The agenda for this Meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. This meeting shall consist of 3 Public Hearings in addition to 3 other items:

• PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of Issuing a SEQR Negative Declaration and Consideration of Final Plat Approval for a Two Lot Minor Subdivision - 4117 Western Turnpike - Paul Mueller The applicant is proposing a 2 lot minor subdivision of 64.4 acres of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA3) District. Lot 1 would consist of 61.4 acres and is undeveloped land. Lot 2 would consist of 3 acres and contains an existing single-family residence with detached garage. The applicant is proposing a keyhole lot to access Lot 1 and would require a shared access/maintenance agreement between Lot 1 and Lot 2. An area variance would be required on Lot 2 as the design of the keyhole lot would further reduce the side setback to 27 feet where 50 feet is required.
   
• PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of Issuing a SEQR Negative Declaration and Consideration of Final Plat Approval for a Two Lot Minor Subdivision - 3397 Carman Road - Gabe August The applicant is proposing a 2 lot minor subdivision of 0.87 acres of land located in the Local Business (LB) District. Lot 1 would consist of 12,983 sq. ft. +/- and contains an existing single-family residence with accessory buildings; and Lot 2 would consist of 22,523 sq. ft. +/- and contains a duplex. The applicant is also requesting two area variances, as follows: (1) allow a reduction in minimum lot size on Lot 1 to 12,983 sq. ft. where 20,000 sq. ft. is required; and (2) allow a reduction in lot width on Lot 1 to 77 feet where 100 feet is required. The variances were approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals at their August 4, 2021 meeting.
   
• PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of Issuing a SEQR Negative Declaration and Consideration of Final Plat Approval for a Single Lot Exemption Associated with a Lot Line Amendment - 5820/5838 Ostrander Road - Charles M. Carrow & Julieann Diamond The applicants are requesting a single lot exemption pursuant to §280-11(F) of Town Code, and lot line adjustment, merging 0.9444 acres +/- from 5838 Ostrander Road with 5820 Ostrander Road. 5838 Ostrander Road currently consists of 3.0 acres of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA3) District and contains an existing single-family dwelling. 5820 Ostrander Road currently consists of 49.9 acres of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA3) District and consists of forested areas, fields and an accessory building.
   
• Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - Upstate Nutrition, LLC- Change in Tenancy - 1237 Western Ave The applicant is proposing to occupy 1 of 2 tenant spaces in the existing building, former tanning business, with a retail use selling nutritional teas and protein shakes.
   
• Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit - YS Property Holdings II, LLC - Recycling Business - 70 Railroad Ave
   
• Helios Solar Lead Agency Request from the Zoning Board of Appeals - 6580 Dunnsville Road Solar Facility - Helios Solar

The agenda for this Meeting of the Planning Board can be found here. There are 3 new items on the agenda + a PUBLIC HEARING.

• PUBLIC HEARING and Consideration of Final Plat Approval for a Proposed 2-Lot Minor Subdivision at 15 Dutch Hill Terrace - Anthony P. Hazapis The applicant is proposing a two lot subdivision on 2.1 acres +/- of land located in the Single-family Residential (R20) District. Lot 15 would consist of 1.09 acres +/- and contains an existing single-family dwelling. Lot 15A would consist of 1.01 acres +/- and is currently undeveloped. A grading plan was prepared for proposed Lot 15A, which indicates 0.6 acres of trees on the site would be cleared to allow a dwelling to be constructed.
   
• Concept Plan Review for a 3 Lot Minor Subdivision - 6185 Johnston Road - Eric Yucai Li 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.
   
• Borrego Solar - 5MW Ground Mounted Solar Facility - Site Plan Review for a Special Use Permit - 2819 & 2825 Curry Road. The applicant is proposing to install a 5MW ground mounted solar facility on a parcel located in the Agricultural (AGR) District on 47.9 acres +/- of land. The existing conditions of the parcel include agricultural fields and forested areas. A lot line amendment is also proposed, incorporating a 9.4 acre +/- parcel abutting to the west and located in the Single-family Residential (R40) District into the parcel with the proposed solar facility. The new lot will consist of 57.3 acres +/- of land and will be a dual-zoned parcel consisting of AGR and R40 Districts. No portion of the solar facility will be located within the R40 portion of the parcel.
   
