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 USUALLY MEETS THE 1ST AND 3RD MONDAYS OF THE MONTH AT 7:00 PM
Our next meeting will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Virtually
We hope that you will join us! We want to hear what our residents have to say, hear their ideas, their concerns, what can we all do better.
There will also be a review by the Town Board in October and a Public Hearing as well. Please stay tuned for more info!
Please note- the Comprehensive Plan Draft is now up on the town website. Please take the time to review and if you have questions, concerns or want answers, please ask! You can see the Comp Plan here:
https://www.pathwaytoguilderlandsfuture.com/_files/ugd/bbff33_2af47cf670494770981a2b11c33ad6ca.pdf
Link to this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/630701036354/gcrg24-10-13-newsletter-town-board-and-zba-meet-this-week-historical-society-also-meets
Link to this weeks Meeting Agenda: GCRG DOES NOT meet this week
The Comprehensive Plan Update Committee met and provided a draft of the plan. Please view the draft of the Comprehensive Plan here: https://play.champds.com/ATT/guilderlandny/2024-07/28a42417891fbbb19ffe9921f5f249626cd3b429.pdf
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Link to Town of Guilderland Solar Law: https://ecode360.com/31716072
Link to Town of Guilderland Draft Comprehensive Plan:
https://play.champds.com/ATT/guilderlandny/2024-07/28a42417891fbbb19ffe9921f5f249626cd3b429.pdf
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Albany County Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Albany County Planning Board has yet to be announced.
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 have a private meeting.
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. Due to the global coronavirus pandemic we are meeting virtually. 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.
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Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council can be found here. There is 1 item for consideration:
4 Lot Minor Subdivision - 3852 Western Turnpike - All American Tree Company, Inc.
The applicant is proposing a 4 lot subdivision of 242 acres of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA3) District. Lots 1-3 will be located on the north side of Western Turnpike (NYS Route 20). Lot 1 will measure 3.81 acres. Lot 2 will measure 6.78 acres. Lot 3 will measure 5.78 acres. All lots will consist of private wells and septic systems. Lot 4 consisting of 224.14 acres is located on the south side of Western Turnpike.
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Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 4 items for consideration, 2 ot which are public hearings:
- PUBLIC HEARING. Site Plan for a Proposed Change of Use from Residential (Single-family) to Commercial (General Office) - Austin Taylor - 1818 Western Avenue
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PUBLIC HEARING. Site Plan Amendment for a Previously Approved Senior Living Facility - 3407 Carman Road - Tralongo 3407, LLC
The applicant is proposing to amend a previously approved site plan for a 12-unit senior living facility on 1 acre of land located in the Local Business District. In May 2024 the Planning Board approved a 12-unit senior living facility consisting of three 4-unit buildings. The property was recently sold and the new owner would like to amend the site plan, proposing one 12-unit building and a detached 6 stall garage building.
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Concept Plan Review - 4 Lot Minor Subdivision - 3852 Western Turnpike - All American Tree Company, Inc.
The applicant is proposing a 4 lot subdivision of 242 acres of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA3) District. Lots 1-3 will be located on the north side of Western Turnpike (NYS Route 20). Lot 1 will measure 3.81 acres. Lot 2 will measure 6.78 acres. Lot 3 will measure 5.78 acres. All lots will consist of private wells and septic systems. Lot 4 consisting of 224.14 acres is located on the south side of Western Turnpike.
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Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - Convenience Store w/ Fuel Pumps - 456 NYS Route 146 - Guilderland Food Mart, Inc
The applicant is proposing to renovate and convert an existing service station with fuel pumps to a convenience store with fuel pumps on 0.5 acres located in the General Business (GB) District. The property is located at the southeast corner of the NYS Route 146/School Road intersection.
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Comprehensive Plan Update Committee
Guilderland Town Hall, 5209 Western Tpk., Guilderland, NY
The Announcement for this meeting of the Town Comprehensive Plan Update Committee can be found here.
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Agenda
CPUC _12 Agenda_FINAL.pdf
Guilderland CPUC _12 Presentation_FINAL.pdf
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Welcome
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Project Update
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Review of Public Comment & Proposed Draft Plan Revisions
Combined Draft Plan_Oct_REV01_TC_reduced.pdf
Guilderland Comment Table_REV01 _1_.pdf
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Vote Draft Comprehensive Plan to Town Board
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Next Steps
Read More
Albany County Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Albany County Planning Board has yet to be announced.
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 have a private meeting.
