Planning Commission

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Patrick Madden Steven Strichman Mayor Commissioner of Planning Monica Kurzejeski Phone: (518) 279-7166 Deputy Mayor steven.strichman@troyny.gov Planning Commission 433 River St., Ste. 5001 Troy, New York 12180 Meeting Minutes October 29th, 2020 @ 6:00 pm The Planning Commission of the City of Troy, New York conducted a public hearing on Thursday, 29 October, 2020 at 6:00pm via Zoom Conferencing, in order to hear and decide on proposals for development as follows: 6:02pm – Meeting called to order Commissioners in Attendance Deirdre “Dede” Rudolph (DR), Suzanne Spellen (SS), Barbara Higbee (BH), Anthony Mohen (AM), Sara Wengert (SW) Commissioners Absent Also in Attendance T AF Andy Brick (Planning and Zoning Attorney), James Rath (Planning Department) PLPC 2020 0049 – 90 7th Ave. (90.47-6-12) Lot Line Adjustment (Type II SEQR) Consent Agenda Edward Addison is proposing a lot line adjustment between 86 7th Ave. and 90 7th Ave. The applicant is represented R by Rodney Michael of RDM Surveying Consultants PLPC 2020 0051 – 171 4th St. (101.61-11-12) Change of Use (Type II SEQR) D Jinah Kim is seeking to convert an existing four (4) unit building into a five (5) units with commercial space. The applicant is represented by Liza Rodriguez, R.A. of Troy Architectural Program, P.C. SS motion to approve, SW seconded. Deirdre Rudolph Absent Yes X No Abstain Recused Sara Wengert X Suzanne Spellen X Barbara Higbee X Anthony Mohen X Passed 5-0. Page 1 of 6 City of Troy Meeting Minutes Planning Commission 29 October, 2020 Old Business PLPC 2020 0040 - 39 Brunswick Rd. (101.80-2-21) Subdivision, Site Plan Review, and SEQR Determination (Unlisted) FDC Development, LLC is seeking approvals to subdivide an existing lot to create two new buildings lots. Two (2) two-unit buildings are proposed. The applicant is represented by Brian Sipperly of Verity Engineering, D.P.C. Planning Commission heard public comment and requested a 3rd-Party review for the geotechnical report. SW motion to close public hearing, AM seconded. Absent Yes No Abstain Recused Deirdre Rudolph X Sara Wengert X Suzanne Spellen X Barbara Higbee X Anthony Mohen X Passed 5-0. No further action taken. PLPC 2020 0011 – Kings Landing II (101.38-9-10) T AF Site Plan Review and SEQR Determination (Unlisted) BDC Holdings, LLC is proposing to demolish three (3) existing structures and construct a new five-story building with 62 residential units and two levels of parking (68 spaces). The applicant is represented by Nicholas Costa, P.E. of Advance Engineering. Applicant presentation of new materials. Public comment received. Aaron Vera, Executive Secretary present. SW motion to close public comment, SS seconded. Deirdre Rudolph Sara Wengert R Absent Yes X X No Abstain Recused D Suzanne Spellen Barbara Higbee Anthony Mohen Passed 5-0. X X X City shall notify NYS OPRHP, IDA, LDC of SEQR lead agency status. SW motion to declare lead agency, SS seconded. Absent Yes No Abstain Recused Deirdre Rudolph X Sara Wengert X Suzanne Spellen X Barbara Higbee X Anthony Mohen X Passed 5-0. Page 2 of 6 City of Troy Meeting Minutes Planning Commission 29 October, 2020 New Business (to be heard no earlier than 7:30pm) PLPC 2020 0047 – 300 4th St. (101.77-9-18) Change of Use, Site Plan Review, and SEQR Determination (Unlisted) Sawdust Development, LLC is seeking approvals to convert and existing structure into four (4) new apartments. The applicant is represented by Liza Rodriguez, R.A. of Troy Architectural Program, P.C. Project introduction by Charlie Chippone Technical presentation by Liza Rodriguez SW motion to act as Lead Agency, AM seconded. Absent Yes No Abstain Recused Deirdre Rudolph X Sara