Bethlehem Town, NY

Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

Town Board - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and discuss an application by Stephen Kitchen for a 10x12-foot shed at 387 Delaware Avenue. The shed would exceed the town's accessory structure lot coverage limit, requiring an area variance. The board will also consider approving minutes from the August 5 meeting.

• Public hearing for area variance 26-01000007 at 387 Delaware Avenue
• Proposed shed would bring accessory coverage to 7.6% (639 sq ft), exceeding 5% limit by 1.6% (207 sq ft)
• Discussion and possible action on the Kitchen application
• Minutes approval for August 5, 2026 meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will take action on two major items: the McCormacks Hollow Subdivision amendment, which includes a decision on a fee in lieu of a parkland requirement and the approval of the subdivision amendment itself, and the redevelopment of the trucking terminal at 25 Frontage Rd in Glenmont. The board will also discuss a proposed 3-lot subdivision at 55 McCormack Rd.

Town Board - Special Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board is meeting to consider a range of administrative and financial items, including police department appointments, vehicle purchases, grant agreements, and budget transfers. Several items involve public safety and infrastructure, such as a police fleet conversion bid and engineering services for a water main extension. The agenda also includes routine approvals like minutes and a public hearing on a traffic law amendment.

• Approve appointments of Katherine Arnold ($64,995) and Marcella Rockwell ($50,012) as Telecommunicators
• Award police vehicle fleet conversion bid to LaRosa's Automotive of Schenectady
• Authorize $100,000 NYS grant for playground equipment at North Bethlehem Park
• Approve $159,400 budget transfer for engineering services on Lasher Road/Route 9W water main extension
• Purchase three Chevy Equinox EVs ($30,938.79 each) and a tire changing machine ($15,001.30)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board will consider a series of administrative and financial items, including police department appointments, vehicle purchases, grant agreements, and a budget transfer for a water main extension. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a local law regarding stop intersections. No major policy decisions are on the agenda beyond routine approvals.

• Approve appointment of Katherine Arnold as Telecommunicator at $64,995 annual salary
• Approve appointment of Marcella Rockwell as Telecommunicator at $50,012 annual salary
• Authorize $100,000 NYS grant for playground equipment at North Bethlehem Park
• Award police vehicle fleet conversion bid to LaRosa's Automotive of Schenectady
• Approve $159,400 budget transfer for engineering services on Lasher Road/Route 9W water main extension

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Zoning Board of Appeals will review a variance request for Stephen T. Kitchen’s property at 387 Delaware Avenue. The applicant seeks approval to install a 10-foot by 12-foot shed, which would exceed the town’s 5% lot coverage limit for accessory structures. The board may schedule a public hearing for this application.

• Variance request for 10x12-foot shed at 387 Delaware Avenue (Area Variance 26-01000007)
• Proposed shed would add 120 sq ft, exceeding 5% lot coverage limit by 1.6% (207 sq ft)
• Existing detached garage already covers 6.2% of lot (539 sq ft)

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to accept an application from Stephen Kitchen for an area variance at 387 Delaware Avenue and scheduled a public hearing for August 9, 2026. The applicant proposes a 10x12 foot shed that would exceed the town's 5% accessory structure lot coverage limit. The board also approved a resolution for 17 Hawthorne Avenue and accepted the July 15, 2026 minutes with minor corrections.

• Set public hearing for area variance at 387 Delaware Ave (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for 17 Hawthorne Avenue (unanimous)
• Accepted July 15, 2026 minutes as amended (unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the McCormacks Hollow Subdivision, Section 2 on North St in Delmar. The board is considering changes to residential lot counts and land conveyance to the town.

• Public hearing for McCormacks Hollow Subdivision, Section 2, North St, Delmar (Application 24-01200001)
• Proposed reduction of residential lots to 3
• Proposed conveyance of 23.76 acres to the Town
• Proposed removal of approval condition to bury electric lines on North Street

The Planning Board closed the public hearing for the McCormacks Hollow Subdivision amendment, which proposes to bury electric lines, reduce lots to 3, and convey 23.76 acres to the town. Further discussion on the information items was tabled. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Closed public hearing for McCormacks Hollow Subdivision amendment (unanimous)
• Tabled further discussion on information items for McCormacks Hollow Subdivision amendment

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the McCormacks Hollow Subdivision, Section 2 on North St, Delmar. The board is considering changes to residential lot counts and land conveyance to the town.

