Zoning Board of Appeals (September 2, 2026)

The City of Troy, NY Zoning Board of Appeals met on September 2, 2026, to consider a use variance application for 75 Water Plant Road. The applicant, Rob Goldman, representing New York State Marine Highway Transportation Company, proposed converting a former membership club building into a warehouse for storing spare parts and parking crew vehicles related to their marine transportation business. The board discussed concerns raised by neighbors about potential outdoor storage, site aesthetics, and neighborhood character. The applicant indicated uncertainty about final site use but emphasized indoor storage and employee parking as primary needs. The board conditioned approval on compliance with planning board site plan and landscaping requirements, including opaque fencing to screen the parking and storage areas from public roads. The variance was approved with these conditions, and the board noted that failure to meet planning board conditions could revoke the variance. The sale of the property was pending, and the board considered the timing in their deliberations. Additional environmental and operational details were discussed to ensure the use would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood.