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 an 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 are 2 Public Hearings, 10 Agenda items and 6 Supervisor's Updates items:
Public Hearings
- At 7:00pm Public Hearing on proposed conservation easement for property located at 424 Wormer Road
- At 7:15pm Public Hearing on draft Stormwater Management Program Plan
Agenda
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1. Consider adopting the draft resolution for funding repairs at the Western Turnpike Golf Course by appropriating $22,427.60 from the Golf Course Reserve Fund (R13), and approving the transfer of this sum to 2026 budget line A7185-602520.
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2. Consider approving the following permanent appointments in the Department of Emergency Medical Services, as requested by the Personnel Assistant:
Katelyn Clemons as Paramedic, Ryan Leveille as Emergency Medical Technician
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3. Consider approving the permanent appointment of Maryanne Kerr as Keyboard Specialist in the Building and Zoning Department, as requested by the Personnel Assistant.
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4. Consider adopting the updated Title VI Policy & Non-Discrimination Plan, as recommended by the Town Attorney.
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5. Consider authorizing the Town Supervisor and Town Clerk to sign the collector's warrant in the amount of $190,804.47, as requested by the Department of Water & Wastewater Management.
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6. Consider waiving the building permit for damage caused by vehicle striking property located at 3767 Carman Road.
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7. Consider approving, pursuant to NYS Town Law § 112, amendments to the Town's 2026 budget, as recommended by the Deputy Comptroller.
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8. Consider scheduling a public hearing for May 19 at 7pm on proposed amendments to Town Code Chapter 280 (Zoning).
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9. Consider scheduling a public hearing for June 2 at 7pm, to determine the appropriate land use intensity and dwelling unit density, under Zoning Code § 280-17(E)(4), for the proposed Dutch Mills Acres Planned Unit Development at 3633 Carman Road, as requested by the Town Planner.
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10. Consider approving the appointment of Cole Edmonds as a Police Officer, as recommended by the Chief of Police.
Supervisor's Updates
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Arbor Day (175 or more tree seedlings), Friday, April 24 from 1pm to 4pm at Tawasentha Park
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Clean Up Guilderland Day, Saturday, April 25 (all day)
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Caring for Your Cemetery Day (FULL; AT CAPACITY)
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Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, April 25 from 10am to 2PM at Guilderland Public Library.
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Recycling Extravaganza, Saturday, April 25 from 8am to 2pm at FMS
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I Love My Park Day on Saturday, May 2
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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:
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Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - Altamont Ice Cream, Pizza & Mini Golf - 6523 NYS Route 158 - John Phillips. The applicant is proposing the following uses: (1) 3,500 square feet ice cream shop; (2) 4,500 square feet pizza shop/restaurant; (3) outdoor seating areas/patio; and (4) 18 hole mini golf course on 8.06 acres in the General Business (GB) District. The ice cream and pizza use will be located in one building.
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Sketch Plan Review for a Planned Unit Development - 20-24 New Karner Road - Pine Bush Parc, LLC. Continued sketch plan review from the March 25, 2026 Planning Board 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 190 unit development (reduced from 210 units). Building heights have been reduced from 5 stories to 4 stories. 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. 10% of the units (19 units) will be designated as workforce housing (reduced from 15%) and reserved for households making between 80% and 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
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Town Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There are 2 Public Hearings, 10 Agenda items and 6 Supervisor's Updates items:
Public Hearings
- At 7:00pm Public Hearing on proposed conservation easement for property located at 424 Wormer Road
- At 7:15pm Public Hearing on draft Stormwater Management Program Plan
Agenda
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1. Consider adopting the draft resolution for funding repairs at the Western Turnpike Golf Course by appropriating $22,427.60 from the Golf Course Reserve Fund (R13), and approving the transfer of this sum to 2026 budget line A7185-602520.
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2. Consider approving the following permanent appointments in the Department of Emergency Medical Services, as requested by the Personnel Assistant:
Katelyn Clemons as Paramedic, Ryan Leveille as Emergency Medical Technician -
3. Consider approving the permanent appointment of Maryanne Kerr as Keyboard Specialist in the Building and Zoning Department, as requested by the Personnel Assistant.
-
4. Consider adopting the updated Title VI Policy & Non-Discrimination Plan, as recommended by the Town Attorney.
-
5. Consider authorizing the Town Supervisor and Town Clerk to sign the collector's warrant in the amount of $190,804.47, as requested by the Department of Water & Wastewater Management.
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6. Consider waiving the building permit for damage caused by vehicle striking property located at 3767 Carman Road.
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7. Consider approving, pursuant to NYS Town Law § 112, amendments to the Town's 2026 budget, as recommended by the Deputy Comptroller.
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8. Consider scheduling a public hearing for May 19 at 7pm on proposed amendments to Town Code Chapter 280 (Zoning).
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9. Consider scheduling a public hearing for June 2 at 7pm, to determine the appropriate land use intensity and dwelling unit density, under Zoning Code § 280-17(E)(4), for the proposed Dutch Mills Acres Planned Unit Development at 3633 Carman Road, as requested by the Town Planner.
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10. Consider approving the appointment of Cole Edmonds as a Police Officer, as recommended by the Chief of Police.
Supervisor's Updates
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Arbor Day (175 or more tree seedlings), Friday, April 24 from 1pm to 4pm at Tawasentha Park
-
Clean Up Guilderland Day, Saturday, April 25 (all day)
-
Caring for Your Cemetery Day (FULL; AT CAPACITY)
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Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, April 25 from 10am to 2PM at Guilderland Public Library.
-
Recycling Extravaganza, Saturday, April 25 from 8am to 2pm at FMS
-
I Love My Park Day on Saturday, May 2
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 2 items for consideration:
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Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - Altamont Ice Cream, Pizza & Mini Golf - 6523 NYS Route 158 - John Phillips. The applicant is proposing the following uses: (1) 3,500 square feet ice cream shop; (2) 4,500 square feet pizza shop/restaurant; (3) outdoor seating areas/patio; and (4) 18 hole mini golf course on 8.06 acres in the General Business (GB) District. The ice cream and pizza use will be located in one building.
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Sketch Plan Review for a Planned Unit Development - 20-24 New Karner Road - Pine Bush Parc, LLC. Continued sketch plan review from the March 25, 2026 Planning Board 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 190 unit development (reduced from 210 units). Building heights have been reduced from 5 stories to 4 stories. 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. 10% of the units (19 units) will be designated as workforce housing (reduced from 15%) and reserved for households making between 80% and 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
Read More
Planning Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 2 items for consideration:
-
Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - Altamont Ice Cream, Pizza & Mini Golf - 6523 NYS Route 158 - John Phillips. The applicant is proposing the following uses: (1) 3,500 square feet ice cream shop; (2) 4,500 square feet pizza shop/restaurant; (3) outdoor seating areas/patio; and (4) 18 hole mini golf course on 8.06 acres in the General Business (GB) District. The ice cream and pizza use will be located in one building.
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Sketch Plan Review for a Planned Unit Development - 20-24 New Karner Road - Pine Bush Parc, LLC. Continued sketch plan review from the March 25, 2026 Planning Board 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 190 unit development (reduced from 210 units). Building heights have been reduced from 5 stories to 4 stories. 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. 10% of the units (19 units) will be designated as workforce housing (reduced from 15%) and reserved for households making between 80% and 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
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