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 Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 Location: 200 Henry Johnson Boulevard, Second Floor Community Room Time: 6:00 PM Members Present: Christopher Ellis Jr., Glinnesa Gailliard, Rachel Breidster, Shadi Khadivi Information on How to Attend the October 3rd Hearing and Meeting  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 October 3rd Hearing and Meeting 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 October 3rd Meeting Information on How to Provide Public Comments at the October 3rd Hearing and Meeting Requests to provide public comment at the October 3rd Meeting 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. 200 HENRY JOHNSON BOULEVARD | ALBANY, NEW YORK 12210 | (518) 465-6066  Planning Board Agenda October 2023 Meeting Called to Order at 6:05 pm. Introduction and welcome of two new Board members - Rachel Breidster, Shadi Khadivi Hearing Agenda The Applicant will present the proposal to the Board. Public Comment will be taken, as outlined within the above mentioned guidelines. PROJECT #00555 Application CUP #0073 Property Address 352 State Street (209 Lark Street) Applicant Jesse Sommer Zoning District MU-NC (Mixed-Use, Neighborhood Center) Proposal Allowance for 606± square foot of the existing building, located on the ground floor, to be used as a Bar or Tavern. Action(s) Under Conditional Use Permit Consideration Public Comment:  None Actions Taken:  None Meeting Agenda The Applicant will present the proposal to the Board. Public Comment will be taken, as outlined within the above mentioned guidelines. PROJECT #00546 Application DPR #0197 Property Address 97 Central Avenue Applicant MLB Development, LLC Representing Agent Hershberg & Hershberg Zoning District MU-FC (Mixed-Use, Form-Based Central Avenue) Proposal Conversion of ±54,392 square feet out of ±68,892 square feet from commercial to a multi-unit dwelling, containing 47 dwelling units. Action(s) Under Development Plan Review Consideration Public Comment:  None Page 2 of 3  Planning Board Agenda October 2023 Actions Taken:  Development Plan Review - § 375-505(3)(a)(i) – DPR #0197: Approve with Condition CONDITION: 1. Prior to the issuance of the Building Permit, final approval shall be obtained from the Department of Water and Water Supply. Vote: 4-0-0 Approve (Glinnesa Gailliard Motioned; Rachel Breidster Seconded) Meeting Adjourned at 6:40 PM Page 3 of 3