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 Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024 Location: 200 Henry Johnson Blvd, 2nd Floor Conference Room and Teleconference and Videoconference Time: 6:00 PM Present: Members: Geraghty, Kaplan, McEneny, Myers, Hacker, Pinckney Planning Staff: Glennon, Loman DISPOSITION OF CASES PROJECT # 00557 Application(s) COA 1123, 1124, 1125, 1126, 1127, 1145 Property Address 72, 180, 233, 325, 327, 331, 333, 337 Clinton Avenue Applicant Home Leasing Historic District Clinton Ave / N Pearl / Clinton SquareClinton Ave / N Pearl / Clinton Square After discussing the proposal to construct 10 residential structures and rehabilitate a vacant structure at 337 Clinton Avenue, the Commission rendered decisions on each Certificate of Appropriateness Application (COA). Each COA was voted on individually. COA 1123 (72 Clinton Avenue) Approval of façade changes with the condition that a vertical trim element be added to the lower recessed panel of the oriel window on each floor. The trim ACTION: element will equally divide the recessed panel and extend the mullion to the base. Motion to ACTION: Lee Pinckney Second: Marilyn Kaplan Vote: 6-0 Motion to Revoke the prior approval due to concerns about the height of the ACTION: oriel window base trim. Motion to ACTION: Chris Hacker Second: Marilyn Kaplan Vote: 6-0 Approval of façade changes with the following two conditions-  A vertical trim element be added to the lower recessed panel of the oriel window on each floor. The trim element will equally divide the recessed ACTION: panel and extend the mullion to the base; and  Apply a base trim element to the base of the recessed panel of the third- floor oriel window in order to align the oriel window panels and achieve a unified height. Motion to ACTION: Lee Pinckney Second: Chris Hacker Vote: 6-0 200 HENRY JOHNSON BOULEVARD | ALBANY, NEW YORK 12210 | (518) 465-6066  Historic Resources Commission Meeting Disposition August 8, 2024 COA 1124 (180 Clinton Avenue) Approval of façade changes with the condition that a vertical trim element be added to the lower recessed panel of the oriel window on each floor. The trim ACTION: element will equally divide the recessed panel and extend the mullion to the base. Motion to ACTION: Lee Pinckney Second: Jack McEneny Vote: 6-0 Motion to Revoke the prior approval due to concerns about the height of the ACTION: oriel window base trim. Motion to ACTION: Marilyn Kaplan Second: Chris Hacker Vote: 6-0 Approval of façade changes with the following two conditions-  A vertical trim element be added to the lower recessed panel of the oriel window on each floor. The trim element will equally divide the recessed ACTION: panel and extend the mullion to the base; and  Apply a base trim element to the base of the recessed panel of the third- floor oriel window in order to align the oriel window panels and achieve a unified height. Motion to ACTION: Marilyn Kaplan Second: Lee Pinckney Vote: 6-0 COA 1125 (233 Clinton Avenue) Approval of façade changes with the condition that a vertical trim element be added to the lower recessed panel of the oriel window on each floor. The trim ACTION: element will equally divide the recessed panel and extend the mullion to the base. Motion to ACTION: Lee Pinckney Rescinded Motion: Lee Pinckney rescinded his motion prior to the motion being seconded. Approval of façade changes with the following two conditions-  A vertical trim element be added to the lower recessed panel of the oriel window on each floor. The trim element will equally divide the recessed ACTION: panel and extend the mullion to the base; and  Apply a base trim element to the base of the recessed panel of the third- floor oriel window in order to align the oriel window panels and achieve a unified height. Motion to ACTION: Marilyn Kaplan Second: Lee Pinckney Vote: 6-0 COA 1126 (325-327 Clinton Avenue) Approval of façade changes with the following two conditions-  A vertical trim element be added to the lower recessed panel of the oriel ACTION: window on each floor. The trim element will equally divide the recessed panel and extend the mullion to the base; and Page 2 of 4  Historic Resources Commission Meeting Disposition August 8, 2024  Apply a base trim element to the base of the recessed panel of the third- floor oriel window in order to align the oriel window panels and achieve a unified height. Motion to ACTION: Marilyn Kaplan Rescinded Motion: Marilyn Kaplan rescinded her motion prior to the motion being seconded. Approval of façade changes with the following three conditions-  A vertical trim element be added to the lower recessed panel of the oriel window on each floor. The trim element will equally divide the recessed panel and extend the mullion to the base; ACTION:  Apply a base trim element to the base of the recessed panel of the third- floor oriel window in order to align the oriel window panels and achieve a unified height; and  The building must be constructed with a zero-Lot line front setback congruent with the district ensuring the site plan matches. Motion to ACTION: Marilyn Kaplan Second: Lee Pinckney Vote: 6-0 COA 1127 (331-333 Clinton Avenue) Approval of façade changes with the following three conditions-  A vertical trim element be added to the lower recessed panel of the oriel window on each floor. The trim element will equally divide the recessed panel and extend the mullion to the base; ACTION:  Apply a base trim element to the base of the recessed panel of the third- floor oriel window in order to align the oriel window panels and achieve a unified height; and  The building must be constructed with a zero-Lot line front setback congruent with the district ensuring the site plan matches. Motion to ACTION: Marilyn Kaplan Second: Lee Pinckney Vote: 6-0 COA 1145 (337 Clinton Avenue) Approval to rehabilitate the exterior of 337 Clinton Avenue with the following condition and recommendation-  The faux door height be increased in order to remove the glass ACTION: between operable transom and door; and  Consideration to be given to using an interior film over the transparent glazing on the store front windows rather than a frosted glass. Motion to ACTION: Marilyn Kaplan Rescinded Motion: Marilyn Kaplan rescinded her motion. Approval to rehabilitate the exterior of 337 Clinton Avenue with the following conditions and recommendation-  The faux door height be increased in order to remove the glass between operable transom and door;  Consideration to be given to using an interior film over the transparent ACTION: glazing on the store front windows rather than a frosted glass;  The western, second floor window on the rear elevation must not be removed and the opening infilled; and  The entry door on the rear elevation, first floor should be reassessed for Light and Ventilation Code Compliance. Motion to ACTION: Marilyn Kaplan Page 3 of 4  Historic Resources Commission Meeting Disposition August 8, 2024 Second: Lee Pinckney Vote: 6-0 Motion to Revoke the prior approval due to concerns with the front windows ACTION: and existing siding. Motion to ACTION: Chris Hacker Second: Marilyn Kaplan Vote: 6-0 Approval to rehabilitate the exterior of 337 Clinton Avenue with the following conditions and recommendation-  The faux door height be increased in order to remove the glass between operable transom and door;  Consideration to be given to using an interior film over the transparent glazing on the store front windows rather than a frosted glass;  The western, second floor window on the rear elevation must not be removed and the opening infilled; ACTION:  The entry door on the rear elevation, first floor should be reassessed for Light and Ventilation Code Compliance; and  The new siding and trim must match the dimensions, width, and exposure of the original siding and trim, which will be determined once the existing, non-original aluminum siding is removed. If there is no original siding and trim present on the building, the dimensions and exposure of the proposed siding and trim will be reviewed by the planning staff for compliance. Motion to ACTION: Marilyn Kaplan Second: Chris Hacker Vote: 6-0 Page 4 of 4