Board of Zoning Appeals

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 June 5, 2024 Location: 200 Henry Johnson Blvd, Second Floor Community Room; YouTube Livestream Time: 6:00 PM Members Jellisa Joseph, Paige Barnum, Serena Joyce White-Lake Present Excused Adriana Le Blan-Jeffery, Martha Mahoney Information on How to Attend the June 5th 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 June 5th Meeting Requests to provide public comment at the June 5th 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 Appeal 200 HENRY JOHNSON BOULEVARD | ALBANY, NEW YORK 12210 | (518) 465-6066  Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda June 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 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. Action Taken AV#0177 – Denied Vote: 3-0-0 (Joseph Motioned, Barnum Seconded) AV#0178 - Denied Vote: 3-0-0 (Joseph Motioned, Barnum Seconded) Public Comment Carol Carman Karen Denn-Cunniff Paul Lamar Project #00583 Application(s) AV#0183, AV#0184 Property Address 709 Central Avenue Applicant Price Chopper Representing Agent Saxton Sign Corporation Zoning District Mixed-Use, Community Highway Proposal To allow for increased size of wall sign and increased number of wall signs. Page 2 of 3  Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda June 2024 Requests AV #0183 - §375-409(5)(a)(i)- To allow for a 124.5 square foot wall sign, where the maximum permitted is 32 square feet. AV #0184 - §375-409(5)(a)(i)- To allow for 9 wall signs where the maximum is 1 per store frontage. Action Taken SEQRA – Negative Declaration Vote: 3-0-0 (Joseph Motioned, Barnum Seconded) AV#0183 – Approved Vote: 3-0-0 (Joseph Motioned, Barnum Seconded) AV#0184 – Approved with Conditions Vote: 3-0-0 Conditions: Whereas the number of wall signs applied for was nine, The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a total of five. This includes the Market 32 Identity wall sign, and four building wall signs. The four building wall signs approved include:  Welcome – 22.5 Sq. Ft  Florist – 4.4 Sq. Ft  Recycling Center – 4.4 Sq. Ft  Produce – 11.18 Sq. Ft Public Comment Carol Carman Karen Denn-Cunniff Paul Lamar Other Business April 3, 2024 Meeting Minutes: Approved May 8, 2024 Meeting Minutes: Approved Vote: 3-0-0 (White-Lake Motioned, Joseph Seconded) Motion to Adjourn Vote: 3-0-0 (White-Lake Motioned, Joseph Seconded) Page 3 of 3