Planning Board
Regular MeetingAlbany, NY · December 5, 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
Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Location: 200 Henry Johnson Boulevard, Second Floor Community Room
Time: 6:00 PM
Information on How to Attend the December 5th 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 December 5th 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 December 5th Hearing and
Meeting
Information on How to Provide Public Comments at the December 5th Hearing and Meeting
Requests to provide public comment at the December 5th Hearing and 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
December 2023
Hearing Agenda
The Applicant will present the proposal to the Board. Public Comment will be taken as outlined
within the above mentioned guidelines.
PROJECT #00560
Application CUP # 0074, DPR # 0211
Property Address 879 Madison Avenue
Applicant Hope House, Inc.
Zoning District MU-NC (Mixed-Use, Neighborhood Center)
Proposal Allow a medical clinic to occupy +/- 7,036 square feet on the first floor of
the existing building at the property.
Action(s) Under
None
Consideration
ZMA #0015
Application ZMA #0015
Property Address 280 Mount Hope Drive
Applicant BBL Construction Service
Common Council Ward 1st Ward, Councilmember Sonia Frederick
Proposal Amendment to the Zoning Map to change the zoning classification of 280
Mount Hope Drive (3.96± Acres) from Mixed-Use, Campus/Institutional
(MU-CI) to Mixed-Use, Community Highway (MU-CH).
Action(s) Under
Recommendation to Common Council
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 #00484
Application DPR # 0210
Property Address 944 Central Avenue
Applicant Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Representing Agent Bohler Engineering
Zoning District MU-CH (Mixed-Use, Community Highway)
Proposal Construction of a ±5,200 square foot restaurant.
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Action(s) Under
None
Consideration
PROJECT #00550
Application DPR #0201
Property Address 575 Broadway
Applicant 575 Broadway Holdings, LLC
Representing Agent Jeffrey Buell of Redburn Development
Zoning District MU-DT (Mixed Use – Downtown)
Proposal Redevelopment of the former Union Station into a mixed-use building to
accommodate 64 dwelling units and ±15,844 square feet of general office
space.
Action(s) Under
Consideration Development Plan Review
PROJECT #00552
Application CUP #0072
Property Address 167 Myrtle Avenue
Applicant 13 Leaves LLC
Representing Agent Anton Pasquill
Zoning District R-T (Residential, Townhouse)
Proposal Conversion of the 3,825± square foot townhouse, increasing the total
number of dwelling units from two (2) to three (3).
Action(s) Under
Conditional Use Permit
Consideration
PROJECT #00564
Application DPR # 0213
Property Address 222 Spruce Street
Applicant 222 Spruce Street, LLC
Zoning District MU-CU (Mixed-Use, Community Urban)
Proposal Addition of four stories to an existing single-story building in
accommodation of 48 dwelling units.
Action(s) Under
None
Consideration
PROJECT #00491
Application DR #0131
Property Address 32 North Street (AKA 27 Main St)
Applicant GMS Realty, LLP
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Representing Agent Daniel R. Hershberg
Zoning District I-1 (Light Industrial)
Proposal Demolition of a 1,790± square foot building to construct a parking lot
including 7 spaces.
Request(s) Under Demolition Review - §375-505(7)
Consideration
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