http://www.centersquare.org/tiki-blogs_rss.php?ver=2 Fri, 18 May 2012 11:20:44 +0100 Tiki CMS/Groupware via FeedCreator 1.7.2.1 http://www.centersquare.org/img/tiki/tikilogo.png http://www.centersquare.org/tiki-index.php en-us info@centersquare.org info@centersquare.org http://www.centersquare.org/tiki-view_blog_post.php?blogId=1&postId=271 Center Square Association – Minutes – January 21, 2010  
Welles Room, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 85 Chestnut Street, Albany, NY


In attendance:  Margie Doolin, Kelly Bush, Paul Fowler, Ben Chi, Harold Rubin, Jeannie Straussman, Bernard Kennedy,  Amber Bingham, Bill Newman, Mike Bergan, Jeff Gritsavage, Doug Ebersan, Chris Higgins, Jason Allen


Call to Order: 7pm


I.Fire Report – No new information


II.Albany Police Department – Matthew Monsanto
l. Neighborhood Association listservs are reviewed regularly and he monitors information and forwards as needed.  Personally contacts victims. 
2. Graffiti – recently sent out updated information on reporting and working with Director of General Services regarding removal of graffiti.  Increasing number of incidents last month and increased activity by DGS Graffiti van.  If your property has graffiti, file a complaint withAPD at 438-4000. APD will take a report as a crime. Call DGS 434-CITY if you are not a direct victim and they will generate a report that also is sent to the police. Call both APD and DGS to be sure both are notified.
Next Step: Encouraged CSA to request a representative of DGS on quarterly basis at CSA meetings.
3. Crime Report –   Kevin Meehan -Update on robbery, burglary and assaults.  Discussion of improved and expanded use of cameras by APD though not able to share most locations other than Lark and Washington near Key Bank. Reminder not to open house door to anyone you do not know.
4. Improved Community Policing Agenda has resulted in better use of resources and more police on foot and bike as well as patrol cars in the neighborhood.  Advisory Council established and Bob Serenka selected to participate.
Next Step:  If any questions, email Kmeehan@albany-ny.org 


III. City/County Legislators Reports – Chris Higgins
Discussed the county budget process and increases expected in taxes as well as the merger of Division for Children, Youth and Family with DSS which he did not support. Shortfall in state taxes expected to have significant impact on county budget


IV.  Officers Reports – Kelly Bush, President
1.Update on 313 State Street which has been vacant for six years.  The current owner discussing interest in expanded number of rental apartments and living on the premises.
Next Step: Kelly Bush  and Board to have further discussions with owner.
2. Holiday Party – University Club – very well attended with 105 people and costs under budget. 
3. Lark Street Community Watch's listserv moving to Yahoo Groups and all are encouraged to sign up on new Yahoo Group immediately.


V. Guest Speakers
1. Jason Allen – Chair, Citizen Police Review Board – nine member Board formed nine years ago with members selected by Mayor and Common Council to review complaints against police officers. He described the process and  initial involvement of the Government Law Center at Albany Law School.  The complaint is then shared with the Board members who seek to especially focus on cases alleging racial discrimination or excessive use of force  If the case is accepted for review, the complainant can attend and there are also multiple appeals processes.  They review 50-100 cases per year.   About 30% of all calls result in complaints filed. They are reaching out to provide more information to the community .  He highlighted the positive help provided by new video cameras in patrol cars and officers wearing microphones.  They are also implementing an early warning system to flag trends and patterns of complaints and incidents.  And last, there is also a mediation program where officers and complainants can sit and talk without a formal complaint process to improve communication.  CSA thanks Jason for his five years of service on the CPRB.  CPRB Meetings are open to the public and held the second Thursday of each month at the Main Branch of the Albany Public Library in the auditorium.


2. Corey Ellis, Save the Washington Avenue YMCA Task Force
Corey Ellis is leading a task force of 20 people organized to save the Washington Avenue YMCA after the sudden announcement of its imminent closure by the YMCA CEO.  They have signed up over 400 people to help and l00 people have signed up as new members of the Y,  but membership is not the only target.  The underlying  and ongoing fiscal and structural needs of the Y will need to be addressed  to result in long term survival and success.   Previously the Y had a low profile will little community outreach.  The Task Force seeks to develop a partnership with the Y and has developed a  “Sponsor a Youth Membership” program for a one year membership at the Washington Avenue YMCA for $11 per month.   They are also working with the Parking Authority to address the parking needs of current and future Y members.   For more information, see the Washington Avenue YMCA Facebook Page. 
Next Step:  A representative of Save the Y Task Force will attend CSA Membership meetings.


