Planning Commission
Regular MeetingTroy, NY · October 28, 2015
Minutes
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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, October 28, 2015 at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 5th Floor, City Hall, 433 River Street, in
order to hear and decide on proposals for development as follows:
Full Review
PC2014‐036 Final Site Plan Review of a proposal to renovate and de‐densify the Martin Luther King
Apartments. Project location is Eddys Lane, an R‐2 Zone, ID 90.55‐7‐1. Applicant is Omni Development, 40 Beaver
Street, Albany, NY 12207.
Preliminary Approval Granted – No SEQRA action required. Motion Made AV / DS 4‐0
PC2015‐007 SEQRA & Site Plan Review – proposal to construct a multi‐story, mixed‐use building structure at 1
Monument Square for the purpose of residential use (apartment dwellings), assembly use (Troy Farmer’s Market
as well as restaurant), zoned B‐4, ID 101.53‐1‐1. Applicant is Monument Square, LLC of 199 West Road, Pleasant
Valley, New York 12569
Tabled until Nov 18 – Motion Made TS/DS 4‐0
PC2015‐038 Site Plan Review – Applicant is proposing to construct a one‐story building located at 75‐81
Vandenburgh Avenue for the purpose of a retail use (Rite Aid pharmacy), zoned B‐2, ID 123.21‐1‐23.1. Applicany is
Nobis Engineering of 18 Chenell Drive, Concord, New Hampshire 03301.
Removed at request of the applicant
PC2015‐0062 SEQRA & Site Plan Review‐ Applicant is proposing an assembly use (fast food restaurant). The
property is located at 120 Hoosick St. zoned B‐3, ID 101.31‐10‐3./1. Applicant is Bohler Engineering of 17
Computer Drive West Albany, NY 12205.
Approved with stipulations SEQRA adopted TS / DS Motion Made TS / DS 4‐0 . Stipulation – Discuss fire
hydrant locations further
PC2015‐087 SEQRA and Demolition Review – Applicant proposes to demolish a structure. The property is
located at 1444 Massachusetts Ave, an INST Zone, ID 101.24‐3‐1/1. Applicant is St Mary’s Hospital, 1300
Massachusetts Ave, Troy, NY 12180.
Approved SEQRA adopted DS / TS Motion Made TS / DS 4‐0
PC2015‐081 Subdivision Review – Applicant proposes to subdivide a parcel for the construction of a single
family home. The property is located at 1 Belle Ave, an R‐1 Zone, ID 112.25‐2‐1. Applicant is Norman Aldrich, 1
Belle Ave, Troy, NY 12180.
Approved No SEQRA action required Motion Made TS/DS 4‐0
PC2015‐082 SEQRA and Site Plan Review‐ Applicant proposes to construct 30 condominiums. The property is
located at 4 ‐10 King Street, aB‐4 Zone, ID 101.37‐3‐4. Applicant is King Street Troy Properties, 225 Old Louden
Road, Latham, NY 12110.
Conceptual, Removed at request of applicant
Consent Agenda
PC2015‐076 SEQRA & Site Plan Review – Applicant proposes to construct a cell phone tower and related
utilities. The property is located at 102nd Street (Ross Tech Park), an IND Zone, ID 90.47‐3‐1. Applicant is Verizon
Wireless, 5 Palisades Drive, Albany, NY 12205
Approved on Consent Agenda Adopt SEQRA statements TS/DS Motion Made TS/DS 4‐0
PC2015‐078 SEQRA & Site Plan Review – Applicant proposes to occupy a retail use. The property is located at
7 Northern Drive, a B‐3 Zone, ID70.81‐2‐14. Applicant is TRG for Dollar Tree, 7 Northern Drive, Troy, NY 12182.
Approved on Consent Agenda Adopt SEQRA statements TS/DS Motion Made TS/DS 4‐0
PC2015‐079 SEQRA & Site Plan Review – Applicant proposes to occupy a retail use. The property is located at
251 River Street, a B‐4 Zone. ID 101.45‐5‐4.2. Applicant is Judge Development, 255 River Street, Troy, NY 12180.
Approved on Consent Agenda Adopt SEQRA statements TS/DS Motion Made TS/DS 4‐0
PC2015‐084 SEQRA and Site Plan Review – Applicant proposes off street parking lot. The property is located
at 2540 5th Ave, a B‐5 Zone, ID101.22‐7‐1.. Applicant is Capital Roots, 594 River Street, Troy, NY 12180.
Approved on Consent Agenda Adopt SEQRA statements TS/DS Motion Made TS/DS 4‐0
PC2015‐085 SEQRA and Site Plan Review – Applicant proposes to convert a barber shop to a deli. The
property is located at 126 College Ave, an R‐3 Zone, ID 101.63‐5‐1.2. Applicant is Louis Caruso, 126 College Ave,
Troy, NY 12180.
Approved on Consent Agenda Adopt SEQRA statements TS/DS Motion Made TS/DS 4‐0
PC2015‐086 SEQRA and Site Plan Review – Proposal to convert a clothing store to a thrift shop. The property
is located at 852 5th Ave, a B‐3 Zone, ID 80.25‐12‐1. Applicant is Thomas Bisceglia, 20 Gilbert Street, Mechanicville,
NY 12118.
Moved to full review approved. Adopted SEQRA TS/DS Motion Made TS/DS 4‐0
Other Business
Public Hearing to discuss proposed zoning change legislation with regards to the Hillside and Beman Park
neighborhoods.
Heard
Removed
PC2015‐080 SEQRA & Site Plan Review – Applicant proposes to construct a solar farm and related utilities.
The property is located at 1 Landfill Road, a CONSV Zone, ID 112.4‐36.11. Applicant is Monolith Solar, 444
Washington Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144. REMOVED
PC2015‐083 SEQRA and Site Plan Review – Applicant proposes off street parking lot. The property is located
at 8 Jay St, a HWD Zone, ID 101.22‐6‐2. Applicant is Capital Roots, 594 River Street, Troy, NY 12180. REMOVED
HRC
102 3rd Street – Review proposed gutter and downspout Approved
420 Grand Street – Review 10 replacement windows, door and paint scheme Tabled
58 3rd Street – St Pauls Church, roof replacement Approved
233 4th Street – Review of side porch, 2nd means of egress reconstruction and replacement Paint . Windows
Approved. More information on elevations required
80 Ferry Street – Review of front door replacement Denied
41 First Street ‐ Review paint colors Approved
106 3rd Street – Review rear wall replacement materials More information requested
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 Bureau of Engineering at 279‐7179. Any person having
interest in the above matters will be heard at said time and place.
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