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Blog: Historic Resources Commission
Description: Information from the City's HRC
Created by fowlerp on Sun 01 of June, 2008 11:27 CDT
Last modified Tue 22 of Dec., 2009 15:29 CST (15 posts | 4409 visits | Activity=2.00) AGENDA - December 16, 2009AGENDA 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. AGENDA - November 18, 2009,AGENDA and NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING November 18, 2009, 5:15 p.m. Common Council Chambers Second Floor, City Hall CARRYOVER FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 1. 63 State Street – Downtown Albany H.D. Owner: Gramercy Capital/First States Investors (Albert DeRose?, Agent) Contractor: TRW & Associates Request for approval of the proposed replacement of the copper panel roof, which is deteriorated. with galvanized steel roofing prefinished to resemble the green patina of the aged copper. The applicants have found that obtaining the necessary custom-fabricated copper panels would be extremely expensive, while the steel roofing is readily available commercially and is, therefore, much less costly. Additional information obtained by the applicants in response to inquiries by the Commission members at the last 2 meetings (when review has been tabled) will be discussed. 2. 560 Madison Avenue – Washington Park H.D. {review postponed from previous meeting} Owner: Ronald Thompson, Jr. Architect: David Hopper Request for approval of a revised design for the narrow 2-story addition that has been built to connect the small building on the southern end of the property (facing New Scotland Avenue) with the main building on the corner of Madison Avenue and New Scotland Avenue. The Commission approved the proposed design, with some modifications, at the 1/21 meeting. Changes have been made to the approved design in the course of construction, and the applicant is returning to discuss the situation with the members. The Board of Zoning Appeals and the Planning Board also have reviewed this project. The addition is part of the work to convert the ground-floor corner business from “Ralph’s” (which was a tavern) to “Red’s Park Place,” where the emphasis has been shifted to serving as a family-friendly restaurant with a bar. The addition contains a kitchen, stairs, and an access corridor. 3. 311 Hudson Avenue – Center Square/Hudson-Park H.D. Owners: Stephen Werthner & Aimee Minbiole Contractor: The Home Depot Request for approval of the proposed replacement of the existing wood windows on the façade (except those in the large opening on the first floor) with new wood windows in a one-over-one configuration. Findings of the 11/17 site visit by staff and members and any additional information that has become available regarding the replacement windows since the last meeting will be discussed. NEW CASES 1. 8 Spring Street – Center Square/Hudson-Park H.D. Owners: Cherie DeVall? & Arthur Gleason Contractor: The Home Depot Request for approval of the proposed replacement of the existing wood windows on the façade with new windows. 2. 134 Franklin Street – South End/Groesbeckville H.D. Owner: Vesta Community Housing/Altamont Program, Inc. Request for approval of the proposed replacement of all the existing windows with new wood TrimLine? windows that would be fabricated to match the old ones. AGENDA - November 4, 2009AGENDA and NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING November 4, 2009, 5:15 p.m. Common Council Chambers Second Floor, City Hall CARRYOVER FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 1. 17 Chapel Street – Adjacent to First Reformed Church (individual listing) & Clinton Avenue/North Pearl Street/ Clinton Square H.D. Owner: 17 Chapel, LLC (Seth Rosenblum) Consulting Engineer: Hershberg & Hershberg (Daniel Hershberg) Architect: Schopfer Architects, LLP (David Schlosser) Request for approval of a revised design for the renovation of the building for residential use. Changes to the plan of the penthouse level to accommodate 2 additional units (for a total of 24) have resulted in small changes to the elevations. The Commission approved the design at the 5/20 meeting, and the Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Board have granted the necessary approvals. 2. 560 Madison Avenue – Washington Park H.D. Owner: Ronald Thompson, Jr. Architect: David Hopper Request for approval of a revised design for the narrow 2-story addition that has been built to connect the small building on the southern end of the property (facing New Scotland Avenue) with the main building on the corner of Madison Avenue and New Scotland Avenue. The Commission approved the proposed design, with some modifications, at the 1/21 meeting. Changes have been made to the approved design in the course of construction, and the applicant is returning to discuss the situation with the members. The Board of Zoning Appeals and the Planning Board also have reviewed this project. The addition is part of the work to convert the ground-floor corner business from “Ralph’s” (which was a tavern) to “Red’s Park Place,” where the emphasis has been shifted to serving as a family-friendly restaurant with a bar. The addition contains a kitchen, stairs, and an access corridor. 3. 161 Jay Street – Center Square/Hudson-Park H.D. Owner: Jonathan S. Waldman, M.D. Contractor/Applicant: Paul Shlasko Request for approval of the proposed replacement of the existing wood windows on the façade (except the basement windows) with new wood windows that match the design of the old ones. Findings of the 10/27 site visit made by staff and several members (after review of this matter was tabled at the last meeting) will be discussed. 