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Staff said both items had been discussed at the previous meeting. One item was a Development Plan Review (2025-03-01) for Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage to replace a section of existing pipeline; the second was a similar development plan review for Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation. The board approved advancing both projects as part of the consent agenda when no objections were raised.

Because both items were placed on the consent agenda and advanced without discussion, staff will handle any additional coordination or permitting questions outside the meeting record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Albany Planning Board June 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","On the consent agenda the Planning Board advanced two development plan reviews: an Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage pipeline replacement and a Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation project.","taxTitle","Albany City, Albany County, New York","taxId",3731,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194871,"Destination Kia expansion tabled while applicant updates site plan",663,2577000,3240000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3863070-e7933d569cf07182a5d6160b3d47a322&start=2577&end=3240","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3863070-e7933d569cf07182a5d6160b3d47a322/thumbnail_2577000.jpg","/articles/6194871/Albany-City/Albany-County/New-York/Destination-Kia-expansion-tabled-while-applicant-updates-site-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194871-7f1a7953eca37a72cf9f9decd949dba1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442604&Signature=Jfnh-8Xo1ELS9qGBqMDeDXBFGuQFCqyazVYP1Yj~7eUKNkgvRT~I3k~uZ5af1yd-yFoTJrieFX8yhAyFppBhpmeA4j~sluarsf8PeO1MGG4pGhWelgNJ~oWDBvGgnOwG7cIi4Vat2r~C3rVAt7Eh8agyDZabiXQHs~7ZscbKgzTcCwa4-UZDwdgBJKjBXfDTFRUm4gxBMT-IG~6tgL6-XMTtWU8Sn8HL~17Acz-6AGabqLliFMNHpekoTwn4RlJXUoLJfLc8OiKyKUOKyiPjtF3Dfes~kbzV4Tu2t5GQ9Alo5LXuFUOr4cBuomsdEUKxiY46h7BqNSZFsq6~Tty9Sg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Albany City Planning Board unanimously tabled the development plan review for Destination Kia’s proposed one-story, 22,630-square-foot service building and expansion to allow the applicant to submit updated site plans, stormwater details and landscaping information requested by staff.

Applicant representatives said the addition is intended to increase service bay capacity and reduce overnight vehicle turnaround times. The presentation described grading adjustments for the new service floor, an extension of an existing infiltration-based stormwater management system, and materials and elevations that will match the existing building.

Staff recommended tabling to allow the applicant to provide updated drawings showing parking dimensions, curb-cut details, ADA access, snow storage, landscape buffering adjacent to residential parcels, and stormwater documentation consistent with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation requirements. The project was referred to the Albany County Planning Board earlier; staff said the county recommended a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and a general permit for construction disturbing more than one acre.

After staff read the outstanding items and recommended further work, a board member moved and seconded to table the application. The motion carried unanimously.","The planning board moved to table the development plan review for a one-story, 22,630-square-foot service building expansion at Destination Kia to allow the applicant to update site and stormwater plans and address staff comments.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194876,"Planning board forwards favorable recommendation for zoning change at 540 Myrtle Avenue",496,2037000,2533000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3863070-e7933d569cf07182a5d6160b3d47a322&start=2037&end=2533","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3863070-e7933d569cf07182a5d6160b3d47a322/thumbnail_2037000.jpg","/articles/6194876/Albany-City/Albany-County/New-York/Planning-board-forwards-favorable-recommendation-for-zoning-change-at-540-Myrtle-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194876-bb4f7019a8bf90c96bc303c7c33bc5ca/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442604&Signature=ncjBZBNA0BQRukDy5c48dPHYvpb9lvhVRzWsC4FAHYd12lwwEuWNTRdABZ9olQS3whkh4VWP~591YYJyMywn4zoOvb54sKzU4IfDW-a77E46wgElAFwBVSlZ6-CsGFmfjaDxd9B00jOAwXx5TCMVvuYkfQspXYvlZ0GavWghpWflCgbRG8kO5nqLjbwCClzf8XMRJ0IuLpsafZNpOORDm75Or9dcdu54Dz7LkFyf-UjXbuBLtodr8TQe16-re6TB0xeRSxDGuveQRmHWDkAnpepx9tlvkkzyCgXC4WVNvc5N6dXCnKHqhDDnei8WMuSD-gNQKNDsZSnzI7XDuvC0Dw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Albany City Planning Board voted unanimously to forward a favorable recommendation to the Common Council for a zoning map amendment at 540 Myrtle Avenue that would change the parcel’s zoning from R-2 (two-family residential) to RM (multifamily residential).

