Board of Zoning Appeals
Regular MeetingAlbany, NY · May 8, 2024
Minutes
CITY OF ALBANY
MAYOR: KATHY SHEEHAN
NEW YORK DIRECTOR: BRAD GLASS
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTACT:
Erika Corsi
Board of Zoning Appeals bza@albanyny.gov
Board of Zoning Appeals Public Meeting
Date: Wednesday May 8, 2024
Location: 200 Henry Johnson Blvd, Second Floor Community Room; YouTube Livestream
Time: 6:00PM
Members
Paige Barnum, Martha Mahoney, Jellisa Joseph
Present
Excused Adriana Le Blan-Jeffery, Serena Joyce White-Lake
Information on How to Attend the May 8th 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 May 8th Meeting
Requests to provide public comment at the May 8th 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
MayBoard of Zoning Appeals Agenda
May 2024
Public Hearing Agenda
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.
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 Approve AV #0179
Approve AV #0180
Approve AV #0181
Approve AV #0182
Vote: 3-0-0
(Joseph Motioned, Barnum Seconded)
Table April 3rd Meeting Minutes until June meeting.
Other Business
AV #0177 and AV #0178 postponed from 5/8/2024 agenda at applicants
request. Will re-appear in front of the Board for June Meeting.
Motion to Adjourn
Vote: 3-0-0
(Joseph Motioned, Barnum Seconded
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Agenda
CITY OF ALBANY
NEW YORK
MAYOR: KATHY SHEEHAN
DIRECTOR: BRAD GLASS
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTACT:
Erika Corsi
Board of Zoning Appeals bza@albanyny.gov
Board of Zoning Appeals Public Meeting
Date: Wednesday May 8, 2024
Location: 200 Henry Johnson Blvd, Second Floor Community Room; YouTube Livestream
Time: 6:00 PM
Information on How to Attend the May 8th 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 May 8th Meeting
Requests to provide public comment at the May 8th 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
MayBoard of Zoning Appeals Agenda
May 2024
Public Hearing Agenda
Project #00484 – TABLED AT APPLICANTS REQUEST
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 existing panels on 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.
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.
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.
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