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. Due to the global coronavirus pandemic we are meeting virtually. 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
Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council can be found here. There is 1 item for consideration:
4 Lot Minor Subdivision - 3852 Western Turnpike - All American Tree Company, Inc.
The applicant is proposing a 4 lot subdivision of 242 acres of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA3) District. Lots 1-3 will be located on the north side of Western Turnpike (NYS Route 20). Lot 1 will measure 3.81 acres. Lot 2 will measure 6.78 acres. Lot 3 will measure 5.78 acres. All lots will consist of private wells and septic systems. Lot 4 consisting of 224.14 acres is located on the south side of Western Turnpike.
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Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 4 items for consideration, 2 ot which are public hearings:
- PUBLIC HEARING. Site Plan for a Proposed Change of Use from Residential (Single-family) to Commercial (General Office) - Austin Taylor - 1818 Western Avenue
-
PUBLIC HEARING. Site Plan Amendment for a Previously Approved Senior Living Facility - 3407 Carman Road - Tralongo 3407, LLC
The applicant is proposing to amend a previously approved site plan for a 12-unit senior living facility on 1 acre of land located in the Local Business District. In May 2024 the Planning Board approved a 12-unit senior living facility consisting of three 4-unit buildings. The property was recently sold and the new owner would like to amend the site plan, proposing one 12-unit building and a detached 6 stall garage building.
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Concept Plan Review - 4 Lot Minor Subdivision - 3852 Western Turnpike - All American Tree Company, Inc.
The applicant is proposing a 4 lot subdivision of 242 acres of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA3) District. Lots 1-3 will be located on the north side of Western Turnpike (NYS Route 20). Lot 1 will measure 3.81 acres. Lot 2 will measure 6.78 acres. Lot 3 will measure 5.78 acres. All lots will consist of private wells and septic systems. Lot 4 consisting of 224.14 acres is located on the south side of Western Turnpike.
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Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - Convenience Store w/ Fuel Pumps - 456 NYS Route 146 - Guilderland Food Mart, Inc
The applicant is proposing to renovate and convert an existing service station with fuel pumps to a convenience store with fuel pumps on 0.5 acres located in the General Business (GB) District. The property is located at the southeast corner of the NYS Route 146/School Road intersection.
Read More
Comprehensive Plan Update Committee
Guilderland Town Hall, 5209 Western Tpk., Guilderland, NY
The Announcement for this meeting of the Town Comprehensive Plan Update Committee can be found here.
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Agenda
CPUC _12 Agenda_FINAL.pdf
Guilderland CPUC _12 Presentation_FINAL.pdf
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Welcome
-
Project Update
-
Review of Public Comment & Proposed Draft Plan Revisions
Combined Draft Plan_Oct_REV01_TC_reduced.pdf
Guilderland Comment Table_REV01 _1_.pdf
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Vote Draft Comprehensive Plan to Town Board
-
Next Steps
Read More
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 have a private meeting.
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. Due to the global coronavirus pandemic we are meeting virtually. 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 MoreGuilderland Conservation Advisory Council Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council can be found here. There is 1 item for consideration:
4 Lot Minor Subdivision - 3852 Western Turnpike - All American Tree Company, Inc.
The applicant is proposing a 4 lot subdivision of 242 acres of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA3) District. Lots 1-3 will be located on the north side of Western Turnpike (NYS Route 20). Lot 1 will measure 3.81 acres. Lot 2 will measure 6.78 acres. Lot 3 will measure 5.78 acres. All lots will consist of private wells and septic systems. Lot 4 consisting of 224.14 acres is located on the south side of Western Turnpike.
Read More
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 4 items for consideration, 2 ot which are public hearings:
- PUBLIC HEARING. Site Plan for a Proposed Change of Use from Residential (Single-family) to Commercial (General Office) - Austin Taylor - 1818 Western Avenue
-
PUBLIC HEARING. Site Plan Amendment for a Previously Approved Senior Living Facility - 3407 Carman Road - Tralongo 3407, LLC
The applicant is proposing to amend a previously approved site plan for a 12-unit senior living facility on 1 acre of land located in the Local Business District. In May 2024 the Planning Board approved a 12-unit senior living facility consisting of three 4-unit buildings. The property was recently sold and the new owner would like to amend the site plan, proposing one 12-unit building and a detached 6 stall garage building.
-
Concept Plan Review - 4 Lot Minor Subdivision - 3852 Western Turnpike - All American Tree Company, Inc.
The applicant is proposing a 4 lot subdivision of 242 acres of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA3) District. Lots 1-3 will be located on the north side of Western Turnpike (NYS Route 20). Lot 1 will measure 3.81 acres. Lot 2 will measure 6.78 acres. Lot 3 will measure 5.78 acres. All lots will consist of private wells and septic systems. Lot 4 consisting of 224.14 acres is located on the south side of Western Turnpike.