3. Albany 2030 Comprehensive Plan – Jeff Gritsavage
The Albany 2030 planning initiative is the first comprehensive planning process in Albany and is expected to be a two year process and include regional transportation needs.  Three initial forums are planned and all are encouraged to attend one of them to address the issues you feel most strongly about:   
               Thursday, January 28th – 6:30PM to 9:30 PM Albany HS Cafeteria
               Friday, January 29th – 9AM to noon – North Albany YMCA Gym
               Saturday, January 30th- 1:00PM to 4:00PM Hackett Middle School
 
VI. Motion to Adjourn @ 8:32p.m.
 
 
 
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1. Call to order by Paul Fowler @ 7:05p.m.; also announced that our scheduled speaker, State Sen. Neil Breslin, had to cancel due to recent foot surgery.
 
2. Introductions
   In attendance: P. Fowler, Kelly Bush, Jackaline Ring, Colleen Welsh, Margie Doolin, Tony Mariano, Christopher Burke, Theodore Cook, Officer Hughes, Michael Bergan, Frances Tarleton, Karen Strong, Bernard Kennedy, Lt. Alex Kapczynski, Ben Chi, Colleen Ryan, Bob Serenka, Richard Conti, Steven Tesser, Eleanor Billmyer, Harold Rubin
 
3. Officer Elections
   Slate of candidates presented: President-K. Bush, Vice President-B. Chi, Recording Secretary-Jeannie? Straussman, Treasurer-C. Welsh (w/ H. Rubin in advisory capacity), Corresponding Secretary-Mary? Beth Fowler, Beautification Director-M. Doolin, Outreach Director-B. Serenka; H. Rubin motioned to elect slate, seconded by F. Tarleton.
 
4. 2009-2010 Budget Approval: new budget item called Community Grant Fund, meant to fund community events as we see fit (e.g. 1st Friday); expenses exceed revenue but we never spend all money that is budgeted, esp. for postage, newsletters, etc.; we will no longer be charged financial mgmt. fees as that bank acct was closed today; B. Chi made motion to approve budget, seconded by C. Welsh.
 
5. Hackett Middle School issues w/ Officer Hughes & T. Cook: more problems w/ students than expected, working w/ mayor & police dept., esp. monitoring kids w/ referrals on streets, some students transferred to alternative school, 4 recent arrests incl. apple-throwing, girls obstructing traffic & using profanity, student on student assault, school working w/ parents to reduce truancy/make sure kids get on bus, school has many after school activities, assemblies held to ask students what can be done to improve behavior, seeking more hall monitors & as well as on street, video surveillance, community is encouraged to i.d. troublemakers, parents must be held accountable, neighborhood should feel free from harm & nuisance, problems not due solely to closure of Livingston Mdl. Sch., though there were some problems over summer, students caught w/ weapons usually suspended for 5-10 wks, hearing held, attend TOPS prgm @ Livingston Mdl. Sch.; staggering dismissal times not feasible as bus schedules cannot be altered; Officer Hughes brought info. on after school prgms, many hosted by Police Athletic League, hope to get local businesses involved; R. Conti confirmed pos. working relationship btwn. school & police dept.; per Officer Hughes problems likely to occur @ "hubs," i.e. where students wait for buses (e.g. Washington & Lark, State & Pearl), per Officer Hughes there are 12-20 true troublemakers, posting surveillance cameras in neighborhood possible, but must get permission from Nat'l Grid/phone co. to use their poles, Ofc. Hughes mentions "Peeping Tom/Big Brother" aspect, per R. Conti this has been discussed @ Common Council mtgs, P. Fowler took informal vote on camera surveillance pro/con, result approx. evenly split, issue tabled for now; can start times of Harriet Myers & Hackett be staggered? Again, issue involves bus schedules, teacher schedules & mayor does not support.
 
6. Lark Street Discussion w/ Jeff Gritsavage: Public Safety Committee formed 2 yrs ago, already in communication w/ Hackett before most recent incidents; next yr's events: Champagne in (Washington) Park, Art on Lark w/ no street expansion & focus on visual/performing arts, this event may have been more congested this yr., used to be more sidewalk sale-oriented, more homegrown acts sought, maybe WEQX not a good sponsor fit, want to avoid it turning into 2nd Lark Fest; this yr's Lark Fest had 5 stages instead of 3 (next yr's event stages will be @ Washington & Madison Aves. & Townsend Park), will still have partnerships w/ media sponsors, still want to feature "up & coming" bands & not "has beens," need for police to be aware it is a no cooler, no pets, no glass-allowed event, corporate sponsorship is down & understands need to strike balance btwn making money & maintaining positive neighborly relations; underage public drinking & public urination a problem @ this event, can we increase police presence? More police were there but not spread out, police on duty perhaps not familiar w/ Lark St. area, criminal activity seems to increase when event ends, he lives in neighborhood & understands, he has hosted bad behavior forums at Lark BID office but turnout not good, some trespassing at this yr's event on Jay St. properties; maybe try to decrease attendance?
 