• Site Plan Review Associated with a Special Use Permit for a Storage and Distribution Facility within the Northeast Industrial Park - Airgas - 2 Van Buren Blvd. Airgas is proposing a storage and distribution facility, which will include storage/distribution tanks for argon and nitrogen, which will be serviced by the existing CSX rail line. The facility will also include the use of an existing building within the Northeast Industrial Park for a 2-bay truck garage, offices, restrooms and other accessory uses.

The agenda for this Meeting of the Planning Board can be found here and there are 5 items on the agenda:

• Referral from the Town Board - Consider adopting amendments to Local Law No. 7 of 2017 for the Pine Bush Senior Living PUD located at 24 New Karner Road
  The applicant is proposing to replace 96 independent senior housing units with 86 mixed-income affordable senior housing units financed under the State's NY Homes and Community Renewal program. The question before the Planning Board is whether the proposed changes should be considered an amendment to the original application or whether the change truly constitutes the need for a new application. 
  
  The Planning Board assumed lead agency for the 2017 PUD review/approval, therefore, will assume lead agency for the proposed PUD amendment. Pursuant to 280-17(E)(7) the Town Board has referred the proposed PUD amendment to the Planning Board for a report and recommendation prior to the Town Board consideration of amendments to Local law No. 7 of 2017. To review SEQR documents from the 2017 PUD see the attachments list for this item on the Town's website.
  
  This seems odd to us since the Town Board has not yet finished their own public hearing on this and we think it’s really the Town Board’s decision to make. 
  
  There was a continuance of a Public Hearing for this application scheduled for the August 3rd meeting of the Town Board. That meeting was cancelled by the Supervisor and we can only assume that the continuance will take place at the next meeting of the Town Board on August 17th. Oddly, that Public Hearing will take place after the Planning Board has made its decision on August 11th.
• DECISION ONLY - Consideration of a Request for a 90-Day Extension of Time on the Preliminary 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 preliminary plat approval for the subdivision at the February 24, 2021 Planning Board meeting. Pursuant to §247-14(H)(2) of Town Subdivision regulations the developer must submit a proposed final plat within 180 days of obtaining preliminary plat approval. The applicant is requesting a 90-day extension for submitting a final plat.
   
• Consideration of Amending the 2001 Eugene Napierski Final Plat and Consideration of Concept Plan Approval/Issuance of a SEQR Negative Declaration for a Proposed 2-Lot Minor Subdivision at 15 Dutch Hill Terrace - Anthony P. Hazapis
  A two-lot minor subdivision application was submitted for a property at 15 Dutch Mill Terrace on 2.10 acres in the R20 District. The parcel is located within a previously approved 4-lot subdivision in 2001. As part of the 2001 subdivision the Planning Board imposed a condition of final plat approval that prohibited any further subdivision of lots. Prior to the Planning Board issuing concept plan approval of the proposed 2-lot minor subdivision the Planning Board will need to determine whether they will support or oppose removing the plat note from the 2001 subdivision, which prohibits further subdivision of lots.
   
• Single Lot Exemption Associated with a Lot Line Amendment - 5820/5838 Ostrander Road - Charles M. Carrow & Julieann Diamond
  The applicants are requesting a single lot exemption pursuant to §280-11(F) of Town Code, and lot line adjustment, merging 0.9444 acres +/- from 5838 Ostrander Road with 5820 Ostrander Road. 5838 Ostrander Road currently consists of 3.0 acres of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA3) District and contains an existing single-family dwelling. 5820 Ostrander Road currently consists of 49.9 acres of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA3) District and consists of forested areas, fields and an accessory building.
   
• Site Plan Review for a Special Use Permit - 2.375MW Ground Mounted Solar Facility - 2 Van Buren Blvd (Northeast Industrial Park) - Yellow 5, LLC
  Referral from the Zoning Board of Appeals for a site plan review associated with a Special Use Permit to construct a 2.375MW ground mounted solar facility on 15 acres +/- of land located in the Industrial District.

The agenda for this Meeting of the Planning Board can be found here.

There are 3 items for consideration at this meeting:

• 1. Consideration of Amending the Preliminary Plat Approval and Possible Action on Final Plat Approval - 5 Lot Subdivision - 634 NYS Route 146 - Flocuzzio Construction, Inc. The applicant is proposing a five lot subdivision on 19.3 acres +/- of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA3) District. Four single-family lots will be accessed from Weaver Road and one lot will be accessed from NYS Route 146.
   
