CITY OF ALBANY MAYOR: KATHY M. SHEEHAN NE W YOR K DIRECTOR: BRAD GLASS DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTACT: Brad Glass Planning Board planningboard@albanyny.gov Planning Board Public Hearing and Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Location: 200 Henry Johnson Boulevard, Second Floor Community Room Time: 6:00 PM Information on How to Attend the April 8th Hearing and Meeting  In Person: 200 Henry Johnson Boulevard, Second Floor Community Room  YouTube Live Stream: You can use the following link to view on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw2w4CdeaI5sd8lQPUDlcyw/videos  Application documents are available on the web at: https://www.albanyny.gov/2085/Development-Project-Case-Files-Page Information on How to Submit Written or Public Comments for the April 8th Hearing and Meeting In order to submit written comments or provide comments during the meeting, please scan the Registration & Comment QR Code or utilize the link located below. Submissions should be completed at least 24 hours prior to the Hearing and Meeting. Registration and Comment Link: https://www.albanyny.gov/803/Land-Use-Zoning Project Files Registration and Comment Link Requests received less than 24 hours in advance may be accommodated by the Planning Board. 200 HENRY JOHNSON BOULEVARD | ALBANY, NEW YORK 12210 | (518) 465-6066 Planning Board Agenda April 2025 Consent Agenda The Applicant will be in attendance. No public comment will be taken. PROJECT #00322 (00590) Application Number Amendment of DPR #0082 Approval Application Type Amendment of Approval- §375-504(12)(d) Property Address 17 Holland Avenue Applicant William Hoblock, CDP Holland LLC Representing Agent Hershberg & Hershberg Zoning District MU-CU (Mixed-Use Community Urban ) Proposal Amendment of the previously approved site plan to include the parcel previously known as 17 Holland Avenue, and improve the parcel with outdoor amenity space and four (4) parking spaces. Action(s) Under Amendment of Approval- §375-504(12)(d) Consideration PROJECT #00615 Application Number CUP #0093 Application Type Conditional Use Permit - §375-505(6) Property Address 232 Myrtle Avenue Applicant Kostandin Kacani Representing Agent Michelle DeGarmo Zoning District R-T (Residential, Townhouse) Proposal Conversion of an existing Dwelling, Townhouse containing one (1) dwelling unit to a Dwelling, Townhouse containing three (3) dwelling units. Action(s) Under Conditional Use Permit - §375-505(6) Consideration Hearing Agenda The Applicant will present the proposal to the Board. Public Comment will be taken. ZTA #0023 Application Number ZTA #0023 Application Type Zoning Text Amendment - §375-505(20) Introduced by Common Council Member Owusu Anane Council Page 2 of 4 Planning Board Agenda April 2025 Proposal Amendment to the Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance (USDO) in relation to permitting Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Action(s) Under Recommendation to Common Council Consideration PROJECT #00611 Application Number CUP # 0091 Application Type Conditional Use Permit - §375-505(6) Property Address 154 Livingston Ave Applicant Talor Battle, BattleGrounds Living LLC. Representing Agent Gretchen Klopfer Zoning District R-T (Residential, Townhouse) Proposal Conversion of an existing Dwelling, Townhouse containing two (2) dwelling units to a Dwelling, Townhouse containing three (3) dwelling units. Action(s) Under Conditional Use Permit - §375-505(6) Consideration PROJECT #00619 Application Number CUP-2025-01 Application Type Conditional Use Permit - §375-505(6) Property Address 110 North Pearl St. Applicant First Church in Albany Representing Agent Peter Crasto-Donnelly Zoning District MU-DT (Mixed-Use Downtown) Proposal Conditional Use Permit for “Group living, other” for the temporary use of 3rd floor area of the Parish House to operate as a code blue shelter for people experiencing homelessness during extreme cold weather. Action(s) Under Conditional Use Permit - §375-505(6) Consideration PROJECT #00606 Application Number DPR #242, CUP #94 Development Plan Review - §375-505(3)(i) & Conditional Use Permit - Application Type §375-505(6) Property Address 126 State Street Applicant CIDC Albany Center LLC, c/o BBL Construction Services Representing Agent Daniel R. Hershberg, Hershberg & Hershberg Zoning District MU-DT (Mixed-Use Downtown) Proposal Construction of a ±57,499 SF expansion on the existing 126 State St building and portion of the adjacent parking lot located at 120 State St. Page 3 of 4 Planning Board Agenda April 2025 The proposed expansion will be connected via a new enclosed ± 2,316 SF pedestrian bridge to the existing Albany Capital Center building located at 55 Eagle Street. The proposal involves incidental partial demolition to the rear of the existing 126 State Street building. Action(s) Under SEQRA: Determination of Significance Consideration PROJECT #00616 Application Number ZMA#0020 Application Type Zoning Map Amendment Property Address 540 Myrtle Ave Applicant Vidnish South Lake LLC Representing Agent Stefanie D. Bitter, Esq., Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes, P.C. Zoning District R-2 (Residential, Two-Unit) Proposal Zoning map amendment for 540 Myrtle Ave from R-2 Two Unit to R-M Multi-Unit to allow for a conversion to 3-Unit Dwelling Action(s) Under No action Consideration Meeting Agenda The Applicant will present the proposal to the Board. Public Comment will be taken. PROJECT #00620 Application Number DPR-2025-5 Application Type Major Development Plan Review - §375-505(3)(i) Property Address 43 Second Ave Applicant Nicksons NCR | Phoenix NCR Representing Agent Nick Maxhuni Zoning District MU-NE (Mixed-Use Neighborhood Edge) Proposal Conversion of an existing nonresidential structure to a Dwelling, Multi-Unit containing thirty-two (32) dwelling units. Action(s) Under Concept Review Consideration Page 4 of 4