Albany Planning Board rejects proposed Stewarts

The company’s first application was rejected in August.

Steve Hughes Oct. 29, 2020

ALBANY – The city Planning Board rejected a Stewart’s Shops application for a Washington Avenue store, 5-0, for the second time in three months earlier this week.

        “I believe you have a great product; this is just not the right location for that, said board                 Chairman Al De Salvo after the vote.

Neighbors had spoken out against the proposed store at the corner of Colvin and Washington avenues, arguing that it would increase vehicle traffic and didn't fit in with the character of the neighborhood. The proposal would also require demolition of two homes in the area.

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