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Planning board approves 6‑unit multiplex at 105 Beale Street with LWRP consistency and conditions
Summary
After reviewing coastal consistency under the Kingston Waterfront LWRP and Landmark Commission comments, the board approved a six‑unit multiplex at 105 Beale Street with conditions including historic review signoff and a $6,000 recreation fee in lieu of on‑site parkland.
The City of Kingston Planning Board voted Jan. 21 to approve a site plan for a six‑unit small multiplex at 105 Beale Street, finding the proposal consistent with the city’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) subject to conditions from staff and other boards.
The nut graf: the board completed a coastal consistency review using the city’s LWRP policies, resolved outstanding landmark and subdivision comments, accepted mitigation and conditions and approved the short environmental assessment form (SEAF) for an unlisted action under SEQRA.
Architect Robin Millinson presented updated materials showing landscaping with New York State native plantings, proposed bio‑retention planters at the street frontage, and modified façades that respond to Landmarks Commission comments by deepening the cornice projection and adding an intermediate trim line above the upper windows. Millinson told the board the County Planning Board had issued “no county impact,” and that the project will return to Landmarks for final sign‑off on the revised façade details.
The board found the project consistent with applicable LWRP policies after a policy‑by‑policy roll call by members. Planning staff noted the city has a concurrent LWRP update grant and that the board’s consistency review followed the adopted policy list. The board also considered the Recreation and Parks Commission’s pending review of whether a fee‑in‑lieu would be required; the board approved the project with a condition that the standard fee be applied and recorded — planning staff and the board settled on a $6,000 recreation fee, subject to final review if the commission’s recommendation differs.
The board approved the short EAF determination (negative declaration for further SEQRA review) and adopted conditions including: final Landmarks sign‑off on façade details; the $6,000 recreation fee (by check or other mechanism acceptable to the city); submittal of a subdivision or lot‑line paperwork where required; installation of a Knox box for fire access and a bluestone sidewalk element as shown on plans. The approval was moved and seconded and carried by recorded voice vote at the meeting.
Why it matters: the site is within the historic district and Kingston’s waterfront planning area; the board’s conditions tie the approval to final historic preservation review and to stormwater/landscape measures intended to limit runoff to the street.
Next steps: applicant to obtain final Landmarks Commission sign‑off, submit any outstanding subdivision paperwork, pay the recreation fee and coordinate final engineering and inspection signoffs with city staff.