• Public hearing for McCormacks Hollow Subdivision, Section 2 (Application 24-01200001)
• Proposal to reduce the number of residential lots to 3
• Proposal to convey 23.76 acres to the Town
• Proposal to remove a condition of approval to bury electric lines on North Street

The Planning Board closed the public hearing for the McCormacks Hollow Subdivision amendment, which proposes to remove a condition requiring buried electric lines, reduce lots to 3, and convey 23.76 acres to the town. The board tabled further discussion on the information items for this application. No final decision was made on the amendment.

• Closed public hearing for McCormacks Hollow Subdivision amendment (unanimous)
• Tabled further discussion on information items for the subdivision amendment

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed three‑lot minor subdivision at 55 McCormack Rd, Slingerlands (Subdivision Application 25-00300004). The board will also consider possible actions on a subdivision amendment for McCormacks Hollow (Application 24-01200001) that would bury electric lines, reduce lots to three and convey 23.76 acres to the town. Additional items include possible actions on a fee‑in‑lieu for a senior‑housing project at 152 Rockefeller Rd and a site‑plan approval for the same 90‑unit residential building.

• Public hearing on 55 McCormack Rd, Slingerlands – 3‑lot minor subdivision (Application 25-00300004)
• Possible SEQR determination action for McCormacks Hollow Subdivision amendment (Application 24-01200001)
• Possible scheduling of a public hearing on Aug 4 for the McCormacks Hollow amendment
• Possible resolution on fee in lieu of parkland for Rockefeller Road senior housing (Site Plan Application 23-00100012)
• Possible site‑plan approval (SPA 345) for the 90‑unit senior housing at 152 Rockefeller Rd

The Board approved the site plan and parkland fee resolution for a 3-story senior housing complex. It also advanced a subdivision amendment for McCormacks Hollow by approving its SEQR resolution and scheduling a public hearing. A minor subdivision proposal for 55 McCormack Road was tabled pending plan reviews.

• Approved site plan for 90-unit senior housing at 152 Rockefeller Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Parkland Reservation Fee In Lieu resolution for 152 Rockefeller Road (Unanimous)
• Approved SEQR Negative Declaration for McCormacks Hollow subdivision amendment (Unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for McCormacks Hollow subdivision amendment for August 4, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Tabled 55 McCormack Road 3-lot minor subdivision for further review (Unanimous)
• Approved July 7, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review applications and potentially issue resolutions for two properties. The board will also approve minutes from three previous meetings held in June and July 2026.

• Resolution for Louis Kurrelmeyer at 17 Hawthorne Ave
• Resolution for WAWEB at 152 Rockefeller Rd
• Approval of minutes from June 3, June 17, and July 1, 2026

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the resolution for 152 Rockefeller Road with all members in favor. The board also accepted the June 3, 2026 meeting minutes (3‑0 vote), rejected the June 17, 2026 minutes, and accepted the July 1, 2026 minutes (4‑0 vote). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved 152 Rockefeller Road resolution as amended (unanimous)
• Accepted June 3, 2026 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Rejected June 17, 2026 meeting minutes (no vote)
• Accepted July 1, 2026 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board will hold a public hearing on the 2026 BEST Grant application for Perfect Blend and consider several appointments, contracts, and budget transfers. Key items include hiring a police officer and an equipment operator, approving engineering services for Elm Avenue Park spray pads, purchasing a sewer crawler camera, and exempting a parking lot restriping from minimum width requirements.

• Public hearing on 2026 BEST Grant project application for Perfect Blend
• Appointment of Joseph M. Dillabough as Police Officer at $72,922 annual salary
• Engineering contract with CHA Consulting for Elm Avenue Park spray pads UV treatment system, up to $49,500 from Park Land Set-aside fund
• Purchase of sewer crawler camera system from Spartan Tool, LLC for $52,677.82 from Sewer Fund Capital Reserve
• Budget transfer of $159,400 for engineering services on water main extension along Lasher Road and State Route 9W

The Town Board announced it will pause the zoning code update process for the summer, taking additional time to review key elements of the proposal and make recommendations this fall. The board also approved several routine items, including the appointment of a new police officer and an equipment operator, and authorized funding for park and sewer infrastructure projects. A public hearing was held to solicit comment on a grant application for Perfect Blend Cafe and Bakery.

