Planning board approves Eddy's Lane project with sign variance and child‑safety fencing conditions
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Summary
The Troy Planning Board approved a revised Eddy's Lane proposal to build 72 apartments in eight buildings, conditioning the approval on a variance for a monument sign and on fencing for children’s amenity areas to be approved by the city engineer.
The Troy Planning Board on Dec. 16 approved changes to the Eddy's Lane development, a residential project that proposes 72 apartments in eight buildings.
Nick Costa of Advanced Engineering and Survey told the board the applicant revised drawings to address staff comments and would provide bike storage in each building. Costa said the design includes on‑site stormwater management, added hydrants and parking revisions to ensure adequate dumpster access and vehicle maneuvering.
Board members focused on two remaining issues: a monument sign that requires a zoning variance and fencing around common child amenity areas. One board member asked whether the applicant had sought a variance for the monument sign; Costa replied they had not. After discussion the board approved the application on the condition that the applicant obtain variance approval for the monument sign and provide suitable fencing for children’s park areas, with details to be approved by the city engineer. The motion carried after aye votes were recorded.
Practical details the board required include specific materials and placement of a low timber‑rail or similar fence so parents can use the barbecue and seating areas without children running into adjacent circulation space. Costa said a low fence would be acceptable and that the applicant would add signage and trail kiosks requested by staff.
Next steps: the applicant must secure the monument‑sign variance and finalize fence details with the city engineer before permits proceed.
