Zoning Board of Appeals (June 3rd, 2026)

The City of Troy, NY Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on June 3, 2026, to review variance requests related to a redevelopment project at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 125th Street. The project involves reopening a gas station with improvements including a pickup window for a Nashville chicken sandwich business, site access changes, parking adjustments, lighting variances, and rooftop equipment screening. The board discussed multiple area and use variances, including setbacks for parking and fuel pumps, lighting levels, and drive-thru stacking length. Public concerns focused on traffic flow, safety, noise, and neighborhood impact. The applicant explained operational details such as app-based ordering and overnight fuel deliveries. After deliberation, the board unanimously approved the use variance for the pickup window and several area variances related to setbacks and lighting. The meeting concluded with plans for further review by the planning board and ongoing community engagement.