The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 3 items for consideration, including a Public Hearing:

• CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING. Possible Consideration of Reaffirming the SEQR EIS Findings and Possible Consideration for Site Plan Amendment Approval for the Apex at Crossgates (f/k/a Rapp Road Apartments) for a Previously Approved 222 Unit Multiple-Residence Community - SW Corner Rapp Rd/Gipp Rd - UG Family, LLC
   

• Consideration of Concept Plan Approval for a 3-Lot Minor Subdivision - 1854 Western Avenue - Laviano Properties, LLC. The applicant is proposing a 3-lot minor subdivision of 1.2 acres +/- of land located in the Single-family Residential (R15) District.
   

• Project Update. Consideration of Adopting a SEQR Negative Declaration for a 3-Lot Minor Subdivision - 6256 Gardner Road - 6256 Gardner Road, LLC. The applicant is proposing a 3-lot subdivision of 81.5 acres of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA3) District.

The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There is 1 item on the Agenda, a Public Hearing concerning the apartment comples formerly known as the Rapp Road Apartments. That property and the development project to build apartments on that site has been sold to UG Family LLC.

PUBLIC HEARING: Apex at Crossgates Site Plan Amendment (f/k/a Rapp Road Apartments) for a Previously Approved 222 Unit Multiple-Residence Community - SW Corner Rapp Rd/Gipp Rd - UG Family, LLC

The applicant is proposing to amend the October 28, 2020 approved site plan (formerly known as Rapp Road Apartments) by shifting the two 5-story multiple residence buildings approximately 300 feet to the north and further away from the Westmere Terrace neighborhood. Two of the five 2-story multiple residence buildings will be located on the south side of the project site, a minimum of 150 feet from the property line and Westmere Terrace neighborhood. The applicant has no interest in developing the 90-unit future development site that was analyzed as part of the Environmental Impact Statement and shown on the October 28, 2020 approved site plans, which is why they are shifting the development envelop further to the north. By shifting the 5-story buildings further to the north this will minimize visual impacts from the Westmere Terrace neighborhood. This will also minimize future traffic impacts due to the 90-units not being developed at some point in the future. The existing 200ft wide deed restricted open space area on the north end of the site, existing Karner Blue Hill Preserve and 8.5 acres of full protection area lands adjacent to Rapp Road that will be conveyed to the Pine Bush Preserve will continue to buffer the site from the Rapp Road Historic neighborhood.

The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 2 items for consideration:

• Consideration of Concept Plan Approval for a 4 Lot Minor Subdivision - 843 Altamont Voorheesville Road - Thomas Woods and Virginia Witter Woods. The applicant is proposing a 4-lot subdivision of 316.7 acres of land located in the RA3 and RA5 Districts.
• Site Plan Review for a Special Use Permit Amendment - Riitano Residential Facility, Independent Living - 6232 Johnston Road - Joseph Riitano. The applicant is requesting to install 14 garage spaces plus a maintenance space.

This meeting of the Planning Board has been canceled. The next scheduled Planning Board meeting is June 22nd.

The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 5 items for consideraton:

• Consideration of Concept Plan Approval for a 4 Lot Subdivision - Michael Biernacki - 2801 West Old State Road Continued concept plan review from the October 13, 2021 Planning Board meeting. The applicant is proposing a 4 lot minor subdivision of 6.56 acres of land located in the Single-family (R40) District. Lot 1 will consist of 0.95 acres, contains an existing single-family dwelling with garage, and is accessed from West Old State Road. Lot 2 will consist of 1.06 acres and will be accessed from West Old State Road. Lot 3 will consist of 2.0 acres and will be accessed from West Old State Road. Lot 4 will consist of 2.61 acres and will be accessed from West Old State Road.
   
• Site Plan Review for a Special Use Permit - Ronnie's Motor Sports - 2337 Western Avenue Continued site plan review from the March 9, 2022 Planning Board meeting. The applicant is proposing to expand the existing building and parking lot area on a 1.2 acre parcel located in the Local Business (LB) District. The existing building is 3,770 square feet and the applicant is proposing a 4,500 square feet addition.
   
• Site Plan Review for a Special Use Permit for a Retail Use - 1 Alton Road - Change in Tenancy (Italian Ice) The applicant is proposing a change in tenancy (Italian Ice) in an existing 3,892 square feet building located on 0.43 acres in the Local Business (District).
   
