Planning Commission
Regular MeetingTroy, NY · October 25, 2017
Minutes
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Planning Commission
NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Troy, New York will conduct a public hearing on
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Wednesday, October 25 2017 at 6:00 P.M. in the Planning Conference Room, 5 Floor, City Hall, 433 River Street,
in order to hear and decide on proposals for development as follows:
TABLED ITEMS
PC2016-0059 Façade/architectural changes to approved Site Plan at 515 River Street, an HWD Zone, Tax Map
ID 101.30-6-2. Applicant is First Columbia, 22 Century Hill Drive, Latham, NY 12110.
APPROVED. MOTION TO APPROVE BY MR. VERA, SECONDED BY MS. WENGERT. MOTION TO APPROVE PASSED
BY A VOTE OF 4-0.
PC2017-0052 SEQRA & Site Plan review of a proposal to add storage units behind a shopping plaza. Project
location is 75-81 Vandenburgh Ave, a B-3 Zone, Tax Map ID 123.21-1-23.1. Applicant is Nigro Companies, 20
Corporate Woods Boulevard, Albany, NY 12205.
CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL. MOTION FOR CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL BY MS. SPENCE, SECONDED BY MS. WENGERT.
MOTION FOR CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL PASSED BY A VOTE OF 4-0.
PC2017-0058 SEQRA & Site Plan review of a proposal to expand an existing veteran housing building. Project
location is 171 Hill Street, an R-4 Zone, Tax Map ID 112.21-6-12. Applicant is Domenica Cioffi, 85 Sherman Avenue,
Troy, NY 12180.
TABLED. MOTION TO TABLE BY MR. VERA, SECONDED BY MS. SPENCE. MOTION TO TABLE PASSED BY A VOTE OF
4-0.
PC2016-0072 SEQRA & Site Plan review of a proposal to construct 15 townhouses. Project location is 1 Boradile
Drive, a P Zone, Tax Map ID 80.42-2-2. Applicant is Keystone Homes, 5946 Curry Road, Schenectady, NY 12303.
APPROVED. MOTION TO APPROVE BY MR. VERA, SECONDED BY MS. WENGERT. MOTION TO APPROVE PASSED
BY A VOTE OF 4-0.
PC2017-0071 Site plan review of a proposal to construct 11 new apartment buildings, a community center, a
playground, an open play yard and basketball court. Project location is 101-1406 Eddy’s Lane, an R2 Zone, Tax Map
ID 90.55-7-1.2. Applicant is MLK Troy Associates LP, 54 State Street Suite 802, Albany, NY 12207.
PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED
NEW BUSINESS
PC2016-0044 Review of a revision to surface parking plan. Project location is 1610 Sixth Ave, a T5 Zone, Tax
Map ID 101.62-1-1. Applicant is CHA Consulting, Inc., 441 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202.
APPROVED. MOTION TO APPROVE BY MS. WENGERT, SECONDED BY MS. HIGBEE. MOTION TO APPROVE PASSED
BY A VOTE OF 4-0.
PC2017-0781 SEQRA & Site Plan review of a proposal to construct student housing with underground parking.
Project location is 7-13 Cypress Street, an R2/B2 Zone, Tax Map IDs 101.79-1-11 and 101.79-1-12. Applicant is
Finelli Development LLC, 359 Broadway, Troy, NY 12180.
Mr. Vera – the Planning Commission will draft a zoning change recommendation to City Council
CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL. MOTION FOR CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL BY MR. VERA, SECONDED BY MS. WENGERT.
MOTION FOR CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL PASSED BY A VOTE OF 4-0. PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED.
PC2017-0074 SEQRA & Site Plan review of a proposal to convert space into a landscaping, real estate, and
rental company office space. Project location is 557 Fourth Street, an R4 Zone, Tax Map ID 111.44-7-21. Applicant
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is 525 2 Street LLC, PO Box 113, Wynantskill, NY 12198.
APPROVED. MOTION TO APPROVE BY MR. VERA, SECONDED BY MS. WENGERT. MOTION TO APPROVE PASSED
BY A VOTE OF 409.
