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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Schenectady public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Neighborhood Commercial Operations and Compatibility
The city has had trouble with banquet halls running late and rowdy, so the Broadway hall is capped at midnight with a security plan required and music kept indoors.
Seward Place residential intensity — Chabad House addition
Neighbors say the Rubin property has trash and pest problems and that the 973-square-foot addition for a student religious center will block light and set a bad precedent. The commission tabled it pending a zoning determination.
Downtown Zoning and Drive-Thru Restrictions
Residents and advocates urged the council to strengthen zoning rules prohibiting new drive-thru establishments along Erie Boulevard to protect pedestrian safety and promote a walkable downtown. The council advanced related code amendments to the planning commission for review.