Beacon public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a training work session followed by a regular meeting. The board will consider an extension request for a variance at 146 Verplanck Avenue and review a public hearing application for a second-story addition at 12 Louisa Street.
- Public hearing for House Advancement LLC regarding a second-story addition at 12 Louisa Street
- Six-month extension request for an Area Variance at 146 Verplanck Avenue submitted by James Petty
Planning Board
The Beacon Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to continue several applications, including a hotel and event space, a subdivision, and a mixed-use project. One public hearing was postponed at the applicant's request. The board will also consider a 90-day extension for a townhouse subdivision.
- Continue public hearing: Special Use Permit and Site Plan for hotel/event space at 1113 Wolcott Avenue (Prophecy Theater, LLC)
- Postponed: Public hearing for subdivision at 12 Highland Place (Lori Joseph Builders, Inc.)
- Continue review: Mirbeau Inn and Spa at Howland Estate, 7 Craig House Lane (The Mirbeau Companies)
- Continue review: Mixed-use commercial/residential and lot merger at 393 & 397 Fishkill Ave and 7 Conklin Street (397 Fishkill Ave LLC)
- Consider 90-day extension for Beacon Views Townhouses (37 units) on Conklin Street (Beacon Views, LLC)
Planning Board
The Beacon Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to continue public hearings and reviews for several development applications, including a hotel and event space, a subdivision, a spa, and multi-family housing. They will also review a new mixed-use project and a street name proposal.
- Continue public hearing: Special Use Permit and Site Plan for hotel/event space at 1113 Wolcott Avenue (Prophecy Theater, LLC)
- Continue public hearing: SEQRA review for subdivision at 12 Highland Place (Lori Joseph Builders, Inc)
- Continue public hearing: Special Use Permit, Site Plan, and Subdivision for Mirbeau Inn and Spa at 7 Craig House Lane (The Mirbeau Companies)
- Continue review: Site Plan, Special Use Permit, and Subdivision for 62-unit multi-family at 16 West Main Street (Farrell Building Company)
- Review: Site Plan and Subdivision for mixed-use at 393 Fishkill Ave, 397 Fishkill Ave, and 7 Conklin St (397 Fishkill Ave LLC)
Planning Board
The Beacon Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on October 12, 2022, starting with a work session at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes several public hearings and reviews for subdivisions, special use permits, and site plans, including a hotel and event space, a spa, an accessory apartment, artist studios, a 62-unit multi-family development, and a mixed-use building. One public hearing (12 Highland Place) has been postponed to November 9, 2022.
- Public hearing on hotel and event space at 1113 Wolcott Avenue (Prophecy Theater, LLC)
- Public hearing on Mirbeau Inn & Spa at Howland Estate, 7 Craig House Lane (The Mirbeau Companies)
- Public hearing on 62-unit multi-family residential at 16 West Main Street (Farrell Building Company)
- Review of revised site plan for mixed-use building at 4 Cross Street/172 Main Street (Hudson Todd, LLC)
- Request for 90-day extension of site plan and subdivision approval at 364 Main Street (O'Donnell Construction Corp)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a training work session followed by a regular meeting and public hearings. The board will review applications for two residential property additions involving zoning relief.
- Public hearing for 442 sq. ft. one-story side addition at 99 E Main Street
- Public hearing for 2-story rear addition at 25 Vail Avenue
- Request for 10.4 ft. side yard setback relief at 25 Vail Avenue
Planning Board
The Beacon Planning Board will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and continued reviews on several development applications, including a hotel and event space, a spa and subdivision, residential subdivisions, a mixed-use building, artist studios, and an accessory apartment. The board will also discuss a natural resources inventory, zoning code amendments, and architectural review items.
- Public hearing on hotel and event space at 1113 Wolcott Avenue (Prophecy Theater, LLC)
- Public hearing on Mirbeau Inn & Spa at Howland Estate, 7 Craig House Lane (Mirbeau Companies)
- Public hearing on 2-lot residential subdivision at 46 Judson Street (46 Judson Street LLC)
- Public hearing on revised site plan for 'Two Cross Street' at 4 Cross Street/172 Main Street (Hudson Todd LLC)
- Public hearing on 12-lot subdivision at Highland Place (Lori Joseph Builders, Inc)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance application for a property at 67 Kent Street. The applicant is seeking relief from setback requirements to build a second-story addition over an existing one-story rear addition.
- Public hearing for Jorge Munera-Rodriguez at 67 Kent Street
- Variance request for a 3.4 ft. side yard setback (10 ft. required)
- Proposed second-story addition over an existing one-story rear addition
Planning Board
The Beacon Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to continue or open public hearings and reviews on several development applications. Items include a hotel and event space, a spa and estate subdivision, residential subdivisions, accessory apartments, and mixed-use buildings. The board will also consider certificates of appropriateness for building facades and signage.
