Guilderland Coalition for Responsible Growth (GCRG) is concerned with the speed and lack of transparency of the approval process for an explosion of massive new development projects proposed throughout the Town.
GCRG was formed to represent the residents’ rightful voice at every step of these new development proposals.
GCRG will be meeting monthly at the Guilderland Public Library as space permits
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Link to this weeks Agenda
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We will be meeting virtually on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
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IDA Guilderland Industrial Development Agency Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Guilderland Industrial Development Agency can be found here. There are several items for consideration:
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Call to order
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Public Comment
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Approval of the October 28, 2025 draft meeting minutes
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Report by the Chair
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CEO Report
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Counsel's Report
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Old Business
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- Clarification on workforce housing policy
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New Business
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- Consider adopting the 2026 Housekeeping Resolution.
ANNUAL HOUSEKEEPING RESOLUTION - 2026_68731041.2_.pdf
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Other Matters
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American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee Meeting
Guilderland Town Hall, 5209 Western Tpk., Guilderland, NY
The agenda for this meeting of the American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee has yet to be announced.
Read More
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 4 items for consideration:
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Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - (Local Shopping Center) - 1671 Western Ave - Bill Lia
The applicant is proposing to construct a new 3,000 square feet +/- building on 1.39 acres of land located in the TOD District. The building will be constructed on the same parcel as The Scene Coffee & Cocktails business and will include a minimum of 2 tenant spaces.
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Project Update and Possible Consideration of Issuing a SEQR Negative Declaration for a 3-Lot Minor Subdivision - Shady Acres Drive/Shady Crest Court - Dale Houck
The Planning Board issued concept plan approval at the August 27, 2025 Planning Board meeting. The applicant is proposing a 3 lot subdivision of 7.3 acres of land located in the RO30 District. Lot 1 will consist of 3.7 acres. Lot 2 will consist of 1.28 acres. Lot 3 will consist of 2.34 acres. The parcel is located in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Management Area and is recommended for partial protection.
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Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit for a Warehouse - 310 Wayto Way - SJM Realty
The applicant is proposing to construct a one-story 30,250 square feet warehouse building within an existing industrial park on 11.2 acres of land located in the Industrial District.
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Sketch Plan Review - Dutch Mill Acres Planned Unit Development - 3633 Carman Road - Michael Fiacco
The Planning Board reviewed the sketch plan at the December 10, 2025 meeting. The applicant is proposing a change in zone from the General Business (GB) District to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) on 16.2 acres of land for a 107-unit, two-story mixed-use development consisting of the following: (1) two 12-unit buildings; (2) seven 10-unit buildings; (3) mixed use building consisting of 8,000 square feet of commercial space and 8-units; and (4) mixed use building consisting of 6,000 square feet of commercial space and 5-units.
Read More
IDA Guilderland Industrial Development Agency Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Guilderland Industrial Development Agency can be found here. There are several items for consideration:
-
Call to order
-
Public Comment
-
Approval of the October 28, 2025 draft meeting minutes
-
Report by the Chair
-
CEO Report
-
Counsel's Report
-
Old Business
-
- Clarification on workforce housing policy
-
-
New Business
-
- Consider adopting the 2026 Housekeeping Resolution.
ANNUAL HOUSEKEEPING RESOLUTION - 2026_68731041.2_.pdf
-
-
Other Matters
American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee Meeting
Guilderland Town Hall, 5209 Western Tpk., Guilderland, NY
The agenda for this meeting of the American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee has yet to be announced.
Read More
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 4 items for consideration:
-
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - (Local Shopping Center) - 1671 Western Ave - Bill Lia
The applicant is proposing to construct a new 3,000 square feet +/- building on 1.39 acres of land located in the TOD District. The building will be constructed on the same parcel as The Scene Coffee & Cocktails business and will include a minimum of 2 tenant spaces.
-
Project Update and Possible Consideration of Issuing a SEQR Negative Declaration for a 3-Lot Minor Subdivision - Shady Acres Drive/Shady Crest Court - Dale Houck
The Planning Board issued concept plan approval at the August 27, 2025 Planning Board meeting. The applicant is proposing a 3 lot subdivision of 7.3 acres of land located in the RO30 District. Lot 1 will consist of 3.7 acres. Lot 2 will consist of 1.28 acres. Lot 3 will consist of 2.34 acres. The parcel is located in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Management Area and is recommended for partial protection.
-
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit for a Warehouse - 310 Wayto Way - SJM Realty
The applicant is proposing to construct a one-story 30,250 square feet warehouse building within an existing industrial park on 11.2 acres of land located in the Industrial District.
