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Joe Panchero, representing the applicant (Redbird Delvin Partners / 575 Broadway Holdings LLC), said the proposal would convert the existing 30,900‑square‑foot building into 50 dwelling units and office/general space while preserving about 10,000 square feet of the grand lobby for public or event use. The applicant said the data center footprint occupies a central floor area of roughly 15,282 square feet and that most work is interior; exterior site changes would be minimal and limited to staff‑recommended public‑realm items such as lighting, signage and any required sidewalk/landscape adjustments.

Staff noted the building is listed in the National Register and sits in the Historic Resources District; any exterior repairs or alterations will require Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) and coordination with State and National Park Service reviewers because the applicant intends to use state and federal historic tax credits. Planning staff recommended tabling the DPR until the applicant submits updated floor plans that call out laundry and trash storage areas, bicycle parking location/type, photometric lighting information and COA permit documentation. The board moved, seconded and voted to table the item to allow the applicant to complete department circulation and comments.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Albany Planning Board May 6, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Redbird Delvin Partners reintroduced plans to convert Union Station (575 Broadway) into a 50‑unit mixed‑use building retaining a roughly 10,000‑square‑foot public lobby and a 15,000‑square‑foot data center; the planning board tabled the DPR for further departmental review and required COA/ historic review materials.","taxTitle","Albany City, Albany County, New York","taxId",3731,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6046771,"Planning board tables two adjacent pipeline replacement projects in Normanskill overlay for departmental review",1230,3637000,4867000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3540884-3f4b2242c44ed49d8b767e7351e0c496&start=3637&end=4867","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3540884-3f4b2242c44ed49d8b767e7351e0c496/thumbnail_3637000.jpg","/articles/6046771/Albany-City/Albany-County/New-York/Planning-board-tables-two-adjacent-pipeline-replacement-projects-in-Normanskill-overlay-for-departmental-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6046771-fe3a653cc7882c036914154422e4cfb7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139674&Signature=O~7dBPZIVMW-i99q6OWstYi3dfysXmtJ2Khg5yynwa3aG~-SgOBW6A0js6Yxkhu4gOcklVumSnLA-BAQRDG-KBjBFSAy9p9yFyIcofVNzsbHngOs9JLa5~mqi6XJgqWvM95EI7c38fQg0j-A0eNIiRuNWI74NhL55t1tuyGRnTwilGZZedHcNJSrtqyRdo1NFF9WY2nqOSoG46PGsh9VLwRHhAK-yVpSgUMPzMbu2tLVsOnfvLMfP7Fd9HJ2rjhRwS4JjTNI~uWkzKtdEM14a2sF3YBJUolj0JzwSkTVmxqUsmEr9jV7B2suo7xOflQhT00cmVHmx5i7VL6j3pqJ0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two pipeline replacement projects that overlap the Norman’s Kill overlay area drew technical review Tuesday and were tabled by the Albany City Planning Board until applicants address outstanding departmental comments.

Representatives for Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage (Brent Warner and Amber Oiler of Larson Design) described a planned horizontal directional drill (HDD) installation of roughly 2,000 linear feet of pipeline running from the dog park near Mill Street toward the Bethlehem sewer pump station. The applicant explained construction would last an estimated three to four months, largely in 12‑hour shifts, and that one 24‑hour operation could occur during the HDD pullback. Staff flagged potential temporary closures of the unnamed access road off Mill Street during pullback and requested the applicants maintain emergency and farm‑equipment access through coordination and temporary easements.

National Grid representatives (outside counsel Allison Phillips and technical staff Will Hackett and Steve Potev) presented a closely related replacement of approximately 2,100 linear feet of pipeline, with roughly 500 feet located in the City of Albany and the remainder in the adjacent town of Bethlehem; National Grid said it had updated its stormwater pollution prevention plan per Water Department comments and had received Water Department sign‑off the day before the hearing.

