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Historic Resources Commission
Meetings
- 6 pm
- Monthly
- Albany Community Development Agency
200 Henry Johnson Boulevard
Community Room
Albany, NY 12210
Virtual Meetings
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the moratorium on public gatherings, meetings will be held via YouTube until further notice.
2021 Meeting Dates* | |||
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January 6 W | April 7 W | July 7 W | October 6 W |
January 20 M | April 21 M | July 21 M | October 20 M |
February 3 W | May 5 W | August 4 W | November 3 W |
February 17 M | May 19 M | August 18 M | November 17 M |
March 3 W | June 2 W | September 1 W | December 1 W |
March 17 M | June 16 M | September 15 M | December 15 M |
*W=Workshop, M=Meeting |
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Members
The Historic Resources Commission (HRC) consists of nine members appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Common Council. The presence of five members of the Commission constitutes a quorum, and the concurring vote of five members is required to carry out an action.
- John Myers, Chair
- Jennifer Geraghty
- Chris Hacker
- Marilyn Kaplan
- Jack McEneny
- Lee Pinckney
- Norman Rice
- Erin Tobin
Responsibilities
HRC is charged to conserve and protect historic sites, structures and other landmarks that have special value or interest to the City, in accordance with the Albany's General City Code Chapter 42 Part 4 Article XII (Sections 42-82 to 42-97), and pursuant to the City's Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance.
Duties
Albany's Historic Resources Commission (HRC) is appointed to:
- Administer and regulate the appearance of the adopted historic districts
- Protect their significant character
- Review all proposed alterations or additions to any structure or landmark that fall within, or adjacent to, a local Historic District
- Safeguard the archeological or cultural integrity in the best interest of the community
Review by the HRC is also required for demolition of any designated structure, and for new construction, in or adjacent to a local Historic District.
Historic Preservation Planning
HRC supports the Historic Preservation Plan as an effective tool to expand on existing and future preservation programming and preservation initiatives. Read the Historic Preservation Plan (September 30, 2019).
Historic Districts
Albany's Historic Districts were established in accordance with the City's Historic Resources Ordinance. These districts serve to preserve and protect:
- Buildings
- Places
- Sites
- Special historic or aesthetic interest
- Structures
- Works of art and other objects having a special character
- Any other particular value to the City
Though some of Albany's Historic Districts have been Nationally designated (National Register of Historic Places), the City only maintains oversight for the locally designated districts, which have been adopted by the Common Council. The City has sixteen locally designated historic districts and four districts that are National recognized.
Local & National Historic Districts & Places
Contact Us
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Erin Glennon
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Department of Planning & Development
Physical Address
200 Henry Johnson Boulevard
First Floor, Suite 3
Albany, NY 12210Phone: 518-434-5271
Fax: 518-434-5294Email the Board of Zoning Appeals
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 am to 5 pm