Historic Resources Commission

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 Hearing and Workshop Date: Thursday, March 17, 2022 Location: Zoom Teleconference and Videoconference Time: 6:00 PM Present: Members: Geraghty, Hacker, Kaplan, Myers, Pinckney, Tobin Planning Staff: Glennon DISPOSITION OF CASES PROJECT # 00336 Application(s) COA 0934 Property Address 236 Clinton Avenue Owner Albany Center for Economic Success Historic District Clinton Avenue/North Pearl Street/Clinton Square After discussing the request to revise a previously approved Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a 3-story mixed-use building, the Commission voted to approve the request with the following conditions-  Provide more horizontal storefront glazing at bays ‘A’ and ‘B’;  The storefronts at the first floor can feature more contemporary storefront members and glazing; and  The final storefront treatments for bays ‘A’ and ‘B’ must be submitted to Planning Staff for review. ACTION: Approve with Conditions Motion to ACTION: Lee Pinckney Amended by: Marilyn Kaplan Second: Erin Tobin Vote: 6-0 PROJECT # 00417 Property Address 142 Green Street Owner Patrick Chiou Historic District Pastures After discussing the concept design for the conversion of a vacant church into a multi-unit residential building, the Commission made the following recommendations and requested the following information-  The front entry steps and three entry doors are important character defining features and should be retained. The applicant should correct the front elevation drawings to show that the existing material will be retained;  Consider making the proposed roof and dormer cladding the same color in order to reduce the visibility;  Where there are existing window mullions on the building, the shape and design should be retained or replicated;  If the applicant decides to pursue public funds for the project, they should discuss the project with the NYS Historic Preservation Office; and  The applicant should provide more details on the proposed building materials. Property Address 21 Delaware Avenue Owner Girls and Boys Club of the Capital District Historic District Center Square/Hudson Park 200 HENRY JOHNSON BOULEVARD | ALBANY, NEW YORK 12210 | (518) 465-6066  Historic Resources Commission Meeting Disposition March 17, 2022 After discussing the concept proposal to demolish the existing one-story brick structure and construct a new four-story structure the Commission made the following recommendations and requested the following information-  The height of the proposed building is compatible with the surrounding historic district;  Consider incorporating elements such as, proportions, materials, colors, and textures from surrounding historic structures;  Render the proposed building in the existing neighborhood context;  The proposed building should be treated as a new building and not made to look like a historic structure;  Consider adding a slight overhang to the roofline to reference a cornice;  The applicant should talk to the surrounding neighborhood associations and Historic Albany Foundation as the project moves forward; and  The project will require a Phase 1A archaeological report. Page 2 of 2