Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

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, 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
     

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

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.
     

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, 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

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

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.

 

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

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 ServicesPublic 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.

 

 

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

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.