• 2. Concept Review for a Two Lot Minor Subdivision - 3397 Carman Road - Gabe August The applicant is proposing a 2 lot minor subdivision of 0.87 acres of land located in the Local Business (LB) District. Lot 1 would consist of 12,983 sq. ft. +/- and contains an existing single-family residence with accessory buildings; and Lot 2 would consist of 22,523 sq. ft. +/- and contains a duplex. The applicant is also requesting two area variances, as follows: (1) allow a reduction in minimum lot size on Lot 1 to 12,983 sq. ft. where 20,000 sq. ft. is required; and (2) allow a reduction in lot width on Lot 1 to 77 feet where 100 feet is required.
   
• 3. Concept Review for a Two Lot Minor Subdivision - 4117 Western Turnpike - Paul Mueller The applicant is proposing a 2 lot minor subdivision of 64.4 acres of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA3) District. Lot 1 would consist of 61.4 acres and is undeveloped land. Lot 2 would consist of 3 acres and contains an existing single-family residence with detached garage. The applicant is proposing a keyhole lot to access Lot 1 and would require a shared access/maintenance agreement between Lot 1 and Lot 2. An area variance would be required on Lot 2 as the design of the keyhole lot would further reduce the side setback to 27 feet where 50 feet is required.

As of 07/01/21 all Town meetings will be in-person meetings held at the Town Hall with no restrictions regarding COVID 19. The Town administration has yet to announce whether or not town residents will be able to call in to meetings with comments.

Members of the public may watch the meeting on live stream on the Town website.
 

At this Virtual meeting of the Planning Board held by Zoom there are 2 items. The agenda can be found here.

• Consideration of Concept Plan Approval for a 2 Lot Minor Subdivision - 493 Church Road - Joseph Stanco
  The applicant is proposing a 2 lot subdivision of 9.07 acres +/- of land located in the Residential Overlay (RO40) District. Lot 1 would consist of 2.19 acres and Lot 2 would consist of 6.9 acres. Both lots would be accessed from Church Road.
   
• Possible Action on Final Plat Plat Approval - 5 Lot Subdivision - 634 NYS Route 146 - Flocuzzio Construction, Inc.
  The applicant is proposing a five lot subdivision on 19.3 acres +/- of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA3) District. Four single-family lots will be accessed from Weaver Road and one lot will be accessed from NYS Route 146.

At this Virtual meeting of the Planning Board held by Zoom there are 2 items. The agenda can be found here.

• Concept Plan Review and Proposed Amendment to the Eugene Napierski Minor Subdivision Final Plat (2001) in Association with a Proposed 2-Lot Minor Subdivision at 15 Dutch Hill Terrace. A two-lot minor subdivision application was submitted for a property at 15 Dutch Mill Terrace on 2.10 acres in the R20 District. The parcel is located within a previously approved 4-lot subdivision (Eugene Napierski Subdivision) in 2001. As part of the 2001 Subdivision the Planning Board imposed a condition of final plat approval that prohibited any further subdivision of lots. Prior to the Planning Board issuing concept plan approval of the proposed 2-lot minor subdivision, the Planning Board will need to determine whether they will support or oppose removing the plat note from the 2001 Napierski Subdivision which prohibits further subdivision of lots.
   
• Borrego Solar - 5MW Ground Mounted Solar Facility - Site Plan Review for a Special Use Permit - 2819 & 2825 Curry Road. The applicant is proposing to install a 5MW ground mounted solar facility on a parcel located in the Agricultural (AGR) District on 47.9 acres +/- of land. The existing conditions of the parcel include agricultural fields and forested areas. A lot line amendment is also proposed, incorporating a 9.4 acre +/- parcel abutting to the west and located in the Single-family Residential (R40) District into the parcel with the proposed solar facility. The new lot will consist of 57.3 acres +/- of land and will be a dual zoned parcel consisting of AGR and R40 Districts. No portion of the solar facility will be located within the R40 portion of the parcel.

At this Virtual meeting of the Planning Board held by Zoom there are 3 items . The agenda can be found here.

• Consideration of Concept Plan Approval for a 4 Lot Minor Subdivision - Anthony & Bernadette Giardina - 3131 East Old State Road. The applicant is proposing a four-lot subdivision of 4.78 acres +/- of land located in the Single-family Residential (R15) District. There is an existing dwelling on the property, with the applicant proposing to create 3 additional lots.
   
