Beacon public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will review and hold a continued public hearing regarding an application from 925 Wolcott LLC. The applicant is seeking an appeal of a Building Inspector's determination or alternative variances to permit a multi-family or single-room-occupancy (SRO) building in the R1-10 Zoning District.
- Continued public hearing for 925 Wolcott LLC at 925 Wolcott Avenue
- Appeal of Building Inspector's October 13, 2023 determination
- Proposed area variance from Section 223-10.D for structure reconstruction
- Proposed use variance from Section 223-17.C for multi-family or SRO use
- Approval of November 21, 2023, minutes
Planning Board
The Beacon Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing for a Verizon wireless facility at 375 Washington Avenue, review a mixed-use commercial and residential project at 45 Beekman Street, and consider a place of worship at 409 Fishkill Avenue. The board will also discuss a 90-day extension for the Beacon Views Townhouses and a proposed local law on parking requirements.
- Continued public hearing for Verizon Wireless cell tower at 375 Washington Avenue
- Site plan and subdivision review for mixed-use project at 45 Beekman Street
- Site plan review for Soka Gakkai International place of worship at 409 Fishkill Avenue
- 90-day extension request for Beacon Views Townhouses (37 units) at Conklin Street
- City Council request to review proposed local law amending parking requirements
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Beacon Zoning Board of Appeals meets Nov. 21, 2023, to review minutes and hold a public hearing on a request by Elizabeth Hoffman for a painting studio above a detached garage at 12 Coyne Hill Road, which needs relief from a rule limiting upper-floor space to storage. A continued hearing on 925 Wolcott LLC's application regarding a nonconforming multi-family or SRO use at 925 Wolcott Avenue was adjourned at the applicant's request to Dec. 19.
- Public hearing on Elizabeth Hoffman's application for a painting studio on the 2nd floor of a detached garage at 12 Coyne Hill Road (Tax Grid No. 30-5954-16-946464-00), requiring relief from Section 223-14 on accessory building space
- 925 Wolcott LLC hearing on 925 Wolcott Avenue (Tax Grid No. 30-5954-44-922633-00) adjourned at applicant's request to the Dec. 19 meeting
- Wolcott application involves an appeal of the Building Inspector's Oct. 13, 2023 determination, or alternatively an area or use variance for a multi-family or SRO building in the R1-10 district
- Approval of the October 17, 2023 minutes
Planning Board
The Beacon Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss agenda items, including a public hearing on a Verizon wireless facility at 375 Washington Avenue, a request for a six-month extension for the Mirbeau Inn & Spa special permit, and a City Council request to review zoning amendments for internal lot subdivisions. The board will also consider a certificate of appropriateness for a facade at 45 Townsend Street and final brick review for Two Cross Street.
- Public hearing: Verizon Wireless site plan and special use permit, 375 Washington Avenue
- Six-month extension request: Mirbeau Inn & Spa special permit, 7 Craig House Lane
- Certificate of Appropriateness: 45 Townsend Street facade
- Final review of proposed brick for Two Cross Street
- City Council request to review zoning code amendments (Chapter 223) on internal lot subdivisions
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will review applications for residential setbacks and a potential multi-family use variance. One application regarding 925 Wolcott Avenue was adjourned at the request of the applicant until November 21, 2023.
- Eva Garcia (359 Cherry Street) requested side and rear yard setback relief
- Dana Hochberg (60 Verplanck Avenue) requested side yard setback relief to remedy a foundation error
- 925 Wolcott LLC application adjourned to November 21, 2023
- 925 Wolcott LLC requested reconstruction of a non-conforming use or a multi-family/SRO use variance
Planning Board
The Beacon Planning Board is holding a work session and regular meeting to review several items. They will continue reviewing Verizon Wireless's application for a personal wireless service facility at 375 Washington Avenue, consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for window work at 544 Main Street, and review a City Council request for corrections to the Beacon zoning code. The board will also approve minutes from the September 12, 2023 meeting.
