Zoning Board of Appeals

Catherine Conroy Steven Strichman Chairperson Commissioner of Planning Phone (518) 279-7166 Fax (518) 268-1690 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 public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on July 21 to act upon the following requests for approvals & appeals from decisions made by the Bureau of Code Enforcement of the City of Troy. Due to COVID-19 the hearing will be conducted online using Zoom video conferencing software. The link and access code will be listed on the ZBA webpage: http://www.troyny.gov/government/boards-commissions/zoning-board-of-appeals/agenda-minutes/ Members of the public can submit comment prior to the meeting via email or during the public comment period. Old Business PLZB 2020-15 FDC Construction seeks Area Variances for 39 Brunswick Road (101.80-2-21) for front setback deficiencies (20 ft. required, 10 ft. proposed) and a parking deficiency (12 spaces required, 3 proposed). Proposal includes three new 2-family homes, with the parcel to be subdivided into 4 lots. R-2 Appeal Request- St. Joseph Church is seeking to appeal a fee amount from the Building Permits Department New Business Applicant is seeking a renewed approval/extension: PLZB 2019-95 The Community Builders, Inc. seeks Area Variances for 244-246 First Street (100.84-6-10) to construct an 84-unit apartment building with no front and side setbacks (10’ required) and 111 parking spaces (164 required). R4 Applicant is seeking a renewed approval/extension: ZB 2018-01 United Armenian Calvary Congregational Church requests a Use Variance, as well as Area Variances for a lot area deficiency and excessive density, related to a proposal to convert a church into 8 apartments, with a combined total of 27 bedrooms and 13 parking spaces, at 144 Ninth Street (ID 101.39-6-11) in a R-2 zone. PLZB 2020-22 Emilie Flanagan seeks and Area Variance for 222 2nd St (100.84-5-1) for a parking deficiency (0 parking spaces proposed, 3 required). R4 PLZB 2020-23 Malgorzata Raczkowski seeks an Area Variance for 822 River Street for a parking deficiency (0 parking spaces proposed, up to 10 required). R4 PLZB 2020-4 Clifton Casela seeks an Area Variance for 2 E Sunnyside Way (90.71-5-11) for an accessory structure with a side setback deficiency (.5’ setback proposed, 3’ required) and insufficient distance from two City Hall, 433 River Street, Troy, New York 12180  SULQFLSDOVWUXFWXUHV ¶SURSRVHG¶UHTXLUHG $SSOLFDQWLVSURSRVLQJD³SRUWDEOHJDUDJHWHQW´LQIURQW GULYHZD\5  $GGLWLRQDOLQIRUPDWLRQUHJDUGLQJWKHDERYHOLVWHGDFWLRQVLVDYDLODEOHE\FRQWDFWLQJWKH'HSDUWPHQWRI3ODQQLQJ DQG(FRQRPLF'HYHORSPHQWHPDLOMDPHVUDWK#WUR\Q\JRY   &LW\+DOO5LYHU6WUHHW7UR\1HZ<RUN Area Variance Application Applicant Information $SSOLFDQW7\SH x 2WKHU  $SSOLFDQW1DPH  $GDP3HWHOD $SSOLFDQW$GGUHVV  WKDYHQXHVXLWH (PDLO  DGDP#GHVLJQLVORFDOFRP 3KRQH    Application Details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³VHOIFUHDWHG´  7KHEXLOGLQJIRRWSULQWLVQRWEHLQJLQFUHDVHG,WLVQRWSRVVLEOHWRLQFUHDVHWKHVL]HRIWKHSDUFHO    Short Environmental Assessment Form 3DUW3URMHFW,QIRUPDWLRQ Instructions for Completing Part 1 - Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1 - Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: Residential Renovation Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): 220-222 2nd Street Brief Description of Proposed Action: Existing 2-story masonry business building be rehabbed into a 3-unit multi family residential building. The existing rear deck is to be replaced. The existing planter will be repaired and replanted. The existing fencing will be replaced. Previously infilled exterior openings will be opened. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: 914-850-1347 Adam Petela E-Mail: adam@designislocal.com Address: 1915 5h avenue SUite 104 City/PO: State: Zip Code: Troy NY 12180 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, NO YES administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that ✔ may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other governmental Agency? NO YES If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: City of Troy Building Department ✔ 3.a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? ___________ .06 acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? ___________ 0 acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? ___________acres .06 4. Check all land uses that occur on, adjoining and near the proposed action.  Urban ✔  Rural (non-agriculture)  Industrial  Commercial  Residential (suburban)  Forest  Agriculture  Aquatic  Other (specify): _________________________  Parkland 1BHF

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 5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? ✔ b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? ✔ 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural NO YES landscape? ✔ 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO YES If Yes, identify: __________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ ✔ 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? NO YES ✔ b. Are public transportation service(s) available at or near the site of the proposed action? ✔ c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near site of the proposed action? ✔ 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? NO YES If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: _______________________________________________________________________________________ New insulation will be installed at exterior walls and in the ceiling ✔ _______________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES If No, describe method for providing potable water: ______________________________________ ✔ _______________________________________________________________________________________ 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ________________________________ ✔ _______________________________________________________________________________________ 12. a. Does the site contain a structure that is listed on either the State or National Register of Historic NO YES Places? ✔ b. Is the proposed action located in an archeological sensitive area? ✔ 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain NO YES wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? ✔ b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? ✔ If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: _______________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: † Shoreline † Forest † Agricultural/grasslands † Early mid-successional † Wetland ✔ Urban † † Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed NO YES by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered? ✔ 16. Is the project site located in the 100 year flood plain? NO YES ✔ 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources? NO YES If Yes, a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? † NO † YES ✔ b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? If Yes, briefly describe: † NO † YES _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Page 2 of  18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that result in the impoundment of NO YES water or other liquids (e.g. retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain purpose and size: ____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ ✔ _______________________________________________________________________________________ 19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed NO YES solid waste management facility? If Yes, describe: _________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ ✔ _______________________________________________________________________________________ 20. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or NO YES completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: __________________________________________________________________________ ✔ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ I AFFIRM THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor name: Adam Petela ___________________________________________ Date: 6/2/2020 ___________________________ Signature: Adam petela _______________________________________________________ PRINT FORM 1BHF

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