AGENDA

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.

AGENDA

CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD

Thursday, November 19, 2009

9:00 AM

Common Council Chambers

City Hall, Second Floor

1. CASE # 8-09, 762

The case of Crisafulli Associates, LLC c/o Stantec Consulting Services regarding the parcel known as 197-183 Jay St. seeking Site Plan Approval for the construction of five (5) adjoining three-story, single-family rowhomes on an existing vacant lot which is proposed to be subdivided. The project has received an Area Variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals and will require approval from the Historic Resources Commission. The property is located in a R-2C (One and Two-Family? Row House Residential) zoning district.

AGENDA

CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD

Thursday, October 29, 2009

9:00 AM

Common Council Chambers

City Hall, Second Floor



1. CASE # 10-08, 731- Adoption of SEQR findings

The case of Albany Medical Center Hospital c/o The Chazen Companies regarding the parcel known as 43 New Scotland Ave. seeking Site Plan Approval for the construction of a 325,000 s.f., six-story addition to the main hospital including a ten-story elevator tower and the renovation of 46,000 s.f. of the existing building area. The project is proposed to be built in a single phase and involves the demolition of a 65,000 s.f. building on the AMCH campus (Building ‘U’). Area variances will be required from the

Board of Zoning Appeals. The property is located in a C-O (Commercial Office) zoning district.



2. CASE # 6-08, 727- Site Plan Amendment

The case of Citywide Properties, LLC c/o Hershberg and Hershberg regarding the parcels located at 12, 14, 16, and 18 New Scotland Ave., 122, 124, 128, 130, 132, 134, 136 Morris St., 123-135 Morris St. (odd), and 96, 98 and 100 Dana Ave. On 4/23/09 the applicant received Site Plan Approval for a redevelopment project including construction of a new three-story, 53,385± s.f. building with a pharmacy and retail bank as first floor tenants and approximately 35,590 s.f. of office/medical office space on the second and third floors. A temporary parking lot with 38 spaces was also approved. The applicant is seeking an amendment to the previously approved plans in order to increase the capacity in the temporary lot from 38 to 50 spaces as a result of the proposed addition of 96 Dana Ave. and 123 Morris St. to the project area. The property is located in a C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning district and is within the Park South Planned Development Overlay District.

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AGENDA

CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD

Thursday, September 17, 2009

9:00 AM

Common Council Chambers

City Hall, Second Floor

1. CASE # 4-09, 758

The case of LANA Property Group c/o Hershberg and Hershberg regarding the parcels known as 135 and 137-139 South Pearl St. seeking Site Plan Approval for the rehabilitation of a vacant four-story building to include a property management services office on the first floor and three residential units on the upper three floors. The applicant also proposes to provide seven (7) off-street parking spaces on an existing vacant lot. The property is located in a C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning district.

2. CASE # 8-09, 762

The case of St. Catherine of Siena c/o Syvertson Architects regarding the parcel known as 35 Hurst Ave. seeking Site Plan Approval for the construction of a 5,200± s.f. addition to a private school. The property is located in a R-1B (Single Family Medium Density Residential) zoning district.

3. CASE # 4-09, 755

The case of Ruch Distributors c/o Frank Herba regarding the parcel known as 10 Enterprise Dr. seeking Site Plan Approval for a proposed 10,840 s.f. expansion of an existing warehouse cooler space, new truck loading areas and an enlarged driveway. The property is located in a CM (Light Industrial) zoning district.

AGENDA

CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD

Thursday, August 27, 2009

9:00 AM

Common Council Chambers

City Hall, Second Floor

1. CASE # 6-09, 759

The case of Brighter Choice Foundation, Inc. c/o Hershberg and Hershberg regarding the parcel known as 65 Krank St. seeking Site Plan Approval for the construction of a 5,750 s.f., one-story addition to the existing Albany Community Charter School and the relocation of a playground area. The property is located in a R-2A (One and Two-Family? Residential) zoning district.

2. CASE # 4-09, 751

The case of Brighter Choice Foundation, Inc. c/o Hershberg and Hershberg regarding the parcel known as 21 Hackett Blvd. seeking Site Plan Approval for the construction of a 50,000± s.f. private girls’ high school (charter school) with a parking lot for 54 vehicles. The property is located in a C-O (Commercial Office) zoning district.

3. CASE # 4-09, 755

The case of Ruch Distributors c/o Frank Herba regarding the parcel known as 10 Enterprise Dr. seeking Site Plan Approval for a proposed 10,840 s.f. expansion of an existing warehouse cooler space, new truck loading areas and an enlarged driveway. The property is located in a CM (Light Industrial) zoning district.

The following case has been added to the 8/6/09 Planning Board agenda:



3. CASE # 4-09, 748

The case of Honest Weight Food Co-op c/o Hershberg and Hershberg regarding the parcel known as 100 Watervliet Ave. seeking Site Plan Approval for the construction of a 31,008± s.f grocery store with a parking lot for 163 vehicles. An existing one-story, 41,000± s.f. building on the site is proposed to be demolished. The property is located in a M-1 (General Industrial) zoning district.

AGENDA

CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD

Thursday, August 6, 2009

9:00 AM

Common Council Chambers

City Hall, Second Floor

1. CASE # 10-08, 733

The case of Addictions Care Center of Albany, Inc. c/o Francis Kramer regarding the .81 acre parcel known as 131 McCarty? Ave. seeking Site Plan Approval for the construction of 11,670 s.f., 21-bed residential addiction treatment facility for women and children and an 11-space parking lot. The property is located in a R-2A (One and Two-Family? Residential) zoning district.