7. University Club Special Event w/ Colleen Ryan: on 11/5 "Community Connections" event to be held, CSA encouraged to attend, meant to be a mixer for neighborhood assn's & other community based groups to see how they can mutually benefit eachother.
 
8. Dance in Our Own Neighborhood w/ Maude Baum: not in attendance.
 
9. Reports
   a. City & County Legislature: per R. Conti Common Ccl. currently reviewing mayor's budget, must be approved by 11/30, Gov. making deficit reduction proposals, sales tax revenue is down, mandatory contributions to retirees' fund is up, public forum on city budget to be held 10/19, he has proposed that Common Ccl. have prior review of demolition applications- this does not replace emergency demolition appl's or what the Historic Resource Commission does; Common Ccl. passed proposal 10/5 re. aggressive panhandling; STAR rebate prgrm. cut from budget.
       County Legis. Rep. Chris Higgins not in attendance.
   b. Police, Fire, Codes: per Lt. Kapczynski owner of 261 State St. no-showed court date on 10/18, next date set for 10/22 (bricks falling from bldg, bldg not registered), Block by Block prgm just finished Zone 2, 1,663 R.O.P.'s requested.
 
10. Other Announcements: Holiday Homes Tour taking place 12/13, noon-5pm, all featured homes located in uptown Madison Ave area, call Historic Albany Foundation for more info & to be a docent; per M. Doolin 27,000 tulip bulbs have arrived; per K. Strong proposed housing projects on Jay St have gone before HRC 3 times, will have garages, neighbors concerned about construction noise, homes to be priced at approx. $400,000 each; comprehensive planning board had kickoff mtg last month, seeks to do more public outreach; H. Rubin mentioned distribution of Capital Neighbors happening too late (block captains issue?)
-Approval of Minutes: B. Chi motioned to approve, A. Mariano seconded.
 
11. Adjourn: B. Kennedy made standing motion @ 8:35p.m.
 
 
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CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

9:00 AM

Common Council Chambers

City Hall, Second Floor

1. CASE # 4-08, 724

The case of The Fort Orange Club c/o Whiteman, Osterman, and Hanna LLP in connection with the referral of an application from the City of Albany Department of Building and Codes for a building/demolition permit for two attached buildings known as 118-120 Washington Ave. The applicant is seeking the demolition in order to accommodate a larger parking area. The property is located in a C-O (Commercial Office) zoning district.

2. CASE # 12-09, 765

The case of Wal-Mart? Stores c/o Apex Engineering regarding the parcel known as 141 Washington Ave. Ext. seeking Site Plan Approval for the construction of a 2800± s.f. masonry block enclosure to be used for bale and pallet storage and to be located in an existing parking lot. The property is located in a C-2 (Highway Commercial) zoning district.

3. CASE # 12-09, 766- Preliminary presentation

The case of Albany Housing Authority c/o Omni Development Corporation regarding the parcels know as 16, 30, and 90 Morton Ave. seeking Site Plan Approval for the construction of three multifamily residential apartment buildings in connection with a project known as South End Revitalization Phase II. The properties are located in a R-3B (Multifamily Medium-Density? Residential) zoning district.

4. CASE # 7-09, 761

The case of St. John’s Church of God in Christ c/o Richard Green, P.E., regarding the parcel known as 74 4th Ave. seeking Site Plan Approval for the construction of a 10,079± s.f. church to include classrooms, parish hall, administrative offices and a parking lot with 46 off-street parking spaces. The property is located in a CM (Light Industrial) zoning district.
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AGENDA

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

5:30 PM

Common Council Chambers

Second Floor, City Hall

1. Case # 11-09, 1780

The case of Nicholas M. Borden regarding the premises located at 10 Orlando Avenue requesting a Use Variance pursuant to Sections 375-26 and 375-63A of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the change of use from a single-family dwelling to a two (2)-family dwelling, which is not a permitted use in the district. The property is located in an R-1B Single-Family? Medium-Density? Residential zoning district.

2. Case # 1-10, 1795

The case of Richard Franklin regarding the premises located at 179 Fairlawn Avenue requesting an Area Variance pursuant to Sections 375-26 and 375-63D of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the construction of a garage that exceeds the maximum permitted height of 16 feet for an accessory structure. The property is located in an R-1B Single-Family? Medium-Density? Residential zoning district.