- Special use permit and site plan for hotel/event space at 1113 Wolcott Avenue (Prophecy Theater, LLC)
- SEQRA review for Mirbeau Inn & Spa @ Howland Estate, 7 Craig House Lane (Mirbeau Companies)
- Public hearing for 2-lot subdivision at 46 Judson Street (46 Judson Street LLC)
- Special use permit for accessory apartment at 31 Beacon Street (Kyle Donnelly)
- Certificates of appropriateness for signage at 172 Main Street and facades at 9 Rombout Avenue and 477 Main Street
Planning Board
The Beacon Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on July 12, 2022, at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Center Courtroom. The agenda includes continued public hearings and new public hearings on several applications for subdivisions, site plans, special use permits, and SEQRA environmental reviews. Notable items include the Beacon Views townhouses (37 units on Conklin Street), a 62-unit multi-family project at 16 West Main Street, a hotel and event space at 1113 Wolcott Avenue, and a small cell wireless facility for Verizon. The board will also review applications for artist studios, an accessory apartment, and a subdivision, and consider a City Council request to amend the zoning code regarding accessory apartments.
- Continue public hearing: Beacon Views townhouses, 37 units, Conklin Street (Beacon Views, LLC)
- Continue public hearing: 62-unit multi-family residential, 16 West Main Street (Farrell Building Company)
- Continue public hearing: hotel and event space, 1113 Wolcott Avenue (Prophecy Theater, LLC) - postponed to Aug 9
- Public hearing: small cell wireless facility, 2 Red Flynn Drive (Verizon Wireless)
- Review: City Council request to amend Chapter 223 on accessory apartments
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Beacon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a training work session at 7:00 PM, followed by a regular meeting and public hearings. The board will review and hold a public hearing on an application from James Petty for relief from Section 223-17 to subdivide a lot at 146 Verplanck Avenue, where the existing home would have a 4.7 ft. side yard setback instead of the required 10 ft.
- Public hearing on application by James Petty, 146 Verplanck Avenue, Tax Grid No. 30-6054-21-028928, R1-5 Zoning District
- Request for relief from Section 223-17 to subdivide lot with proposed 4.7 ft. side yard setback (10 ft. required)
Planning Board
The Beacon Planning Board will hold public hearings and continue reviews on several development applications, including a 37-unit townhouse project on Conklin Street and a 62-unit multi-family development on West Main Street. The board will also consider special use permits for an accessory apartment, event spaces, and a hotel, as well as subdivision approvals and extensions for prior approvals.
- Public hearing: Beacon Views Townhouses, 37 units, Conklin Street
- Public hearing: Multi-family residential, 62 units, 16 West Main Street
- Public hearing: Accessory apartment, 18 North Walnut Street
- Public hearing: Hotel and event space, 1113 Wolcott Avenue
- Review: Small cell wireless facility, 2 Red Flynn Drive (Verizon Wireless)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Beacon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two applications seeking relief from zoning regulations. One request is for an accessory apartment at 18 North Walnut Street, and the other is for a second-story addition at 97 Union Street. The board will also conduct a SEQRA review for 1113 Wolcott Avenue and note the June meeting date change.
- Public hearing: 858 sq ft accessory apartment at 18 North Walnut St (720 sq ft max allowed)
- Public hearing: 14' x 15'11" second-story addition at 97 Union St with 8.3 ft side yard setback (10 ft required)
- SEQRA review for 1113 Wolcott Avenue
- June ZBA meeting rescheduled to Wednesday, June 22 due to Juneteenth
Planning Board
The Beacon Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to continue or open public hearings and reviews on several development applications, including a 40-unit townhouse project on Conklin Street and a 62-unit multi-family project at 16 West Main Street. The board will also review special use permits for a hotel/event space and an indoor/outdoor event space, plus subdivision applications for residential lots.
- Continue public hearing: Beacon Views Townhouses, 40 units, Conklin Street (SEQRA review)
- Public hearing: 62-unit multi-family residential, 16 West Main Street (SEQRA review)
- Continue review: hotel and event space, 1113 Wolcott Avenue (special use permit and site plan)
- Continue review: 2-lot residential subdivision, 146 Verplanck Avenue
- Review: 2-lot residential subdivision, 46 Judson Street
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Beacon Zoning Board of Appeals meets April 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall courtroom, with a training work session at 7:00 PM and the regular meeting and public hearings to begin immediately after but no later than 7:30 PM. The board will continue a public hearing on a revised application by Michael Isabell for 866 Wolcott Avenue to build a 786 sq. ft. two-car garage, which needs relief from Section 223-17(E) because the R1-10 district allows a maximum of 403 sq. ft. The agenda also lists a SEQRA review for 1113 Wolcott Avenue. The agenda text does not state any decisions or outcomes.
