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Zoning Board of Appeals

Regular Meeting

Troy, NY · February 7, 2017

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Catherine Conroy THE CITY OF 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 FEBRUARY 7, 2017 ZB 2016-037 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 Third Street, Troy, NY 12180. APPROVED ZB 2016-040 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 Avenue, an INST Zone, ID 112.69-1-10. Applicant is Oakhurst Signs, 12445 62nd Street N, Suite 305, Largo, FL 33773. WITHDRAWN due to absence of applicant ZB 2017-001 Use Variance and Major Area Variance to allow for a nonconforming use with a parking deficiency related to a proposal to open a tattoo parlour and art gallery in a vacant commercial storefront at 274-276 Fourth Street, in an R-4 Zone, ID 101.77-9-1. Applicant is Kelly Ciancanelli, 101 Ferry Street, Apt. 3, Troy, NY 12180. APPROVED ZB 2017-002 Use Variance and Major Area Variance to allow for a nonconforming use with a parking deficiency related to a proposal to open a barbershop / beauty salon in a vacant first-floor unit at 661 Fifth Avenue, in an R-4 Zone, ID 80.48-8-4. Applicant is Alicia Richards, 738 River Street, Troy, NY 12180. APPROVED ZB 2017-004 Use Variance and Major Area Variance to allow for a nonconforming use with setback deficiencies and parking deficiencies related to a proposal to construct two 6-unit apartment buildings at 131 Orchard Avenue, in an R-1 zone, ID 101.73-3-10. Applicant is Mario Abate, P.O. Box 744, Troy, NY 12181. DENIED ZB 2017-005 Special Use Permit and Major Area Variance to allow for a special use with lot area deficiency, lot width deficiency, setback deficiencies, and a possible parking deficiency related to a proposal to renovate a dilapidated vacant former tavern and convert it into a real estate office at 351 Fourth Street, in an R-4 Zone, ID 112.21-11-2. Applicant is Louis Narcavage, 1273 Stratford Road, Schenectady, NY 12308. APPROVED ZB 2017-006 Use Variance to allow for a nonconforming use related to a proposal to operate an automobile storage lot for cars on the way to the auction, as an accessory use at 657-661 Second Avenue, in a B-2 Zone, ID 80.47-2-2. Applicant is Wandis Mata, 180 Delaware Avenue, Apt. D, Troy, NY 12180. APPROVED WITH STIPULATION – Maximum of 4 cars allowed ZB 2017-007 Use Variance and Major Area Variance to allow for a nonconforming use with setback deficiencies, excessive lot coverage, loading space size deficiency, parking lot design, and possible parking deficiency related to a proposal to renovate a vacant office building and convert it into a small City Hall, 433 River Street, Troy, New York 12180 café and 4 apartments at 40 River Street, in an IND zone, ID 100.76-5-14. Applicant is Kyle Engstrom, 53 Third Street, Troy, NY 12180. APPROVED ZB 2017-008 Use Variance and Major Area Variance to allow for a nonconforming use with setback deficiencies and parking deficiencies related to a proposal to renovate a church and convert it into 5 apartments at 426 Third Avenue, in an R-2 Zone, ID 80.71-7-1. Applicant is V and J Homes, P.O. Box 1011, Latham, NY 12110 APPROVED, with 0 necessary parking spaces Catherine Conroy, Chairperson Christine Hillary, Executive Secretary City Hall, 433 River Street, Troy, New York 12180

