Planning Board

CITY OF ALBANY MAYOR: KATHY M. SHEEHAN NE W YOR K DIRECTOR: BRAD GLASS DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTACT: Brad Glass Planning Board planningboard@albanyny.gov Planning Board Public Meeting and Hearing Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 Location: 200 Henry Johnson Boulevard, Second Floor Community Room Time: 6:00 PM Members Present: In-person: DeSalvo, Gailliard, Hull, and Ellis; Remote: Kuchera Meeting Agenda The Applicant will present the proposal to the Board. Public Comment will be taken, as outlined within the above mentioned guidelines. PROJECT #00407 Application WDA #0006; WDA #0007 Property Address 21 Erie Boulevard Applicant 21 Erie Associates, LLC Representing Agent Joseph Perniciaro Zoning District MU-FW (Mixed Use – Form Based, Warehouse District) Proposal Painting a +/- 39 ft. tall and +/- 44 ft. wide historic water tank located at the south side of the property, visible from I-787, and painting the logo of the new building and the 4 commercial tenants on the water tank. Actions Taken SEQRA – Negative Declaration Vote: 4-0-0 (Ellis Motioned, Gailliard Seconded) Displays on Walls, Structures or Sites - §375-409(6) – WDA #0006 – Approve Vote: 4-0-0 (Ellis Motioned, Gailliard Seconded) Displays on Walls, Structures or Sites - §375-409(6) – WDA #0007 – Approve Vote: 4-0-0 (Gailliard Motioned, Ellis Seconded) DeSalvo was not present at this time. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hearing Agenda The Applicant will present the proposal to the Board. Public Comment will be taken, as outlined within the above mentioned guidelines. PROJECT #00479 Application CUP #0058; DPR #0155 200 HENRY JOHNSON BOULEVARD | ALBANY, NEW YORK 12210 | (518) 465-6066  Planning Board Meeting Minutes October 2022 Property Address 48 Delaware Avenue & 234 Myrtle Avenue Applicant Ron Stein Zoning District MU-CU (Mixed-Use, Community Urban) Proposal Construction of a +/- 9,758 square feet parcel to include a Parking Lot, Surface, comprising of 16 parking spaces. Actions Taken SEQRA – Negative Declaration Vote: 5-0-0 (DeSalvo Motioned, Ellis Seconded) CUP #0058 (Conditional Use Permit Review - §375-505(6)) – Approve Vote: 5-0-0 (Gailliard Motioned, Ellis Seconded) Waiver - 375-405(5)(b)(iii) - Parking Location – Approve Vote: 5-0-0 (Gilliard Motioned, Ellis Seconded) DPR #0155 (Development Plan Review - §375-505(3)(i)) – Approve with Conditions Vote: 5-0-0 (DeSalvo Motioned, Ellis Seconded) CONDITIONS: 1. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be obtained, as required, for the perimeter fencing located along Myrtle and Delaware Avenues. 2. Prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall consolidate tax lots known as 48 Delaware Avenue (ID #76.39-2-35) and 234 Myrtle Avenue (ID #76.39-2-1). PROJECT #00423 Application CUP #0050; DPR #0138 Property Address 69-85 Sherman Street Applicant Legal Aid Society of Northeast NY Representing Agent Lansing Engineering, PC Zoning District MU-CU (Mixed-Use, Community Urban) Proposal Construction of a +/- 19,447 square feet parcel to include a Parking Lot, Surface, comprising of 44 parking spaces. Demolition of a +/- 2,355 square foot building is proposed in accommodation of the proposal. Actions Taken SEQRA – Negative Declaration Vote: 5-0-0 (Hull Motioned, Ellis Seconded) CUP #0050 (Conditional Use Permit Review - §375-505(6)) – Approve Vote: 5-0-0 (Ellis Motioned, Hull Seconded) Waiver - §375-405(5)(b)(iii) - Parking Location – Approve Vote: 5-0-0 (Gailliard Motioned, Hull Seconded) Waiver - §375-403(5)(b) - Street Amenities – Approve Vote: 5-0-0 (DeSalvo Motioned, Ellis Seconded) DPR #0138 (Development Plan Review - §375-505(3)(i)) – Defer Page 2 of 4  Planning Board Meeting Minutes October 2022 PROJECT #00463 Application CUP #0055; DPR #0148; DR #0128 Property Address 271 Central Avenue Applicant Hospitality House Representing Agent Hershberg & Hershberg Zoning District MU-FC (Mixed-Use, Form-Based Central Avenue) Proposal Construction of a +/- 21,324 square foot addition to the existing building at the site in accommodation of a group living, other, use. Demolition of a +/- 834 square foot building is proposed in accommodation of the proposal. Actions Taken SEQRA – Negative Declaration Vote: 5-0-0 (Ellis Motioned, Hull Seconded) CUP #0055 (Conditional Use Permit Review - §375-505(6)) – Approve with Conditions Vote: 5-0-0 (Gailliard Motioned, Ellis Seconded) CONDITIONS: 1. The use shall be limited to the proposed 72 bed residency capacity. DR #0128 (Demolition Review - §375-505(7)) – Approve with Conditions Vote: 5-0-0 (Gailliard Motioned, Ellis Seconded) CONDITIONS: 1. Demolition shall be limited to the +/- 834 square foot building area specified. DPR #0148 (Development Plan Review - §375-505(3)(i)) – Approve with Conditions Vote: 5-0-0 (Gailliard Motioned, Ellis Seconded) CONDITIONS: 1. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, plan sheet C-9 (Maintenance and Protection of Traffic Plan) shall be revised as deemed necessary by the Traffic Engineering Unit. 2. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the project shall satisfy the minimum parking requirement or receive approval of the Chief Planning Official for an alternative parking plan that reduces off- street parking requirements below those shown in Table 375.405.1 based on a parking demand study and transportation demand management (TDM) program. PROJECT #00482 Application CUP #059 Property Address 303 Hudson Avenue Applicant Vincent Marrone Zoning District R-T (Residential, Townhouse) Proposal Conversion of a Dwelling Townhouse from two to three dwelling units. Actions Taken SEQRA – Negative Declaration Vote: 5-0-0 (Gailliard Motioned, Ellis Seconded) Page 3 of 4  Planning Board Meeting Minutes October 2022 CUP #0059 (Conditional Use Permit Review - §375-505(6)) – Approve Vote: 5-0-0 (DeSalvo Motioned, Ellis Seconded) PROJECT #00483 Application CUP #060 Property Address 86 Hackett Boulevard Applicant Babbs Holdings LLC Zoning District R-2 (Residential, Two-Unit) Proposal Conversion of a Dwelling Single-Unit Detached from one to two dwelling units. Actions Taken CUP #0060 (Conditional Use Permit Review - §375-505(6)) – Approve Vote: 5-0-0 (Gailliard Motioned, Hull Seconded) Page 4 of 4