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Albany planning commission approves second‑story addition at 959 Talbot Ave.
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission on Feb. 12 approved a design review and use permit to add a roughly 1,071 sq. ft. second story and related additions at 959 Talbot Avenue, including relief to vertically extend an existing nonconforming side‑yard condition. The measure passed 3–0; a 14‑day appeal period applies.
The City of Albany Planning and Zoning Commission approved a design review and use permit for 959 Talbot Avenue on Feb. 12, authorizing a roughly 1,071‑square‑foot second‑story addition, a 41‑square‑foot lower‑level addition and a 583‑square‑foot lower‑level deck at the rear.
The project requires a use permit because it would vertically extend an existing nonconforming 4‑foot north (left) side‑yard setback where a 5‑foot setback is required. Staff explained that a proposed bay window projects 2 feet into the 5‑foot required yard but leaves a 3‑foot clear passage, which the staff report said complies with Albany Municipal Code section…
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