Planning Commission

- Barbara Nelson William Dunne Chair Commissioner Phone (518) 279-7168 Planning Commission Phone (518) 279-7166 Fax (518) 270-4642 NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Fax (518) 270-4642 Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Troy, New York will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday February 13, 2013 at 6:00 P.M. in the 5th Floor Planning Department Hearing Room of The Hedley Building, in order to hear and decide on proposals for development as follows: New Business PC2013-001 Site Plan Review of a proposal to occupy a commercial space with a restaurant. Project location is 3301 6th Ave, an R-4 Zone, ID90.54-2-19. Applicant is Vincent Douglas, 3301 6th Ave, Troy NY 12182. PC2013-002 Site Plan Review of a proposal to occupy a vacant commercial space with a low intense medical tattoo parlor / clinic. Project location is 95 4th Street, a B-4 Zone, ID101.53-9-14. Applicant is Shelia Bechand, 95 4th Street, Troy, NY 12180. PC2013-003 Site Plan review of a proposal to occupy a vacant commercial space with a general merchandise store. Project location is 13 King Street, a B-4 Zone, ID 101.37-2-3. Applicant is Vincent Holmes, 105 McChesney Ave, Troy, NY 12180. PC2013-004 Site Plan Review of a proposal to occupy a commercial space as a residential unit. Project location is 736 3rd Ave, an R-2 Zone, ID80.40-3-15. Applicant is John Koletas, 919 Route 40 Melrose, NY 12121. PC2013-005 Site Plan Review of a proposal to occupy a vacant church with a fraternity. Project location is 82 3rd Street, a B-4 Zone, ID 101.53-14-8. Applicant is Redmond Griffin for Phi Gamma Delta, 22 1st Street, Troy, NY 12180. Should any unforeseen events occur, any of the proposals noted herein may not be reviewed at said hearing. Any proposals previously tabled by the Commission may be reviewed at this hearing without benefit of public notice. Any other proposals reviewed by the Commission at this hearing will receive publication in this newspaper at least five days prior to the hearing date. Auxiliary aids and services are available for individuals or groups with disabilities. Please provide one-week advance notice for such service. For information contact the Troy Planning Department at 279-7168. Any person having interest in the above matters will be heard at said time and place. Planning Commission of the City of Troy, New York Andrew Petersen February 2013 Planning Commission Packet 1 Staff Report # PC2013-001 Applicant: Vincent Douglas Project Summary: PC2013-001 Site Plan Review of a proposal to occupy a commercial space with a restaurant. Project location is 3301 6th Ave, an R-4 Zone, ID90.54-2-19. Applicant is Vincent Douglas, 3301 6th Ave, Troy NY 12182. SEQRA : Pursuant to 6 N.Y.C.R.R. Part 617, the described proposal is subject to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is classified as an Unlisted action. The applicant has completed an Environmental Assessment Form (E.A.F.), and based upon the submission of an EAF adequate information is available to determine that no significant impacts are likely to occur as a result of this proposal. No Federal agencies are involved; no other agencies are known to be involved. Prior Planning Board Action None Prior Zoning Board Variance for 8 off-street parking spaces October 2009 Site Design Review: The applicant proposes to occupy a vacant commercial space with a Jamaican Restaurant with a SLA license. The applicant purchased the property and proposes to occupy the first floor as a restaurant and rehab the upper 2 apartments. The applicant will utilize the off street parking variance granted in 2009. If the need for additional parking arises the applicant will pave the lot to the north under the same ownership Dumpster enclosure to the rear of the building by private hauler. Hours of operation TBD. Stipulations The applicant will repair replace fencing to the rear of the building. The property lines are contiguous with a proposal for the Sanctuary for Independent Media. The applicant shall work with the adjacent property owner to repair/ replace shared fencing, to compliment the exterior plans of both parties. All projects approved are to be reviewed in accordance with the 2010 NYS Building Code, NYS Fire Code and all other applicable codes. February 2013 Planning Commission Packet 2 February 2013 Planning Commission Packet 3 Staff Report # PC2013-002 Applicant: Shelia Bechand Project Summary: PC2013-002 Site Plan Review of a proposal to occupy a vacant commercial space with a low intense medical tattoo parlor / clinic. Project location is 95 4th Street, a B-4 Zone, ID101.53-9-14. Applicant is Shelia Bechand, 95 4th Street, Troy, NY 12180. SEQRA : Pursuant to 6 N.Y.C.R.R. Part 617, the described proposal is subject to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is classified as an Unlisted action. The applicant has completed an Environmental Assessment Form (E.A.F.), and based upon the submission of an EAF adequate information is available to determine that no significant impacts are likely to occur as a result of this proposal. No Federal agencies are involved; no other agencies are known to be involved. Prior Planning Board Action None Prior Zoning Board None Site Design Review: The applicant proposes to occupy a vacant commercial storefront with a medical tattoo parlor. The use, (to be considered low intense medical) is allowed in the B-4 Zone. The applicant will use tattoo artistry to fix dermatology issues from skin pigmentation deficiencies to scar camouflaging. Clientele are referred to the location by doctors, plastic surgeons and dermatologists. Artists are currently undergoing training in the field to become certified. Interior regulations to TBD by Rensselaer County Health Dept. Signage is to perpendicular hanging