• Paused the zoning code update process for the summer, with plans to reconvene in early September with a path forward.
• Approved the appointment of Joseph M. Dillabough as a Police Officer, effective July 19, 2026, at an annual salary of $72,922.
• Approved the appointment of William Fichter as an Equipment Operator, effective July 13, 2026, at a salary of $54,579.
• Approved the use of up to $49,500 from the Park Land Set-A-Side Fund for engineering services with CHA Consulting for the Elm Avenue Park spray pad replacement.
• Adopted a resolution to use up to $52,677.82 from the Sewer Fund Capital Reserve Fund for a sewer crawler camera system, subject to permissive referendum.
• Approved awarding the bid for the sewer crawler camera system to Spartan Tool, LLC for $52,677.82.
• Approved an exemption from the 9-ft minimum parking width for restriping at 210 Delaware (Soojee Beauty).
• Approved a request to authorize the Town Clerk and Police Department to issue letters of no objection for up to 12 one-day alcohol event permits in a 12-month period, with Councilmember Schnurr abstaining.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will consider a Qualified Action Exemption under SEQR for a proposed 3-lot minor subdivision at 55 McCormack Rd, and possibly schedule a public hearing for July 21, 2026. Additionally, the Board will receive an initial presentation for a proposed 3-unit multifamily housing site plan at 50 Adams Place, Delmar. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 5, 2026.

• 55 McCormack Rd, Slingerlands – update and possible action on SEQR Qualified Action Exemption for a 3-lot minor subdivision
• 55 McCormack Rd – possible action to schedule a public hearing for July 21, 2026 on the same subdivision
• 50 Adams Place, Delmar – initial presentation for a proposed 3-unit multifamily housing site plan
• Approval of minutes from the May 5, 2026 Planning Board meeting

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the May 5, 2026 meeting unanimously. It approved an update to the SEQR qualified action exemption for the 55 McCormack Rd subdivision. The Board also scheduled a public hearing for that subdivision on July 21, 2026. Discussion of the 50 Adams Place multi‑family housing site plan was tabled.

• Approved May 5, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved SEQR exemption update for 55 McCormack Rd subdivision (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 55 McCormack Rd subdivision on July 21, 2026 (unanimous)
• Tabled further discussion on 50 Adams Place multi‑family housing site plan
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and discussions on two area variance applications: a garage addition at 17 Hawthorne Ave and a proposed senior housing project at 152 Rockefeller Rd. The board will also consider a resolution to approve a variance for David Essex at 30 Manor Dr. Information items include a memo requesting the Planning Board to act as lead agency for a machine shop expansion at 619 Wemple Rd, and a withdrawal of an appeal by Hoffman Car Wash at 55 Delaware Ave.

• Public hearing for Louis Kurrelmeyer: garage addition variance at 17 Hawthorne Ave
• Public hearing (continuation) for WAWEB LLC: senior housing project variance at 152 Rockefeller Rd
• Resolution to approve variance for David Essex at 30 Manor Dr
• Memo requesting Planning Board as lead agency for VVK Inc machine shop expansion at 619 Wemple Rd (proposed 12,200 SF building)
• Withdrawal of appeal by Hoffman Car Wash at 55 Delaware Ave regarding vacate order

A public hearing was held regarding an application by Louis Kurrelmeyer to construct a detached garage addition. The proposal seeks variances because the structure exceeds maximum lot occupancy and detached structure percentage limits. No decision was recorded in the provided text.

• Public hearing conducted for garage addition at 17 Hawthorne Ave

Town Board - Special Meeting

The Town Board moved to an executive session, approved a $23,677 settlement with HMA Contracting Corp, and then adjourned both the executive session and the special meeting. All motions were approved unanimously by the three members present.

• Approved motion to adjourn to executive session (3-0)
• Approved settlement of HMA Contracting Corp claim for $23,677 (3-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the executive session (3-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the special meeting (3-0)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board will vote on a local law imposing a 12-month moratorium on data center development and discuss zoning code revisions tied to state SEQRA changes. Other actions include awarding chemical contracts, approving budget transfers, and authorizing a $29,987.10 vehicle purchase for Senior Services.

