Planning Board

CITY OF ALBANY MAYOR: KATHY M. SHEEHAN NE W YOR K DIRECTOR: BRAD GLASS DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTACT: Zach Powell Planning Board planningboard@albanyny.gov Planning Board Public Hearing and Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Location: Teleconference and Videoconference via Zoom Time: 6:07 PM Members DeSalvo, Gailliard, Hull, Kuchera Present: Public Hearing Agenda PROJECT #00438 Application DPR #0136; CUP #0048 Property Address 329 North Pearl Street Applicant Philip Morris, Capital Repertory Theatre Representing Agent Weston & Sampson Zoning District MU-CU (Mixed-Use, Community Urban) Request Conditional Use Permit Review - §375-5(E)(16) Major Development Plan Review - §375-5(E)(14) Major Development Plan Review Waiver -§375-5(E)(14) Proposal Construction of a surface parking lot with 44 parking spaces. SEQRA – Negative Vote: 3-0-0 (Roman Kuchera Motioned, Glinnesa Gailliard Seconded) Declaration CUP #0048 – Approved Vote: 3-0-0 (Roman Kuchera Motioned, Glinnesa Gailliard Seconded) DPR #0136 Waiver (Curb Cut) Vote: 3-0-0 (Roman Kuchera Motioned, Glinnesa Gailliard Seconded) – Approved DPR #0136– Approved Vote: 3-0-0 (Roman Kuchera Motioned, Glinnesa Gailliard Seconded) PROJECT #00457 Application CUP #0053; DPR #0147 Property Address 1048 Central Avenue Applicant Ryan Blatt, 1048 Central Ave ALB LLC Zoning District MU-NC (Mixed-Use, Neighborhood Center) Request Conditional Use Permit Review - §375-505(6) Major Development Plan Review - §375-505(3) Proposal Change of use of the subject property from indoor recreation or entertainment to a restaurant. CUP #0053 No Action Taken. DPR #0147 No Action Taken. 200 HENRY JOHNSON BOULEVARD | ALBANY, NEW YORK 12210 | (518) 465-6066  Planning Board Agenda February 2022 Public Meeting Agenda PROJECT #00450 Application DR #0118 Property Address 276 Central Avenue Applicant North Islamic Trust Zoning District MU-FC (Mixed-Use, Form-Based Central Avenue) Request Demolition Review - §375-5(E)(17) Proposal Demolition of the front façade of the subject property. SEQRA – Negative Vote: 4-0-0 (Roman Kuchera Motioned, Martin Hull Seconded) Declaration DR #0118 – Approved with Vote: 4-0-0 (Martin Hull Motioned, Roman Kuchera Seconded) Conditions CONDITION: Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Applicant must receive approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals for the three area variance applications related to the compliance with §375-407(4)(a), §375- 407(4)(f)(i), and §375-407(4)(g)(i)of the USDO. PROJECT #00345 Application DPR #0145 Property Address 244 State Street (AKA 90 South Swan Street) Applicant Man Realty LLC Zoning District MU-CU (Mixed-Use, Community Urban) Request Major Development Plan Review - §375-505(3) Proposal Conversion of a +/-44,916 square foot office building into 61 dwelling units and a +/-490 square foot café (restaurant). DR #0118 – Approved with Vote: 4-0-0 (Glinnesa Gailliard Motioned, Martin Hull Seconded) Conditions CONDITION #1: Prior to the issuance of Building Permits, the Applicant must receive approval from the Office of the Forester for the installation of shade trees within the City right-of-way. CONDITION #2: Prior to the issuance of a temporary or full Certificate of Occupancy, the Applicant must implement an Affordable Housing Compliance Plan. CONDITION #3: Prior to the issuance of a temporary or full Certificate of Oc- cupancy, the proposed rooftop mechanical installations shall be screened in accordance with §375-406(8)(b) of the USDO. Public Speakers No Public Speakers Page 2 of 2