Zoning Board of Appeals

THE CITY OF Catherine Conroy Monica Kurzejeski Chairperson Deputy Mayor Phone (518) 279-7152 Phone (518) 279-7130 Fax (518) 270-4642 Fax (518) 270-4642 Zoning Board of Appeals NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Troy, New York will conduct a REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING starting at 6:00 P.M. January 3, 2017 in the 5th Floor Planning Department Hearing Room of The Hedley Building, to act upon the following requests for approvals and appeals from decisions made by the Bureau of Code Enforcement of said City of Troy. ZB2016-037 Minor Area Variance to allow for a nonconforming signage related to a proposal to construct and attach a sign to 82 Third Street, a B-4 Zone, ID 101.53-14-8. Applicant is Josh Berman, 82 3rd Street, Troy NY 12180. ZB2016-038 Major Area Variance to allow for a front set back deficiency related to a proposal to construct a transit center bus terminal at 15-25 4th Street, a B-4 Zone, ID 101.45-3-2. Applicant is CDTA, 110 Watervliet Ave, Troy, NY 12206. ZB2016-039 Use Variance to allow for a nonconforming use related to a proposal to convert the first floor commercial space into residential at 108 Fourth Street, a B-4 Zone, ID 101.53-15-22. Applicant is Mary Ormsby, 22 First Street, Troy, NY 12180. ZB2016-040 Major Area Variance to allow for a nonconforming signage related to a proposal to construct a freestanding sign for a new housing complex at 100 Morrison Ave, an INST Zone, ID 112.69- 1-10. Applicant is Oakhurst Signs, 12445 62nd Street N Suite 305, Largo FL, 33773 Additional information regarding the above listed actions is available in the Department of Planning and Community Development located on the Fifth floor Troy City Hall, 433 River Street, Troy, New York 12180. Telephone: 279-7152. Office Hours are from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. weekdays. Any persons having any interest in the above listed matters will be heard at said time and place. As required by Americans with Disabilities Act, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. Please give one-week advance notice for services needed. City of Troy Zoning Board of Appeals Catherine Conroy, Chairperson Christine Hillary, Executive Secretary City Hall, 433 River Street, Troy, New York 12180  City of Troy, NY STATE S T CH UR C FRANK H ST LIN ST 4TH ST 82 Third Street 3RD ST CONGR ESS S T ANDREW M. CUOMO ROSE HARVEY Governor Commissioner February 8, 2016 Mr. Victor Waldron Community Planner Federal Transit Administration, Region 2 1 Bowling Green, Suite 429 New York, NY 10004 Re: FTA CDTA Bus Rapid Transit River Corridor Albany, Watervliet, Troy, Cohoes, Waterford , NY 16PR00388 Dear Mr. Waldron: Thank you for requesting the comments of the New York State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). We have reviewed the provided documentation in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. These comments are those of the SHPO and relate only to Historic/Cultural resources. They do not include other environmental impacts to New York State Parkland that may be involved in or near your project. Such impacts must be considered as part of the environmental review of the project pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act and/or the State Environmental Quality Review Act (New York Environmental Conservation Law Article 8). We have reviewed your submission dated January 13th, 2016 for the CDTA Bus Rapid Transit Corridor project. We note that there are several National Register listed properties and districts with the immediate project area including the Wilbur Campbell and Stevens Co. building, Waterford Village Historic District, Downtown Cohoes Historic District, Central Troy Historic District, Broadway-Livingston Avenue Historic District, Clinton Avenue Historic District, First Dutch Reformed Church, Downtown Albany Historic District, Pastures Historic District, Mansion Historic District, and the South End-Groesbeckville Historic District. We understand that the proposed project will include curb extensions, crossing improvements, and construction of new BRT stations and bus shelters at various locations between Albany and Waterford. Based on this review, it is the opinion of the SHPO that the proposed project will have No Adverse Effect upon the historic districts and sites referred to in this letter. In addition, there are no archaeological concerns associated with this project. If you have any questions, I can be reached at (518) 268-2164. Sincerely, Weston Davey Historic Site Restoration Coordinator e-mail: weston.davey@parks.ny.gov via e-mail only Division for Historic Preservation P.O. Box 189, Waterford, New York 12188-0189 • (518) 237-8643 • www.nysparks.com