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.
We would like to advise you of a proposed very large apartment complex development that is being considered on New Karner Road. It is a proposal by the Markstone Group from NYC entitled Pine Bush Parc LLC that will include a 4 story and 5 story apartment building across from the Post Office and Gladwish on Route 20. Neighbors in the area have grave concerns about many issues and have generated a petition to make these concerns known and to ask that it not be built. This project is not just about the folks and neighbors who live near the proposed project, but ANYONE who would be traveling Route 155. Please review the attached petition and sign if you are in favor of what they are asking. We also ask that you share with your friends, neighbors, social media etc.
https://forms.gle/6JJrsdPjt9Wa9KrYA
GCRG will be meeting monthly at the Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church
2291 Western Ave, Guilderland, NY 12084 Western Ave. Guilderland(Just West of the Town Library)
The next meeting of GCRG will be held on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
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Albany County Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Albany County Planning Board can be found here. There are 3 items in the Town of Guilderland for consideration:
David Berschwinger - Area Variance - 10 Lenann Drive
Area variance application to subdivide the property and create Lot 1, approximately 0.99 acres. The Residential Agriculture (RA-3) District requires a minimum lot size of 3 acres, with an exemption allowing one lot to be reduced to 2 acres. The proposed Lot 1 does not meet the minimum lot size requirement or exemption threshold and requires an Area Variance.
Conversion of Auto Repair - Birmal Jitkaur - 2594 Western Ave
Proposal to convert the auto repair portion of an existing building to additional convenience store space.
David Berschwinger - Subdivision - 10 Lenann Drive
Proposed three-lot subdivision of a 7.4 acre vacant parcel, consisting of Lot 1 at approximately 0.99 acres and Lots 2 and 3 at approximately 3 acres each. As part of the subdivision, approximately 0.65 acres will be conveyed to the Town for Lenann Drive
right-of-way.
Note:
Lenann Drive is a short side street that runs perpendicular to Depot Road. 2594 Western Avenue is the former Joe’s Sunoco on the corner of Vosburgh Road.
Guilderland Coalition for Responsible Growth Meeting
Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church, 2291 Western Ave., Guilderland, NY
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 the 2nd Monday of every month at 6:30 PM at the Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church at 2291 Western Avenue except when a virtual session using Zoom is announced in our newsletter.
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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Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 6 items for considerations, including a Public Hearing:
Public Hearing
Possible Consideration of Site Plan Approval - Residential Facility, Independent Living - 3400 Carman Road - RRA PropertiesThe 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. The Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for setbacks at their March 4, 2026 meeting. The application was last reviewed at the June 24th, 2026 Board meeting where the Board issued classified the action as Type II.
DECISION ONLYConsideration of Amending a Previously Approved Final Plat (Brenn-Breit Estates Cluster Subdivision) - Fuller Station Road - Richard TheriaultContinued from the May 27, 2026 Planning Board meeting. The Brenn-Breit Estates Final Plat was approved by the Planning Board on July 24, 2002. The current owner of Tax ID# 27.00-1-43.19, a 1.23 acre parcel in the R40 District, was identified on the final plat with a note that states "Not an Approved Building Lot. If purchased, lot must be consolidated with existing parcel of adjacent owner." The current owner is requesting to remove the note and allow a single-family home to be constructed on the lot.
Continued Case
Polsinelli Estates Concept Plan Review - 17 Lot Major Cluster Subdivision - East Old State Road (Tax ID# 27.19-2-78) - Frederico PolsinelliContinued concept plan review from the June 24th Planning Board meeting. In 2025 the applicant previously proposed a 15 lot subdivision. The applicant is proposing a 17 lot cluster subdivision (16 single-family lots, one stormwater lot) on 21.9 acres of land located in the RO30 District. A total of 9.37 acres of land will be deed restricted open space. The parcel is located within the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Management Area, with a recommendation of Partial Protection. Lot sizes range from 16,548 square feet (0.38 acres) to 37,950 square feet (0.87 acres).
New Cases
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit (Pilates & Personal Training Studio) - 1434 Western Avenue - Clare Vaughan & Brandon SesayThe applicant is proposing a pilates and personal training studio within an existing 10,080 square feet building located on 0.32 acres in the BNRP District. The existing building consists of 8,030 square feet of commercial space and 2,050 square feet of residential space. The Planning Board previously reviewed a site plan for a proposed co-works office use on this property in November 2025, which is no longer being pursued. The site plan report to the Zoning Board for the co-works use is part of the agenda materials.
