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Planning board approves waivers and two-year approvals for Underground Railroad Education Center
Summary
After a detailed presentation, the board approved a SEQRA negative declaration, multiple parking-related waivers and two-year conditional use and development-plan approvals for the Underground Railroad Education Center, conditioning final permits on Water Department sign-off and continued archaeological review.
The Albany City Planning Board on Nov. 12 approved key land-use actions to advance the Underground Railroad Education Center project, granting a SEQRA negative declaration, approving requested parking waivers, and issuing two-year approvals for the conditional use permit and development plan review with conditions.
Sean Hamlin, managing principal of Hamlin Design Group, introduced the project and project manager Kia Fisher presented detailed floorplans and program elements: archive and library space, a screening room and media room, a main exhibit/event space with a children’s education area, a café, offices, and a guest unit. Fisher said the team anticipates construction lasting…
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