Historic Resources Commission

CITY OF ALBANY MAYOR: KATHY M. SHEEHAN N E W Y O R K COMMISSIONER: CHRISTOPHER P. SPENCER DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTACT: Erin Glennon Historic Resources Commission hrc@albanyny.gov Historic Resources Commission Meeting Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 Location: Zoom Videoconference Present Members: Geraghty, Hacker, Kaplan, McEneny, Myers, Tobin Planning Staff: Glennon, Glass DISPOSITION OF CASES PROJECT # 00349 Application(s) COA # 0615 Property Address 33 Alexander Street Owner Albany County Land Bank Corp Historic District South End/Groesbeckville After discussing the proposal to demolish the vacant two-story wood frame structure, the Commission voted to defer the application for 90 days and requested the following- • The HRC will investigate what other New York State Land Banks do to market their buildings located within Historic Districts; • The Albany County Land Bank will provide data comparing the percentage of Albany County Land Bank owned properties in the historic districts that have been demolished to other NYS Land Banks; • The Albany County Land Bank will look at how other NYS Land Banks weatherize and mothball vacant structures and specifically how they deal with interior drains; and • The Historic Resources Commission will work with the Albany County Land Bank over the 90 day deferment to market and explore options to save 33 Alexander Street. ACTION: Defer for 90 Days Motion to ACTION: Kaplan Second: Tobin Vote: 6-0 PROJECT # 00350-00353 Application(s) COA # 0616-0619 Property Address 78, 133, 303, 307 Clinton Avenue Owner Home Leasing Historic District Clinton Avenue/North Pearl Street/Clinton Square After discussing the proposal to rehabilitate the exterior of four vacant residential buildings, the Commission voted to approve the proposal with the following condition- • The applicant must provide Planning Staff with the proposed stoop and metal railing details for review. ACTION: Approve with Conditions 200 HENRY JOHNSON BOULEVARD | ALBANY, NEW YORK 12210 | (518) 465-6066  Historic Resources Commission Disposition of Cases May 6, 2020 Motion to ACTION: Kaplan Second: Hacker Vote: 5-0 * Commissioner Tobin Recused herself during the review. PROJECT # 00354 Application(s) COA # 00620 Property Address 165 (163) Clinton Avenue Owner Home Leasing Historic District Clinton Avenue/North Pearl Street/Clinton Square After discussing the proposal to rehabilitate the exterior of the existing 3-story masonry structure, the Commission voted to approve the proposal with the following conditions- • The applicant must provide Planning Staff with the proposed stoop and metal railing details for review; • Provide further information on the original masonry treatment- color, staining and joints; • Clarify the proposed window details and provide specifications; • The proposed windows will fill the entire fenestration opening, be installed in the same plane as the existing windows, and feature arched toped sashes; and • Correct the elevation drawings to remove Note #2 (exterior vents) under ‘General Exterior Notes.’ ACTION: Approve with Conditions Motion to ACTION: Kaplan Second: McEneny Vote: 5-0 * Commissioner Tobin Recused herself during the review. PROJECT # 00282 Property Address 25 Delaware Avenue Owner Albany Community Development Agency Historic District Center Square/Hudson Park After discussing the proposal to rehabilitate the existing 2-story historic structure and construct a rear 5-story addition, the Commission made the following recommendations during the concept review- • Provide full elevations and specifications for rehabilitation of the existing 2-story masonry structure including- o Masonry treatment; o Roof treatment; and o Proposed window details. • Provide samples or specification information for proposed masonry cladding at the basement; • Provide information on durability of proposed PVC trim and cementitious cladding; • Revise the protruding trim in order to reduce the visual impact; and • Provide proposed material specifications digitally for review if an in-person meeting cannot be held. Page 2 of 2