• Site Plan Review for a Special Use Permit for a Landscaping Facility - 3852 Western Turnpike - All American Tree Service, Inc. The applicant is proposing a landscaping facility use (tree service company) to store equipment such as, but not limited to, stump grinder, trailers and chip grinder. The applicant also is proposing to store wood chips and logs on the site until they are moved to a wood mill. The property is 242 acres and is located in the Rural Agricultural (RA3) District.
   
• CANNABIS. Review of Proposed Local Law No. 8 of 2022 - Amending Provisions of Chapter 280 of Town Code Regarding Cannabis Retail Dispensaries Town Board referral for Planning Board review and comment on the proposed local law. If the local law is adopted by the Town Board cannabis retail dispensaries would need to comply with the following requirements:
  
  1. A cannabis retail dispensary shall be located in a store, the principal entrance to which shall be from the street level and located on a public thoroughfare in premises which may be occupied, operated or conducted for business, trade or industry.
  
  2. The cannabis retail dispensary shall have legal access to a State highway
  
  3. No storefront for a cannabis retail dispensary shall be located within 500 feet of a school grounds as such term is defined in the Education Law.
  
  4. No storefront for a cannabis retail dispensary shall be located within 200 feet of a house of worship.
  
  5. No storefront for a cannabis retail dispensary shall be located within 500 feet of the boundary of a Town park.
  
  6. The daily hours of operation shall be only between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. except on Sunday when the hours of operation shall be only between Noon and 7 p.m.
  
  7. The cannabis retail dispensary shall comply with all laws and regulations of New York State relating to a cannabis retail dispensary.

The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 3 items for consideration, including a Public Hearing:

• PUBLIC HEARING. Consideration of Issuing a SEQR Negative Declaration. Consideration of final plat approval for a 2-Lot Minor Subdivision - Kenneth Barth - 185 NYS Route 146 The applicant is proposing a 2-lot minor subdivision on 37.00 acres of land located in the Residential Overlay (RO40) District. Lot 1 would consist of 4 acres and contains an existing single-family dwelling and accessory buildings. Lot 2 would consist of 33 acres and is undeveloped land.
   
• Review of Proposed Local Law No. 4 of 2022 - Amending Provisions in the Town Code Regarding the Providing of Notice Town Board referral for Planning Board review and comment on the proposed local law related to notice requirements for certain land use applications.
  
  Proposed amendments include: (1) public notices shall be mailed at least 10 days or personally delivered at least 5 days before a scheduled public hearing;
  
  (2) public hearing notices for site plans, special use permits, use variance, area variance not in residential districts, planned unit developments, country hamlets, rezone, subdivisions, and other land use applications shall be mailed to property owners within 750 feet of the property boundary of the parcel subject to the public hearing;
  
  (3) for public hearings for area variances for properties in residential districts, notices shall be mailed to property owners within 500 feet of the property boundary of the parcel subject to the public hearing;
  
  (4) any notice to a property owner of a multiple-dwelling unit shall include a request that the property owner provide a copy of the notice via email, tenant portal, or other means to tenants;
  
  (5) persons to whom supplemental notice of a meeting shall be emailed. The notice of a meeting shall be emailed at least seven days before the scheduled date of the meeting to persons who have subscribed for such notice on the Town website. The failure of an intended recipient to receive such emailed supplemental notice shall not be grounds for challenging a determination made at the meeting; and
  
  (6) use of videoconferencing by member(s) of the board or committee.
   
• Review of Proposed Local Law No. 7 of 2022 - Amending Chapter 280 of Town Code Regarding Signs. Town Board referral for Planning Board review and comment on the proposed local law. If the local law is adopted, "no electronic variable message, automatic changeable copy, or programmable digital signs shall be permitted, except for the non-flashing display of time, temperature, and/or date, public service information, or fuel prices at automobile stations."

The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 4 items for consideration, including a Public Hearing:

• Public Hearing and Consideration of Final Plat Approval for a 2-Lot Minor Subdivision - 10 New Karner Road - Ten New Karner Road Holdings, LLC. The applicant is proposing a 2 lot minor subdivision of 4.59 +/- acres of land located in the Business Non-Retail Professional (BNRP) District. Lot 10A would consist of 1.45 acres and Lot 10B would consist of 3.14 acres.
   
• Consideration of Final Plat Amendment for a 62-Lot (58 Residential/4 open Space) Cluster Subdivision - 2745 West Old State Road - JTR Realty, LLC The Planning Board granted final plat approval for the subdivision at the October 13, 2021 Planning Board meeting. The amendment is related to the 3 lots proposed to be accessed from Fuller Station Road. In order to access the 3 lots access will be over a National Grid right-of-way. National Grid will only permit one driveway access over their right-of-way from Fuller Station Road. The final plat approved in October 2021 depicted 3 driveways crossing over the National Grid right-of-way. The applicant is requesting an amendment to the final plat that now depicts one driveway accessing the 3 lots from Fuller Station Road.
   