Planning staff said the projects trigger major development review because they disturb more than 10,000 square feet or excavate thresholds in the Norman’s Kill overlay. Staff recommended tabling both DPRs until departmental comments — including those from the Water Department, Department of General Services and traffic/engineering — are addressed. The board moved, seconded and voted to table each DPR pending resolution.","The board heard presentations from Eastern Gas Transmission and National Grid about pipeline replacements near Norman’s Kill and tabled both DPRs until applicants address departmental comments, including noise, trail and access coordination.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6046776,"Planning board approves major DPRs for MDG’s South Bend project, moving 166 units forward",1896,1743000,3639000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3540884-3f4b2242c44ed49d8b767e7351e0c496&start=1743&end=3639","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3540884-3f4b2242c44ed49d8b767e7351e0c496/thumbnail_1743000.jpg","/articles/6046776/Albany-City/Albany-County/New-York/Planning-board-approves-major-DPRs-for-MDGs-South-Bend-project-moving-166-units-forward","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6046776-921129a8d400c25577b4f2ae722d6ac4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139674&Signature=b7fj1sa8F70wBjG2uuZmZuEpb-XogcNZ3~NJX2V-u1lRXqytNM16DC4S8rQ557659OGUhVHRZbq9XcCDwhShp9D1P2I8Lke5UhrZ0JxklCWgWkO~uHuJ38ncyZsU~OM7nHM0gSbrLETC39tBRMwJJEFzJMAgmsbKxRf6bv5eGb7xEnhJtbIsJfGDhTe47huPiDbRuqnD81~uQwWFH0skeF3IPg4tqZ8lmMhUuI~u~sk30LlQt3BChM4jA1Snk7fUEo-ZjzE90tnycT3hQk82ojirIti3RWpVDwLlTR720vbbOZWpc64oGBG5PnWOtog0StnooujcQ03piYJ9Bv7Onw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","MDG Development representatives presented revisions to a large South Bend housing project Tuesday, and the Albany City Planning Board voted to approve four major development plan reviews covering several multi‑unit buildings, subject to two departmental conditions.

Andrew Burns, representing MDG Development, described the project as a citywide package of approximately 166 dwelling units across about 62 structures on roughly 63 parcels, with the meeting focusing on four major DPRs (DPR‑0183, DPR‑0184, DPR‑0185 and DPR‑0188). The applicant said the overall project is financed primarily through low‑income housing tax credits with an income‑averaging strategy that targets a 60% AMI average across units; the team said they reserved some units at lower and higher AMI tiers to meet program requirements.

The project has undergone Historic Review Commission review; the applicant reported receiving 27 Certificates of Appropriateness for necessary historic work. Planning staff noted the outstanding issue primarily concerns coordination with the water department and public infrastructure upgrades, including replacement or lining of water and sanitary mains and curb/sidewalk repairs tied to the project. Staff recommended approval of the four DPRs with two conditions, and the board moved, seconded and approved the motion by voice vote.

Board members asked about accessibility routing from bus stops, ADA entrances, unit mixes and community amenities such as shared laundry and fitness spaces; the applicant said the larger buildings include common laundry and fitness rooms and that most First‑Floor units would be accessible. Staff noted the project had received “no impact” letters under state historic/state environmental review where required and that final engineering responses remain outstanding.","The Albany City Planning Board approved four major development plan reviews for the MDG South Bend project — part of a larger 166‑unit, 62‑structure development — with conditions tied to water and infrastructure comments.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6046781,"Community Builders presents 'Mansion Initiative' for Grand Street; planning board grants negative declaration",613,419000,1032000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3540884-3f4b2242c44ed49d8b767e7351e0c496&start=419&end=1032","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3540884-3f4b2242c44ed49d8b767e7351e0c496/thumbnail_419000.jpg","/articles/6046781/Albany-City/Albany-County/New-York/Community-Builders-presents-Mansion-Initiative-for-Grand-Street-planning-board-grants-negative-declaration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6046781-faedfdbfcf8bae99ff63d91dd7f2d44f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139674&Signature=iOEOT0GuHN1P8J11aHQdiDX2Ywwjc4Ya9NUoJddSPne44ktAth74~uZupZNj2HKM6eRya6WoxeJaA8n-f3JhxvrTV5Lz8aoj4eX8xarHAstEMym907kGA5WEmhjdMVg2oqYI-rBfHG6DkhsodPAxQRlUfZSH1d86LhazSYOHx0hbCWfHhFY882ENmloOE3KXBQ~zSkbVKwjHTqYIVZfZvMn2qEX4aQiiuH8h1sFSSLWnzrVuvMqbYrdRa-YxFmFR-lr5LF2rSnaZjAQEyjRGQ1cPb-5OgzRWVwzMUVKLcPtKdUQMG3eJ3yxJNA9MFkj274XVR9pnsZLC5d~QdW6zZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Community Builders told the Albany City Planning Board Tuesday that it plans to build four new affordable, contextual townhouses and a tenant‑management community hub on a cluster of parcels at 70 and 108–114 Grand Street as part of a broader “Mansion Initiative” to revitalize the block.

