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420 North Terrace planning files reduced after ZBA review; parking shortfall remains
Summary
A multifamily development at 420 North Terrace Avenue was reduced to a three‑story, 12‑unit project after ZBA review, but the applicant is pursuing a variance to provide 12 parking spaces where the RMF‑10 zoning requires 24.
A multifamily development at 420 North Terrace Avenue that earlier had been proposed as a four‑story, 16‑unit building was reduced through last year’s Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) review to a three‑story, 12‑unit project. The ZBA declared a negative declaration under SEQRA at its November meeting and referred the plan for additional review by the planning board.
Planning staff said the major outstanding issue is parking. Under the RMF‑10 zoning standard applied to the site, the code requires two parking spaces per dwelling unit (24 spaces for 12 units). The applicant requested a variance to provide only 12 spaces because of the constraints of a tight lot. Staff noted the submitted parking plan includes a single space designated for compact cars.
"They requested 12 [spaces] because with the lot space they were working with they couldn't really fit more than 12," said a planning staff member. The ZBA asked the planning board to take a close look at the parking layout, including the compact‑car designation.
Staff reported one hand‑delivered objection letter from a nearby resident and said city agencies have reviewed the application; the fire department provided comments early in the review process. No formal decision was made at the work session; planning staff will present the full parking plan and agency comments to the planning board for more detailed review.