4. 63 State Street – Downtown Albany H.D. Owner: Gramercy Capital/First States Investors (Albert DeRose?, Agent) Contractor: TRW & Associates Request for approval of the proposed replacement of the copper panel roof, which is deteriorated. with galvanized steel roofing prefinished to resemble the green patina of the aged copper. The applicants have found that obtaining the necessary custom-fabricated copper panels would be extremely expensive, while the steel roofing is readily available commercially and is, therefore, much less costly. Additional information obtained by the applicants in response to inquiries by the Commission members at the last meeting (when review was tabled) will be discussed. NEW CASES 1. 311 Hudson Avenue – Center Square/Hudson-Park H.D. Owners: Stephen Werthner & Aimee Minbiole Contractor: The Home Depot Request for approval of the proposed replacement of the existing wood windows on the façade (except those in the large opening on the first floor) with new wood windows in a one-over-one configuration. 2. 258 Lark Street (Bombers Burrito Bar) – Center Square/Hudson-Park H.D. Owner: Matthew Baumgartner Architect: C2 Design Group (Shaun Andriano) Request for approval of proposed renovations to the façade. The proposed work consists of the replacement of some deteriorated elements (such as the large aluminum-framed storefront windows and the concrete steps at the upper-floor entrance), plus repairs and painting and the addition of cosmetic items like awnings and light fixtures. AGENDA - June 17, 2009, 5:15 p.m. AGENDA June 17, 2009, 5:15 p.m.
Owner: Stephen Susser Request for approval of the replacement of the 2 pairs of tall windows on the main floor of the façade with new mahogany units that match the existing ones but have insulated glass. The proposed new windows are “Ancestral” units manufactured by Belisle of Québec.
Owner: Felice Bongiorno (Bongiorno’s Restaurant) Request for reversal of the staff denial of a certificate of appropriateness for the replacement of several wood windows on the ground floor with white vinyl windows. The new windows were installed without a building permit or certificate of appropriateness. The owner proposes to paint the exterior surfaces of the windows to give them a more appropriate appearance. AGENDA - May 6, 2009, 5:15 p.m.
AGENDA May 6, 2009, 5:15 p.m.
1. 217-219 Lark Street – Center Square/Hudson-Park H.D. Owner: 219 Lark Street LLC (Simon Masaki & Gary Wong) Request for approval of a revised façade design proposed as part of the renovation of this office building (which was created by the merging of 2 row houses quite some time ago) into a mixed-use building with storefronts at the bottom level and apartments on the upper 3 floors. At the 12/17/08 meeting, the Commission approved the addition of external entrances to the lower-level storefronts with steps leading to the sidewalk, but withheld final approval of the design for the main building entry pending further investigation after the later alterations were removed. The later additions at the entrance area have been removed, and the architect presented a revised design for the main entrance at the 4/22 meeting. He now is returning to present the design with further revisions made in response to the comments and recommendations that were made. 2. 110 Washington Ave. (The Fort Orange Club) – Adj. to Center Square/Hudson-Park H.D. Owner: The Fort Orange Club Request for approval of a revised selection of masonry units proposed for use on the south elevation of the addition on the west side of the Fort Orange Club. The Commission approved the design at the 2/4/09 meeting. NEW CASES 1. 429 South Pearl Street – South End/Groesbeckville H.D. Postponed from 4/22/09 Owner: Dennis M. Bagley, Jr. Request for approval of the application of an exterior insulation and finish system (often called “EIFS”) on the south wall of the building. The rear section of the parapet wall on this side was removed recently after some bricks fell out, and the owner proposes to rebuild it with pressure-treated wood and then resurface the entire wall. The wall is visible from the street, as the adjacent property is used for parking. 2. 17 Chapel Street – Adjacent to First Reformed Church (individual listing) & Clinton Owner: 17 Chapel, LLC Request for approval of the proposed design for the renovation of the building for residential use. It is proposed that 3 stories be added to the existing building, for a total of 7 stories. This new construction adjacent to designated historic resources is what causes this project to be subject to Commission review. Extensive exterior revisions are proposed as part of the renovation, which will result in 22 residential units above 2 stories of parking. At the 4/22 meeting, the members agreed to the designation of the City Planning Board as lead agency for the environmental review of this project. 3. 19 Ash Grove Place – Mansion H.D. Owner: Ryan Sapienza Request for approval of the installation of a wood double-hung window in the basement-level storefront. It appears that the storefront was added to the house many years ago, but there has been no commercial use there for quite some time and the area that originally would have been glazed was boarded up. The owner wishes to provide more light and ventilation for the residential area on the basement level. The new window would be aligned with the window above it on the first floor.
