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Colonie planning board defers review of NYSTRS parking expansion to Albany planning board
Summary
The Colonie Planning Board voted unanimously June 9 to defer site‑plan review and permitting authority for a proposed parking expansion at 10 Corporate Woods Drive to the City of Albany planning board, after the applicant presented a reconfiguration that would add a net 73 spaces on the Colonie parcel and landscaping to mitigate impacts.
The Colonie Planning Board voted unanimously June 9 to defer site‑plan review for a proposed parking expansion at 10 Corporate Woods Drive to the City of Albany planning board.
Brody Smith, an attorney for the New York State Teachers Retirement System, told the board the proposal would reorganize the lot and increase parking on the Colonie parcel from 202 to 275 spaces — a net gain of 73 spaces — while Albany’s portion would rise from 247 to 284. "The ask is a vote from your board to defer site plan review approval authority to the Albany planning board for this project," Smith said.
Planning department staff said the current request follows precedent: the board previously granted similar authority to Albany in a 2002 resolution that covered an earlier expansion. Staff also noted the applicant’s landscaping plan would plant 47 new trees, including 21 blue spruce at the entrance, to replace trees removed for the reconfigured parking.
Board members asked few questions. The board passed a draft resolution to defer permitting and inspection authority to Albany, moved and seconded on the record and approved without opposition.
Because the project crosses the municipal boundary, staff told the board the City of Albany would lead detailed site‑plan review and permitting, and Colonie will retain project documents on file. The applicant said Albany planning staff has already reviewed concept materials through its technical review committee and provided feedback.
Next steps: The applicant will proceed with Albany’s review; Colonie staff said copies of Albany’s comments and the final site plans will be kept in the town planning office.
