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Planning commission declares intent to act as lead agency for 1019 Park Street conversion
Summary
The commission said it will act as lead agency for coordinated environmental review of a 3‑story conversion at 1019 Park Street that would add a third story to create 12 units and a restaurant; the board also forwarded an FAR variance to the zoning board for review.
The Planning Commission voted Oct. 9 to declare its intent to act as lead agency for coordinated environmental (SEQRA) review of a proposal to convert and add a third story at 1019 Park Street. Architect Joseph Thompson described a plan to convert underused bank and office space into 12 residential units, extend stair towers and an elevator, and activate a rooftop amenity while keeping alterations visually consistent with the existing façade.
Thompson said the project would require an FAR variance (the team proposes a 3.0 FAR where existing C2 buildings are typically limited to 2.6) and that the owner hopes to lease a restaurant operator for the ground‑floor space. The commission voted unanimously to recommend the planning department act as lead agency and to forward an area variance request to the Zoning Board of Appeals so the board has more time to review.
