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Architect Danny Sanders, of Harris Sanders Architects, and civil engineer Dan Hirschberg described the project as a two‑story wood‑frame addition to the rear of the existing buildings, with an elevator to provide handicap access, interior circulation linking to a community room, a pantry, counseling offices and four apartments (studio and one‑bedroom units) intended for people who receive services from In Our Own Voices.

Members of the public raised questions about whether the new units or spaces would operate as a shelter and about shared access through a gate and fence between neighboring properties. Dr. Michael Murski, of 210 Lancaster Street, said he has lived adjacent to the site for decades and that neighbors had concerns circulating about the possibility the building would become a homeless shelter. Board members clarified on the record that the Historic Resources Board reviews architectural appropriateness in the historic district and does not review or approve building use or operations.

City staff reported that the project is a minor application circulated to city departments and does not proceed to the planning board. Commissioner Garrity had emailed staff that, given the limited amount of ground disturbance, a full archaeological survey is not required; she suggested a condition requiring notification to the city if construction reveals human remains, unusual foundations, wells or historic industrial features. The board attached that notification stipulation as a condition of approval.

A commissioner moved to approve the application with the archaeological notification stipulation as read by staff; another commissioner seconded. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote. The board instructed neighbors with questions about building use or property-access easements to contact In Our Own Voices' executive director or the nonprofit directly for clarification.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Albany Historic Resources Commission","oneSentenceSummary","The Albany City Historic Resources Board approved a two‑story rear addition for In Our Own Voices at 245–247 (project 586) with a condition requiring applicant notification to the city if certain archaeological features are uncovered during construction; nearby residents raised concerns about use and access.","taxTitle","Albany City, Albany County, New York","taxId",3731,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6046787,"Albany City Historic Resources Board approves State Street addition, issues certificate of appropriateness",574,1750000,2324000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3540846-d22dd384f192703a802af200b6f6d8bb&start=1750&end=2324","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3540846-d22dd384f192703a802af200b6f6d8bb/thumbnail_1750000.jpg","/articles/6046787/Albany-City/Albany-County/New-York/Albany-City-Historic-Resources-Board-approves-State-Street-addition-issues-certificate-of-appropriateness","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6046787-402ec3f0491df34963416894ec859399/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140326&Signature=QyAxRaWS8-ndlRG9iT6XeEQpwirnY-loCTC9YlvHB5NJmTXQgwOULILAObI715SbKtBXL3rTo617LsatGvpv3KSNSUpIfM5DsIHYLEiSbJ8Pcz-PAFzPMZcHeXTBcRsfJPKFAS5dGYKg-jAkcMeFv6KEmGX10Ofav7mM6t8U02fffi3-FU5j2gwv12yeMW2XOiFEY40-W7YD7Z4JWwJ0oRM2NHi1~KsaY3kgVOWvUiLy54lgI6wi5UquAAD96iWpZF6XdXTTdh9Xz79mJ7gzuYwqXCd-qdiuIueL52SCrTAO3Pw-8Ytb2~7LH4i9wj038eLlLyQ~Rgy1G6yU2UvzaA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Albany City Historic Resources Board voted unanimously to approve a certificate of appropriateness for project 606126 on State Street, permitting a two‑story addition at the south end of the existing structure and demolition work on the rear façade facing Howard Street.

The board's approval followed a presentation by the project team that included plans for a courtyard setback, a green (\"grass\") facade option, and mitigation steps for the proposed rear demolition including a full scan and documentation of the existing fabric and efforts to salvage limestone from the removed portion of the building.

Dan Hirschberg, of Hirschberg and Hirschberg, introduced the project and noted the proposal locates a parking area and a significant expansion at the rear of the parcel. Project architect Ken Suresan described design revisions since the last workshop — including replacing stucco with larger expanses of glass and pilaster-like elements inspired by the adjacent Capitol Center — and said the team is consulting on a letter of agreement regarding the Howard Street façade work.

The presentation showed a roughly 90‑foot setback to a courtyard behind 126 State Street, proposed glazing and banding on the new elevations, and potential reuse of salvaged limestone for façade detailing. The architects said renderings elevated the viewer’s eye to account for a steep street grade and that additional elevations show glazing and side treatments that differ from prior submittals.

Commissioners asked clarifying questions about views from Howard Street and the relationship to neighboring parking structures. After discussion, a commissioner moved to approve the certificate of appropriateness for the rehabilitation and reuse of the site; another commissioner seconded. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

The board did not attach additional conditions beyond the standard review; the resolution recorded the unanimous approval.

A formal vote tally was recorded as unanimous; specific individual votes were not named in the public record of the meeting.","The Albany City Historic Resources Board voted unanimously to approve a certificate of appropriateness for project 606126 on State Street, allowing a south-end addition and demolition of the rear Howard Street façade with documentation and salvage measures.","actionData","errors"]

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Historic board approves In Our Own Voices addition with archaeological notification condition

Albany City Historic Resources Board approves State Street addition, issues certificate of appropriateness