Planning Commission

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 MEETING MINUTES (DRAFT) The Planning Commission of the City of Troy, New York, conducted a public meeting at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 16th, 2022, via Zoom conferencing, to act upon the following requests, referred by the Bureau of Code Enforcement of the City of Troy, for review and approval. 6:03 pm – Meeting called to order Commissioners in Attendance Barbara Higbee (BH), Anthony Mohen (AM), Suzanne Spellen (SS), Roddy Yagan (RY), Sara Wengert (SW) Also in Attendance Andy Brick (Planning and Zoning Attorney), Aaron Vera (Executive Secretary), Dash Chrisner (Planning Technician), Steve Strichman (Commissioner of Planning), Eric Ferraro (Assistant Planner), Angelina Apindem (Planning Technician) Administrative Items Adoption of Meeting Minutes from January 19h by Resolution • RY motioned to approve Meeting Minutes from January 19th. BH seconded: Absent Yes No Abstain Recused Roddy Yagan X Sara Wengert X Suzanne Spellen X Barbara Higbee X Anthony Mohen X • Motion to approve Meeting Minutes from January 19th passed 5-0. Consent PLPC 2022 0010 – 528 Second Street (111.52-3-16) [R-4: Urban Neighborhood Res, Med to High Density] Change of Use (hot food in existing convenience store) – SEQR (Type II) The applicant, South Troy Deli & Grocery, is proposing to install a six-foot hood, fryer, stove top, and grill to produce hot food at this establishment. PLPC 2022 0012 – 469 Fifth Avenue (80.71-4-4) [B-2: Community Commercial] Change of Use (café to gift shop) – SEQR (Type II) The applicant, Albert Seraj, proposes to open a gift shop retail space titled “Marley Gift Outlet” at this property. Work will be done by the applicant and is predominantly interior. A “gift shop” is an allowed use in the B-2. The applicant will later be heard by the ZBA to obtain an Area Variance for a parking deficiency of two (2) spaces. PLPC 2022 0013 – 77 Congress Street (101.61-1-6) [B-4: Central Commercial] Change of Use (vacant to restaurant) – SEQR (Type II) The applicant, Gary Miller, proposes to open a restaurant titled “Calypso Restaurant” at this former restaurant commercial space that has since been vacant for over 12-months. 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. Page 1 of 3 City of Troy Meeting Minutes (DRAFT) Planning Commission 16 February 2022 PLPC 2022 0014 – 184 River Street (100.60-4-15) [B-4: Central Commercial] Change of Use (guitar shop to restaurant) – SEQR (Type II) The applicant, Will Phan, proposes to open a restaurant titled “The Poké Bar Troy. Alcohol will not be served. • Request for public comment. No public comment. • AM motioned to approve Consent Agenda. SS seconded. Absent Yes No Abstain Recused Roddy Yagan X Sara Wengert X Suzanne Spellen X Barbara Higbee X Anthony Mohen X • Motion to approve Consent Agenda passed 5-0. New Business PLPC 2022 0011 – 487 Campbell Avenue (112.-4-12.114) [B-5: Highway Commercial] Site Plan Review – SEQR (Unlisted) The applicant, Nick Riggione, proposes to construct a new 3-story mixed-use building on this property. The first floor will be commercial space and the second and third floors will contain eight (8) apartment units. The applicant is represented by Derek Gribulis, RA, of Cotler Architecture. • Applicant presentation. • Commissioner comments and questions to applicant. • Request for public comment. No public comment. • Commissioner deliberation. 1. Provided site plan enhancement recommendations. • Applicant response. • RY motioned for a Negative Declaration (SEQR) and to establish Lead Agency. BH seconded. Absent Yes No Abstain Recused Roddy Yagan X Sara Wengert X Suzanne Spellen X Barbara Higbee X Anthony Mohen X • Motion for a Negative Declaration (SEQR) passed 5-0. • RY motioned to table item and proposal to the Planning Commission meeting on March 16th. BH seconded. Absent Yes No Abstain Recused Roddy Yagan X Sara Wengert X Suzanne Spellen X Barbara Higbee X Anthony Mohen X • Motion to table item and proposal to Planning Commission meeting on March 16th approval passed 5-0. RY motioned to adjourn at 6:50 PM. SS seconded. Absent Yes No Abstain Recused Roddy Yagan X Page 2 of 3 City of Troy Meeting Minutes (DRAFT) Planning Commission 16 February 2022 Sara Wengert X Suzanne Spellen X Barbara Higbee X Anthony Mohen X Motion to adjourn meeting at 6:50 PM passed 5-0. Page 3 of 3