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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. on February 7, 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. ZB 2016-037 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 Third Street, Troy, NY 12180. ZB 2016-040 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 Avenue, an INST Zone, ID 112.69-1-10. Applicant is Oakhurst Signs, 12445 62nd Street N, Suite 305, Largo, FL 33773. ZB 2017-001 Use Variance and Major Area Variance to allow for a nonconforming use with a parking deficiency related to a proposal to open a tattoo parlour and art gallery in a vacant commercial storefront at 274-276 Fourth Street, in an R-4 Zone, ID 101.77-9-1. Applicant is Kelly Ciancanelli, 101 Ferry Street, Apt. 3, Troy, NY 12180. ZB 2017-002 Use Variance and Major Area Variance to allow for a nonconforming use with a parking deficiency related to a proposal to open a barbershop / beauty salon in a vacant first-floor unit at 661 Fifth Avenue, in an R-4 Zone, ID 80.48-8-4. Applicant is Alicia Richards, 738 River Street, Troy, NY 12180. ZB 2017-004 Use Variance and Major Area Variance to allow for a nonconforming use with setback deficiencies and parking deficiencies related to a proposal to construct two 6-unit apartment buildings at 131 Orchard Avenue, in an R-1 zone, ID 101.73-3-10. Applicant is Mario Abate, P.O. Box 744, Troy, NY 12181. ZB 2017-005 Special Use Permit and Major Area Variance to allow for a special use with lot area deficiency, lot width deficiency, setback deficiencies, and a possible parking deficiency related to a proposal to renovate a dilapidated vacant former tavern and convert it into a real estate office at 351 Fourth Street, in an R-4 Zone, ID 112.21-11-2. Applicant is Louis Narcavage, 1273 Stratford Road, Schenectady, NY 12308. ZB 2017-006 Use Variance to allow for a nonconforming use related to a proposal to operate an automobile storage lot for cars on the way to the auction, as an accessory use at 657-661 Second Avenue, in a B-2 Zone, ID 80.47-2-2. Applicant is Wandis Mata, 180 Delaware Avenue, Apt. D, Troy, NY 12180. ZB 2017-007 Use Variance and Major Area Variance to allow for a nonconforming use with setback deficiencies, excessive lot coverage, loading space size deficiency, parking lot design, and possible City Hall, 433 River Street, Troy, New York 12180 parking deficiency related to a proposal to renovate a vacant office building and convert it into a small café and 4 apartments at 40 River Street, in an IND zone, ID 100.76-5-14. Applicant is Kyle Engstrom, 53 Third Street, Troy, NY 12180. ZB 2017-008 Use Variance and Major Area Variance to allow for a nonconforming use with setback deficiencies and parking deficiencies related to a proposal to renovate a church and convert it into 5 apartments at 426 Third Avenue, in an R-2 Zone, ID 80.71-7-1. Applicant is V and J Homes, P.O. Box 1011, Latham, NY 12110 Additional information regarding the above listed actions is available in the Department of Planning and Community Development located on the Fifth floor of 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 NATIONAL GRID LIBERTY STREET No. 58 STATION 94 RIVER STREET RESIDENTIAL. 