-
Sketch Plan Review - Dutch Mill Acres Planned Unit Development - 3633 Carman Road - Michael Fiacco
The Planning Board reviewed the sketch plan at the December 10, 2025 meeting. The applicant is proposing a change in zone from the General Business (GB) District to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) on 16.2 acres of land for a 107-unit, two-story mixed-use development consisting of the following: (1) two 12-unit buildings; (2) seven 10-unit buildings; (3) mixed use building consisting of 8,000 square feet of commercial space and 8-units; and (4) mixed use building consisting of 6,000 square feet of commercial space and 5-units.
Read More
American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee Meeting
Guilderland Town Hall, 5209 Western Tpk., Guilderland, NY
The agenda for this meeting of the American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee has yet to be announced.
Read MorePlanning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 4 items for consideration:
-
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - (Local Shopping Center) - 1671 Western Ave - Bill Lia
The applicant is proposing to construct a new 3,000 square feet +/- building on 1.39 acres of land located in the TOD District. The building will be constructed on the same parcel as The Scene Coffee & Cocktails business and will include a minimum of 2 tenant spaces.
-
Project Update and Possible Consideration of Issuing a SEQR Negative Declaration for a 3-Lot Minor Subdivision - Shady Acres Drive/Shady Crest Court - Dale Houck
The Planning Board issued concept plan approval at the August 27, 2025 Planning Board meeting. The applicant is proposing a 3 lot subdivision of 7.3 acres of land located in the RO30 District. Lot 1 will consist of 3.7 acres. Lot 2 will consist of 1.28 acres. Lot 3 will consist of 2.34 acres. The parcel is located in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Management Area and is recommended for partial protection.
-
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit for a Warehouse - 310 Wayto Way - SJM Realty
The applicant is proposing to construct a one-story 30,250 square feet warehouse building within an existing industrial park on 11.2 acres of land located in the Industrial District.
-
Sketch Plan Review - Dutch Mill Acres Planned Unit Development - 3633 Carman Road - Michael Fiacco
The Planning Board reviewed the sketch plan at the December 10, 2025 meeting. The applicant is proposing a change in zone from the General Business (GB) District to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) on 16.2 acres of land for a 107-unit, two-story mixed-use development consisting of the following: (1) two 12-unit buildings; (2) seven 10-unit buildings; (3) mixed use building consisting of 8,000 square feet of commercial space and 8-units; and (4) mixed use building consisting of 6,000 square feet of commercial space and 5-units.
Read More
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 4 items for consideration:
-
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - (Local Shopping Center) - 1671 Western Ave - Bill Lia
The applicant is proposing to construct a new 3,000 square feet +/- building on 1.39 acres of land located in the TOD District. The building will be constructed on the same parcel as The Scene Coffee & Cocktails business and will include a minimum of 2 tenant spaces.
-
Project Update and Possible Consideration of Issuing a SEQR Negative Declaration for a 3-Lot Minor Subdivision - Shady Acres Drive/Shady Crest Court - Dale Houck
The Planning Board issued concept plan approval at the August 27, 2025 Planning Board meeting. The applicant is proposing a 3 lot subdivision of 7.3 acres of land located in the RO30 District. Lot 1 will consist of 3.7 acres. Lot 2 will consist of 1.28 acres. Lot 3 will consist of 2.34 acres. The parcel is located in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Management Area and is recommended for partial protection.
-
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit for a Warehouse - 310 Wayto Way - SJM Realty
The applicant is proposing to construct a one-story 30,250 square feet warehouse building within an existing industrial park on 11.2 acres of land located in the Industrial District.
-
Sketch Plan Review - Dutch Mill Acres Planned Unit Development - 3633 Carman Road - Michael Fiacco
The Planning Board reviewed the sketch plan at the December 10, 2025 meeting. The applicant is proposing a change in zone from the General Business (GB) District to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) on 16.2 acres of land for a 107-unit, two-story mixed-use development consisting of the following: (1) two 12-unit buildings; (2) seven 10-unit buildings; (3) mixed use building consisting of 8,000 square feet of commercial space and 8-units; and (4) mixed use building consisting of 6,000 square feet of commercial space and 5-units.
About the GCRG
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Learn More About The Current Development in Guilderland
We try to track and understand each of the new developments proposed in Guilderland, and how you can join us at town meetings to participate in the public review and approval process. Click the link below to view projects we are currently tracking.
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