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
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Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 2 items for consideration, including a PUBLIC HEARING:
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PUBLIC HEARING. Consideration of Issuing a SEQR Negative Declaration and Consideration of Final Plat Approval for a 2 Lot Minor Subdivision - 6061 Ostrander Road - John Phelan, III
The Planning Board issued concept plan approval at the February 11, 2026 meeting. The applicant is proposing a 2 lot subdivision of 25.5 acres of land located in the RA3 District. Lot 1 will consist of 22.1 acres and contains an existing single-family residence. Lot 2 will consist of 3.03 acres of land and is currently undeveloped.
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Sketch Plan Review for a Planned Unit Development - 20-24 New Karner Road - Pine Bush Parc, LLC
The Town Board accepted the application at their March 3, 2026 meeting. The applicant is requesting a change of zone of 50.9 +/- acres from the Business Non-Retail Professional (BNRP) District to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) District and Open Space (OS) District for a 210 unit multiple residence development. Approximately 11 acres of the 50 acres site will be included in the area to be developed. The remaining 39 acres will be preserved and rezoned to Open Space. 15% of the units (32 units) will be designated as workforce housing and reserved for households making between 80% and 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
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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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American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee Meeting
Guilderland Town Hall, 5209 Western Tpk., Guilderland, NY
The agenda for this meeting of the American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee 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, 2 new cases and 1 sign request:
Continued Cases
4 Crossgates Mall Road. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of (7) signs with a total of 310sf of signage and (4) 6sf directional signs for the NYOH. A variance is requested for the total signage of the freestanding sign to exceed 50sf and for the total signage of the directional sign to exceed 4sf. A variance is also requested to permit (1) monument sign to be installed within 20feet of a right-of-way.
New Cases
5215 Western Turnpike. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of +/- 1,160lf of 8ft high decorative fencing resulting in the reduction of the quantity of available parking spaces to less than the minimum required by Code.
2 Van Buren Boulevard. Public Hearing for an interpretation to determine if the development of a battery energy storage system should be permitted in a Industrial zone as "wholesale and trade distribution".
Signs
1 Crossgates Mall Rd - Regal. Replacememt of existing signage.
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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.
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 2 items for consideration, including a PUBLIC HEARING:
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PUBLIC HEARING. Consideration of Issuing a SEQR Negative Declaration and Consideration of Final Plat Approval for a 2 Lot Minor Subdivision - 6061 Ostrander Road - John Phelan, III
The Planning Board issued concept plan approval at the February 11, 2026 meeting. The applicant is proposing a 2 lot subdivision of 25.5 acres of land located in the RA3 District. Lot 1 will consist of 22.1 acres and contains an existing single-family residence. Lot 2 will consist of 3.03 acres of land and is currently undeveloped.
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Sketch Plan Review for a Planned Unit Development - 20-24 New Karner Road - Pine Bush Parc, LLC
The Town Board accepted the application at their March 3, 2026 meeting. The applicant is requesting a change of zone of 50.9 +/- acres from the Business Non-Retail Professional (BNRP) District to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) District and Open Space (OS) District for a 210 unit multiple residence development. Approximately 11 acres of the 50 acres site will be included in the area to be developed. The remaining 39 acres will be preserved and rezoned to Open Space. 15% of the units (32 units) will be designated as workforce housing and reserved for households making between 80% and 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
Development Planning Committee Meeting
The agenda for this Development Planning Committee meeting has yet to be announced.
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American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee Meeting
Guilderland Town Hall, 5209 Western Tpk., Guilderland, NY
The agenda for this meeting of the American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee 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, 2 new cases and 1 sign request:
Continued Cases
4 Crossgates Mall Road. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of (7) signs with a total of 310sf of signage and (4) 6sf directional signs for the NYOH. A variance is requested for the total signage of the freestanding sign to exceed 50sf and for the total signage of the directional sign to exceed 4sf. A variance is also requested to permit (1) monument sign to be installed within 20feet of a right-of-way.
New Cases
5215 Western Turnpike. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of +/- 1,160lf of 8ft high decorative fencing resulting in the reduction of the quantity of available parking spaces to less than the minimum required by Code.