• Adopt local law for a 12-month moratorium on data center development
• Discussion on zoning update revisions related to NYS SEQRA changes
• Award Peroxide-Based Algaecide bid to BioSafe Systems, LLC
• Award Zinc Orthophosphate & Poly Orthophosphate contract to Shannon Chemical Corp.
• Purchase 2026 Chevy Equinox EV for Senior Services at $29,987.10 from General Fund Capital Reserves

The provided minutes cover the opening roll call, a series of announcements by town officials, and public comments from residents. The document cuts off mid-sentence during a resident's speech regarding water quality and disability services. No votes, approvals, or board actions are documented in the supplied text.

Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals is holding public hearings on three area variance applications: a 7' fence at 30 Manor Dr, a 6,000 sqft addition at 619 Wemple Rd, and a senior housing project at 152 Rockefeller Rd. The board will also consider scheduling a public hearing for a garage addition at 17 Hawthorne Ave.

• David Essex - 30 Manor Dr: construct a 7' fence (variance Article VI, Section 128-47)
• VVK Inc - 619 Wemple Rd: construct a 6,000 sqft addition (variance Article V, Section 128-25 D(2) and (4))
• WAWEB LLC - 152 Rockefeller Rd: senior housing project (variance Article VI, Section 128-56 H and Article XIII, Section 128-100, reopened)
• Louis Kurrelmeyer - 17 Hawthorne Ave: set public hearing for garage addition (variance Article V, Section 128-30 A and C(3))

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a request for a 7' backyard fence at 30 Manor Dr. The board also set a public hearing for a detached garage addition at 17 Hawthorne Ave.

• Approved 7' backyard fence variance for David Essex at 30 Manor Dr (4-0)
• Kept open VVK Inc request for 6000 sqft addition at 619 Wemple Rd
• Set public hearing for Louis Kurrelmeyer garage addition at 17 Hawthorne Ave (4-0)
• Tabled May 06, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Accepted May 20, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Tabled June 03, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved adjournment (4-0)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three area variance requests, including a proposed senior housing project at 152 Rockefeller Rd that does not meet town zoning code. The board will also consider scheduling a public hearing for a garage addition variance at 17 Hawthorne Ave. Approval of minutes from previous meetings is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing for WAWEB LLC to construct a new senior housing project at 152 Rockefeller Rd (Area Variance 24-01000015)
• Public hearing for VVK Inc to build a 6,000 sqft addition at 619 Wemple Rd (Area Variance 26-01000006)
• Public hearing for David Essex to erect a 7-ft fence at 30 Manor Dr (Area Variance 26-01000005)
• Set public hearing for Louis Kurrelmeyer to add an exercise area and sauna to a detached garage at 17 Hawthorne Ave (Area Variance 26-01000006)
• Approval of minutes from May 6, May 20, and June 3, 2026 meetings

The Zoning Board of Appeals closed a public hearing for a 7-foot fence variance at 30 Manor Dr. (unanimous), kept open a hearing for a 6,000 sq ft addition at 619 Wemple Rd., and approved scheduling a public hearing for a garage addition at 17 Hawthorne Ave. The board also accepted minutes from May 20 and tabled minutes from May 6 and June 3.

• Closed public hearing for David Essex 7' fence variance at 30 Manor Dr. (unanimous)
• Kept open public hearing for VVK Inc. 6,000 sq ft addition at 619 Wemple Rd.
• Approved setting public hearing for Louis Kurrelmeyer garage addition at 17 Hawthorne Ave. (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of May 6, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted May 20, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of June 3, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board will hold a public hearing to solicit comment on a proposed local law establishing a temporary 12-month moratorium on data center development within Bethlehem. The board will also consider promoting Officer Luke Mara to Sergeant at an annual salary of $101,458, authorizing the purchase of a Ford F-350 for the Highway Department for $80,666.16, and scheduling a public hearing on July 8, 2026, for a BEST Grant project application for Perfect Blend.

• Public hearing on proposed local law for a 12-month moratorium on data center construction
• Promotion of Officer Luke Mara to Sergeant effective June 11, 2026, at $101,458/year
• Purchase of a Ford F-350 for Highway Department using Onondaga County contract for $80,666.16
• Request to schedule a public hearing on July 8, 2026, for Perfect Blend 2026 BEST Grant application

The Town Board held a public hearing regarding a proposed local law to establish a twelve-month moratorium on the development or construction of data centers. Two residents spoke in support of the moratorium during the session.