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - Residential Facility, Independent Living - West Old State Road Tax ID# 27.19-1-5.3 - Serafini Builders, Inc.The applicant is proposing a 12 unit residential facility, independent living project consisting of three buildings with 4 units in each building on 1.37 acres located in the BNRP District. A garage space will be provided for each unit. This will be a project update from when the Board last reviewed the application at the January 8, 2025 meeting.
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - Renovation of Existing Convenience Store w/ Fuel Pumps - 2594 Western Ave - Nirmaljit Kaur
The applicant is proposing interior/exterior and site improvements to an existing convenience store with fuel pumps on 0.52 acres within the General Business (GB) District.
Read More
Albany County Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Albany County Planning Board can be found here. There are 3 items in the Town of Guilderland for consideration:
David Berschwinger - Area Variance - 10 Lenann Drive
Area variance application to subdivide the property and create Lot 1, approximately 0.99 acres. The Residential Agriculture (RA-3) District requires a minimum lot size of 3 acres, with an exemption allowing one lot to be reduced to 2 acres. The proposed Lot 1 does not meet the minimum lot size requirement or exemption threshold and requires an Area Variance.
Conversion of Auto Repair - Birmal Jitkaur - 2594 Western Ave
Proposal to convert the auto repair portion of an existing building to additional convenience store space.
David Berschwinger - Subdivision - 10 Lenann Drive
Proposed three-lot subdivision of a 7.4 acre vacant parcel, consisting of Lot 1 at approximately 0.99 acres and Lots 2 and 3 at approximately 3 acres each. As part of the subdivision, approximately 0.65 acres will be conveyed to the Town for Lenann Drive
right-of-way.
Note:
Lenann Drive is a short side street that runs perpendicular to Depot Road. 2594 Western Avenue is the former Joe’s Sunoco on the corner of Vosburgh Road.
Guilderland Coalition for Responsible Growth Meeting
Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church, 2291 Western Ave., Guilderland, NY
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 the 2nd Monday of every month at 6:30 PM at the Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church at 2291 Western Avenue except when a virtual session using Zoom is announced in our newsletter.
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
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 6 items for considerations, including a Public Hearing:
Public Hearing
Possible Consideration of Site Plan Approval - Residential Facility, Independent Living - 3400 Carman Road - RRA PropertiesThe 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. The Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for setbacks at their March 4, 2026 meeting. The application was last reviewed at the June 24th, 2026 Board meeting where the Board issued classified the action as Type II.
DECISION ONLYConsideration of Amending a Previously Approved Final Plat (Brenn-Breit Estates Cluster Subdivision) - Fuller Station Road - Richard TheriaultContinued from the May 27, 2026 Planning Board meeting. The Brenn-Breit Estates Final Plat was approved by the Planning Board on July 24, 2002. The current owner of Tax ID# 27.00-1-43.19, a 1.23 acre parcel in the R40 District, was identified on the final plat with a note that states "Not an Approved Building Lot. If purchased, lot must be consolidated with existing parcel of adjacent owner." The current owner is requesting to remove the note and allow a single-family home to be constructed on the lot.
Continued Case
Polsinelli Estates Concept Plan Review - 17 Lot Major Cluster Subdivision - East Old State Road (Tax ID# 27.19-2-78) - Frederico PolsinelliContinued concept plan review from the June 24th Planning Board meeting. In 2025 the applicant previously proposed a 15 lot subdivision. The applicant is proposing a 17 lot cluster subdivision (16 single-family lots, one stormwater lot) on 21.9 acres of land located in the RO30 District. A total of 9.37 acres of land will be deed restricted open space. The parcel is located within the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Management Area, with a recommendation of Partial Protection. Lot sizes range from 16,548 square feet (0.38 acres) to 37,950 square feet (0.87 acres).
New Cases
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit (Pilates & Personal Training Studio) - 1434 Western Avenue - Clare Vaughan & Brandon SesayThe applicant is proposing a pilates and personal training studio within an existing 10,080 square feet building located on 0.32 acres in the BNRP District. The existing building consists of 8,030 square feet of commercial space and 2,050 square feet of residential space. The Planning Board previously reviewed a site plan for a proposed co-works office use on this property in November 2025, which is no longer being pursued. The site plan report to the Zoning Board for the co-works use is part of the agenda materials.
