Board grants final approval to Toast of Hudson renovation, with documentation conditions
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Summary
The board granted final planning approval to the multi‑phase Toast of Hudson renovation after confirming earlier variances for deck heights and signage and asking the applicant to finalize utility, signage and historic‑review paperwork.
Architect Jeffrey Goldstone and owner Garrett Brown sought final planning approval for work at the Toast of Hudson property, describing a four‑phase project that includes replacing riverside decks, adding an elevator tower and, in later phases, adding an oyster bar and upper‑floor residential units.
Goldstone told the board that the project already had two variances granted — for deck heights and for a slightly‑larger sign — and that historic review had been completed. He said long‑term bike parking and utility calculations for additional sewage flow had been submitted; the design team noted short‑term bike parking across the street and room for eight long‑term bike spaces on site, exceeding a zoning minimum of six.
Board members requested an executed easement or a lot‑line adjustment deeded appropriately and asked the applicant to provide detailed signage elevations (letter sizes and projection details) and color/material elevations for design review. With those clarifications requested, the board voted to approve the application conditioned on final easement documentation and utility and signage details being completed to staff satisfaction.
Next steps: applicant to supply easement paperwork to corporation counsel and provide final elevations and utility calculations for staff review prior to permit issuance.
