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Planning Board approves Third Street site plan adding 31 parking spaces for St. Joseph’s after public debate over neighborhood impacts
Summary
The board granted final approval for the Third Street site plan (PLPB20250027416), which adds 31 new parking spaces for a nearby church. Neighbors raised concerns about lost green space, heat island effects, and an inadequate transportation demand management plan; the board voted unanimously to approve.
The Troy Planning Board voted unanimously to approve the site plan for a property on Third Street (PLPB20250027416) that adds 31 parking spaces intended in part to serve nearby St. Joseph’s church.
Applicant representatives said the proposal includes landscaping, shade trees between existing and proposed parking areas, an island with trees, improved circulation and removal of an existing chain‑link fence to allow access on both sides. The applicant said they will work with the planning and codes departments to replace damaged sidewalks that were destroyed by prior demolition and firefighting activity.
Neighbors mounted substantial public comment in opposition and in…
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