- Continued review of Verizon Wireless site plan and special use permit for personal wireless service facility at 375 Washington Avenue
- Certificate of Appropriateness for windows at 544 Main Street
- Review of Local Law to correct Beacon zoning code (Chapter 223)
- Approval of September 12, 2023 meeting minutes
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will review two continued public hearings. The board will hear regarding a residential addition on Cherry Street and a variance request for a building at 925 Wolcott Avenue.
- Continued hearing for Eva Garcia (359 Cherry Street) regarding a rear addition and porch requiring side and rear yard setback relief
- Continued hearing for 925 Wolcott LLC (925 Wolcott Avenue) regarding reconstruction of a non-conforming structure or a multi-family/SRO use variance
- Approval of August 15, 2023, minutes
Planning Board
The Beacon Planning Board will continue reviewing a site plan and subdivision application for a mixed-use commercial and residential project at 152-158 Fishkill Avenue. The board will also consider a certificate of appropriateness for a facade at 7 High Street. A Verizon wireless facility application at 375 Washington Avenue has been adjourned to October 11 at the applicant's request.
- Continued review of site plan and lot merger for mixed-use project at 152-158 Fishkill Ave
- Certificate of appropriateness for facade at 7 High Street
- Verizon wireless facility application at 375 Washington Avenue adjourned to October 11
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct public hearings regarding property variances at 925 Wolcott Avenue, 75 Oak Street, and 359 Cherry Street. The board will also consider a two-year extension for an area variance at 22 Edgewater Place.
- Continued hearing for 925 Wolcott LLC regarding area or use variances for a multi-family or SRO building
- Public hearing for Adusei Holdings LLC to demolish and rebuild a home at 75 Oak Street with side yard setback relief
- Public hearing for Eva Garcia to construct a rear addition and porch at 359 Cherry Street with setback relief
- Two-year extension request for an area variance at 22 Edgewater Place by Scenic Beacon Developments, LLC
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a site plan and subdivision application to merge lots for a mixed-use commercial and residential building at 152-158 Fishkill Ave. They will also continue reviews for a mixed-use building at Two Cross Street and a hotel/event space at 1113 Wolcott Avenue, plus consider three Certificates of Appropriateness for single-family homes.
- Public hearing for site plan approval and lot merger at 152-158 Fishkill Ave (mixed-use commercial and residential)
- Continued review of site plan amendment for three-story mixed-use building at Two Cross Street
- Continued review of special use permit and site plan for hotel and event space at 1113 Wolcott Avenue
- Certificate of Appropriateness for 28 Townsend Street (single-family home)
- Certificate of Appropriateness for 32 Townsend Street (single-family home)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two applications. One involves potential use or area variances for a property at 925 Wolcott Avenue, and the other concerns height relief for retaining walls at 152-158 Fishkill Avenue.
- Appeal of Building Inspector's determination at 925 Wolcott Avenue
- Potential use variance for multi-family or SRO building at 925 Wolcott Avenue
- Potential area variance for structure reconstruction at 925 Wolcott Avenue
- Height relief for proposed retaining walls at 152-158 Fishkill Avenue
Planning Board
The Beacon Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a three-story mixed-use building at Two Cross Street and continue reviews of a hotel/event space on Wolcott Avenue, a mixed-use subdivision on Fishkill Avenue, and a site plan amendment on Fishkill Avenue. The board will also review a City Council request to rezone 6 Commerce Street and consider eight certificates of appropriateness for facades, homes, and a sign.
- Public hearing: Site Plan Amendment for three-story mixed-use building at Two Cross Street (Hudson Todd, LLC)
- Continue review: Special Use Permit and Site Plan for hotel/event space at 1113 Wolcott Avenue (Prophecy Theater, LLC)
- Continue review: Site Plan and Subdivision (lot merger) for mixed-use commercial/residential at 152-158 Fishkill Ave (152-158 Fishkill LLC)
- Continue review: Site Plan Amendment at 511 Fishkill Avenue (Diamond Properties)
- Review request: Rezone 6 Commerce Street from R1-7.5 to CMS district
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Beacon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on several applications for zoning relief. These requests include variances for yard setbacks, driveway placement, and a building use interpretation.