• Opened public hearing for data center moratorium (5-0)
• Forewent reading of public notice (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on data center moratorium (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on a 7' fence variance at 30 Manor Dr and a senior housing project needing multiple variances at 152 Rockefeller Rd. They will also review a 6000 sqft addition at 619 Wemple Rd, vote on reconsideration of a 3-unit apartment at 50 Adams Pl, and consider resolutions for additions at 47 University Ave and 81 Fairlawn Dr.

• Public hearing for fence variance at 30 Manor Dr (David Essex)
• Public hearing for senior housing project at 152 Rockefeller Rd (WAWEB LLC)
• Review of 6000 sqft addition variance at 619 Wemple Rd (VVK Inc)
• Vote on reconsideration of 3-unit apartment at 50 Adams Pl (Jenna Giacone)
• Resolutions for additions at 47 University Ave (Lynn Zeh) and 81 Fairlawn Dr (Joseph Martell)

The Zoning Board of Appeals tabled the public hearings for a 7‑foot fence at 30 Manor Drive and a senior housing project at 152 Rockefeller Road. It then accepted the VVK Inc. application for a 6,000‑sq‑ft addition at 619 Wemple Road and set a public hearing for June 17, 2026. All motions passed unanimously.

• Tabled David Essex 7‑ft fence public hearing (unanimous)
• Tabled WAWEB senior housing public hearing (unanimous)
• Accepted VVK Inc. 6,000‑sq‑ft addition application as submitted (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for VVK Inc. addition on June 17, 2026 (unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests: a 7' fence at 30 Manor Dr and a senior housing project at 152 Rockefeller Rd. The board will also consider resolutions for three other variance applications and a vote on reconsideration for a three-unit apartment at 50 Adams Pl.

• David Essex - 30 Manor Dr: public hearing for a 7' fence needing an area variance
• WAWEB LLC - 152 Rockefeller Rd: public hearing for a new senior housing project requiring multiple area variances
• VVK Inc - 619 Wemple Rd: set public hearing for a 6000 sqft addition needing area variances
• Jenna Giacone - 50 Adams Pl: possible vote on reconsideration and resolution for a 3-unit apartment
• Lynn Zeh - 47 University Ave: resolution for addition to house (Area Variance 26-01000003)

The Zoning Board of Appeals accepted an application for a 6,000 square foot addition at 619 Wemple Road. Two other public hearings regarding a residential fence and a senior housing project were tabled.

• Tabled David Essex fence variance hearing
• Tabled WAWEB LLC senior housing project hearing pending local residence mail notice
• Accepted VVK Inc. application for 6,000 sqft addition (3-0)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board will set a public hearing for June 24, 2026, on a proposed local law establishing a temporary twelve-month moratorium on data center construction. They will also set a public hearing for June 10, 2026, on comprehensive zoning and subdivision code amendments. Other actions include approving budget transfers, accepting a $999 donation, and authorizing up to $125,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund for park paving and signage.

• Set public hearing (June 24) for 12-month moratorium on data center development
• Set public hearing (June 10) for comprehensive rewrite of Zoning Chapter 128 and Subdivision Regulations Chapter 103
• Approve 2026 budget transfers/modifications as attached
• Accept $999 donation from Friends of Parks and Recreation
• Authorize up to $125,000 from Capital Reserve Fund for park paving, line painting, and signage

The May 27, 2026 regular meeting of the Bethlehem Town Board consisted of announcements and public comments only. No resolutions, votes, or substantive decisions were recorded in the provided minutes excerpt. Public comments addressed zoning changes and Wemple Road closure concerns.

Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The Development Planning Committee is reviewing two site plan proposals: a 3,000-square-foot addition to an existing motor vehicle repair shop at 43 Frontage Road in Glenmont, and construction of five self-storage buildings (83,823 total square feet) at 28 Chamberlain Street. Both projects are in the Rural Light Industrial (RLI) Zoning District. No votes or decisions are listed.

• 43 Frontage Rd: 3,000 sf building addition for 6 motor vehicle repair bays (PaintWorx)
• 28 Chamberlain St: 5 self-storage buildings totaling 83,823 sf on two combined lots
• Both projects are subject only to site plan review in the RLI district
• Self-storage project includes demolition of existing home and driveway, no water/sewer connections

The committee reviewed project descriptions and provided staff comments for two proposed developments in Glenmont. No formal votes were taken; both applicants were instructed to address staff concerns in their next set of plans.