2 STORY. 4 UNITS " 130.00' '-0 PROPERTY LINE 18 COMMERCIAL. P. EXISTING TREES TO REMAIN TY EXISTING GARDEN TO BE PRESERVED AND MAINTAINED 1 STORY. 1 2 3 4 5 9' -0 " TY AISLE WIDTH EXISTING PARKING P. EXISTING PARKING ON EXISTING ON EXISTING 12'-0" PERMEABLE GRAVEL PERMEABLE GRAVEL No. 44 50.00' 50.00' PROPERTY LINE RIVER STREET NEW 6' PRIVACY TAX MAP: 100.76-5-15 FENCE ALONG ZONE: IND PROPERTY LINE RESIDENTIAL / INDUSTRIAL 6 7 8 9 50.00' ADA PRIVATE YARD PRIVATE YARD 2'-4" BUMPER 80.00' PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINE BUILDING LINE PROPERTY LINE COOKIE NEW GLASS NEW GLASS FACTORY DOOR AND OVERHEAD DOOR NO CHANGES SIDELITE MAIN CAFE TO EXISTING ENTRY FACADE UNIT 1A No. 40 OFFICE RIVER STREET O N S T R E E T P A R K IN G 50.00' TAX MAP: 100.76-5-14 ZONE: IND RESIDENTIAL / INDUSTRIAL RIVER STREET (40.0' ± PUBLIC R.O.W.) 3,585 SF GROUND FLOOR 1,450 SF SECOND FLOOR 12 PERSON SEATING PAV E R S A N D P L A N TIN G MAIN 34"H X 24"D X 60"L RESIDENTIAL 1ST STREET ALLEY WORKTABLE KITCHEN ENTRY (20.0' ± PUBLIC R.O.W.) No. 60 No. 62 WASHINGTON STREET WASHINGTON STREET BAR ZONE: R-4 ZONE: R-4 SIDE W AL K RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL Tub 21"L x 21-1/2"W BUILDING LINE PREP AREA C O NC RETE WORKTABLE 34"H X 24"D X 72"L WORKTABLE 34"H X 24"D X 72"L WORKTABLE 34"H X 24"D X 72"L LOT 13 UNIT 1B WV GV H 6" GRANITE CURB PROPERTY LINE BUILDING LINE 80.00' ELEC. METER GARAGE. LOADING FOR BACK OF HOUSE BACK OF HOUSE NEW WINDOWS ENTRY TO CAFE KITCHEN. IN EXISTING KITCHEN. EXISTING TO LIGHT OPENINGS WV LIGHT EXISTING TO REMAIN. POLE UTILITY POLE POLE H REMAIN. GV CURB CUT O N S T R E E T P A R K IN G CURB CUT WV WV R WASHINGTON STREET RIVE (30.0' ± PUBLIC R.O.W.) SON 1 SITE PLAN GROUND FLOOR HUD PZ-1 Scale: 1/16" = 1'-0" PROPERTY LINE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS: OWNER: 40 RIVER STREET LLC MH: MANHOLE APARTMENT RENOVATION TO BE 53 3RD STREET, TROY NY 12180 OUTFITTED WITH CO2 & SMOKE GV: GAS VALVE DETECTORS AS NEEDED TO COMPLY WITH FIRE CODE AND WV: WATER VALVE LIFE SAFETY. R.O.W: RIGHT OF WAY P.O.B: POINT OF BEGINNING ME 40 RIVER STREET_PLANNING & ZONING REVIEW 01.24.2017 PZ-1 STUDIO NATIONAL GRID LIBERTY STREET No. 58 STATION 94 RIVER STREET RESIDENTIAL. 2 STORY. 4 UNITS " 130.00' '-0 PROPERTY LINE 18 COMMERCIAL. P. EXISTING TREES TO REMAIN TY EXISTING GARDEN TO BE PRESERVED AND MAINTAINED 1 STORY. 1 2 3 4 5 9' -0 " TY AISLE WIDTH EXISTING PARKING P. EXISTING PARKING ON EXISTING ON EXISTING 12'-0" PERMEABLE GRAVEL PERMEABLE GRAVEL No. 44 50.00' 50.00' PROPERTY LINE RIVER STREET NEW 6' PRIVACY TAX MAP: 100.76-5-15 FENCE ALONG ZONE: IND PROPERTY LINE RESIDENTIAL / INDUSTRIAL 6 7 8 9 50.00' ADA PRIVATE YARD PRIVATE YARD 2'-4" BUMPER 80.00' PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINE BUILDING LINE PROPERTY LINE COOKIE FACTORY NO CHANGES TO EXISTING FACADE No. 40 RIVER STREET ROOF DRAIN O N S T R E E T P A R K IN G 50.00' TAX MAP: 100.76-5-14 ZONE: IND RESIDENTIAL / INDUSTRIAL RIVER STREET (40.0' ± PUBLIC R.O.W.) 3,585 SF GROUND FLOOR 1,450 SF SECOND FLOOR UNIT 2A PAV E R S A N D P L A N