-
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - Convenience Store w/ Fuel Pumps - 456 NYS Route 146 - Guilderland Food Mart, Inc
The applicant is proposing to renovate and convert an existing service station with fuel pumps to a convenience store with fuel pumps on 0.5 acres located in the General Business (GB) District. The property is located at the southeast corner of the NYS Route 146/School Road intersection.
Read More
Comprehensive Plan Update Committee
Guilderland Town Hall, 5209 Western Tpk., Guilderland, NY
The Announcement for this meeting of the Town Comprehensive Plan Update Committee can be found here.
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Agenda
CPUC _12 Agenda_FINAL.pdf
Guilderland CPUC _12 Presentation_FINAL.pdf
-
Welcome
-
Project Update
-
Review of Public Comment & Proposed Draft Plan Revisions
Combined Draft Plan_Oct_REV01_TC_reduced.pdf
Guilderland Comment Table_REV01 _1_.pdf
-
Vote Draft Comprehensive Plan to Town Board
-
Next Steps
Read More
Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council can be found here. There is 1 item for consideration:
4 Lot Minor Subdivision - 3852 Western Turnpike - All American Tree Company, Inc.
The applicant is proposing a 4 lot subdivision of 242 acres of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA3) District. Lots 1-3 will be located on the north side of Western Turnpike (NYS Route 20). Lot 1 will measure 3.81 acres. Lot 2 will measure 6.78 acres. Lot 3 will measure 5.78 acres. All lots will consist of private wells and septic systems. Lot 4 consisting of 224.14 acres is located on the south side of Western Turnpike.
Read More
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 4 items for consideration, 2 ot which are public hearings:
- PUBLIC HEARING. Site Plan for a Proposed Change of Use from Residential (Single-family) to Commercial (General Office) - Austin Taylor - 1818 Western Avenue
-
PUBLIC HEARING. Site Plan Amendment for a Previously Approved Senior Living Facility - 3407 Carman Road - Tralongo 3407, LLC
The applicant is proposing to amend a previously approved site plan for a 12-unit senior living facility on 1 acre of land located in the Local Business District. In May 2024 the Planning Board approved a 12-unit senior living facility consisting of three 4-unit buildings. The property was recently sold and the new owner would like to amend the site plan, proposing one 12-unit building and a detached 6 stall garage building.
-
Concept Plan Review - 4 Lot Minor Subdivision - 3852 Western Turnpike - All American Tree Company, Inc.
The applicant is proposing a 4 lot subdivision of 242 acres of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA3) District. Lots 1-3 will be located on the north side of Western Turnpike (NYS Route 20). Lot 1 will measure 3.81 acres. Lot 2 will measure 6.78 acres. Lot 3 will measure 5.78 acres. All lots will consist of private wells and septic systems. Lot 4 consisting of 224.14 acres is located on the south side of Western Turnpike.
-
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - Convenience Store w/ Fuel Pumps - 456 NYS Route 146 - Guilderland Food Mart, Inc
The applicant is proposing to renovate and convert an existing service station with fuel pumps to a convenience store with fuel pumps on 0.5 acres located in the General Business (GB) District. The property is located at the southeast corner of the NYS Route 146/School Road intersection.
Read More
Comprehensive Plan Update Committee
Guilderland Town Hall, 5209 Western Tpk., Guilderland, NY
The Announcement for this meeting of the Town Comprehensive Plan Update Committee can be found here.
-
Agenda
CPUC _12 Agenda_FINAL.pdf
Guilderland CPUC _12 Presentation_FINAL.pdf
-
Welcome
-
Project Update
-
Review of Public Comment & Proposed Draft Plan Revisions
Combined Draft Plan_Oct_REV01_TC_reduced.pdf
Guilderland Comment Table_REV01 _1_.pdf
-
Vote Draft Comprehensive Plan to Town Board
-
Next Steps
Read More
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 4 items for consideration, 2 ot which are public hearings:
- PUBLIC HEARING. Site Plan for a Proposed Change of Use from Residential (Single-family) to Commercial (General Office) - Austin Taylor - 1818 Western Avenue
-
PUBLIC HEARING. Site Plan Amendment for a Previously Approved Senior Living Facility - 3407 Carman Road - Tralongo 3407, LLC
The applicant is proposing to amend a previously approved site plan for a 12-unit senior living facility on 1 acre of land located in the Local Business District. In May 2024 the Planning Board approved a 12-unit senior living facility consisting of three 4-unit buildings. The property was recently sold and the new owner would like to amend the site plan, proposing one 12-unit building and a detached 6 stall garage building.