3. Case # 1-10, 1796

The case of Desiree Leary regarding the premises located at 214 Clinton Avenue requesting a Use Variance pursuant to Sections 375-26 and 375-65A of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the establishment of four (4) dwelling units, which is not a permitted use in the district, in a vacant building. The property is located in an R-2B One- and Two-Family? Medium-Density? Residential zoning district.

4. Case # 1-10, 1797

The case of Samuel & Velma Peynado regarding the premises located at 183 Delaware Avenue requesting an Interpretation and Use Variance pursuant to Sections 375-25, 375-26 and 375-64A of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to determine if an existing three (3)-family dwelling is a legal nonconforming use or if determined otherwise, to permit such

use, which is not a permitted use in the district. The property is located in an R-2A One- and Two-Family? Residential zoning district.

5. Case # 1-10, 1798

The case of Jagannath Jagathalaprathaban regarding the premises located at 524 Hamilton Street requesting a Special Use Permit pursuant to Sections 375-27 and 375-65B of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the conversion of a single-family dwelling to a two (2)-family dwelling. The property is located in an R-2B One- and Two-Family? Medium-Density? Residential zoning district.

6. Case # 1-10, 1799

The case of Philip Stein & Christopher Soden d/b/a Pepper Jack’s, LLC regarding the premises located at 192 North Allen Street requesting a Special Use Permit pursuant to Sections 375-27, 375-71A and 375-71C of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the establishment of a take-out and delivery restaurant with hours of operation until 12AM. The property is located in a C-1 Neighborhood Commercial zoning district.

7. Case # 1-10, 1800

The case of Martin Doherty regarding the premises located at 290 Manning Boulevard requesting an Interpretation and Area Variance pursuant to Sections 375-25, 376-26 and 375-175 of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to determine if an existing parking area within the required front yard is a legal nonconforming situation or if determined otherwise, to permit the parking area, which is prohibited by 375-175. The property is located in an R-2A One- and Two-Family? Residential zoning district.

8. Case # 1-10, 1801

The case of Merit Plumbing & Heating, LLC regarding the premises located at 178-180 Catherine Street requesting an Area Variance and Parking Lot Permit pursuant to Sections 375-26, 375-75D and 375-174 of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for a 7,314 square foot addition to an existing use that does not meet the minimum required rear yard setback of (20) feet for the district, and an eight (8)-space accessory parking lot. The property is located in a C-M Light Industrial zoning district.

9. Case # 1-10, 1802

The case of Faisal D. Nagi d/b/a IBB Food Mart regarding the premises located at 615 Clinton Avenue requesting a Special Use Permit pursuant to Sections 375-27 and 375-71C of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the addition of take-out food service to an existing gas station and food market. The property is located in a C-1 Neighborhood Commercial zoning district.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Meeting

1. Case # 5-88, 515

The reapplication of Lawrence Sloman regarding the premises located at 484 Yates Street AKA 304 Ontario Street requesting an amendment to a conditionally approved Use Variance pursuant to Sections 375-23 and 375-26C of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance that proposes the removal of a condition specific to the permitted means of ingress to an accessory parking lot. The property is located in an R-2A One- and Two-Family? Residential zoning district. AMENDED

2. Case # 4-09, 1693

The reapplication of Waste Management regarding the premises located at 100 Boat Street AKA Port of Albany requesting a Special Use Permit pursuant to Sections 375-27F and 375-76C of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the expansion of an existing Special Use Permit to add municipal solid waste to the types of waste currently authorized for acceptance at the facility. The property is located in an M-1 General Industrial zoning district.

3. Case # 8-09, 1746

The case of Albany Medical Center regarding the premises located at 43 AKA 137 New Scotland Avenue requesting a Special Use Permit and Area Variances pursuant to Sections 375-26, 375-27, 375-72D and 375-96 of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the construction of a six (6)-story, 325,000 square foot addition to an existing hospital that does not meet the minimum required front yard setback of twenty (20) feet and exceeds both the maximum lot coverage of 60% and maximum height of 85 feet for the district, and an elevated pedestrian walkway connecting the addition to an accessory parking garage at 40 New Scotland Avenue. The property is located in a C-O Commercial Office zoning district.

4. Case # 8-09, 1752

The case of Edgar & Glen Eggelhoefer regarding the premises located at 67 Lexington Avenue requesting a Use Variance and Area Variance pursuant to Sections 375-26, 375-64A and 375-179 of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the change of use to a parking lot for three (3) vehicles and a commercial storage trailer, which is not a permitted use in the district and does not provide a sufficient means of ingress / egress. The property is located in an R-2A One- and Two-Family? Residential zoning district.

