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)
Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 31, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
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GCRG does NOT meet this week.
For our Virtual Meetings
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To join by phone teleconference:
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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 are 2 continued cases and 4 new cases for consideration:
- Continued Cases
- 6497 Dunnsville Road. Continuation of a public hearing from 6/3/26 for an area variance to permit the construction of an addition within the setback to a watercourse feeding into the Watervliet Reservoir and the angle of repose.
- 6652 Stitt Road. Continuation of a public hearing from 6/17/26 for an area variance for the construction of a 1,500sf accessory dwelling unit.
New Cases
- 4670 Western Tunrpike. Public hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of a swimming pool and associated deck in a side yard.
- 1434 Western Avenue. Public hearing for a Special Use Permit for the conversion of existing commercial space to a private fitness instruction studio.
- 505 Katie Lane. Public hearing for an area variance to permit an addition in a side yard setback.
- 2871 W Old State Road. Public hearing for an area variance to permit the construction of a covered porch in a front setback.
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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 are 2 continued cases and 4 new cases for consideration:
- Continued Cases
- 6497 Dunnsville Road. Continuation of a public hearing from 6/3/26 for an area variance to permit the construction of an addition within the setback to a watercourse feeding into the Watervliet Reservoir and the angle of repose.
- 6652 Stitt Road. Continuation of a public hearing from 6/17/26 for an area variance for the construction of a 1,500sf accessory dwelling unit.
New Cases
- 4670 Western Tunrpike. Public hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of a swimming pool and associated deck in a side yard.
- 1434 Western Avenue. Public hearing for a Special Use Permit for the conversion of existing commercial space to a private fitness instruction studio.
- 505 Katie Lane. Public hearing for an area variance to permit an addition in a side yard setback.
- 2871 W Old State Road. Public hearing for an area variance to permit the construction of a covered porch in a front setback.
Read More
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There are 2 continued cases and 4 new cases for consideration:
- Continued Cases
- 6497 Dunnsville Road. Continuation of a public hearing from 6/3/26 for an area variance to permit the construction of an addition within the setback to a watercourse feeding into the Watervliet Reservoir and the angle of repose.
- 6652 Stitt Road. Continuation of a public hearing from 6/17/26 for an area variance for the construction of a 1,500sf accessory dwelling unit.
New Cases
- 4670 Western Tunrpike. Public hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of a swimming pool and associated deck in a side yard.
- 1434 Western Avenue. Public hearing for a Special Use Permit for the conversion of existing commercial space to a private fitness instruction studio.
- 505 Katie Lane. Public hearing for an area variance to permit an addition in a side yard setback.
- 2871 W Old State Road. Public hearing for an area variance to permit the construction of a covered porch in a front setback.
Read More
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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