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - Residential Facility, Independent Living - West Old State Road Tax ID# 27.19-1-5.3 - Serafini Builders, Inc.The applicant is proposing a 12 unit residential facility, independent living project consisting of three buildings with 4 units in each building on 1.37 acres located in the BNRP District. A garage space will be provided for each unit. This will be a project update from when the Board last reviewed the application at the January 8, 2025 meeting.
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - Renovation of Existing Convenience Store w/ Fuel Pumps - 2594 Western Ave - Nirmaljit Kaur
The applicant is proposing interior/exterior and site improvements to an existing convenience store with fuel pumps on 0.52 acres within the General Business (GB) District.
Read More
Guilderland Coalition for Responsible Growth Meeting
Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church, 2291 Western Ave., Guilderland, NY
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 the 2nd Monday of every month at 6:30 PM at the Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church at 2291 Western Avenue except when a virtual session using Zoom is announced in our newsletter.
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
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 6 items for considerations, including a Public Hearing:
Public Hearing
Possible Consideration of Site Plan Approval - Residential Facility, Independent Living - 3400 Carman Road - RRA PropertiesThe 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. The Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for setbacks at their March 4, 2026 meeting. The application was last reviewed at the June 24th, 2026 Board meeting where the Board issued classified the action as Type II.
DECISION ONLYConsideration of Amending a Previously Approved Final Plat (Brenn-Breit Estates Cluster Subdivision) - Fuller Station Road - Richard TheriaultContinued from the May 27, 2026 Planning Board meeting. The Brenn-Breit Estates Final Plat was approved by the Planning Board on July 24, 2002. The current owner of Tax ID# 27.00-1-43.19, a 1.23 acre parcel in the R40 District, was identified on the final plat with a note that states "Not an Approved Building Lot. If purchased, lot must be consolidated with existing parcel of adjacent owner." The current owner is requesting to remove the note and allow a single-family home to be constructed on the lot.
Continued Case
Polsinelli Estates Concept Plan Review - 17 Lot Major Cluster Subdivision - East Old State Road (Tax ID# 27.19-2-78) - Frederico PolsinelliContinued concept plan review from the June 24th Planning Board meeting. In 2025 the applicant previously proposed a 15 lot subdivision. The applicant is proposing a 17 lot cluster subdivision (16 single-family lots, one stormwater lot) on 21.9 acres of land located in the RO30 District. A total of 9.37 acres of land will be deed restricted open space. The parcel is located within the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Management Area, with a recommendation of Partial Protection. Lot sizes range from 16,548 square feet (0.38 acres) to 37,950 square feet (0.87 acres).
New Cases
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit (Pilates & Personal Training Studio) - 1434 Western Avenue - Clare Vaughan & Brandon SesayThe applicant is proposing a pilates and personal training studio within an existing 10,080 square feet building located on 0.32 acres in the BNRP District. The existing building consists of 8,030 square feet of commercial space and 2,050 square feet of residential space. The Planning Board previously reviewed a site plan for a proposed co-works office use on this property in November 2025, which is no longer being pursued. The site plan report to the Zoning Board for the co-works use is part of the agenda materials.
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - Residential Facility, Independent Living - West Old State Road Tax ID# 27.19-1-5.3 - Serafini Builders, Inc.The applicant is proposing a 12 unit residential facility, independent living project consisting of three buildings with 4 units in each building on 1.37 acres located in the BNRP District. A garage space will be provided for each unit. This will be a project update from when the Board last reviewed the application at the January 8, 2025 meeting.
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - Renovation of Existing Convenience Store w/ Fuel Pumps - 2594 Western Ave - Nirmaljit Kaur
The applicant is proposing interior/exterior and site improvements to an existing convenience store with fuel pumps on 0.52 acres within the General Business (GB) District.
Read More
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 6 items for considerations, including a Public Hearing:
Public Hearing
Possible Consideration of Site Plan Approval - Residential Facility, Independent Living - 3400 Carman Road - RRA PropertiesThe 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. The Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for setbacks at their March 4, 2026 meeting. The application was last reviewed at the June 24th, 2026 Board meeting where the Board issued classified the action as Type II.