TIN G MAIN RESIDENTIAL 1ST STREET ALLEY ENTRY ROOFTOP OF (20.0' ± PUBLIC R.O.W.) COMMERCIAL SPACE No. 60 No. 62 WASHINGTON STREET WASHINGTON STREET ZONE: R-4 ZONE: R-4 SIDE W AL K RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL ROOF DRAIN BUILDING LINE C O NC RETE UNIT 2B LOT 13 WV GV H 6" GRANITE CURB PROPERTY LINE BUILDING LINE 80.00' ELEC. METER GARAGE. LOADING FOR BACK OF HOUSE BACK OF HOUSE NEW WINDOWS ENTRY TO CAFE KITCHEN. IN EXISTING KITCHEN. EXISTING TO LIGHT OPENINGS WV LIGHT EXISTING TO REMAIN. POLE UTILITY POLE POLE H REMAIN. GV CURB CUT O N S T R E E T P A R K IN G CURB CUT WV WV R WASHINGTON STREET RIVE (30.0' ± PUBLIC R.O.W.) SON 2 SITE PLAN SECOND FLOOR HUD PZ-2 Scale: 1/16" = 1'-0" PROPERTY LINE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS: OWNER: 40 RIVER STREET LLC MH: MANHOLE APARTMENT RENOVATION TO BE 53 3RD STREET, TROY NY 12180 OUTFITTED WITH CO2 & SMOKE GV: GAS VALVE DETECTORS AS NEEDED TO COMPLY WITH FIRE CODE AND WV: WATER VALVE LIFE SAFETY. R.O.W: RIGHT OF WAY P.O.B: POINT OF BEGINNING ME 40 RIVER STREET_PLANNING & ZONING REVIEW 01.24.2017 PZ-2 STUDIO RESIDENTIAL. 4 UNITS CAFE CAFE RESIDENTIAL. 4 UNITS NEW SIGNAGE. DTLS TBD EXISTING WIN. TO REMAIN NEW WINDOWS IN EXISTING OPENINGS NEW 12' GLASS OVERHEAD DOOR RIVER STREET EXISTING ENTRY WASHINTON STREET DOOR TO REMAIN. NEW 3' GLASS DOOR WITH 12" SIDELITE IN RIVER STREET EXISTING BRICK OPENING / DISREPAIR NORTHWEST CORNER SOUTHHWEST CORNER RESIDENTIAL. 4 UNITS R RIVE SON HUD *NO CHANGES TO FACADE RIVER STREET WEST ELEVATION ME 40 RIVER STREET_PLANNING & ZONING REVIEW 01.24.2017 PZ-2 STUDIO Drawing List: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: NEW OWNERSHIP HAS SPURRED THE REDEVELOPMENT OF AN EXISTING MIXED USE BUILDING. THE NEW USE WILL BE R-2 APARTMENTS. 5 UNITS WILL BE CREATED. EACH APARTMENT HAS 2 MEANS OF EGRESS. NEW EGRESS WINDOWS ARE INSTALLED IN ALL SLEEPING ROOMS. SPRINKLERS ARE NOT REQUIRED PER CITY OF TROY BUILDING CODE REVIEW. ARCHITECT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ABSENCE OF SPRINKLERS. SMOKE DETECTORS WILL BE HARD WIRED AND BATTERY BACK UP. CO DETECTORS WILL BE PROVIDED PER LOCATIONS ON PLANS. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TYPE: 5B GENERAL CONSTRUCTION NOTES ELECTRICAL NOTES 0 .5 1 LIMITED ARCHITECTURAL SERVICE CONDITIONS: 0 .5 1 2 4 A-1 2 2'-3"+/- 5'-1" 29'-0" 8'-8" 3'-0"MIN 8'-35 8" 8'-0" 8'-10" 11'-9" 11'-6" 7'-0" 1" 7'-83 4" 8'-22 14'-6" 14'-6" 1" 11'-64 11'-9" 11'-9" 0 .5 1 2 2'-0" 4 12'-4" 12'-4" 12'-4" 1" 12'-114 10'-63 4" 1" 26'-12 1" 13'-12 13'-0" 11'-10" 7'-6" 3'-11" 5'-1" 2'-0"+/- 20'-4" 4'-0" 7'-6" 18'-8" 1" 5'-2" 5'-1" 5'-22 2'-2"+/- 13'-0" 11'-0" 11'-0" 1" 3'-1" 13'-22 10'-9"+/- 11'-6" 2'-0" 5'-0" 7'-8" 5'-0" 12'-1" 7'-8" 1" 11'-7" 3'-8" 12'-7" 21'-9"+/- 2'-0" 11'-72 19'-10" 25'-10" 2'-0" 5'-0" 16'-3" 16'-3" 11'-53 4" 7'-6" 0 .5 1 2 4 A-1 2 1" 16'-32 19'-0" 12'-3" 12'-4" 12'-3" 1" 1" 7'-0" 4'-102 7'-0" 4'-112 6'-0" 2'-0" 1" 6'-32 2'-4" 1" 4'-12 12'-0" 7'-7" 2'-0" 4'-2"+/- 4'-0" 20'-0" 11'-10" 17'-0" 23'-4" 2'-4" 1" 13'-42 6'-0" 7'-6" 0 .5 1 2'-4" 2 4 SANITARY RISER PLUMBING NOTES SCHEMATIC KITCHEN GROUP CLOTHES WASHER STAND PIPE 0 .5 1 2 4

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