Summary
Residents raised concerns about an overconcentration of convenience stores and smoke shops along Upper Union Street, pointing to parking shortages and traffic impacts.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
None directly on city budget.
Business owners looking to establish operations in commercial corridors.
Nearby residents and neighboring business owners dealing with tighter parking and increased commercial traffic.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Planning Commission - Jul 15, 2026
Residents raised concerns about an overconcentration of convenience stores and smoke shops along Upper Union Street, pointing to parking shortages and traffic impacts.
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Planning Commission - Apr 15, 2026
A proposal for a second-story addition with a coffee shop and six apartments at 1626 Union Street was paused because the building lacks required off-street parking spaces.
Zoning Board of Appeals - Mar 25, 2026
Developer Yadho Khamai received approval for multiple area variances across four lots at 546 Schenectady St, allowing narrower frontages and reduced setbacks to make the lots buildable.
Zoning Board of Appeals - Mar 11, 2026
A developer wants to split a 10,000-square-foot parcel to build owner-occupied townhomes, requiring multiple variances for lot frontage and setbacks. The project was temporarily halted because an entire lot was left off the official agenda notice.
Zoning Board of Appeals - Feb 11, 2026
The owners of 931 Altamont Ave sought relief to operate a multifamily dwelling in an R-1 residential district after struggling to lease the former commercial space. The board determined the building has a long-standing history as a multifamily property and overturned the zoning officer's ruling.
Zoning Board of Appeals - Jan 14, 2026
A developer's attempt to build a four-unit apartment building in an R-1 single-family neighborhood stalled after a board vote to deny ended in a 3-3 tie. Proponents argued the neighborhood already features diverse housing types, while the zone remains strictly single-family.
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