2. CASE # 6-09, 759

The case of Brighter Choice Foundation c/o Hershberg and Hershberg regarding the parcel known as 65 Krank St. seeking Site Plan Approval for the construction of a 5,750 s.f., one-story addition to the existing Albany Community Charter School and the relocation of a playground area. The property is located in a R-2A (One and Two-Family? Residential) zoning district.

 

 

          AGENDA 

CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD 

Thursday, July 16, 2009 

9:00 AM 

Common Council Chambers   

City Hall, Second Floor 

 

 

1. CASE # 10-08, 731- Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)- Review for Acceptance 

The case of Albany Medical Center Hospital c/o The Chazen Companies regarding the parcel known as 

43 New Scotland Ave. seeking Site Plan Approval for the construction of a 325,000 s.f., six-story 

addition to the main hospital including a ten-story elevator tower and the renovation of 46,000 s.f. of the 

existing building area. The project is proposed to be built in a single phase and involves the demolition 

of a 65,000 s.f. building on the AMCH campus (Building ‘U’). Area variances will be required from the  

Board of Zoning Appeals. The property is located in a C-O (Commercial Office) zoning district. 

 

2. CASE # 4-09, 750 

The case of Columbia Development Companies c/o Hershberg and Hershberg regarding the parcel 

known as 81 Holland Ave. (a.k.a. 40 and 50 New Scotland Avenue) seeking Site Plan Approval for the 

construction of an eight-level, 1,550-space parking garage and a six-story, 36,224± s.f. mixed-use 

building with a first floor restaurant, second floor offices, and 36 residential dwelling units on floors 

three (3) through six (6). The project will require approvals from the Board of Zoning Appeals. The 

property is located in a C-O (Commercial Office) zoning district. 

 

3. CASE # 4-09, 752 

The case of Dr. Robert Vignali c/o Hershberg and Hershberg regarding the parcel known as 29 Colvin 

Ave. seeking Site Plan Approval for the construction of a one-story, 3,770± s.f. medical office building 

with 23 parking spaces. The property is located in a C-O (Commercial Office) zoning district. 

 

4. CASE # 7-09, 760 

The case of St. Catherine’s Center for Children regarding the parcel known as 105 Delaware Ave. 

seeking Site Plan Approval for the conversion of a group home for children into an office/counseling 

center. No structural changes will be made to the building, no new parking is proposed. A Special Use 

Permit is required from the Board of Zoning Appeals. The property is located in a R-2A (One and Two 

Family Residential) zoning district.  

 

 

5. CASE # 7-09, 761- Preliminary presentation 

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 

project has received approvals from the Board of Zoning Appeals. The property is located in a CM 

(Light Industrial) zoning district. 

AGENDA

CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD

Thursday, June 25, 2009

9:00 AM

Common Council Chambers

City Hall, Second Floor



1. CASE # 4-09, 750

The case of Columbia Development Companies c/o Hershberg and Hershberg regarding the parcel known as 81 Holland Ave. (a.k.a. 40 and 50 New Scotland Avenue) seeking Site Plan Approval for the construction of an eight-level, 1,550-space parking garage and a six-story, 36,224± s.f. mixed-use building with a first floor restaurant, second floor offices, and 36 residential dwelling units on floors three (3) through six (6). The project will require approvals from the Board of Zoning Appeals. The property is located in a C-O (Commercial Office) zoning district.



2. CASE # 4-09, 748

The case of Honest Weight Food Co-op c/o Hershberg and Hershberg regarding the parcel known as 100 Watervliet Ave. seeking Site Plan Approval for the construction of a 31,008± s.f grocery store with a parking lot for 163 vehicles. An existing one-story, 41,000± s.f. building on the site is proposed to be demolished. The project has received approvals from the Board of Zoning Appeals. The property is located in a M-1 (General Industrial) zoning district.



3. CASE # 4-09, 757- Preliminary presentation

The case of Big Bite Foods c/o Bohler Engineering regarding the parcel known as 274 Delaware Ave. seeking Site Plan Approval for the renovation of an existing Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant to include a Taco Bell franchise with new signage, facade alterations, and a minor addition for a larger cooler space. The project will require approvals from the Board of Zoning Appeals. The property is located in a C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning district.



4. CASE # 4-09, 758- Preliminary presentation

The case of LANA Property Group c/o Hershberg and Hershberg regarding the parcels known as 135 and 137-139 South Pearl St. seeking Site Plan Approval for the rehabilitation of a vacant four-story building to include a property management services office on the first floor and three residential units on the upper three floors. The applicant also proposes to provide seven (7) off-street parking spaces on an existing vacant lot. The project will require approvals from the Board of Zoning Appeals. The property is located in a C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning district.

AGENDA

CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD

Thursday, June 4, 2009

9:00 AM

Common Council Chambers

City Hall, Second Floor

1. CASE # 10-08, 731- Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)- Review for Completeness

The case of Albany Medical Center Hospital c/o The Chazen Companies regarding the parcel known as 43 New Scotland Ave. seeking Site Plan Approval for the construction of a 325,000 s.f., six-story addition to the main hospital including a ten-story elevator tower and the renovation of 46,000 s.f. of the existing building area. The project is proposed to be built in a single phase and involves the demolition of a 65,000 s.f. building on the AMCH campus (Building ‘U’). Area variances will be required from the

Board of Zoning Appeals. The property is located in a C-O (Commercial Office) zoning district.



2. CASE # 3-09, 740

The case of 17 Chapel, LLC c/o Hershberg and Hershberg seeking Site Plan Approval for the rehabilitation of a vacant four-story building on a parcel known as 17 Chapel St. The applicant is proposing to construct an additional three stories on the existing building for a residential project with 20 units. The first two floors are proposed to provide parking for 37 vehicles and a common fitness center. The project has received approvals from the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Historic Resources Commission. The property is located in a C-3 (Central Business) zoning district.