-
Concept Plan Review - 4 Lot Minor Subdivision - 3852 Western Turnpike - All American Tree Company, Inc.
The applicant is proposing a 4 lot subdivision of 242 acres of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA3) District. Lots 1-3 will be located on the north side of Western Turnpike (NYS Route 20). Lot 1 will measure 3.81 acres. Lot 2 will measure 6.78 acres. Lot 3 will measure 5.78 acres. All lots will consist of private wells and septic systems. Lot 4 consisting of 224.14 acres is located on the south side of Western Turnpike.
-
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - Convenience Store w/ Fuel Pumps - 456 NYS Route 146 - Guilderland Food Mart, Inc
The applicant is proposing to renovate and convert an existing service station with fuel pumps to a convenience store with fuel pumps on 0.5 acres located in the General Business (GB) District. The property is located at the southeast corner of the NYS Route 146/School Road intersection.
Read More
Comprehensive Plan Update Committee
Guilderland Town Hall, 5209 Western Tpk., Guilderland, NY
The Announcement for this meeting of the Town Comprehensive Plan Update Committee can be found here.
-
Agenda
CPUC _12 Agenda_FINAL.pdf
Guilderland CPUC _12 Presentation_FINAL.pdf
-
Welcome
-
Project Update
-
Review of Public Comment & Proposed Draft Plan Revisions
Combined Draft Plan_Oct_REV01_TC_reduced.pdf
Guilderland Comment Table_REV01 _1_.pdf
-
Vote Draft Comprehensive Plan to Town Board
-
Next Steps
Read More
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 4 items for consideration, 2 ot which are public hearings:
- PUBLIC HEARING. Site Plan for a Proposed Change of Use from Residential (Single-family) to Commercial (General Office) - Austin Taylor - 1818 Western Avenue
-
PUBLIC HEARING. Site Plan Amendment for a Previously Approved Senior Living Facility - 3407 Carman Road - Tralongo 3407, LLC
The applicant is proposing to amend a previously approved site plan for a 12-unit senior living facility on 1 acre of land located in the Local Business District. In May 2024 the Planning Board approved a 12-unit senior living facility consisting of three 4-unit buildings. The property was recently sold and the new owner would like to amend the site plan, proposing one 12-unit building and a detached 6 stall garage building.
-
Concept Plan Review - 4 Lot Minor Subdivision - 3852 Western Turnpike - All American Tree Company, Inc.
The applicant is proposing a 4 lot subdivision of 242 acres of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA3) District. Lots 1-3 will be located on the north side of Western Turnpike (NYS Route 20). Lot 1 will measure 3.81 acres. Lot 2 will measure 6.78 acres. Lot 3 will measure 5.78 acres. All lots will consist of private wells and septic systems. Lot 4 consisting of 224.14 acres is located on the south side of Western Turnpike.
-
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - Convenience Store w/ Fuel Pumps - 456 NYS Route 146 - Guilderland Food Mart, Inc
The applicant is proposing to renovate and convert an existing service station with fuel pumps to a convenience store with fuel pumps on 0.5 acres located in the General Business (GB) District. The property is located at the southeast corner of the NYS Route 146/School Road intersection.
Comprehensive Plan Update Committee
Guilderland Town Hall, 5209 Western Tpk., Guilderland, NY
The Announcement for this meeting of the Town Comprehensive Plan Update Committee can be found here.
-
Agenda
CPUC _12 Agenda_FINAL.pdf
Guilderland CPUC _12 Presentation_FINAL.pdf
-
Welcome
-
Project Update
-
Review of Public Comment & Proposed Draft Plan Revisions
Combined Draft Plan_Oct_REV01_TC_reduced.pdf
Guilderland Comment Table_REV01 _1_.pdf
-
Vote Draft Comprehensive Plan to Town Board
-
Next Steps
Read More
Comprehensive Plan Update Committee
Guilderland Town Hall, 5209 Western Tpk., Guilderland, NY
The Announcement for this meeting of the Town Comprehensive Plan Update Committee can be found here.
-
Agenda
CPUC _12 Agenda_FINAL.pdf
Guilderland CPUC _12 Presentation_FINAL.pdf-
Welcome
-
Project Update
-
Review of Public Comment & Proposed Draft Plan Revisions
Combined Draft Plan_Oct_REV01_TC_reduced.pdf
Guilderland Comment Table_REV01 _1_.pdf -
Vote Draft Comprehensive Plan to Town Board
-
Next Steps
-
Read More
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