5. Case # 10-09, 1768

The case of Ballingers Ltd. regarding the premises located at 42 Howard Street requesting a Special Use Permit pursuant to Sections 375-27 and 375-74C of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the establishment of a nightclub d/b/a Ballingers. The property is located in a C-3 Central Business zoning district.

6. Case # 11-09, 1771

The case of Allen Landon regarding the premises located at 69 Ten Broeck Street requesting a Use Variance pursuant to Sections 375-26 and 375-65A of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow the change of use from a four (4)-unit apartment building to a five (5)-unit apartment building, which is not a permitted use in the district. The property is located in an R-2B One and Two-Family? Medium-Density? Residential zoning district.

7. Case # 11-09, 1787

The case of Columbia 16 NS, LLC regarding the premises located at 96 Dana Avenue and 123 Morris Street requesting a Use Variance, Area Variance and Parking Lot Permit pursuant to Sections 375-26, 375-64A, 375-174 and 375-176 of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the expansion of a proposed temporary parking lot approved in Case #7-08, 1587 onto contiguous, adjacent properties, that does not meet the required ten (10)-foot setback from adjacent residential properties. The properties are located in an R-2A One- and Two-Family? Residential zoning district.

8. Case # 12-09, 1790

The case of Cusano Family Enterprises, LLC regarding the premises located at 458 Delaware Avenue requesting a Special Use Permit pursuant to Sections 375-27 and 375-71C of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the establishment of a take-out restaurant. The property is located in a C-1 Neighborhood Commercial zoning district.

9. Case # 12-09, 1791

The case of Harold B. Veeder regarding the premises located at 92 Shaker Road requesting a Use Variance pursuant to Sections 375-26 and 375-63A of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the change of use to a three (3)-family dwelling, which is not a permitted use in the district. The property is located in an R-1B One- and Two-Family? Medium-Density? Residential zoning district.
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ACTIONS TAKEN

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Members Present: Apostol; Moran; Tucker-Ross?; Viele

Case # 12-09, 1792

The case of Paul Gross and Faina Gross regarding the premises located at 43 Dove Street AKA 120 Chestnut Street requesting a Use Variance pursuant to Sections 375-26 and 375-66A of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the change of use from a six (6)-unit apartment building to a seven (7)-unit apartment building, which is not a permitted use in the district. The property is located in an R-2C One- and Two-Family? Row House Residential zoning district.

Denied

Vote: 4-0

Case # 12-09, 1793

The case of Albany Housing Authority regarding the premises located at 99, 101 and 103 Broad Street, 33, 35 and 37 Catherine Street, 99 and 105 Clinton Street and 16, 26, 30, 64, 86 AKA 84 and 90 Morton Avenue requesting Use Variances pursuant to Sections 375-26 and 375-68A of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the rehabilitation of two (2) vacant three (3)-family dwellings and the construction of a single, new three (3)-family dwelling, which are not permitted uses in the district, and Area Variances pursuant to Sections 375-26, 375-68D, 375-132 and 375-181 to allow for the construction of six (6) single-family dwellings, a two (2)-family dwelling, a three (3)-family dwelling, two (2) six (6)-unit apartment buildings and a nine (9)-unit apartment building that do not conform to the yard requirements and/or parking requirements for the district. The properties are located in an R-3B Multifamily Medium-Density? Residential zoning district.

Approved w/Conditions

Vote: 4-0 CONDITIONS

• The applicant shall obtain the required Certificates of Appropriateness from the Historic Resources Commission.

• The applicant shall obtain the required Site Plan Approvals from the City Planning Board.

Case # 12-09, 1794

The case of 17 Chapel, LLC regarding the premises located at 17 Chapel Street requesting an Area Variance pursuant to Section 307-12 of the City of Albany Sign Ordinance to allow for the provision of a temporary wall sign that extends above the second floor of the building. The property is located in a C-3 Central Business zoning district.

Approved w/Conditions

Vote: 4-0 CONDITIONS

• The sign shall be permitted on a temporary basis for a period not longer than six (6) months, at which time the applicant shall be required to obtain an extension, if desired, from this Board.

PENDING CASES

Case # 11-09, 1777

The case of Serap Konur regarding the premises located at 271 West Lawrence Street requesting a Use Variance pursuant to Sections 375-26 and 375-64A of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the change of use from a two (2)-family dwelling to a three (3)-family dwelling, which is not a permitted use in the district. The property is located in an R-2A One- and Two-Family? Residential zoning district.