PC2017-0075 SEQRA & Site Plan review of a proposal to convert first floor into commercial and office space.
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Project location is 6 Franklin Plaza, an R4 Zone, Tax Map ID 101.69-10-10. Applicant is MET 2015 LLC, 53 3 Street,
Troy, NY 12180.
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. MOTION TO APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS BY MS. SPENCE, SECONDED BY MS.
HIGBEE. MOTION TO APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS PASSED BY A VOTE OF 4-0.
CONDITIONS: HOURS: M-TH 11AM-11PM; F/SAT 11 AM-1AM
REPLACE PAVERS WITH CONCRETE
PC2017-0076 SEQRA & Site Plan review of a proposal to eliminate the drive thru for Dunkin Donuts and make
exterior improvements. Project location is 505 Campbell Avenue, a B5 Zone, Tax Map ID 112.-4-12.12. Applicant is
VSH Realty Inc, C/O Cumberland Farms, 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, NY 01581.
APPROVED. MOTION TO APPROVE BY MR. VERA, SECONDED BY MS. WENGERT. MOTION TO APPROVE PASSED
BY A VOTE OF 4-0.
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.
Chris Brown
Acting Executive Secretary
City of Troy Planning Commission
Agenda
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Planning Commission
NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Troy, New York will conduct a public hearing on
th
Wednesday, October 25 2017 at 6:00 P.M. in the Planning Conference Room, 5 Floor, City Hall, 433 River Street,
in order to hear and decide on proposals for development as follows:
TABLED ITEMS
PC2016-0059 Façade/architectural changes to approved Site Plan at 515 River Street, an HWD Zone, Tax Map
ID 101.30-6-2. Applicant is First Columbia, 22 Century Hill Drive, Latham, NY 12110.
PC2017-0052 SEQRA & Site Plan review of a proposal to add storage units behind a shopping plaza. Project
location is 75-81 Vandenburgh Ave, a B-3 Zone, Tax Map ID 123.21-1-23.1. Applicant is Nigro Companies, 20
Corporate Woods Boulevard, Albany, NY 12205.
PC2017-0058 SEQRA & Site Plan review of a proposal to expand an existing veteran housing building. Project
location is 171 Hill Street, an R-4 Zone, Tax Map ID 112.21-6-12. Applicant is Domenica Cioffi, 85 Sherman Avenue,
Troy, NY 12180.
PC2016-0072 SEQRA & Site Plan review of a proposal to construct 15 townhouses. Project location is 1 Boradile
Drive, a P Zone, Tax Map ID 80.42-2-2. Applicant is Keystone Homes, 5946 Curry Road, Schenectady, NY 12303.
PC2017-0071 Site plan review of a proposal to construct 11 new apartment buildings, a community center, a
playground, an open play yard and basketball court. Project location is 101-1406 Eddy’s Lane, an R2 Zone, Tax Map
ID 90.55-7-1.2. Applicant is MLK Troy Associates LP, 54 State Street Suite 802, Albany, NY 12207.
NEW BUSINESS
PC2016-0044 Review of a revision to surface parking plan. Project location is 1610 Sixth Ave, a T5 Zone, Tax
Map ID 101.62-1-1. Applicant is CHA Consulting, Inc., 441 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202.
PC2017-0781 SEQRA & Site Plan review of a proposal to construct student housing with underground parking.
Project location is 7-13 Cypress Street, an R2/B2 Zone, Tax Map IDs 101.79-1-11 and 101.79-1-12. Applicant is
Finelli Development LLC, 359 Broadway, Troy, NY 12180.
PC2017-0074 SEQRA & Site Plan review of a proposal to convert space into a landscaping, real estate, and
rental company office space. Project location is 557 Fourth Street, an R4 Zone, Tax Map ID 111.44-7-21. Applicant
nd
is 525 2 Street LLC, PO Box 113, Wynantskill, NY 12198.
PC2017-0075 SEQRA & Site Plan review of a proposal to convert first floor into commercial and office space.
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Project location is 6 Franklin Plaza, an R4 Zone, Tax Map ID 101.69-10-10. Applicant is MET 2015 LLC, 53 3 Street,
Troy, NY 12180.