• Consideration of Concept Plan Approval for a 3-Lot Minor Subdivision - 6256 Gardner Road - 6256 Gardner Road, LLC The applicant is proposing a 3 lot subdivision of 81.5 acres of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA3) District. Lot 1 would consist of 8.95 acres of land with a proposed single-family dwelling. Lot 2 would consist of 8.95 acres of land with a proposed single-family dwelling. Lot 3 would consist of 63.55 acres of land would remain undeveloped.
   
• Preliminary Site Plan Review for a Religious Institution - 100 Dutch Manor Lane - Sharon Fellowship Church of Albany The applicant is proposing to convert and renovate the existing Dutch Manor Stables (horse boarding and riding arena for equestrian events) to a religious institution consisting of worship hall, dining room and bible study rooms on 40. 59 acres of land located in the Agricultural (AGR) District.

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The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 3 items on the agenda for consideration:

• 185 NYS Route 146 - Kenneth Barth - Consideration of Concept Plan Approval for a 2-Lot Minor Subdivision - Plan review of a 2 lot minor subdivision on 37.00 acres of land located in the Residential Overlay (RO40) District. Lot 1 would consist of 4 acres and contains an existing single-family dwelling and accessory buildings. Lot 2 would consist of 33 acres and is undeveloped land.
   
• 10 New Karner Road - Ten New Karner Road Holdings, LLC. Project Update and Consideration of Issuing a SEQR Negative Declaration for a 2-Lot Minor Subdivision - Concept plan review of a 2 lot minor subdivision of 4.59 +/- acres of land located in the Business Non-Retail Professional (BNRP) District. Lot 10A would consist of 1.45 acres and Lot 10B would consist of 3.14 acres.
   
• 6185 Johnston Road - Eric Yucai Li. Project Update and Consideration of Final Plat Approval. The applicant is proposing a 3-Lot Minor Subdivision of 2.2 acres located in the R15 District. Lot 1 will consist of 0.57 acres and contains an existing residential dwelling with accessory structures that will be removed as part of the subdivision. Lot 2 will consist of 0.9 acres and is undeveloped land. Lot 3 will consist of 0.74 acres and is undeveloped land. All three lots will be accessed from Johnston Road and will utilize a shared driveway.

The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 2 items for consideration:

• Tractor Supply. Site Plan Review for a Special Use Permit - Expansion of Outdoor Retail Area and Drive-Aisle Pick-Up Lane (Tractor Supply) - 2327 Western Avenue - Guilderland Partners, LP The applicant is proposing an outdoor garden center area and installation of a second drive aisle for customer pick up associated with an existing Tractor Supply retail store on 5.9 acres located in the Local Business (LB) District and Agricultural (A) District.
   
• DECISION ONLY - Consideration of a Request for a 90-Day Extension of Time on the Final Plat Approval for a 62 Lot (58 Residential/4 open Space) Cluster Subdivision 2745 West Old State Road -- JTR Realty, LLC The Planning Board granted final plat approval for the subdivision at the October 13, 2021 Planning Board meeting. Pursuant to §247-17 of Town Subdivision regulations the developer must submit a final plat for signature within 180 days of obtaining final plat approval. The final plat will expire on April 11, 2022. The applicant is requesting a 90-day extension for obtaining final plat signature, which would extend the approval to July 10, 2022.

The agenda for this meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 3 items for consideration:

• Kenneth Barth - 185 NYS Route 146 Concept plan review of a 2 lot minor subdivision on 37.00 acres of land located in the Residential Overlay (RO40) District. Lot 1 would consist of 4 acres and contains an existing single-family dwelling and accessory buildings. Lot 2 would consist of 33 acres and is undeveloped land.
   
• Chris Beckman - Site Plan Review for a Special Use Permit - Special Occasion Facility (The BARN at Black Creek) - 580 NYS Route 146. The applicant is proposing a special occasion facility on 31.3 acres +/- of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA3) District. The facility will host events such as rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, showers, etc. The applicant indicates in the project narrative this will be a 'sister business' to The Appel Inn, but cater to smaller events (up to 100 people).
   
• Ronnie's Motor Sports - 2337 Western Avenue. Site Plan Review for a Special Use Permit - The applicant is proposing to expand the existing building and parking lot area on a 1.2 acre parcel located in the Local Business (LB) District. The existing building is 3,770 square feet and the applicant is proposing a 4,500 square feet addition.