Planning Commission
Regular MeetingTroy, NY · August 18, 2021
Agenda
Wm. 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
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Troy, New York, will conduct a public meeting
at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 18th, 2021, on the 5th Floor of 433 River Street, to act upon the following
requests for review and approval referred by the Bureau of Code Enforcement.
Members of the public are encouraged to submit comments prior to the meeting via email or in-person during the
public comment period. All written public comment should be directed to planningcommission@troyny.gov at least
six (6) hours prior to the meeting. No other email address is monitored for public comment.
Administrative Items
Adoption of Meeting Minutes from July 21st and July 26th by Resolution
Consent
PLPC 2021 0010 – Winter Garden (101.45-6-1 & 101.53-4-2.1)
Site Plan Review and SEQR Determination (Type I)
David Bryce is proposing the demolition of ±85% of the Uncle Sam Mall and the construction of a parking garage,
commercial/retail/office spaces, ±60 apartment, an outdoor plaza, and the restoration of the Frear Building with new
internal connection to the Winter Garden.
The applicant is represented by Brian Osterhout, P.E. of Environmental Design Partnership, LLP (EDP).
Note: No new information. The applicant does not intend to present this project. The Planning Commission is
advised to table indefinitely.
Old Business
PLPC 2021 0014 – King’s Landing II
Federal Street and Fifth Avenue (101.38-9-7, 101.38-9-9, 101.38-9-10, 101.46-1-1, 101.46-1-2.1, and 101.46-1-3)
Site Plan Review and SEQR Determination (Type I)
BDC Holdings Inc. proposes to construct a new building with seven (7) levels. The lower two (2) levels will be used
for parking, retail, and office. The upper five (5) levels will be occupied by sixty-two (62) apartment units.
Cosmo Marfione, PE, Managing Partner at BDC Holdings Inc., will be speaking on behalf of the proposal.
New Business
PLPC 2021 0033 – 494 River Street (101.30-7-22)
Concept Review, Site Plan Review, and SEQR Determination (Unlisted)
The applicant, First Columbia LLC, proposes to utilize the site of a recently demolished church for a new five (5)
story, 31,000 sq. ft. self-storage facility as part of the adjacent existing self-storage facility at 500 River Street.
Chris Bette, P.E., Vice President of First Columbia LLC, will be speaking on behalf of the proposal.
Continued on other side
Written by Dash Chrisner, On Behalf of the Executive Secretary
Additional information regarding the above listed actions is available by contacting the Planning Commission’s Executive Secretary at
aaron.vera@troyny.gov.
As required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. Please give one-week advance notice
for services needed.
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City of Troy Agenda
Planning Commission 18 August, 2021
PLPC 2021 0034 – The Bargain Block
545, 549 and 558 River Street (101.22-9-1, 101.22-5-7 THRU 8, and 101.22-10-1 THRU 2)
Concept Review, Site Plan Review, and SEQR Determination (Unlisted)
The applicant, First Columbia LLC, proposes to construct a rock climbing gym on the south end of the Flanigan
Square building, a 123-unit senior housing facility at 549 River Street, and a loading dock and entrance to the
existing building at 558 River Street.
Chris Bette, P.E., Vice President of First Columbia LLC, will be speaking on behalf of the proposal.
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