AGENDA - May 6, 2009, 5:15 p.m. AGENDA May 6, 2009, 5:15 p.m.
217-219 Lark Street – Center Square/Hudson-Park H.D. Owner: 219 Lark Street LLC (Simon Masaki & Gary Wong) Request for approval of a revised façade design proposed as part of the renovation of this office building (which was created by the merging of 2 row houses quite some time ago) into a mixed-use building with storefronts at the bottom level and apartments on the upper 3 floors. At the 12/17/08 meeting, the Commission approved the addition of external entrances to the lower-level storefronts with steps leading to the sidewalk, but withheld final approval of the design for the main building entry pending further investigation after the later alterations were removed. The later additions at the entrance area have been removed, and the architect presented a revised design for the main entrance at the 4/22 meeting. He now is returning to present the design with further revisions made in response to the comments and recommendations that were made. NEW CASES 1. 429 South Pearl Street – South End/Groesbeckville H.D. Postponed from 4/22/09 Owner: Dennis M. Bagley, Jr. Request for approval of the application of an exterior insulation and finish system (often called “EIFS”) on the south wall of the building. The rear section of the parapet wall on this side was 2. 17 Chapel Street – Adjacent to First Reformed Church (individual listing) & Clinton Owner: 17 Chapel, LLC Request for approval of the proposed design for the renovation of the building for residential use. It is proposed that 3 stories be added to the existing building, for a total of 7 stories. This new construction adjacent to designated historic resources is what causes this project to be subject to Commission review. Extensive exterior revisions are proposed as part of the renovation, which will result in 22 residential units above 2 stories of parking. At the 4/22 meeting, the members agreed to the designation of the City Planning Board as lead agency for the environmental review of this project. 3. 19 Ash Grove Place – Mansion H.D. Owner: Ryan Sapienza Request for approval of the installation of a wood double-hung window in the basement-level storefront. It appears that the storefront was added to the house many years ago, but there has been no commercial use there for quite some time and the area that originally would have been glazed was boarded up. The owner wishes to provide more light and ventilation for the residential area on the basement level. The new window would be aligned with the window above it on the first floor.
AGENDA - April 22, 2009, 5:15 p.m. AGENDA April 22, 2009, 5:15 p.m.
NEW CASES
Request for approval of establishment of a sidewalk café at Capitol House Chinese Kitchen. The applicants propose to place 4 small metal tables with 2 plastic folding chairs at each in front of the building; no barrier is required, as alcohol will not be served.
Owner: Dennis M. Bagley, Jr. Request for approval of the application of an exterior insulation and finish system (often called “EIFS”) on the south wall of the building. The rear section of the parapet wall on this side was removed recently after some bricks fell out, and the owner proposes to rebuild it with pressure-treated wood and then resurface the entire wall. The wall is visible from the street, as the adjacent property is used for parking.
CARRYOVER FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Owners: Constantine & Stephen Moutopoulos Request for a revision to the decision that was rendered by the Commission at the 10/1/08 meeting regarding the proposed design for the renovation of the upper floors of the building to accommodate 7 residential units. The applicants wish to remove the 4 existing wood double-hung windows on the third floor and replace them with new matching wood windows. Several Commission members visited the site 3/9 and agreed that the condition of the existing windows appears to justify a re-examination of the situation.
