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Hna Reporter Helderberg Neighborhood Association Academy Station, P.O March-April 2006 Vol. 12 No. 2 HNA REPORTER HELDERBERG NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ACADEMY STATION, P.O. BOX 8841, ALBANY, NY 12208 PHONE INQUIRIES: C. Waltz 446-1919; D. Schramek 482-2775 Website: www.hnaalbany.com E-mail: [email protected] Next HNA Membership Meeting: Park South Plan Takes Shape WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2006 7:00 PM City leaders are currently considering a draft urban Sage College, Campus Center, Room 224 renewal plan for the Park South neighborhood between Guest Speaker: Jessica Blain Lewis, Washington Park and Albany Medical Center. The plan, Criminal Law Associate presented by Rochester-based Winn Development and two other firms, calls for the demolition of 237 residential units Albany County DA’s Office (not buildings) and the rehabilitation of another 221 units. An additiona l 45 units would be lost through conversion to DEAR NEIGHBORS: other uses. The plan recommends construction of: · A 100,000 square foot 5-story office building Spring is nearly upon us! You can tell because it · A 4-story (6-level) parking garage appears that the coldest weather of the season is finally · Several 3-story buildings with apartments above retail upon us. spaces · Several 3- and 4-story apartment buildings and one with Amid your preparations for the “hopefully” milder a setback rising to 7 stories weather, please mark your calendar now two HNA · A net increase of 669 parking spaces spring events. On April 29, we will hold the 2nd annual · Other residential construction, including rehabilitation Plant Swap. For those of you without a green thumb or and infill a plant to swap, $1 will buy you a plant. See page 4 for · Nearly $8 million in infrastructure improvements all the details. including sewers, sidewalks, streetlights, and underground wiring on lower New Scotland Avenue nd Then, plan to attend the 2 annual HNA Spring Spree on New Scotland, scheduled for May 6, 2006. An alternate plan is simila r, but includes fewer Last year’s event was a great success and the planning residential units and more office space along with a larger is well under way to make this year’s event even better. parking garage. Most of the offices and the parking garage Event Chair Dennis Gaffney has been holding meetings would be constructed west of New Scotland Avenue, to attend to the myriad of details that go on long before where Albany Med is a major property owner. the first balloon is blown up. Don’t worry! There are still plenty of opportunities to assist with this neighbor- Both plans strive to respect the urban character of the hood-wide event so any assistance you can provide will neighborhood and call for preserving many structures of be greatly appreciated. historic and aesthetic interest, including the townhouses on Madison Avenue and Knox Street. Ideally, properties Sadly, I must report the passing of two long-term would be acquired through negotiated sales; however, the supporters of HNA, Sam Cohen and Evelyn Sturdevan. plans do not rule out the use of eminent domain if a Sam was an active member of HNA in its early days, reluctant seller refuses offers for a key parcel. and rarely missed a meeting. Evelyn was the heart and soul of HNA’s efforts at neighborhood beautification A copy of the plans, including numerous maps and for many years. A founder of several garden clubs drawings, is available at the main branch of the Albany throughout the City and a member of the Tulipfest Public Library on Washington Avenue. A public hearing committee, she volunteered her time to help with the on the draft plan is scheduled for March 16 at City Hall. installation of tulip beds along the islands on Hackett Susan VanDeventer Blvd. To all of our friends who garden, I ask that, if possible, you plant a few bulbs in memory of Evelyn Save the Date: Spring Spree on New Scotland Ave: Saturday this year. The ensuing beauty throughout the neighbor- May 6 (rain date May 20). See page 4 for details. hood would be a fitting tribute for years to come. The Helderberg Neighborhood Association meets on the third Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September and No- See you at the meeting! vember. Meetings are held from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Junior Craig Waltz, Chair College of Albany, Campus Center. The remaining 2006 meet- ing dates are: May 17, July 19, September 20 (picnic) and November 15. 