Denied

Vote: 4-0

Case # 11-09, 1778

The case of Mitchell Gelman regarding the premises located at 223 Western Avenue requesting a Use Variance pursuant to Sections 375-26 and 375-64A of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the change of use from a two (2)-family dwelling to a three (3)-family dwelling, which is not a permitted use in the district. The property is located in an R-2B One- and Two-Family? Medium-Density? Residential zoning district.

Denied

Vote: 4-0

Case # 11-09, 1781

The case of Tony D’Adamo? on behalf of Nagi Nasr regarding the premises located at 471 Clinton Avenue requesting a Use Variance pursuant to Sections 375-26 and 375-65A of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the establishment of a retail beauty supply store in a vacant structure. The property is located in an R-2B One- and Two-Family? Medium-Density? Residential zoning district.

Approved w/Conditions

Vote: 4-0 CONDITIONS

• The approval shall be temporary for a period of one (1) year, at which point the Board will reconvene and evaluate the operation of the use. The Board will hold a public hearing and may request the applicant’s attendance at this hearing. The Board shall retain the right to hold subsequent reviews of the use and its operation if it is compelled to do so by evidence of adverse impacts of the use.

• Products sold at the establishment shall be limited to beauty supply and related products only. The sale of additional retail items and/or food service is prohibited.

• The applicant shall ensure that any outstanding environmental issues are resolved prior to occupancy.

• The applicant shall receive a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Resources Commission.

Case # 11-09, 1782

The case of Stanley Adelman regarding the premises located at 48 Eileen Street requesting an Area Variance pursuant to Sections 375-26 and 375-63D of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the addition of a carport that does not meet the minimum side yard setback of eight (8) feet for the district. The property is located in an R-1B Single-Family? Medium-Density? Residential zoning district.

Approved w/Conditions

Vote: 4-0 CONDITIONS

• The proposed carport addition shall adhere to guidelines for the Traditional Neighborhood Design Overlay District, as specified in 375-45.

Case # 11-09, 1783

The case of Mina Agaibi regarding the premises located at 136 North Allen Street requesting a Special Use Permit pursuant to Sections 375-27 and 375-71C of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the addition of take-out food service to an existing grocery store d/b/a Ralph Deli Grocery. The property is located in a C-1 Neighborhood Commercial zoning district.

Approved w/Conditions

Vote: 4-0 CONDITIONS

• The property shall adhere to C-1 District Design Guidelines for all exterior work.

• The applicant shall meet or exceed the applicable building code requirements for the proposed use. Any required venting shall be directed away from adjacent properties and be as visibly inconspicuous as possible.

• There shall be mandatory daily trash cleanup of the property’s exterior grounds, the adjacent public right-of-way and any other affected areas.

Case # 11-09, 1784

The case of Marcus F. Buckley on behalf of the College of Saint Rose regarding the premises located at 334 Ontario Street requesting an Interpretation and Use Variance or Special Use Permit pursuant to Sections 375-7, 375-25, 375-27, 375-64A and 375-64C of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to determine if the proposed records and furniture storage facility for a college requires a Use Variance or a Special Use Permit, and to permit the use accordingly. The property is located in an R-2A One- and Two-Family? Residential zoning district.

Interpretation

Favorable (SUP required): 4-0

Approved w/Conditions

Vote: 4-0 CONDITIONS

• The property shall adhere to C-1 District Design Guidelines, as per 375-46B(1). The applicant shall submit a design elevation for façade redesign and plans for signage to the City Planning Department for review and approval.

Case # 11-09, 1785

The case of Marcus F. Buckley on behalf of the College of Saint Rose regarding the premises located at 334 Ontario Street requesting an Interpretation and Use Variance or Special Use Permit pursuant to Sections 375-7, 375-25, 375-27, 375-64A and 375-64C of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to determine if the proposed records and furniture storage facility for a college requires a Use Variance or a Special Use Permit, and to permit the use accordingly. The property is located in an R-2A One- and Two-Family? Residential zoning district.

Interpretation

Favorable (SUP required): 4-0

Approved w/Conditions

Vote: 4-0 CONDITIONS

• The property shall adhere to C-1 District Design Guidelines, as per 375-46B(1).

Case # 11-09, 1789

The case of Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. regarding the premises located at 306 AKA 308 Central Avenue requesting an Interpretation pursuant to Sections 375-7, 375-25 and 375-73B of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance that a proposed day-care facility be permitted as an accessory use. The property is located in a C-3 Central Business zoning district.

Interpretation

Favorable: 4-0
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AGENDA

and

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING



December 16, 2009, 5:15 p.m.

Common Council Chambers

Second Floor, City Hall







167 Chestnut Street – Center Square/Hudson-Park H.D.



Owners: Daniel Fitzgerald & Richard Haldeman

Window Contractor: Crawford Door & Window Sales (Jason Biszick)



Request for approval of the proposed replacement of the existing wood windows with new Pella “Architect Series” wood windows that match the design of the old ones.



