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.

 

The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There is one continued case, 4 new cases and 1 extension of a special use permit:

Continued Cases

• 3400-3410 Carman Road

Final decision for an area variance to permit the construction of a residential facility-independent living facility within 100ft of a single-family residence lot orginally considered on 2/4/26.

New Cases

6378 Gun Club Road

Public hearing for a Special Use Permit amendment/Interpretation to permit the continuation of a use under a Special Use Permit for a previsouly approved "Community Center".  An Interpretation is requested to determine if a "Learner-Driven Community Resourc

SUP Extension - 580 Route 146

Request of Christopher Beckmann for an extension of SUP 02-24 granted for the use of a barn as a special occasion facility.

e Center" is permitted in the Residential Zone.

• 195 Deer Path Lane

Public hearing for an area variance to permit the construction of a dwelling on an existing lot located without frontage on a public highway.

• 5640 Depot Road

Public hearing for a Special Use Permit to permit the expansion of office space into an existing warehouse in Bldg #1.

• 1975 Western Avenue

Public hearing for an area variance for a free-standing sign for Dollar General to exceed the height of the roofline and an interpretation if the design is a "pole" sign

• 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.

Others

SUP Extension - 580 Route 146

• Request of Christopher Beckmann for an extension of SUP 02-24 granted for the use of a barn as a special occasion facility.
  
   

The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There is 1 continued case, 4 new case and 1 sign case for consideration:

Continued Cases

• 1633 Angelina Terrace  Continuation of a public hearing from 1/7/26 for an Area Variance to permit the installation of a chicken coop in a side yard.

New Cases

• 4 Waverly Place.  Public hearing for a variance of the Noise Ordinance to permit the use of a sound reproductive device during a single event in connection with a mass gathering permit after the curfew time.
   

• 6497 Dunnsvile Road. Public hearing for an Area Variance to permit an addition to a dwelling within the 250ft setback to a watercourse feeding into the Watervliet Reservoir.
   

• 1671 Western Avenue.  Public hearing for a Special Use Permit for the development of a local shopping center.  A variance is requested to permit an increase in the quantity of parking spaces beyond the 125% of those required by Code.
   

• 310 Wayto Road. Public hearing for a Special Use Permit for the construction of a 40,000sf warehouse.

Sign Cases

• 1475 Western Ave - Madewell.  Installation of a building mounted sign
   

The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There are 3 new items for consideration:

New Cases

• 158 Gray Road. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the construction of an accessory structure 16.3 feet high.
   

• 3400-3410 Carman Road. Public Hearing FOR DISCUSSION ONLY to permit the construction of a residential facilty-independent living facility within 100ft of a single-family residence lot.
   

• 3 Norman Vale Lane. Public Hearing for an appeal to challenge the Building & Zoning Inspector's decision of 9/26/25 to issue a building permit for the installation of a fence.
   

This Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals has been CANCELLED.

The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There is 1 Continued Case, 4 New Cases and 1 Sign application:

Continued Cases

• 1434 Western Avenue.  Continuation of a Public Hearing from 12/3/25 for a Special Use Permit for the conversion of an existing dog grooming gallery to a co-working facility.

New Cases

• 604 Washington Court.  Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the construction of a sunroom in a required setback.
   

• 26 East Parkwood Street.  Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the placement of a shed in a side yard.
   

• 1633 Angelina Terrace.  Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of a chicken coop in a side yard.
   

• 2 Alton Road.  Public Hearing for an amendment to a Special Use Permit for the sale of flowers and candies.

Signs

• 1811 Western Avenue.  Permanent Building Mounted 47.5" x 96.5" (31.8sf) Single Sided Sign for AXL

The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals has yet to be announced.

The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There are continued Cases + 5 new cases for consideration:

Continued Cases

New Cases

5915 Gardner Road. Public hearing for an area variance to permit the placement of a 20ft high accessory structure in an agricultural zone to be located within 100ft of a property line.

1434 Western Avenue. Public hearing for a for a Special Use Permit for the conversion of an existing dog grooming gallery to a co-working facility.

1 Feeney Lane. Public hearing for an area variance to permit the construction of an accessory structure in a side yard with a building height of 17ft.

6552 Route 158. Public hearing for an area variance to permit the construction of a bulkhead door foundation in a side yard setback.

3 Norman Vale Lane POSTPONED FROM 11/5/25 - POSTPONED UNTIL 12/3/25. Public hearing for an appeal to challenge the Building & Zoning Inspector's decision to issue a building permit for the installation of a fence.

 

The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There are 4 items for consideration. 1 is a continued case and 3 are new cases:

Continued Case

1583 Western Avenue - POSTPONED FROM 11/5/25. Prime Storage Guilderland. Continuation of a Public Hearing from 8/20/25 for an area variance to permit the installation of signage exceeding 50sf and for a free-standing sign to be located within 20ft of the front property line.

New Cases

2026 Western Avenue. Robert Fine Jewelers. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit a building mounted sign to be installed bringing the total signage for the property to more than 50sf.

1611 Western Avenue. CBRE, Real Estate Services. Public Hearing for a special use permit for the installation of a standalone ATM in TOD zone at an existing abandoned gas station property.

3 Norman Vale Lane POSTPONED FROM 11/5/25. Public Hearing for an appeal by the owner of 1 Norman Vale Lane to challenge the Building & Zoning Inspector's decision to issue a building permit for the installation of a fence.

 

The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There are 2 Continued Cases and 5 New Cases for consideration:

Continued Cases

1. 1583 Western Avenue - POSTPONED FROM 10/15/25

   Continuation of a Public Hearing from 8/20/25 for an area variance to permit the installation of signage exceeding 50sf and for a free-standing sign to be located within 20ft of the front property line.
    

2. 130 Birchwood Drive

   Continuation of a Public Hearing from 10/15/25 for an area variance to permit the placement of a shed in a side yard.

New Cases

1. 2093 Western Avenue. Public Hearing for a Special Use Permit for the operation of a cannabis dispensary.

2. Norman Vale Lane. Public Hearing for an appeal to challenge the Building & Zoning Inspector's decision to issue a building permit for the installation of a fence.

3. 5859 Depot Road. Public Hearing for an area variance for the installation of +/- 75lf of 6ft high privacy fencing in a front yard with the less decorative side facing the adjacent property.

4. 25 East Dillenbeck Drive. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the construction of a new detached garage in the front and side yard and within a required setback to an adjacent property.  A 10ft setback is required 6ft is proposed.  An accessory structure is required to be located in a rear yard.

5. 1859 Western Avenue. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of signage for the Joseph J. Laviano Plaza within the 20ft required front setback.