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
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Town Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There is a Public Hearing, a Comment Period and 9 more items of interest:
Public Hearing
7pm Proposed site plan for Guilderland Residences PUD located at 6 & 10 Mercy Care Lane
Public Comment
Agenda
- 1. Consider approving the proposed collective bargaining agreement between the Town and CSEA (Highway Department) for the period of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, as recommended by the Comptroller.
2. Consider adopting the proposed resolution in support of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway.
3. Consider extending Local Law No. 1 (Moratorium on Certain Battery Energy Storage Systems) by four additional months from September 20, 2026 to January 20, 2027.
4. Consider scheduling a public hearing for September 15 at 7pm on the proposed local law that imposes a six-month moratorium on data centers.
5. Consider accepting and scheduling a public hearing for September 15 at 7:30pm on the proposed rezoning of property located at 761 County Line Road from R40 to RA3, as recommended by the Town Planner. 6. Consider adopting the proposed resolution approving the Comptroller's audit findings and recommendations for the annual court records and financial documents submitted by the Town justices for year ending December 31, 2025, as requested by the Deputy Comptroller. 7. Consider approving, under NYS Town Law §112, the amendments to the Town's 2026 Budget, as requested by the Deputy Comptroller.
8. Consider appointing Sarah DeCamp as Payroll Specialist in the Comptroller's Officer, as requested by the Personnel Assistant.
9. Consider waiving the building permit fee for the re-construction of fire damaged house at 2 Ayre Drive, as requested by the Chief Building & Zoning Inspector.
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Development Planning Committee Meeting
The agenda for this Development Planning Committee meeting has yet to be announced.
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Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There is 1 Continued Case, 4 New Cases and 7 Signs Cases:
Continued Cases
310 Wayto Road
Continuation of a public hearing from February 18, 2026 for a Special Use Permit for the construction of a 40,000sf warehouse.
New Cases
W Old State RoadPublic hearing for a Special Use Permit for the construction of a Residential Facility - Independent Living with 12 dwelling units.
404 Linclon DrivePublic hearing for an Area Variance to permit an addition in a rear yard setback.
101 Anthony WayPublic hearing for an Area Variance to permit the installation of a shed in a front yard.
Signs- Christ the King
Replacement of panels in existing freestanding signs of like size.
- Petal & Palates
Replacement of panels in existing freestanding sign for a new tenant.
- Brandle Meadows
Replacement of a freestanding sign of like size in the same location.
Cannabis WorldInstallation of (2) building mounted signs with a total area of 50sf.
YS CatalyticInstallation of a freestanding sign.
Hot WorxInstallation of a 49sf building mounted sign.
Bubbakoo's BurritosInstallation of a 31sf building mounted sign.
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Town Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There is a Public Hearing, a Comment Period and 9 more items of interest:
Public Hearing
7pm Proposed site plan for Guilderland Residences PUD located at 6 & 10 Mercy Care Lane
Public Comment
Agenda
- 1. Consider approving the proposed collective bargaining agreement between the Town and CSEA (Highway Department) for the period of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, as recommended by the Comptroller.
2. Consider adopting the proposed resolution in support of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway.
3. Consider extending Local Law No. 1 (Moratorium on Certain Battery Energy Storage Systems) by four additional months from September 20, 2026 to January 20, 2027.
4. Consider scheduling a public hearing for September 15 at 7pm on the proposed local law that imposes a six-month moratorium on data centers.
5. Consider accepting and scheduling a public hearing for September 15 at 7:30pm on the proposed rezoning of property located at 761 County Line Road from R40 to RA3, as recommended by the Town Planner.6. Consider adopting the proposed resolution approving the Comptroller's audit findings and recommendations for the annual court records and financial documents submitted by the Town justices for year ending December 31, 2025, as requested by the Deputy Comptroller.7. Consider approving, under NYS Town Law §112, the amendments to the Town's 2026 Budget, as requested by the Deputy Comptroller.
8. Consider appointing Sarah DeCamp as Payroll Specialist in the Comptroller's Officer, as requested by the Personnel Assistant.
9. Consider waiving the building permit fee for the re-construction of fire damaged house at 2 Ayre Drive, as requested by the Chief Building & Zoning Inspector.
Development Planning Committee Meeting
The agenda for this Development Planning Committee meeting has yet to be announced.
Read More
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There is 1 Continued Case, 4 New Cases and 7 Signs Cases:
Continued Cases
310 Wayto Road
Continuation of a public hearing from February 18, 2026 for a Special Use Permit for the construction of a 40,000sf warehouse.
New Cases
W Old State RoadPublic hearing for a Special Use Permit for the construction of a Residential Facility - Independent Living with 12 dwelling units.
404 Linclon DrivePublic hearing for an Area Variance to permit an addition in a rear yard setback.
101 Anthony WayPublic hearing for an Area Variance to permit the installation of a shed in a front yard.
Signs- Christ the King
Replacement of panels in existing freestanding signs of like size.
- Petal & Palates
Replacement of panels in existing freestanding sign for a new tenant.
- Brandle Meadows
Replacement of a freestanding sign of like size in the same location.
Cannabis WorldInstallation of (2) building mounted signs with a total area of 50sf.
YS CatalyticInstallation of a freestanding sign.
Hot WorxInstallation of a 49sf building mounted sign.
Bubbakoo's BurritosInstallation of a 31sf building mounted sign.
Read More
Development Planning Committee Meeting
The agenda for this Development Planning Committee meeting has yet to be announced.
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There is 1 Continued Case, 4 New Cases and 7 Signs Cases:
Continued Cases
310 Wayto Road
Continuation of a public hearing from February 18, 2026 for a Special Use Permit for the construction of a 40,000sf warehouse.
New Cases
W Old State RoadPublic hearing for a Special Use Permit for the construction of a Residential Facility - Independent Living with 12 dwelling units.
404 Linclon DrivePublic hearing for an Area Variance to permit an addition in a rear yard setback.
101 Anthony WayPublic hearing for an Area Variance to permit the installation of a shed in a front yard.
Signs- Christ the King
Replacement of panels in existing freestanding signs of like size.
- Petal & Palates
Replacement of panels in existing freestanding sign for a new tenant.
- Brandle Meadows
Replacement of a freestanding sign of like size in the same location.
Cannabis WorldInstallation of (2) building mounted signs with a total area of 50sf.
YS CatalyticInstallation of a freestanding sign.
Hot WorxInstallation of a 49sf building mounted sign.
Bubbakoo's BurritosInstallation of a 31sf building mounted sign.
Read More
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There is 1 Continued Case, 4 New Cases and 7 Signs Cases:
Continued Cases
310 Wayto Road
Continuation of a public hearing from February 18, 2026 for a Special Use Permit for the construction of a 40,000sf warehouse.
New Cases
Public hearing for a Special Use Permit for the construction of a Residential Facility - Independent Living with 12 dwelling units.
Public hearing for an Area Variance to permit an addition in a rear yard setback.
Public hearing for an Area Variance to permit the installation of a shed in a front yard.
- Christ the King
Replacement of panels in existing freestanding signs of like size.
- Petal & Palates
Replacement of panels in existing freestanding sign for a new tenant.
- Brandle Meadows
Replacement of a freestanding sign of like size in the same location.
Cannabis WorldInstallation of (2) building mounted signs with a total area of 50sf.
YS CatalyticInstallation of a freestanding sign.
Hot WorxInstallation of a 49sf building mounted sign.
Bubbakoo's BurritosInstallation of a 31sf building mounted sign.
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