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
Link to this weeks Newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/8c3a59daa412/gcrg25-12-7-newsletter-correction
Link to this weeks Agenda
https://mailchi.mp/8260776d8d2f/gcrg25-12-8-meeting-agenda-guilderland-public-library
In-person meeting scheduled for December 8, 2025 at the Guilderland Public Library in the Helderberg Room
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Guilderland Coalition for Responsible Growth Meeting
The Agenda for this open meeting of the GCRG has yet to be announced.
1- Greetings, Introduction of Attendees, Review of Agenda add topics.
2- Meetings, Projects and Issues of Concern
3- Open Agenda
Following the open GCRG meeting the Steering Committee will meet.
If you would like to join the GCRG Steering Committee or if there is something you would like to discuss during our public meeting, please let us know through our Contact Us form.
The GCRG typically meets first and third Mondays of every month at 7:00 PM in virtual sessions using Zoom.
GCRG meetings are open to anyone who wishes to be involved and help support the group or just desires to have a better understanding of the development of the town.
Read More
Special Town Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here.
This special meeting TO ADJOURN INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS MATTERS LEADING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF PARTICULAR PERSON(S) TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES FOR 2026.
Read More
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 5 items for consideration:
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Sketch Plan Review - Dutch Mill Acres Planned Unit Development - 3633 Carman Road - Michael Fiacco
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) 4-unit and 8-unit townhouse style buildings; (2) two mixed use buildings consisting of 16-units and 13-units on the 2nd floor and commercial space, leasing office, fitness center on the 1st floor; (3) New sidewalk on Lone Pine Road, from Carman Road to DiBella Drive; and (4) a percentage of the units, to be determined by the Town Board, will be workforce housing units.
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Site Plan Review - Residential Facility, Independent Living - 3400 Carman Road - RRA Properties. The applicant is proposing an 18-unit townhouse style residential facility, independent living facility on 1.4 acres of land located in the Local Business (LB) District.
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Project Update 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 3.56 acres. Lot 2 will consist of 1.44 acres. Lot 3 will consist of 2.31 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 - Retail Use - 1660 Western Ave - Petals & Palate, LLC. The applicant is proposing to occupy a tenant space within an existing 6,180 square feet building on 0.41 acres of land located in the Local Business (LB) District.
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Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - Community Resource Center - 6378 Gun Club Road - C24, LLC (DBA Acton Albany). The applicant is proposing a community resource center in an existing 2,760 square feet building on 1.14 acres of land located in the R20 District.
Read More
About the GCRG
Find out about our organization, our mission, our work with town residents and how you can get involved.
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.
We Are Stronger Together!
Please Click Here To Join Us
and Stay Informed
Guilderland Coalition for Responsible Growth Meeting
The Agenda for this open meeting of the GCRG has yet to be announced.
1- Greetings, Introduction of Attendees, Review of Agenda add topics.
2- Meetings, Projects and Issues of Concern
3- Open Agenda
Following the open GCRG meeting the Steering Committee will meet.
If you would like to join the GCRG Steering Committee or if there is something you would like to discuss during our public meeting, please let us know through our Contact Us form.
The GCRG typically meets first and third Mondays of every month at 7:00 PM in virtual sessions using Zoom.
GCRG meetings are open to anyone who wishes to be involved and help support the group or just desires to have a better understanding of the development of the town.
Read More
Special Town Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here.
This special meeting TO ADJOURN INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS MATTERS LEADING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF PARTICULAR PERSON(S) TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES FOR 2026.
Read More
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 5 items for consideration:
-
Sketch Plan Review - Dutch Mill Acres Planned Unit Development - 3633 Carman Road - Michael Fiacco
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) 4-unit and 8-unit townhouse style buildings; (2) two mixed use buildings consisting of 16-units and 13-units on the 2nd floor and commercial space, leasing office, fitness center on the 1st floor; (3) New sidewalk on Lone Pine Road, from Carman Road to DiBella Drive; and (4) a percentage of the units, to be determined by the Town Board, will be workforce housing units.
-
Site Plan Review - Residential Facility, Independent Living - 3400 Carman Road - RRA Properties. The applicant is proposing an 18-unit townhouse style residential facility, independent living facility on 1.4 acres of land located in the Local Business (LB) District.
-
Project Update 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 3.56 acres. Lot 2 will consist of 1.44 acres. Lot 3 will consist of 2.31 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 - Retail Use - 1660 Western Ave - Petals & Palate, LLC. The applicant is proposing to occupy a tenant space within an existing 6,180 square feet building on 0.41 acres of land located in the Local Business (LB) District.
-
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - Community Resource Center - 6378 Gun Club Road - C24, LLC (DBA Acton Albany). The applicant is proposing a community resource center in an existing 2,760 square feet building on 1.14 acres of land located in the R20 District.
Read More
About the GCRG
Find out about our organization, our mission, our work with town residents and how you can get involved.
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.
Guilderland Coalition for Responsible Growth Meeting
The Agenda for this open meeting of the GCRG has yet to be announced.