sign to conform to all Zoning and Historic District regulations Hours of operation TBD Name – Signature Ink Body Beautification Center Stipulations Hours TBD All projects approved are to be reviewed in accordance with the 2010 NYS Building Code, NYS Fire Code and all other applicable codes. February 2013 Planning Commission Packet 4 February 2013 Planning Commission Packet 5 February 2013 Planning Commission Packet 6 February 2013 Planning Commission Packet 7 Staff Report # PC2013-003 Applicant: Vincent Holmes Project Summary: PC2013-003 Site Plan review of a proposal to occupy a vacant commercial space with a general merchandise store. Project location is 13 King Street, a B-4 Zone, ID 101.37-2-3. Applicant is Vincent Holmes, 105 McChesney Ave, Troy, NY 12180. SEQRA : Pursuant to 6 N.Y.C.R.R. Part 617, the described proposal is subject to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is classified as an Unlisted action. The applicant has completed an Environmental Assessment Form (E.A.F.), and based upon the submission of an EAF adequate information is available to determine that no significant impacts are likely to occur as a result of this proposal. No Federal agencies are involved; no other agencies are known to be involved. Prior Planning Board Action Prior Zoning Board Site Design Review: The applicant proposes to occupy a vacant commercial space as a candy / ice cream / general merchandise store. No signage is proposed. A sandwich board sing will be used and taken in an out daily. Hours 7AM 8PM Stipulations All projects approved are to be reviewed in accordance with the 2010 NYS Building Code, NYS Fire Code and all other applicable codes. February 2013 Planning Commission Packet 8 February 2013 Planning Commission Packet 9 Staff Report # PC2013-004 Applicant: John Koletas Project Summary: PC2013-004 Site Plan Review of a proposal to occupy a commercial space as a residential unit. Project location is 736 3rd Ave, an R-2 Zone, ID80.40-3-15. Applicant is John Koletas, 919 Route 40 Melrose, NY 12121. SEQRA : Pursuant to 6 N.Y.C.R.R. Part 617, the described proposal is subject to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is classified as an Unlisted action. The applicant has completed an Environmental Assessment Form (E.A.F.), and based upon the submission of an EAF adequate information is available to determine that no significant impacts are likely to occur as a result of this proposal. No Federal agencies are involved; no other agencies are known to be involved. Prior Planning Board Action 2010 Approval for Second Hand Store Prior Zoning Board 2010 Variance for Parking Site Design Review: The applicant proposes to occupy a vacated church / 2nd hand store as a rental apartment. Currently the upper floor is an apartment. This would change the building designation to a 2 family, legal and conforming (recommended use) for the R-4 Zone. Stipulations Applicant shall remove pews from main room Applicant shall remove commercial bathroom and kitchen fixtures Applicant shall submit a code analysis by a NYS licensed professional for review by the City Engineers office. All projects approved are to be reviewed in accordance with the 2010 NYS Building Code, NYS Fire Code and all other applicable codes. February 2013 Planning Commission Packet 10 February 2013 Planning Commission Packet 11 Staff Report # PC2013-005 Applicant: Redmond Griffin for Phi Gamma Delta Project Summary: PC2013-005 Site Plan Review of a proposal to occupy a vacant church with a fraternity. Project location is 82 3rd Street, a B-4 Zone, ID 101.53-14-8. Applicant is Redmond Griffin for Phi Gamma Delta, 22 1st Street, Troy, NY 12180. SEQRA : Pursuant to 6 N.Y.C.R.R. Part 617, the described proposal is subject to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is classified as an Unlisted action. The applicant has completed an Environmental Assessment Form (E.A.F.), and based upon the submission of an EAF adequate information is available to determine that no significant impacts are likely to occur as a result of this proposal. No Federal agencies are involved; no other agencies are known to be involved. Prior Planning Board Action Approved as a Charter School 2009. Prior Zoning Board USE VARIANCE to allow for a Fraternity / Sorority in the B-4 Zone Site Design Review: The applicant proposes to occupy the first Baptist Church and school as a fraternity for up to 55 members. A final number will be determined when a code analysis and financial analysis are performed. The main church building will be used for gathering and assembly space. The school “wing” will be converted into housing for members who currently live on campus. Currently no exterior modifications are proposed. An interior gut rehab will be required to transform the space to residential. The applicant will file all necessary paperwork and receive all permits to do the work once the building is under new ownership. As part of the proposal the city proposes limiting parking on the east side of the street to ½ hour. These restriction are enforced by Parking Enforcement and Troy Police. Exterior wall pack lighting and security was installed when the property was converted into a charter school in 2009. Panic hardware, fire rated exterior doors and egress issues were addressed at that time. The applicant agrees to enter into an agreement with the city for the upkeep and surveillance of the adjacent Barker Park. Phi Delta Gamma fraternity is in good standing with RPI and is considered a service oriented fraternity. Stipulations The applicant is currently in negotiations to provide off street parking in surface lots in the vicinity of the parcel. The applicant shall provide agreements for parking. February 2013 Planning Commission Packet 12 February 2013 Planning Commission Packet 14