Applicant representatives told the board the existing structure is roughly 3,100 square feet and, as configured, could be converted to as many as four units if rezoned and approved by the Common Council. Staff presented a neighborhood analysis showing a mix of single-family, two-family and multi-family properties nearby and said RM zoning occurs directly adjacent to the site along South Lake Avenue.

In its analysis, staff concluded the rezoning would be compatible with surrounding residential districts, would not significantly alter public utilities, and would provide additional housing opportunities. The board moved, seconded and approved a favorable recommendation to the Common Council unanimously.

Staff noted the property owner for 540 Myrtle Avenue also owns nearby parcels; the staff map showed 11 single-unit, 14 two-unit and multiple multi-unit properties within the standard notice buffer. The board’s recommendation is advisory; final zoning action is taken by the Common Council.","The board voted unanimously to recommend a zoning map amendment that would rezone 540 Myrtle Avenue to RM (multi-family) from R-2, noting the parcel abuts existing RM zoning and that the change is compatible with surrounding uses.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194881,"Planning board issues negative SEQR declaration for Trinity Alliance project, tables development review",1099,899000,1998000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3863070-e7933d569cf07182a5d6160b3d47a322&start=899&end=1998","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3863070-e7933d569cf07182a5d6160b3d47a322/thumbnail_899000.jpg","/articles/6194881/Albany-City/Albany-County/New-York/Planning-board-issues-negative-SEQR-declaration-for-Trinity-Alliance-project-tables-development-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194881-17f329feb78f2736b0e9fe6bf69f97cd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442604&Signature=Hs5Xi-86I~N2qzRkN8ryODztqGYTUQi~oSUu0N0w8aG5QZOwO5Uz5e5bNXyspS4AyAdIuUThMdOvWiJ48DHODmEx5o90VDn4Es4fcLZTeY8OybdjDT9Xp~tzfnaS1lsUtGVm3Hv228eNiUgLcq6Pg113qEApcS07Oa08aclQn5prpSRf64JaG1bnk8Zr4YEMJZFwQk1iDNN1~RP10VbHzwoLd7hHIvmmQNr1WyPpn6ppyj8dHiwFGmYGChStrn4r4tFAU5Z3X0AhjEs0HuKt4TRKzBg-SZPclT-T3jbvBrNNS5W65tBdT9xRvmEKWwxPofppmFZN7VvMLoL1~nFHBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Albany City Planning Board on Monday issued a negative declaration under SEQR for the Trinity Alliance capital project but tabled final action on the group’s conditional use permit and development plan review to a future meeting.

Trinity Alliance is proposing a 20,464-square-foot, two-story addition and associated site work at its campus, including demolition of minor structures, new sidewalks, landscaping changes and a glass connector to an existing contributing historic façade. The planning board voted unanimously to issue the negative declaration and, separately, unanimously to table the CUP and development plan review so staff can complete departmental reviews and the applicant can respond to outstanding comments.

Project representatives described program space in the addition including a cafe, food pantry, kitchen and support spaces on the first floor; multipurpose rooms and staff offices on upper floors; and storage and mechanical space in the basement. The presentation listed multiple funding sources, including the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, ARPA funds and a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant. A project representative said Trinity Alliance launched “a $17,900,000 capital campaign in December, of last year,” and added that “with the $10,900,000 from the 20,000,000, environmental protection agency, that got us to 70% of what our goal was,” while warning the board that EPA contract decisions nationwide have created uncertainty for some grantees.