1- Greetings, Introduction of Attendees, Review of Agenda add topics.
2- Meetings, Projects and Issues of Concern
3- Open Agenda
Following the open GCRG meeting the Steering Committee will meet.
If you would like to join the GCRG Steering Committee or if there is something you would like to discuss during our public meeting, please let us know through our Contact Us form.
The GCRG typically meets first and third Mondays of every month at 7:00 PM in virtual sessions using Zoom.
GCRG meetings are open to anyone who wishes to be involved and help support the group or just desires to have a better understanding of the development of the town.
Read MoreSpecial Town Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here.
This special meeting TO ADJOURN INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS MATTERS LEADING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF PARTICULAR PERSON(S) TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES FOR 2026.
Read More
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 5 items for consideration:
-
Sketch Plan Review - Dutch Mill Acres Planned Unit Development - 3633 Carman Road - Michael Fiacco
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) 4-unit and 8-unit townhouse style buildings; (2) two mixed use buildings consisting of 16-units and 13-units on the 2nd floor and commercial space, leasing office, fitness center on the 1st floor; (3) New sidewalk on Lone Pine Road, from Carman Road to DiBella Drive; and (4) a percentage of the units, to be determined by the Town Board, will be workforce housing units.
-
Site Plan Review - Residential Facility, Independent Living - 3400 Carman Road - RRA Properties. The applicant is proposing an 18-unit townhouse style residential facility, independent living facility on 1.4 acres of land located in the Local Business (LB) District.
-
Project Update 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 3.56 acres. Lot 2 will consist of 1.44 acres. Lot 3 will consist of 2.31 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 - Retail Use - 1660 Western Ave - Petals & Palate, LLC. The applicant is proposing to occupy a tenant space within an existing 6,180 square feet building on 0.41 acres of land located in the Local Business (LB) District.
-
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - Community Resource Center - 6378 Gun Club Road - C24, LLC (DBA Acton Albany). The applicant is proposing a community resource center in an existing 2,760 square feet building on 1.14 acres of land located in the R20 District.
Read More
Special Town Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here.
This special meeting TO ADJOURN INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS MATTERS LEADING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF PARTICULAR PERSON(S) TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES FOR 2026.
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 5 items for consideration:
-
Sketch Plan Review - Dutch Mill Acres Planned Unit Development - 3633 Carman Road - Michael Fiacco
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) 4-unit and 8-unit townhouse style buildings; (2) two mixed use buildings consisting of 16-units and 13-units on the 2nd floor and commercial space, leasing office, fitness center on the 1st floor; (3) New sidewalk on Lone Pine Road, from Carman Road to DiBella Drive; and (4) a percentage of the units, to be determined by the Town Board, will be workforce housing units.
-
Site Plan Review - Residential Facility, Independent Living - 3400 Carman Road - RRA Properties. The applicant is proposing an 18-unit townhouse style residential facility, independent living facility on 1.4 acres of land located in the Local Business (LB) District.
-
Project Update 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 3.56 acres. Lot 2 will consist of 1.44 acres. Lot 3 will consist of 2.31 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 - Retail Use - 1660 Western Ave - Petals & Palate, LLC. The applicant is proposing to occupy a tenant space within an existing 6,180 square feet building on 0.41 acres of land located in the Local Business (LB) District.
-
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - Community Resource Center - 6378 Gun Club Road - C24, LLC (DBA Acton Albany). The applicant is proposing a community resource center in an existing 2,760 square feet building on 1.14 acres of land located in the R20 District.
Read More
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 5 items for consideration:
-
Sketch Plan Review - Dutch Mill Acres Planned Unit Development - 3633 Carman Road - Michael Fiacco
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) 4-unit and 8-unit townhouse style buildings; (2) two mixed use buildings consisting of 16-units and 13-units on the 2nd floor and commercial space, leasing office, fitness center on the 1st floor; (3) New sidewalk on Lone Pine Road, from Carman Road to DiBella Drive; and (4) a percentage of the units, to be determined by the Town Board, will be workforce housing units.
-
Site Plan Review - Residential Facility, Independent Living - 3400 Carman Road - RRA Properties. The applicant is proposing an 18-unit townhouse style residential facility, independent living facility on 1.4 acres of land located in the Local Business (LB) District.
-
Project Update 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 3.56 acres. Lot 2 will consist of 1.44 acres. Lot 3 will consist of 2.31 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 - Retail Use - 1660 Western Ave - Petals & Palate, LLC. The applicant is proposing to occupy a tenant space within an existing 6,180 square feet building on 0.41 acres of land located in the Local Business (LB) District.
-
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - Community Resource Center - 6378 Gun Club Road - C24, LLC (DBA Acton Albany). The applicant is proposing a community resource center in an existing 2,760 square feet building on 1.14 acres of land located in the R20 District.
About the GCRG
Find out about our organization, our mission, our work with town residents and how you can get involved.
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.
We Are Stronger Together!
Please Click Here To Join Us
and Stay Informed