PC2017-0076 SEQRA & Site Plan review of a proposal to eliminate the drive thru for Dunkin Donuts and make
exterior improvements. Project location is 505 Campbell Avenue, a B5 Zone, Tax Map ID 112.-4-12.12. Applicant is
VSH Realty Inc, C/O Cumberland Farms, 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, NY 01581.
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.
Chris Brown
Acting Executive Secretary
City of Troy Planning Commission
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KEYSTONE HOMES INC. KEYSTONE HOMES INC.
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SCHENECTADY, N.Y. 12303 SCHENECTADY, N.Y. 12303
GURLEY AVE & CEMETERY ROAD CITY OF TROY
RENSSELAER COUNTY NEW YORK
SCALE: NONE
DATE: JULY 2015 SHEET 1 OF 15
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SURVEY NOTES:
MAP REFERENCES:
GURLEY AVE & CEMETERY ROAD CITY OF TROY
RENSSELAER COUNTY NEW YORK
SCALE: 1" = 30'
DATE: JULY 2015 SHEET 2 OF 15
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SITE DATA:
STANDARD NOTES:
PARKING ANALYSIS:
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SCALE: 1" = 30'
DATE: JULY 2015 SHEET 3 OF 15
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GRADING PLAN NOTES:
SOIL RESTORATION NOTE:
GURLEY AVE & CEMETERY ROAD CITY OF TROY
RENSSELAER COUNTY NEW YORK
SCALE: 1" = 30'
DATE: JULY 2015 SHEET 4 OF 15
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RENSSELAER COUNTY NEW YORK
SCALE: 1" = 30'
DATE: JULY 2015 SHEET 5 OF 15
SY QUANT. BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME TYPE SIZE COMMENTS
AR 21 ACER RUBRUM "KARPICK" RED MAPLE B&B 2-2 1/2" CAL.
EP 52 ECHINECA PURPUREA PURP. CONE FLOWER CONT. #1 COMPACT/DWARF
H 28 HYDRANGEA MACROPHYLLA ENDLESS SUM. HYD. CONT. #5
HP 38 HYDRANGEA MACROPHYLLA PEE GEE. HYDRANGEA CONT. #5
L 68 LEUCANTHEMUM WHITE SHASTA DAISY CONT. #1 COMPACT/DWARF
R 16 RHODODENDRON SMALL LEAF OLGA RHODODENDRON CONT. 24"-30" COMPACT/DWARF
VD 32 VIBURNUM DENTATUM VIB. "BLUE MUFFIN" CONT. #7
WP 12 PINUS STROBUS WHITE PINE B&B 2-2 1/2" CAL.
SHRUB PLANTING DETAIL
TREE PLANTING DETAIL
GURLEY AVE & CEMETERY ROAD CITY OF TROY
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SCALE: 1" = 30'
SHEET 6 OF 15
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DATE: JULY 2015
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KEYSTONE HOMES INC.
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GENERAL EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN NOTES:
KEYSTONE HOMES INC. KEYSTONE HOMES INC.
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EROSION & GRADING NOTES:
GURLEY AVE & CEMETERY ROAD CITY OF TROY
RENSSELAER COUNTY NEW YORK
SCALE: 1" = 30'
DATE: JULY 2015 SHEET 7 OF 15
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KEYSTONE HOMES INC. KEYSTONE HOMES INC.
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GURLEY AVE & CEMETERY ROAD CITY OF TROY
RENSSELAER COUNTY NEW YORK
SCALE: H: 1"=30', V: 1"=3'
DATE: JULY 2015 SHEET 8 OF 15
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KEYSTONE HOMES INC. KEYSTONE HOMES INC.
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GURLEY AVE & CEMETERY ROAD CITY OF TROY
RENSSELAER COUNTY NEW YORK
SCALE: H: 1"=30', V: 1"=3'
DATE: JULY 2015 SHEET 9 OF 15
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KEYSTONE HOMES INC. KEYSTONE HOMES INC.