Staff told the board that revised project documents have just been submitted and circulated for departmental review, and that outstanding items include a water- and energy-usage letter for the water department, traffic engineering review of deliveries and curb-cut circulation, and adjustments to meet impervious-coverage limits (to be partly addressed by green roofs). Staff recommended tabling final development review until those materials and departmental comments are resolved, but recommended the board adopt the negative declaration so subsequent review boards (BBA, HRC and others) may proceed.

The board voted first to adopt the negative SEQR declaration and then voted to table the conditional use permit and development plan review to a future meeting. The tabling preserves the board’s ability to act once the outstanding technical reviews and waiver requests are addressed.","The board adopted a negative declaration for SEQR but tabled the conditional use permit and development plan review for Trinity Alliance’s 20,464-square-foot addition while staff and applicants finalize revised documents and departmental reviews; applicants warned of uncertainty in EPA grant funding.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194886,"Planning board approves basement unit at 467 Third Street",596,250000,846000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3863070-e7933d569cf07182a5d6160b3d47a322&start=250&end=846","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3863070-e7933d569cf07182a5d6160b3d47a322/thumbnail_250000.jpg","/articles/6194886/Albany-City/Albany-County/New-York/Planning-board-approves-basement-unit-at-467-Third-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194886-6e441be0022a460407eb5102a4429f17/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442604&Signature=CZYRM8pRYwH7bCssGW2UV9R1MdLo2Y-f2pJukV3Gny3hJbt~RVoI5-MWA5qJw1Bk8VUP9avpIrzuy20xb~xICJptQBXWGLPv35Vc-I3SyLXQ4K94zCw0ROwhf5OcGH7XLAi1xmMAjwL0kDg~70XKF6X6C2uX-u8QL5SGGJl5SL4g29wZnhyTHV7tMzfO9q2uLhqT6tRdxjNZZRXxjoqw9QoNfx0Wmd9maQ1SnWxgN1-Ir0IpxYJLT4Giqj7potvo-EQoGbOGczeJKX5VjeQafBN2bdqjKKMgDsQv2zKVMlHQD0zFRm8PgMB76SJW-YweElKmxif-1E-v7WHjxODrSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Albany City Planning Board on Monday approved a conditional use permit to convert a single-unit townhouse at 467 Third Street into a two-unit building by adding a basement dwelling of about 672 square feet.

Staff said the basement unit would be installed without exterior alterations and would include “all the services needed to live for individuals or family,” including hot water, heating, a bathroom and a small kitchen, and that two units are permitted in the R-2 district. The board moved and seconded the permit and approved it unanimously.

The application materials and staff analysis said the property is in the West Hill neighborhood on a 3,485-square-foot lot, larger than the R-2 minimum lot area of 2,250 square feet. Staff reported a block survey showing a mix of housing types near the site, and concluded the conversion would not exceed the maximum allowed dwelling units for the lot.

An applicant representative described the proposed unit as a garden- or basement-level dwelling and noted it would not require structural changes to the main building. The presentation stated, “the proposed unit will be about 672 square feet.” A nearby resident who spoke in support said the project would “bring nice working people to the basement” and described the change as helpful to neighborhood revitalization.

Board members asked no substantive follow-up questions after staff and the applicant spoke. Staff noted the project was classified as a Type 2 action under SEQR and did not require referral to the Albany County Planning Board.

The board approved the conditional use permit with a unanimous voice vote. The permit approval authorizes the conversion described in the application; no exterior changes were proposed or required as part of the approval. The planning board’s action does not substitute for any building- or life-safety permits that may be required at the time of construction.","The Planning Board unanimously approved a conditional use permit to convert a single-unit townhouse at 467 Third Street into a two-unit building by adding a roughly 672-square-foot basement dwelling.","actionData","errors"]

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