Planning Board
Regular MeetingAlbany, NY · April 18, 2023
Agenda
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, April 18, 2023
Location: 200 Henry Johnson Boulevard, Second Floor Community Room
Time: 6:00 PM
Information on How to Attend the April 18th Meeting and Hearing
In Person: 200 Henry Johnson Boulevard, Second Floor Community Room
YouTube Live Stream: You can use the following link to view on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw2w4CdeaI5sd8lQPUDlcyw/videos
Application documents are available on the web at:
https://www.albanyny.gov/2085/Development-Project-Case-Files-Page
Information on How to Submit Written Comments for the April 18th Meeting and Hearing
Written comments can be emailed to planningboard@albanyny.gov at least 48 hours in
advance for the comments to be reviewed and discussed at the April 18th Meeting and Hearing.
Information on How to Provide Public Comments at the April 18th Meeting and Hearing
Requests to provide public comment at the April 18th Meeting and Hearing must be submitted
to planningboard@albanyny.gov at least 24 hours in advance to guarantee the opportunity to
speak. Requests to provide public comments must include:
The Speaker’s Name
The Project/s the Speaker Requests to Provide Public Comments On, and
The Municipality where the Speaker Lives, to comply with §34-1b of the Albany City
Code.
Requests received less than 24 hours in advance may be accommodated by the Planning Board.
Board Member Roman Kuchera will attend the meeting remotely.
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Hearing Agenda
The Applicant will present the proposal to the Board. Public Comment will be taken, as outlined
within the above mentioned guidelines.
PROJECT #00511
Application CUP #0063
Property Address 50 Beaver Street
Applicant Nurses Middle College Charter High School – Capital Region
Representing Agent James E. Graham, Synthesis Architects, LLP
Zoning District MU-DT (Mixed-Use, Downtown)
Proposal Allow a School to occupy the +/- 63,000 square foot building at the site.
Action(s) Under
Conditional Use Permit
Consideration
PROJECT #00519
Application CUP #0064
Property Address 997 Central Ave
Applicant Grow America Builders, LLC
Representing Agent David Fettner, Grow America Builders, LLC
Zoning District MU-CH (Mixed-Use, Community Highway)
Proposal Allow a Control Substance Dispensary (Marijuana Dispensary) to occupy the +/-
2,777 square foot store front at the site.
Action(s) Under
Conditional Use Permit
Consideration
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The Applicant will present the proposal to the Board. Public Comment will be taken, as outlined
within the above mentioned guidelines.
PROJECT #00517
Application DR #0136; DPR #0165
Property Address 1361 Broadway
Applicant Harmony Prima Lofts, LLC
Representing Agent Hershberg & Hershberg
Zoning District MU-CH (Mixed-Use, Community Highway)
Proposal Demolition of three existing parking structures, totaling +/- 6,444 square feet, in
accommodation of the construction of a +/- 274,875 square foot building, to
include 220 dwelling units, 135 first floor parking spaces, and 97 surface parking
spaces.
Action(s) Under
SEQRA: Determination of Significance
Consideration
PROJECT #00514
Application DR #0134
Property Address 136 Fuller Road
Applicant 136 Fuller Road, LLC
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Representing Agent Jeff Hoffman, Highground Industrial
Zoning District I-1 (Light Industrial)
Proposal Demolition of one water tower and adjoining pump house.
Action(s) Under 1. SEQRA: Determination of Significance
Consideration 2. Demolition Review Approval
PROJECT #00515
Application WDA #0008
Property Address 16 Sheridan Avenue
Applicant Leyla Kiosse
Zoning District MU-DT (Mixed-Use, Downtown)
Proposal Painting of a +/- 277 square foot mural on the side wall, located on Chapel Street,
of the restaurant known as Yard Hatchet House & Bar.
Action(s) Under 1. SEQRA: Determination of Significance
Consideration 2. Approval of Wall Display
PROJECT #00484
Application DPR #0163
Property Address 66 Colvin Avenue
Applicant A-Metro Self-Storage Colvin Ave, LLC
Representing Agent Hershberg & Hershberg
Zoning District MU-CU (Mixed-Use, Community Urban)
Proposal Allow a self-storage facility to occupy the +/- 75,550 square foot building at the
site.
Action(s) Under
None
Consideration
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