- Continued public hearing: Michael Isabell, 866 Wolcott Avenue, Tax Grid No. 30-6054-45-071581-00, R1-10 Zoning District, revised application for a 786 sq. ft. accessory structure (2-car garage); 403 sq. ft. maximum permitted under Section 223-17(E)
- SEQRA review listed for 1113 Wolcott Avenue
- Training work session at 7:00 PM; regular meeting and public hearings begin immediately after but not later than 7:30 PM
- Meeting location: Courtroom, City Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY 12508
Planning Board
The Beacon Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to continue public hearings and reviews for several development applications, including the Beacon Views townhouses, a hotel/event space, and multiple mixed-use projects. Several items were postponed at the applicant's request. The board will also consider subdivision extensions and architectural review items.
- Beacon Views Townhouses: 40 units, Conklin Street, SEQRA review continued
- Hotel and event space, 1113 Wolcott Avenue, Prophecy Theater, LLC
- Mixed-use development, 364 Main Street, O'Donnell Construction Corp.
- Two Cross Street, 4 Cross Street/172 Main Street, Hudson Todd, LLC
- Multi-family residential (62 units), 16 West Main Street, Farrell Building Company
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Beacon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a training work session followed by a regular meeting with public hearings on three applications seeking zoning relief. The board will consider a two-story addition with a reduced side yard setback, a home occupation/artist studio in an attached garage, and an accessory garage requiring multiple variances. It will also conduct a SEQRA review for 1113 Wolcott Avenue.
- Rajan Kumar, 1 Iris Circle: variance for 8.6 ft. side yard setback (20 ft. required) for two-story addition
- Jonathan Miller, 64 Beacon Street: variance to extend non-conforming use with 552 sq. ft. home occupation/artist studio in garage
- Michael Isabell, 866 Wolcott Avenue: variances for 6.7 ft. rear setback (15 ft. required), 968 sq. ft. accessory structure (383 sq. ft. max), and 1,017 sq. ft. lot coverage (960 sq. ft. max)
- SEQRA review for 1113 Wolcott Avenue
Planning Board
The Beacon Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to continue public hearings and reviews on several development applications, including a 40-unit townhouse project on Conklin Street, a mixed-use building at 364 Main Street, a hotel and event space on Wolcott Avenue, and a mixed-use building at 4 Cross Street. The board will also consider a 90-day extension for a subdivision approval at 32 North Street and review signage applications for properties on Main Street.
- Continue public hearing: Beacon Views Townhouses, 40 units, Conklin Street (postponed at applicant's request)
- Continue public hearing: three-story mixed-use residential/commercial, 364 Main Street
- Continue review: hotel and event space, 1113 Wolcott Avenue
- Consider 90-day extension of Subdivision Approval, 32 North Street
- Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 473 Main Street
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Beacon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a two-story addition at 1 Iris Circle, which needs relief from the required 20-ft side yard setback. The board will also consider a six-month extension for a previously granted area variance at 10 Herbert Street.
- Public hearing on variance for 1 Iris Circle (Tax Grid No. 30-5954-43-822637-00) to allow 8.6-ft side yard setback (20 ft. required)
- Request for six-month extension of area variance at 10 Herbert Street
Planning Board
The Beacon Planning Board will hold a work session followed by a regular meeting. They will continue a public hearing on a three-story mixed-use residential and commercial development at 364 Main Street, and continue reviewing a site plan for a hotel and event space at 1113 Wolcott Avenue. The board will also consider a 90-day extension for a subdivision approval on Monell Place and review the Zoning Board of Appeals agenda.
- Continue public hearing: subdivision (lot merger) and site plan for 364 Main Street mixed-use development (O'Donnell Construction Corp.)
- Continue site plan review: hotel and event space at 1113 Wolcott Avenue (Prophecy Theater, LLC)
- Consider 90-day extension of subdivision approval on Monell Place (Allison Cross and Henry Nye)
- Review Zoning Board of Appeals February agenda
Planning Board
The Beacon Planning Board will hold public hearings and continue reviews on several development applications, including a 40-unit townhouse project on Conklin Street and a three-story mixed-use building at 364 Main Street. The board will also continue reviewing an accessory apartment at 1080 Wolcott Avenue and a hotel/event space at 1113 Wolcott Avenue. No applications were submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals for January.
- Public hearing continued for Beacon Views Townhouses, 40 units, Conklin Street (SEQRA review)
- Public hearing for 364 Main Street mixed-use residential/commercial development
- Special Use Permit and Site Plan review for accessory apartment at 1080 Wolcott Avenue
- Site Plan review for hotel and event space at 1113 Wolcott Avenue
- Zoning Board of Appeals: no applications for January