DECISION ONLYConsideration of Amending a Previously Approved Final Plat (Brenn-Breit Estates Cluster Subdivision) - Fuller Station Road - Richard TheriaultContinued from the May 27, 2026 Planning Board meeting. The Brenn-Breit Estates Final Plat was approved by the Planning Board on July 24, 2002. The current owner of Tax ID# 27.00-1-43.19, a 1.23 acre parcel in the R40 District, was identified on the final plat with a note that states "Not an Approved Building Lot. If purchased, lot must be consolidated with existing parcel of adjacent owner." The current owner is requesting to remove the note and allow a single-family home to be constructed on the lot.
Continued Case
Polsinelli Estates Concept Plan Review - 17 Lot Major Cluster Subdivision - East Old State Road (Tax ID# 27.19-2-78) - Frederico PolsinelliContinued concept plan review from the June 24th Planning Board meeting. In 2025 the applicant previously proposed a 15 lot subdivision. The applicant is proposing a 17 lot cluster subdivision (16 single-family lots, one stormwater lot) on 21.9 acres of land located in the RO30 District. A total of 9.37 acres of land will be deed restricted open space. The parcel is located within the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Management Area, with a recommendation of Partial Protection. Lot sizes range from 16,548 square feet (0.38 acres) to 37,950 square feet (0.87 acres).
New Cases
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit (Pilates & Personal Training Studio) - 1434 Western Avenue - Clare Vaughan & Brandon SesayThe applicant is proposing a pilates and personal training studio within an existing 10,080 square feet building located on 0.32 acres in the BNRP District. The existing building consists of 8,030 square feet of commercial space and 2,050 square feet of residential space. The Planning Board previously reviewed a site plan for a proposed co-works office use on this property in November 2025, which is no longer being pursued. The site plan report to the Zoning Board for the co-works use is part of the agenda materials.
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - Residential Facility, Independent Living - West Old State Road Tax ID# 27.19-1-5.3 - Serafini Builders, Inc.The applicant is proposing a 12 unit residential facility, independent living project consisting of three buildings with 4 units in each building on 1.37 acres located in the BNRP District. A garage space will be provided for each unit. This will be a project update from when the Board last reviewed the application at the January 8, 2025 meeting.
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - Renovation of Existing Convenience Store w/ Fuel Pumps - 2594 Western Ave - Nirmaljit Kaur
The applicant is proposing interior/exterior and site improvements to an existing convenience store with fuel pumps on 0.52 acres within the General Business (GB) District.
Read More
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 6 items for considerations, including a Public Hearing:
Public Hearing
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. The Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for setbacks at their March 4, 2026 meeting. The application was last reviewed at the June 24th, 2026 Board meeting where the Board issued classified the action as Type II.
Continued from the May 27, 2026 Planning Board meeting. The Brenn-Breit Estates Final Plat was approved by the Planning Board on July 24, 2002. The current owner of Tax ID# 27.00-1-43.19, a 1.23 acre parcel in the R40 District, was identified on the final plat with a note that states "Not an Approved Building Lot. If purchased, lot must be consolidated with existing parcel of adjacent owner." The current owner is requesting to remove the note and allow a single-family home to be constructed on the lot.
Continued Case
Continued concept plan review from the June 24th Planning Board meeting. In 2025 the applicant previously proposed a 15 lot subdivision. The applicant is proposing a 17 lot cluster subdivision (16 single-family lots, one stormwater lot) on 21.9 acres of land located in the RO30 District. A total of 9.37 acres of land will be deed restricted open space. The parcel is located within the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Management Area, with a recommendation of Partial Protection. Lot sizes range from 16,548 square feet (0.38 acres) to 37,950 square feet (0.87 acres).
New Cases
The applicant is proposing a pilates and personal training studio within an existing 10,080 square feet building located on 0.32 acres in the BNRP District. The existing building consists of 8,030 square feet of commercial space and 2,050 square feet of residential space. The Planning Board previously reviewed a site plan for a proposed co-works office use on this property in November 2025, which is no longer being pursued. The site plan report to the Zoning Board for the co-works use is part of the agenda materials.
The applicant is proposing a 12 unit residential facility, independent living project consisting of three buildings with 4 units in each building on 1.37 acres located in the BNRP District. A garage space will be provided for each unit. This will be a project update from when the Board last reviewed the application at the January 8, 2025 meeting.
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - Renovation of Existing Convenience Store w/ Fuel Pumps - 2594 Western Ave - Nirmaljit Kaur
The applicant is proposing interior/exterior and site improvements to an existing convenience store with fuel pumps on 0.52 acres within the General Business (GB) District.
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