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Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Meeting

1. Case # 4-09, 1693

The reapplication of Waste Management regarding the premises located at 100 Boat Street AKA Port of Albany requesting a Special Use Permit pursuant to Sections 375-27F and 375-76C of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the expansion of an existing Special Use Permit to add municipal solid waste to the types of waste currently authorized for acceptance at the facility. The property is located in an M-1 General Industrial zoning district.

2. Case # 8-09, 1746

The case of Albany Medical Center regarding the premises located at 43 AKA 137 New Scotland Avenue requesting a Special Use Permit and Area Variances pursuant to Sections 375-26, 375-27, 375-72D and 375-96 of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the construction of a six (6)-story, 325,000 square foot addition to an existing hospital that does not meet the minimum required front yard setback of twenty (20) feet and exceeds both the maximum lot coverage of 60% and maximum height of 85 feet for the district, and an elevated pedestrian walkway connecting the addition to an accessory parking garage at 40 New Scotland Avenue. The property is located in a C-O Commercial Office zoning district.

3. Case # 8-09, 1752

The case of Edgar & Glen Eggelhoefer regarding the premises located at 67 Lexington Avenue requesting a Use Variance and Area Variance pursuant to Sections 375-26, 375-64A and 375-179 of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the change of use to a parking lot for three (3) vehicles and a commercial storage trailer, which is not a permitted use in the district and does not provide a sufficient means of ingress / egress. The property is located in an R-2A One- and Two-Family? Residential zoning district.

4. Case # 10-09, 1768

The case of Ballingers Ltd. regarding the premises located at 42 Howard Street requesting a Special Use Permit pursuant to Sections 375-27 and 375-74C of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the establishment of a nightclub d/b/a Ballingers. The property is located in a C-3 Central Business zoning district.

5. Case # 11-09, 1771

The case of Allen Landon regarding the premises located at 69 Ten Broeck Street requesting a Use Variance pursuant to Sections 375-26 and 375-65A of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow the change of use from a four (4)-unit apartment building to a five (5)-unit apartment building, which is not a permitted use in the district. The property is located in an R-2B One and Two-Family? Medium-Density? Residential zoning district.

6. Case # 11-09, 1777

The case of Serap Konur regarding the premises located at 271 West Lawrence Street requesting a Use Variance pursuant to Sections 375-26 and 375-64A of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the change of use from a two (2)-family dwelling to a three (3)-family dwelling, which is not a permitted use in the district. The property is located in an R-2A One- and Two-Family? Residential zoning district.

7. Case # 11-09, 1778

The case of Mitchell Gelman regarding the premises located at 223 Western Avenue requesting a Use Variance pursuant to Sections 375-26 and 375-64A of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the change of use from a two (2)-family dwelling to a three (3)-family dwelling, which is not a permitted use in the district. The property is located in an R-2B One- and Two-Family? Medium-Density? Residential zoning district.

8. Case # 11-09, 1781

The case of Tony D’Adamo? on behalf of Nagi Nasr regarding the premises located at 471 Clinton Avenue requesting a Use Variance pursuant to Sections 375-26 and 375-65A of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the establishment of a retail beauty supply store in a vacant structure. The property is located in an R-2B One- and Two-Family? Medium-Density? Residential zoning district.

9. Case # 11-09, 1782

The case of Stanley Adelman regarding the premises located at 48 Eileen Street requesting an Area Variance pursuant to Sections 375-26 and 375-63D of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the addition of a carport that does not meet the minimum side yard setback of eight (8) feet for the district. The property is located in an R-1B Single-Family? Medium-Density? Residential zoning district.

10. Case # 11-09, 1783

The case of Mina Agaibi regarding the premises located at 136 North Allen Street requesting a Special Use Permit pursuant to Sections 375-27 and 375-71C of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the addition of take-out food service to an existing grocery store d/b/a Ralph Deli Grocery. The property is located in a C-1 Neighborhood Commercial zoning district.

11. Case # 11-09, 1784

The case of Marcus F. Buckley on behalf of the College of Saint Rose regarding the premises located at 334 Ontario Street requesting an Interpretation and Use Variance or Special Use Permit pursuant to Sections 375-7, 375-25, 375-27, 375-64A and 375-64C of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to determine if the proposed records and furniture storage facility for a college requires a Use Variance or a Special Use Permit, and to permit the use accordingly. The property is located in an R-2A One- and Two-Family? Residential zoning district.

