Historic Resources Commission
Regular MeetingAlbany, NY · August 4, 2021
Minutes
CITY OF ALBANY
MAYOR: KATHY M. SHEEHAN
NE W YOR K DIRECTOR: BRADLEY GLASS
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTACT: Erin Glennon
Historic Resources Commission hrc@albanyny.gov
Historic Resources Commission Public Workshop and Hearing
Date: Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Location: 200 Henry Johnson Blvd, 2nd Floor Community Room and Teleconference and Videoconference via Zoom
Time: 6:00 PM
Present: Members: Hacker, Kaplan, McEneny, Myers, Pinckney Planning Staff: Glennon
DISPOSITION OF CASES
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 request to renew the May 6, 2020 Certificate of Appropriateness to rehabilitate the exterior of
four vacant residential buildings, the Commission voted to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness as approved in
May 6, 2020 with the following conditions-
The applicant must provide Planning Staff with the proposed stoop and metal railing details for review.
ACTION: Approve with Conditions
Motion to ACTION: L. Pinckney
Second: C. Hacker
Vote: 5-0
PROJECT # 00354
Application(s) COA 0620
Property Address 163 Clinton Avenue
Owner Home Leasing
Historic District Clinton Avenue/North Pearl Street/Clinton Square
After discussing the request to renew the May 6, 2020 Certificate of Appropriateness to rehabilitate the exterior of
the existing 3-story masonry structure, the Commission voted to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness as
approved in May ,2020 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 must 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: J. McEneny
Second: L. Pinckney
Vote: 5-0
200 HENRY JOHNSON BOULEVARD | ALBANY, NEW YORK 12210 | (518) 465-6066
Historic Resources Commission Meeting Disposition
August 4, 2021
PROJECT # 00412
Application(s) COA 0785
Property Address 108 Lark Street
Owner Hasan Saleh
Historic District Lark Street
After discussing the proposal to replace the existing wood and vinyl windows with wood-clad UPVC windows, replace
the existing Jay Street entry, and repair the existing stucco, the Commission made the following recommendations-
Consider modifying the size of the proposed sign- reduce width and increase height or remove the panel sign
and install a window sign;
Provide a section of the storefront roof with the proposed sign;
Verify what type of transom is above the historic apartment doors, do the doors feature a glass or solid panel
transom;
If the apartment entry doors do not feature a transom a new transom should be glass and not solid panels;
Simplify the trim on the vertical aluminum board between the storefront and apartment entry doors;
Verify if there is any material or structural elements behind the recently installed vertical aluminum panel;
Provide more photos of the existing storefront and existing historic features; and
Revise the proposed bottom panel on the existing vertical aluminum panel so it aligns with proposed
storefront panels and bottom entry door or align with the entry pilaster.
ACTION: Defer
Motion to ACTION: M. Kaplan
Second: L. Pinckney
Vote: 5-0
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Agenda
CITY OF ALBANY
MAYOR: KATHY M. SHEEHAN
NE W YOR K DIRECTOR: BRADLEY GLASS
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTACT: Erin Glennon
Historic Resources Commission hrc@albanyny.gov
Historic Resources Commission Public Workshop and Hearing
Date: Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Location: 200 Henry Johnson Blvd, 2nd Floor Community Room and Teleconference and Videoconference via
Zoom (Instructions Listed Below)
Time: 6:00 PM
Information on the August 4th Workshop and Hearing
The expiration of Executive Order 202.109 has required that the August 4th Historic Resources
Commission Public Workshop and Hearing have an in-person component. As a result, members
of the Historic Resources Commission will be attending the Public Workshop in the Second
Floor Community Room at 200 Henry Johnson Boulevard. The Historic Resources Commission
Public Workshop can also be attended via Zoom Teleconference and Videoconference.
Members of the public can provide public comment through Zoom or in person.
Members of the public and applicants that wish to attend the Public Workshop and Hearing in
person will be required to complete contact tracing and individuals who are not completely
vaccinated will be required to wear a mask at all times in the building.
The non-COVID maximum seated occupancy of the Second Floor Community Room is 39
people and the gallery will have seating for 20 people. If the room has the potential to exceed
maximum seated occupancy, members of the public and applicants for cases not currently
being presented will be required to leave the Second Floor Community Room until their case/s
appear on the agenda.
To register for the Zoom meeting, use the following registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_E45Hg-ODROCG0u0RiqOJOA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the
webinar. Zoom is a digital platform that may require you to have certain capabilities. For more
information please visit: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/204003179-System-
Requirements-for-Zoom-Rooms
The Planning Department will attempt to live stream the August 4th Hearing on YouTube and
can be accessed using the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw2w4CdeaI5sd8lQPUDlcyw/videos
200 HENRY JOHNSON BOULEVARD | ALBANY, NEW YORK 12210 | (518) 465-6066
Historic Resources Commission Agenda
August 2021
HEARING AGENDA
1. Call to order and roll call
2. Public Workshop discussing Certificate of Appropriateness renewals
3. Public Hearing
4. Discussion of Emergency Action Report
5. New Business
6. Adjourn
Public Workshop Agenda
Project #00350
Application(s) COA 0616-0619
Property Address 78, 133, 303, 307 Clinton Avenue
Owner Home Leasing
Historic District Clinton Ave / N Pearl / Clinton Square
Request Renewal of a 2020 Certificate of Appropriateness to rehabilitate the four
vacant masonry structures.
Project #00351
Application(s) COA 0620
Property Address 163 Clinton Avenue
Owner Home Leasing
Historic District Clinton Ave / N Pearl / Clinton Square
Request Renewal of a 2020 Certificate of Appropriateness to rehabilitate the
existing 3-story masonry structure.
Public Hearing Agenda
Project #00350
Application(s) COA 0616-0619
Property Address 78, 133, 303, 307 Clinton Avenue
Owner Home Leasing
Historic District Clinton Ave / N Pearl / Clinton Square
Request Renewal of a 2020 Certificate of Appropriateness to rehabilitate four
vacant masonry structures.
Project #00351
Application(s) COA 0620
Property Address 163 Clinton Avenue
Owner Home Leasing
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Historic Resources Commission Agenda
August 2021
Historic District Clinton Ave / N Pearl / Clinton Square
Request Renewal of a 2020 Certificate of Appropriateness to rehabilitate the
existing 3-story masonry structure.
Project #00412
Application(s) COA 0785
Property Address 108 Lark Street
Owner Hasan Saleh
Historic District Lark Street
Request A retroactive Certificate of Appropriateness for the replacement of a
storefront with a new aluminum and glass storefront.
Project #00431- POSTPONED
Application(s) COA 0856
Property Address 175 Jay Street
Owner DSCC, LLC
Historic District Center Square / Hudson Park
Request Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing wood and vinyl
windows and fiberglass entry doors, and repair the existing stucco.
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