Owner: 219 Lark Street LLC (Simon Masaki & Gary Wong) Request for approval of a revised façade design proposed as part of the renovation of this office building (which was created by the merging of 2 row houses quite some time ago) into a mixed-use building with storefronts at the bottom level and apartments on the upper 3 floors. At the 12/17/08 meeting, the Commission approved the addition of external entrances to the lower-level storefronts with steps leading to the sidewalk, but withheld final approval of the design for the main building entry pending further investigation after the later alterations were removed. The later additions at the entrance area have been removed, and several members visited the site 3/9 to evaluate the situation and make recommendations regarding the design. AGENDA - February 4, 2009, 5:15 p.m.HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION AGENDA February 4, 2009, 5:15 p.m.
598 Madison Avenue – Washington Park H.D. Owner: Joseph Galu Request for final approval of the design for a new apartment building to replace the one that was destroyed by fire one year ago. The members approved the design concept at the 12/17 meeting; the applicants will be returning to present the additional items (such as material samples) that were requested at that time. NEW CASE 110 Washington Avenue (The fort Orange Club) – Adjacent to Center Square/Hudson-Park H.D. Owner: The Fort Orange Club Request for approval of the design for a proposed addition on the west side of the Fort Orange Club. The small, 2-story addition will be faced with brick and will be located near the rear of the club’s property. The Board of Zoning Appeals and the Planning Board granted the approvals required for this project several months ago. INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION Julian Adams, Program Coordinator at the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, will present information to the members regarding the City of Albany’s status as a Certified Local Government, which recently was granted by the US Department of the Interior (National Park Service). Agenda 12-17-08HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION AGENDA and NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING December 17, 2008, 5:15 p.m. Common Council Chambers Second Floor, City Hall 1. 598 Madison Avenue – Washington Park H.D. Owner: Joseph Galu Architect: Harris A. Sanders, Architect, P.C. (Daniel Sanders) Request for approval of the design for a new apartment building to replace the one that was destroyed by fire one year ago. The new building will have a masonry façade that resembles the historic one. The Board of Zoning Appeals recently granted the variances required to construct the building as proposed. 2. 217-219 Lark Street – Center Square/Hudson-Park H.D. Owner: 219 Lark Street LLC (Simon Masaki & Gary Wong) Architect: 3tarchitects (Scott Townsend, Shridhar Karve) Request for approval of the façade design proposed as part of the renovation of this office building (which was created by the merging of 2 row houses quite some time ago) into a mixed-use building with storefronts at the bottom level and apartments on the upper 3 floors. The proposed work includes the addition of external entrances to the storefronts with steps leading to the sidewalk and the modification of the main building entry to achieve a more appropriate appearance.
Agenda - October 22, 2008
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION AGENDA and NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING October 22, 2008, 5:15 p.m. Common Council Chambers Second Floor, City Hall CARRYOVER FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 1. 151 Fourth Avenue – South End/Groesbeckville H.D. Owner: Lee E. Holt Contractor: Saccocio’s Property Services Inc. Request for approval of the proposed replacement of the existing wood windows with new Jeld-Wen? windows. The owner is receiving assistance with the rehabilitation of this house from the Albany Community Development Agency. Findings of the 10/17 site visit made by staff and several members will be discussed. 2. 224 Lark Street – Center Square/Hudson-Park H.D. Owners: Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Hoffman Contractor/Applicant: HTR Inc. (William Shell) Request for approval of the proposed replacement of the 4 existing wood windows on the top floor with new Pella “Architect Series” wood windows that match the design of the old ones. Findings of the 9/23 site visit made by staff and several members will be discussed. Consideration of this matter was postponed from the previous meeting, as the owner had not been able to obtain the additional information on repair work, storm windows, etc., that was requested during the visit.
NEW CASES 1. 35 Elizabeth Street – South End/Groesbeckville H.D. Owner: Horizon Center, Inc. (Gus Ramirez, Executive Director) Request for reversal of the staff denial of a certificate of appropriateness for the installation of a white vinyl fence to replace the existing wood stockade fence that encloses the outdoor area adjacent to Horizon Center’s residential facility for ex-offenders. The denial was issued because white vinyl is not an appropriate material for a fence to be installed in a location where it will be visible from the street in a historic district. 2. 42 Clinton Avenue – Clinton Avenue/North Pearl Street/Clinton Square H.D. Owner: Jason Williams Contractor: Golden Hammer Request for approval of the application of an exterior insulation and finish system (often called “EIFS;” brand name in this case, “Total Wall”) on the east wall of the building. This very visible elevation has a very rough, unfinished surface that appears to have remained when the adjacent building was demolished in the 1980s, and the owner wishes to give it a more uniform, “finished” appearance. |
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