead of a two-unit, ten- bedroom structure). The applicant needs to provide clarification on the intended use of the building. Motion to Adjourn Vote: 4-0-0 (Joseph Motioned, White-Lake, Seconded) Page 3 of 3