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GURLEY AVE & CEMETERY ROAD CITY OF TROY
RENSSELAER COUNTY NEW YORK
SCALE: H: 1"=30', V: 1"=6'
DATE: JULY 2015 SHEET 10 OF 15
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KEYSTONE HOMES INC. KEYSTONE HOMES INC.
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SCHENECTADY, N.Y. 12303 SCHENECTADY, N.Y. 12303
GURLEY AVE & CEMETERY ROAD CITY OF TROY
RENSSELAER COUNTY NEW YORK
SCALE: H: 1"=30', V: 1"=6'
DATE: JULY 2015 SHEET 11 OF 15
SPACING VARIES
DEPENDING ON
CHANNEL SLOPE
X
A
CUTOFF TRENCH SAME ELEVATION
CREST
18" WIDE TOE SLOPE
H 24" MAX
6" DEEP
@ CENTER
PROFILE A
NOT TO SCALE
B
H (Ft)
X=
SLOPE (FT/FT)
MIN.
FILTER
FABRIC CUTOFF TRENCH
DESIGN BOTTOM 2 2
B 1 1 24" MAX
SECTION A-A @ CENTER
NOT TO SCALE
1 1
FILTER FABRIC 1 1
SECTION B-B
NOT TO SCALE
RAIN GARDEN ELEVATION
CONCRETE WASHOUT AREA
CHECK DAM
RECOMMENDED RAIN GARDEN PLANTING PLAN
LIGHT FIXTURE AND POLE BASE DETAIL
SOIL STOCKPILE STABILIZATION
STONE & BLOCK DROP
INLET PROTECTION DETAIL
GENERAL NOTES:
OW
FL OW
FL
FLOW
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SCALE: NONE
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SILT FENCE
DATE: JULY 2015
STABILIZED CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE
CONCRETE SIDEWALK DETAILS
DETECTABLE WARNING STRIP DETAIL
( N.Y.S.D.O.T. ITEM NO. 608.21 )
CONCRETE SIDEWALK
AT BUILDING ENTRANCES
HANDICAP RAMP DETAILS
SINGLE POST STOP SIGN MOUNTING DETAIL
PRECAST CONCRETE CURB AT SIDEWALK
STOP BAR PAVEMENT MARKING DETAIL PAVEMENT TRANSITION SECTION
GURLEY AVE & CEMETERY ROAD CITY OF TROY
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SCALE: NONE
FULL DEPTH ASPHALT CONCRETE
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PAVEMENT SECTION DETAIL
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DATE: JULY 2015
SINGLE POST SIGN MOUNTING DETAIL
ASPHALT WINGEDGE DETAIL TYPICAL PIPE TRENCH DETAIL
PAVEMENT MARKING DETAIL
SIGN SCHEDULE
CLEAN OUT - NON TRAFFIC AREAS
2'-6" SQUARE PRECAST REINFORCED
CONCRETE CATCH BASIN
HYDRANT INSTALLATION DETAIL
STANDARD ROUND PRE-CAST
CONCRETE CATCH BASIN
HEAVY DUTY STANDARD CAST IRON MH COVER
GURLEY AVE & CEMETERY ROAD CITY OF TROY
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SCALE: NONE
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NOTES:
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TRENCH SURFACE RESTORATION
IN ASPHALT PAVEMENT
DATE: JULY 2015
B
INVERT, CHANNEL AND BENCHWALLS
COPOLYMER POLYPROPYLENE MH STEP
PRECAST CONCRETE MANHOLE
VERSA-LOK INSTALLATION NOTES:
TOP
GABION BASKET FOREBAY DETAIL
SECTION A-A
GENERAL EMBANKMENT NOTES:
SIDE
OUTLET CONTROL STRUCTURE
STORMWATER BASIN
EMERGENCY SPILLWAY
TYPICAL SECTION-
REINFORCED RETAINING WALL
( OVER THREE FEET IN HEIGHT )
GURLEY AVE & CEMETERY ROAD CITY OF TROY
THRUST BLOCK DETAILS
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SCALE: NONE
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WATER MAIN CROSSING
STANDARD SEWER SERVICE CONNECTIONS
STORMWATER
POND BERM
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