- Public hearing to convert accessory structure to single-family dwelling at 5 Willow Street
- Public hearing for side yard setback relief at 75 Oak Street
- Public hearing for driveway placement in front yard at 4 Jefferson Ave
- Public hearing for side and rear yard setback relief at 79 Grove Street
- Request for interpretation of multi-family use at 925 Wolcott Avenue
Planning Board
The Beacon Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to continue several applications, including a hotel and event space at 1113 Wolcott Avenue, a retail/commercial building at 536 Main Street, and a mixed-use project at 152-158 Fishkill Avenue. They will also review new applications for a four-unit dwelling at 14 N Cedar Street and a mixed-use building at Two Cross Street, along with numerous certificates of appropriateness for signs, facades, and homes.
- Continue public hearing: hotel and event space, 1113 Wolcott Avenue (Prophecy Theater, LLC)
- Continue review: 3-story retail/commercial, 536 Main Street (HRSM LLC)
- Continue review: Beacon HIP Lofts and Studios concept plan (Beacon HIP Lofts LLC)
- Review: 4-unit multi-family dwelling, 14 N Cedar Street (Cervone-Perrucci Realty)
- Review: 11 certificates of appropriateness for signs, facades, and homes
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for two residential applications. One involves converting an accessory structure into a dwelling at 5 Willow Street, and the other concerns a second-floor addition at 9 Duncan Street.
- Public hearing for 5 Willow Street to convert an accessory structure to a single-family dwelling
- Variance request for 5 Willow Street regarding setbacks and parking space requirements
- Public hearing for 9 Duncan Street for a second-floor addition to a single-family dwelling
- Variance request for 9 Duncan Street regarding a 4.8 ft. side yard setback
Planning Board
The Beacon Planning Board will hold public hearings and continue reviews for several development applications, including a hotel and event space on Wolcott Avenue, a 3-story retail building on Main Street, and a 3-lot subdivision on Kent Street. The board will also consider a concept plan for Beacon HIP Lofts on Front Street and a site plan amendment for 511 Fishkill Avenue.
- Continue public hearing for hotel and event space at 1113 Wolcott Avenue (Prophecy Theater, LLC)
- Public hearing for 3-story retail/commercial at 536 Main Street (HRSM LLC)
- Continue review of 3-lot residential subdivision at 44 Kent Street (Hardy Homes LLC)
- Continue review of mixed-use commercial/residential at 152-158 Fishkill Avenue (Fishkill LLC)
- Review application for personal wireless service facility at 375 Washington Avenue (Verizon Wireless)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will review an application by Susan Battersby to convert an accessory structure into a single-family dwelling. The request includes seeking relief from specific zoning requirements regarding building counts, yard setbacks, and parking spaces. The matter is adjourned to the May 16, 2023 meeting.
- Public hearing for 5 Willow Street accessory structure conversion
- Request for relief from Section 223-12 (multiple main buildings)
- Request for relief from Section 223-17 (1 ft side yard and 1.8 ft rear yard setbacks)
- Request for relief from Section 223-24.1(F) (3 parking spaces instead of 6)
Planning Board
The Beacon Planning Board will continue several public hearings and reviews, including a hotel/event space at 1113 Wolcott Avenue, a 3-lot subdivision at 44 Kent Street, and mixed-use projects on Fishkill Avenue and Main Street. The board will also appoint members to the Architectural Review Board and consider Certificates of Appropriateness for signage and facades on Main Street.
- Continue public hearing: Special Use Permit and Site Plan for hotel/event space, 1113 Wolcott Avenue (Prophecy Theater, LLC)
- Public hearing: 3-lot residential subdivision, 44 Kent Street (Hardy Homes, LLC)
- Continue review: Mixed-use commercial/residential site plan and lot merger, 393/397 Fishkill Ave and 7 Conklin St
- Continue review: 3-story retail/commercial site plan, 536 Main Street (HRSM LLC)
- Certificates of Appropriateness: 456 Main Street (signage, facade) and 215 Main Street (facade, sign)
Planning Board
The Beacon Planning Board will continue public hearings on a hotel and event space at 1113 Wolcott Avenue and a subdivision at 12 Highland Place, and open a new hearing on a mixed-use commercial and residential project at 393-397 Fishkill Ave and 7 Conklin St. The board will also review concept plans for Beacon HIP Lofts on Front Street, a 3-story retail building at 536 Main Street, a 3-lot subdivision at 44 Kent Street, and a mixed-use project at 152-158 Fishkill Avenue. Two certificates of appropriateness for single-family houses on Glen Avenue and Verplanck Avenue are also on the agenda.