Bennett Balmer, project manager with Community Builders, said the project would add a tenant amenities hub at 70 Grand Street with laundry, community space and management offices and would replace lots at 108–114 Grand Street, which were the site of a fire about two years earlier, with four new townhouses intended for households at roughly 60% AMI. Balmer said the developer also requested an administrative adjustment to allow impervious lot coverage of 76% where the MUNE district standard is 70%, citing the administrative adjustment allowance in the municipal code.

Planning staff and the board discussed outstanding reviews. Staff said both 70 Grand Street and 108–114 are in the Historic Resources Overlay (HRO) and will require Historic Review Commission review; the submission also included a draft radio‑tower easement and a proposed conditional approval that would require a final easement agreement before construction. Staff recommended adoption of a negative declaration under the state environmental review process for the project; the board moved, seconded and voted to adopt the negative declaration by voice vote.

Balmer said Community Builders already manages 11 historic townhouses in the block and plans refinancing and continued affordability of those units; the project will also renovate three vacant townhouses. He said the Albany Police Department provided a letter expressing interest in establishing a community outreach office in the tenant hub. Board members asked about neighborhood context and confirmed that the project will include required sidewalk and street‑tree work, and that bike access, curb cuts and an ADA parking space are part of the site plan.","Community Builders proposed four new affordable townhouses and a tenant/community hub at 70 and 108–114 Grand Street, requested an administrative lot‑coverage adjustment, and the board voted a negative declaration under environmental review to move the project forward.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":42,"_43":113,"_45":113,"_46":114,"_48":115,"_50":116,"_52":117,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":118,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":119,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6046785,"Albany planning board approves consent items including 126 State Street expansion",3386000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3540884-3f4b2242c44ed49d8b767e7351e0c496&start=3386&end=3386","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3540884-3f4b2242c44ed49d8b767e7351e0c496/thumbnail_3386000.jpg","/articles/6046785/Albany-City/Albany-County/New-York/Albany-planning-board-approves-consent-items-including-126-State-Street-expansion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6046785-e2f4c0592d4c415d1cf0c7a99de9033c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139674&Signature=Pb0VF5Acfw3bK8xyyMeYMG1VySOjm6oZByt-rtArBChGld6NFSxh8F-n8uaeENVg3w26WnbGvYcnuwZtlpBqiG-SNRKn2qjuM8F3n4pJGcsyzdUWznqXa5qEXp-08DEEiCjZ1j35xzAuLwfCA2NOBx3iyAVSi7ISpFe-7SP42IrlukkGMtFgXYrHyQzGgPR3cVLiUvJlRvgGo-~xxUl6gqHC8rB7gMu4KZIe9Cr0ICYJ9WlWcSnzS2yE~jo3rvFHLFaYDsOuNhc-qsSG6k0Sgxa-xVfNvxiGmp99bLvi7KIPOnTn1-oOm0QgOOcOk1nwHYzkNBIpHuPDk3MIOY~zkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Albany City Planning Board voted Tuesday to place and approve a consent‑agenda package that includes a proposed nearly 58,000‑square‑foot expansion at 126 State Street for the Capital Center.

The action covered a conditional use permit, a development plan review and waivers for street amenities and street trees. Chair Chris Ellis asked whether staff or board members had comments before advancing the item; none were raised. A motion to place the item on the consent agenda was seconded and adopted by voice vote.

City planning staff had included five conditions for the development plan review in the meeting packet and displayed them for the board to confirm; the board advanced the item with those conditions. The board record shows a standard voice vote with “aye” responses and the chair announcing, “Motion carried.” The motion text and packet materials were entered into the record at the meeting.

No public comment or extended discussion on the Capital Center expansion was recorded during the consent‑agenda action, and no individual vote tallies or names were recorded for the voice vote in the meeting minutes.","The Albany City Planning Board placed the proposed near‑58,000‑square‑foot expansion at 126 State Street on the consent agenda and approved related waivers and permits by voice vote.","actionData","errors"]

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