Wengert X Suzanne Spellen X Barbara Higbee X Anthony Mohen X Passed 5-0. SS motion for Negative Declaration, BH seconded. Deirdre Rudolph Absent Yes X T No Abstain Recused Sara Wengert Suzanne Spellen Barbara Higbee Anthony Mohen Passed 5-0. SS motion to approve, AM seconded. AF X X X X Deirdre Rudolph Sara Wengert R Absent Yes X X No Abstain Recused D Suzanne Spellen Barbara Higbee Anthony Mohen Passed 5-0. PLPC 2020 0052 – 49 2nd St. (101.53-12-6) X X X Change of Use, Site Plan Review, and SEQR Determination (Unlisted) Paine Castle, Inc. is seeking approvals to convert an existing fraternity into a mixed-use building. Uses will include residential, lodging, theater, restaurant, and office. The proposed tenant is Castle Arts, LLC. The applicant is represented by Liza Rodriguez, R.A. of Troy Architectural Program, P.C. Project presentation by Laura of TAP. Clarification by City Engineer of SEQR status as Type II. Previously Unlisted pending ZBA Zoning Interpretation. AM motion to approve, SS seconded. Page 3 of 6 City of Troy Meeting Minutes Planning Commission 29 October, 2020 Absent Yes No Abstain Recused Deirdre Rudolph X Sara Wengert X Suzanne Spellen X Barbara Higbee X Anthony Mohen X Passed 5-0. PLPC 2020 0048 – 509 Pawling Ave. (112.66-7-20) Site Plan Review and SEQR Determination (Unlisted) Armando Ortiz is seeking approvals for the addition of a driveway and parking at the above-referenced address. Access is proposed from the rear of the lot off of Excelsior Ave. SS motion for Negative Declaration, AM seconded. Absent Yes No Abstain Recused Deirdre Rudolph X Sara Wengert X Suzanne Spellen Barbara Higbee Anthony Mohen Passed 5-0. X X X T SW motion to approve, BH seconded. Deirdre Rudolph Sara Wengert Suzanne Spellen Absent AF Yes X X X No Abstain Recused Barbara Higbee Anthony Mohen Passed 5-0. R X X D PLPC 2020 0053 – 2265 5th Ave. (101.38-2-3) Demolition (Type II SEQR) First Columbia, LLC is proposing to demolish an existing structure (residence). The applicant is represented by Nathaniel Bette. SW motion to act as Lead Agency, SS seconded. Absent Yes No Abstain Recused Deirdre Rudolph X Sara Wengert X Suzanne Spellen X Barbara Higbee X Anthony Mohen X Passed 5-0. SW motion for Negative Declaration, AM seconded. Page 4 of 6 City of Troy Meeting Minutes Planning Commission 29 October, 2020 Absent Yes No Abstain Recused Deirdre Rudolph X Sara Wengert X Suzanne Spellen X Barbara Higbee X Anthony Mohen X Passed 5-0. SW motion to approve, SS seconded. Absent Yes No Abstain Recused Deirdre Rudolph X Sara Wengert X Suzanne Spellen X Barbara Higbee X Anthony Mohen X Passed 5-0. PLPC 2020 0054 – 494 River St. (101.30-7-22) Demolition (Type II SEQR) T First Columbia, LLC is proposing to demolish an existing structure (auditorium). The applicant is represented by Nathaniel Bette. AF SS motion to act as Lead Agency, AM seconded. Deirdre Rudolph Sara Wengert Suzanne Spellen Barbara Higbee Absent Yes X X X X No Abstain Recused Anthony Mohen Passed 5-0. R X SS motion for Negative Declaration, BH seconded. D Deirdre Rudolph Sara Wengert Suzanne Spellen Barbara Higbee Anthony Mohen Absent Yes X X X X X No Abstain Recused Passed 5-0. SS motion to approve, BH seconded. Absent Yes No Abstain Recused Deirdre Rudolph X Sara Wengert X Suzanne Spellen X Barbara Higbee X Anthony Mohen X Passed 5-0. Page 5 of 6 City of Troy Meeting Minutes Planning Commission 29 October, 2020 Informational Presentations (No actions to be taken) Taylor Apartments Phase I SS motion to adjourn, AM seconded. All in favor. 9:55 Meeting adjourned. Additional information regarding the above listed actions is available by contacting the Department of Planning and Economic Development, email: james.rath@troyny.gov T AF R D Page 6 of 6