12. Case # 11-09, 1785

The case of Marcus F. Buckley on behalf of the College of Saint Rose regarding the premises located at 556 Yates Street AKA Rear 571 Morris Street requesting an Interpretation and Use Variance or Special Use Permit pursuant to Sections 375-7, 375-25, 375-27 375-64A and 375-64C of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to determine if the proposed facilities shop and storage space for a college requires a Use Variance or a Special Use Permit, and to permit the use accordingly. The property is located in an R-2A One- and Two-Family? Residential zoning district.

13. Case # 11-09, 1787

The case of Columbia 16 NS, LLC regarding the premises located at 96 Dana Avenue and 123 Morris Street requesting a Use Variance, Area Variance and Parking Lot Permit pursuant to Sections 375-26, 375-64A, 375-174 and 375-176 of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the expansion of a proposed temporary parking lot approved in Case #7-08, 1587 onto contiguous, adjacent properties, that does not meet the required ten (10)-foot setback from adjacent residential properties. The properties are located in an R-2A One- and Two-Family? Residential zoning district.

14. Case # 11-09, 1789

The case of Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. regarding the premises located at 306 AKA 308 Central Avenue requesting an Interpretation pursuant to Sections 375-7, 375-25 and 375-73B of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance that a proposed day-care facility be permitted as an accessory use. The property is located in a C-3 Central Business zoning district.
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ACTIONS TAKEN

Monday, November 23, 2009

Members Present: Apostol; Cronin; Moran; O’Connor?; Ray; Tucker-Ross?; Viele



Case # 11-09, 1786

The case of Albany Housing Authority regarding the premises located at 42 North Swan Street requesting a Special Use Permit pursuant to Sections 375-27 and 375-71C of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the establishment of an office in a commercial storefront. The property is located in a C-1 Neighborhood Commercial zoning district.

Approved w/Conditions

Vote: 7-0 CONDITIONS

• The property shall adhere to C-1 District Design Guidelines for all exterior work.



Case # 11-09, 1788

The case of Pashko, Inc. d/b/a Pasquale’s regarding the premises located at 261 New Scotland Avenue requesting a Special Use Permit pursuant to Sections 375-27 and 375-71C of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the change of use from a restaurant to a restaurant serving alcohol. The property is located in a C-1 Neighborhood Commercial zoning district.

Approved w/Conditions

Vote: 7-0 CONDITIONS

• There shall be no substantial change in service or physical alteration to the premise that directly or indirectly relates to the provision of alcohol beverage.

• Alcoholic beverage shall be served via table service only and shall be subordinate to the provision of food service at the establishment.



PENDING CASES

Case # 11-09, 1772

The case of Saiyd Abdo Alsalmi regarding the premises located at 1215 Broadway requesting a Special Use Permit pursuant to Sections 375-27 and 375-71C of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the establishment of a grocery store. The property is located in a C-1 Neighborhood Commercial zoning district.

Denied

Vote: 7-0



Case # 11-09, 1773

The case of Solveig J. Hughes regarding the premises located at 789 Western Avenue requesting an Interpretation and Use Variance pursuant to Sections 375-25C, 375-26 and 375-63A of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to determine if an existing two (2)-family dwelling is a legal nonconforming use or if determined otherwise, to permit such use, which is not a permitted use in the district. The property is located in an R-1B Single-Family? Medium-Density? Residential zoning district.

Interpretation (Favorable)

Vote: 7-0
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Case # 11-09, 1780

The case of Nicholas M. Borden regarding the premises located at 10 Orlando Avenue requesting a Use Variance pursuant to Sections 375-26 and 375-63A of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the change of use from a single-family dwelling to a two (2)-family dwelling, which is not a permitted use in the district. The property is located in an R-1B Single-Family? Medium-Density? Residential zoning district. RESCHEDULED TO 1/13/09



The text of the following agenda item has been revised:



Case # 12-09, 1793

The case of Albany Housing Authority regarding the premises located at 99, 101 and 103 Broad Street, 33, 35 and 37 Catherine Street, 99 and 105 Clinton Street and 16, 26, 30, 64, 86 AKA 84 and 90 Morton Avenue requesting Use Variances pursuant to Sections 375-26 and 375-68A of the City of Albany Zoning Ordinance to allow for the rehabilitation of two (2) vacant three (3)-family dwellings, which are not permitted uses in the district, and Area Variances pursuant to Sections 375-26, 375-68D, 375-132 and 375-181 to allow for the construction of six (6) single-family dwellings, a two (2)-family dwelling, a three (3)-family dwelling, two (2) six (6)-unit apartment buildings and a nine (9)-unit apartment building that do not conform to the yard requirements and/or parking requirements for the district. The properties are located in an R-3B Multifamily Medium-Density? Residential zoning district.
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