2 Van Buren Boulevard. Public Hearing for an interpretation to determine if the development of a battery energy storage system should be permitted in a Industrial zone as "wholesale and trade distribution".
Signs
1 Crossgates Mall Rd - Regal. Replacememt of existing signage.
Read More
Development Planning Committee Meeting
The agenda for this Development Planning Committee meeting has yet to be announced.
Read More
American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee Meeting
Guilderland Town Hall, 5209 Western Tpk., Guilderland, NY
The agenda for this meeting of the American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee 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, 2 new cases and 1 sign request:
Continued Cases
4 Crossgates Mall Road. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of (7) signs with a total of 310sf of signage and (4) 6sf directional signs for the NYOH. A variance is requested for the total signage of the freestanding sign to exceed 50sf and for the total signage of the directional sign to exceed 4sf. A variance is also requested to permit (1) monument sign to be installed within 20feet of a right-of-way.
New Cases
5215 Western Turnpike. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of +/- 1,160lf of 8ft high decorative fencing resulting in the reduction of the quantity of available parking spaces to less than the minimum required by Code.
2 Van Buren Boulevard. Public Hearing for an interpretation to determine if the development of a battery energy storage system should be permitted in a Industrial zone as "wholesale and trade distribution".
Signs
1 Crossgates Mall Rd - Regal. Replacememt of existing signage.
Read More
Development Planning Committee Meeting
The agenda for this Development Planning Committee meeting has yet to be announced.
American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee Meeting
Guilderland Town Hall, 5209 Western Tpk., Guilderland, NY
The agenda for this meeting of the American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee 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, 2 new cases and 1 sign request:
Continued Cases
4 Crossgates Mall Road. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of (7) signs with a total of 310sf of signage and (4) 6sf directional signs for the NYOH. A variance is requested for the total signage of the freestanding sign to exceed 50sf and for the total signage of the directional sign to exceed 4sf. A variance is also requested to permit (1) monument sign to be installed within 20feet of a right-of-way.
New Cases
5215 Western Turnpike. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of +/- 1,160lf of 8ft high decorative fencing resulting in the reduction of the quantity of available parking spaces to less than the minimum required by Code.
2 Van Buren Boulevard. Public Hearing for an interpretation to determine if the development of a battery energy storage system should be permitted in a Industrial zone as "wholesale and trade distribution".
Signs
1 Crossgates Mall Rd - Regal. Replacememt of existing signage.
Read More
American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee Meeting
Guilderland Town Hall, 5209 Western Tpk., Guilderland, NY
The agenda for this meeting of the American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee has yet to be announced.
Read MoreZoning Board of Appeals Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There is 1 continued case, 2 new cases and 1 sign request:
Continued Cases
4 Crossgates Mall Road. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of (7) signs with a total of 310sf of signage and (4) 6sf directional signs for the NYOH. A variance is requested for the total signage of the freestanding sign to exceed 50sf and for the total signage of the directional sign to exceed 4sf. A variance is also requested to permit (1) monument sign to be installed within 20feet of a right-of-way.
New Cases
5215 Western Turnpike. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of +/- 1,160lf of 8ft high decorative fencing resulting in the reduction of the quantity of available parking spaces to less than the minimum required by Code.
2 Van Buren Boulevard. Public Hearing for an interpretation to determine if the development of a battery energy storage system should be permitted in a Industrial zone as "wholesale and trade distribution".
Signs
1 Crossgates Mall Rd - Regal. Replacememt of existing signage.
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, 2 new cases and 1 sign request:
Continued Cases
4 Crossgates Mall Road. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of (7) signs with a total of 310sf of signage and (4) 6sf directional signs for the NYOH. A variance is requested for the total signage of the freestanding sign to exceed 50sf and for the total signage of the directional sign to exceed 4sf. A variance is also requested to permit (1) monument sign to be installed within 20feet of a right-of-way.
New Cases
5215 Western Turnpike. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of +/- 1,160lf of 8ft high decorative fencing resulting in the reduction of the quantity of available parking spaces to less than the minimum required by Code.
2 Van Buren Boulevard. Public Hearing for an interpretation to determine if the development of a battery energy storage system should be permitted in a Industrial zone as "wholesale and trade distribution".
Signs
1 Crossgates Mall Rd - Regal. Replacememt of existing signage.
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