• Sketch Plan Review for a Special Use Permit - Special Occasion Facility (Beckmann's Brookside Barn) - Chris Beckman - 590 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 be used for small events such as rehearsal dinners and showers.
   
• Sketch Plan Review for a Special Use Permit - Dog Kennel/Boarding Facility - Timothy Rau - 6856 Lainhart Road. The applicant is proposing a dog kennel/boarding facility on 120.1 acres +/- of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA3) District.

At this Virtual meeting of the Planning Board held by Zoom there is only 1 item, a Public Hearing. The agenda can be found here.

• PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of Issuing a SEQR Negative Declaration and Consideration of Issuing Final Plat Approval for a 2-Lot Minor Subdivision - 166 Gray Road - Eugene DiCerbo. The applicant is proposing a 2-lot subdivision on 34 acres +/- of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA5) District.

At this Virtual meeting of the Planning Board held by Zoom there are 4 items including 2 Public Hearings and a Site Plan Review for a Special Use Permit for a 2.375MW Solar Facility. The agenda can be found here.

• CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING and Possible Action on Final Plat Approval - 3 Lot Subdivision - M.A. Schafer Construction, Inc. - 2863 West Old State Road Public hearing for a proposed 3 lot minor subdivision of 7.4 acres +/- of land located in the Single-family Residential (R40) District. Lot 1 would consist of 3. 38 acres and contains an existing single-family residence. Lot 2 would consist of 2.2 acres and is currently undeveloped. Lot 3 would consist of 1.84 acres and is currently undeveloped.
   
• PUBLIC HEARING and Possible Action on Preliminary Plat Approval - 5 Lot Subdivision - 634 NYS Route 146 - Flocuzzio Construction, Inc. The applicant is proposing a five lot subdivision on 19.3 acres +/- of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA3) District. Four single-family lots will be accessed from Weaver Road and one lot will be accessed from NYS Route 146.
   
• Consideration of Concept Plan Approval - 2 Lot Minor Subdivision - 166 Gray Road - Eugene DiCerbo The applicant is proposing a 2 lot subdivision on 34 acres +/- of land located in the Rural Agricultural (RA5) District.
   
• Site Plan Review for a Special Use Permit - 2.375MW Ground Mounted Solar Facility - 2 Van Buren Blvd (Northeast Industrial Park) - Yellow 5, LLC Referral from the Zoning Board of Appeals for a site plan review associated with a Special Use Permit to construct a 2.375MW ground mounted solar facility on 15 acres +/- of land located in the Industrial District.

At this Zoom meeting of the Planning Board there are 4 items including 2 Public Hearings. The agenda can be found here.

Of particular interest is a 62-lot (58 Residential/4 Open Space) cluster subdivision of 100 +/- acres of land located in the Single-family Residential (R40) District at 2745 Old State Road.

• PUBLIC HEARING and Possible Consideration of Final Plat Approval - 6630 Fuller Station Road 3 Lot Minor Subdivision - Lands of Gleason
  The applicant is proposing a 3 lot subdivision of 36.6 acres +/- of land located in the Agricultural (A) District.
   
• PUBLIC HEARING and Possible Consideration of Final Plat Approval - 126 Arcadia Ave/18 Upper Hillcrest Ave. 3 Lot Minor Subdivision - Feliks and Teresa Minkin
  The applicant is proposing a 3 lot minor subdivision of 0.35 acres +/- of land located in the Single-family Residential (R20) District.
   
• DECISION ONLY - Consideration of Preliminary Plat Approval for a 62 Lot (58 Residential/4 Open Space) Cluster Subdivision - 2745 Old State Road - JTR Realty, LLC
  The applicant is proposing a 62 lot (58 Residential/4 Open Space) cluster subdivision of 100 +/- acres of land located in the Single-family Residential (R40) District.
   
• SITE PLAN REVIEW for a Special Use Permit - Bull & Basil Wood Fired Pizza - 457 NYS Route 146, Guilderland Center - Craig Turnbull.
  The Zoning Board of Appeals has referred a site plan associated with a special use permit for a change in tenancy at the Park Guilderland Plaza from a former yoga studio to a sit down restaurant on 3.65 acres +/- located in the Local Business (LB) District.