- Continue public hearing: hotel and event space, 1113 Wolcott Avenue (Prophecy Theater, LLC)
- Continue public hearing: subdivision, 12 Highland Place (Lori Joseph Builders, Inc.)
- New public hearing: mixed-use commercial/residential and lot merger, 393-397 Fishkill Ave & 7 Conklin St (397 Fishkill Ave LLC)
- Continue review: Beacon HIP Lofts and Studios concept plan, Front Street (Beacon HIP Lofts LLC)
- Review: 3-lot residential subdivision, 44 Kent Street (Hardy Homes, LLC)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two property applications. One application seeks to convert an accessory structure into a dwelling unit, while the other proposes a 2 1/2-story addition.
- Public hearing for Susan Battersby (5 Willow Street) to convert an accessory structure to an ADU
- ADU request includes relief for side yard, rear yard, and parking space requirements
- Public hearing for James Weldon (76 Oak Street) to construct a 2 1/2-story addition
- Addition request includes relief for side yard, rear yard, and building coverage limits
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will review an application from Nicole and Elias Primoff. The applicants are seeking relief from Section 223-17 (D) to construct a home addition with a 7.25 ft. side yard setback instead of the required 10 ft.
- Public hearing for 25 Ralph Street addition
- Request for side yard setback relief from 10 ft. to 7.25 ft.
Planning Board
The Beacon Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to continue or open public hearings on several development applications, including a hotel and event space, a subdivision, and mixed-use projects. They will also review a City Council request for a local law requiring building electrification, and consider certificates of appropriateness for signage and a facade color change.
- Public hearing: Special Use Permit and Site Plan for hotel/event space at 1113 Wolcott Ave (Prophecy Theater, LLC)
- Public hearing: Subdivision at 12 Highland Place (Lori Joseph Builders, Inc.)
- Review: Concept Plan for Beacon HIP Lofts and Studios on Front Street
- Review: Site Plan and lot merger for mixed-use at 393/397 Fishkill Ave and 7 Conklin St
- Review: Site Plan for 3-story retail at 536 Main St (HRSM LLC)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a second-story addition for a nonconforming structure at 12 Louisa Street. The board will also consider a one-year extension request for a variance at 53 Eliza Street.
- Public hearing for House Advancement LLC regarding a second-story addition at 12 Louisa Street
- Variance extension request for 53 Eliza Street submitted by PIE Development Company, Inc.
Planning Board
The Beacon Planning Board will continue several public hearings and reviews, including a special use permit and site plan for a hotel and event space at 1113 Wolcott Avenue, a subdivision at 12 Highland Place, a concept plan for Beacon HIP Lofts on Front Street, and a mixed-use site plan and subdivision at 393/397 Fishkill Avenue and 7 Conklin Street. The board will also review a subdivision application for 44 Kent Street, which was adjourned at the applicant's request.
- Continue public hearing: Special Use Permit and Site Plan for hotel/event space, 1113 Wolcott Avenue (Prophecy Theater, LLC)
- Continue public hearing: SEQRA environmental review for subdivision, 12 Highland Place (Lori Joseph Builders, Inc.)
- Continue review: Concept Plan for Beacon HIP Lofts and Studios, Front Street (Beacon HIP Lofts LLC)
- Continue review: Site Plan and Subdivision (lot merger) for mixed-use commercial/residential, 393/397 Fishkill Ave and 7 Conklin St (397 Fishkill Ave LLC)
- Review subdivision application (3-lot residential), 44 Kent Street (Hardy Homes, LLC) - adjourned at applicant's request