2006 HNA Board of Directors Elected during January Meeting: HNA Reporter is published every other month. Deadlines for Chair: Craig Waltz 446-1919 articles or ads are 1/2; 2/22; 5/1; 7/1; 9/1; and 11/1. Ads and Vice Chair: Jennifer Viggiani 489-3824 articles may be mailed to HNA, Academy Station. P.O. Box Secretary: Kim Alvarez 458-8942 8841, Albany, NY 12208. HNA Editors reserve the right to Treasurer: June Price accept, reject or edit articles for content and space considera- Membership: Susan VanDeventer tions. Communications: Debra Schramek 482-2775 A portion of the printing of this newsletter has been provided as a public service by Spot Zoning on Holland Avenue SuzyYoga Studio Spot Zoning is the rezoning of a single lot or parcel held by a single owner that would permit land uses not available to the adjacent properties or parcels. It is considered legal only if the rezoning of a single parcel is found to be consistent with the community’s land use policies, if it complies with the community’s comprehensive plan (which Albany does not have) or if it is found to advance the health, safety and welfare of the community. The Common Council voted to allow a zone change at 41 Holland Avenue from Commercial Office to Commercial Highway at their December 20 meeting. This will allow a 14,000 sq. ft. drive thru Walgreen Pharmacy and an 8,000 sq. ft. Panera Bread to be built. Suzy Sherer Arenos, MS, LMT Citizens for Responsible Zoning, a coalition of organizations and concerned individuals, Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor has raised concerns about spot zoning for 41 Holland Avenue. Chief among their concerns is NYS Massage Therapist (License # 012641-1) the precedent this would set, allowing other big businesses to move into the area, and affecting NCTMB n the traffic pattern (Holland Avenue is a main thoroughfare for ambulances.) The issue also 452 1/2 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 122 08 has city-wide implications as far as our municipal decision-making processes and impact on 518.458.1880 cell: 518.225.4299 guided growth in all neighborhoods. For information on "spot zoning" go to the NYS Www.suzyyoga.com [email protected] Department of State website: www.dos.state.ny.us/lgss/pdfs/zncompplan.pdf $5.00 off with ad Councilmember Cathy Fahey (7th Ward) introduced legislation to rezone the property back into compliance on February 6th. Citizens for Responsible Zoning is filing an Article 78 law suit against the city. The organization is asking for donations to help pay legal fees. A number of neighborhood associations have signed on to help raise funds. Donations may be sent to Citizens for Responsible Zoning, c/o 27 Summit Ave., Albany, NY 12209. Your Health Is In Our Care A public hearing on the proposed legislation is scheduled for Monday, March 20 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers, 2nd floor of City Hall. It is very likely the legislation will go to a · Doctor of Pharmacy Available · FREE Prescription Delivery —Daily vote by the full Council that evening. A two-thirds vote is needed to pass the legislation, which may be difficult to obtain. (Continued on page 4) · Senior Discounts · LOW Prices · Participating with ALL Insurances · Lotto, Western Union, Utility Payments Report from the Council of Albany Neighborhood Associations (CANA) · Durable Medical Equipment March 1, 2006 Meeting · Educational Seminars (available upon request) Albany Common Council President Shawn Morris spoke about the direction for the Crestwood Plaza 26-A Picotte Dr. Albany, NY 12208 Council in 2006. The Council is working on several priorities related to ensuring the quality Phone: 435-2315 Fax 435-2323 of life in the City of Albany: coordinating youth services; dealing with education needs and Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm issues; continuing to address violent crime; finding solutions for the city landfill; and creating Sat 9am-4pm (Closed Sun) a community benefits package related to the convention center to ensure positive impacts of the project for city residents. The Common Council will be working on short-term and long- term goals and actions for these issues. CANA’s Comprehensive Plan Task Force presented a summary of its “Guiding Principles for Conducting a Successful Comprehensive Planning Process for the City of Albany Vision 2020.” CANA voted unanimously to support a proposed, amended Common Council resolution to conduct a city-wide comprehensive plan project and public process that is led by New York Style a committee appointed by the Common Council to ensure a diverse representation. The Pizza CANA task force was formed following a Neighborhood Works Conference in Dec. 2005. and Restaurant Mayor Jennings announced a city initiative to create a comprehensive plan on Dec. 30, 2005. 261 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208 For more information about the CANA Comprehensive Plan Task Force and the recommendations, please contact Jennifer Viggiani at 489-3824 or [email protected]; Leif Engstrom at [email protected] or Gene Solan at [email protected]. See 459-5077 CANA’s website at http://councilalbanyna.tripod.com/ for future updates. 459-1691 Jennifer Viggiani Fax 459-3465 We Deliver Among the more than 5,000 hospitals across the nation, St.
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