• Reviewed proposal for 3,000 sf expansion of motor vehicle repair shop at 43 Frontage Rd
• Reviewed proposal for five self-storage buildings at 28 Chamberlain St

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals holds public hearings on two area variance requests: Lynn Zeh at 47 University St. and Joseph Martell at 81 Fairlawn Dr., both seeking to construct additions that do not meet setback requirements. The board will also discuss these applications and consider scheduling a public hearing for David Essex's request for a 7-foot fence at 30 Manor Dr. Minutes from the May 6, 2026 meeting are pending approval.

• Public hearing for Lynn Zeh – 47 University St. – proposed addition with 0.5-foot side setback instead of required 10 feet (Area Variance 26-01000003)
• Public hearing for Joseph Martell – 81 Fairlawn Dr. – proposed addition not meeting Article V, Section 128-40 (Area Variance 26-01000004)
• Discussion and possible action on both Zeh and Martell applications
• Set public hearing for David Essex – 30 Manor Dr. – proposed 7-foot backyard fence not meeting zoning (Area Variance 26-01000005)

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing for a variance request at 47 University Street to construct a side addition that does not meet the 10-foot setback requirement. The applicant scaled back the proposal from 18 feet to 16 feet from the property line. No decision was reached during this meeting.

• Held public hearing for 47 University St. area variance (26-01000003)
• Applicant scaled back proposed addition from 18 feet to 16 feet from property line
• Chairman Jeremy Martelle was excused from the meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and discussions on three area variance requests. Two applicants seek to construct additions that do not meet required setbacks (Lynn Zeh at 47 University St, Joseph Martell at 81 Fairlawn Dr). A third applicant requests a variance for a 7-foot fence at 30 Manor Dr. The board may also set a public hearing date for the fence variance.

• Public hearing for Lynn Zeh – 47 University St: addition with proposed 6-inch side yard setback vs. required 10 feet (Area Variance 26-01000003)
• Public hearing for Joseph Martell – 81 Fairlawn Dr: addition not meeting setback requirements (Area Variance 26-01000004)
• Set public hearing for David Essex – 30 Manor Dr: proposed 7-foot fence in backyard not meeting zoning (Area Variance 26-01000005)
• Discussion/possible action on the Zeh and Martell variance applications
• Approval of May 6, 2026 meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals conducted a continued public hearing regarding a request for an area variance at 47 University Street. The applicant proposed constructing a home addition within the side yard that would set back 2.4 feet from the property line, failing to meet the 10-foot minimum requirement. No final decision was recorded in the provided text.

• Held public hearing for residential addition at 47 University Street

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board will vote on several public works contracts, including a $379,000 construction contract for chemical bulk storage replacement at the Clapper Road Water Treatment Plant, use of $410,000 from the Water Fund Capital Reserve for the same project, and $145,000 from the Sewer Fund Capital Reserve for the Dinmore Road WWTP UV disinfection project. They will also discuss the zoning law update and consider a resolution declaring June 2026 as Pride Month. Additionally, the board will accept microenterprise grant awards to Stacked Grill and Sunray Community Farm.

• Award $379,000 construction contract to MCJ Construction for Clapper Road WTP Chemical Bulk Storage Replacement Contract 1G
• Approve $410,000 from Water Fund Capital Reserve for Chemical Bulk Storage Tank Replacement
• Approve $145,000 from Sewer Fund Capital Reserve for Dinmore Road WWTP UV Disinfection Project
• Discussion on Zoning Law Update
• Accept microenterprise grant awards to Stacked Grill and Sunray Community Farm

The Town Board held a regular meeting on May 13, 2026. The session consisted of announcements from the Supervisor and Board members, followed by public comments; no official votes or legislative actions were taken.

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on an area variance application from Joseph Martell for a proposed addition at 81 Fairlawn Drive that does not meet town zoning setback requirements under Article V, Section 128-40. The board will also consider setting a public hearing date, approve previous meeting minutes, and discuss other business.

• Public hearing on area variance application for Joseph Martell at 81 Fairlawn Dr for an addition not meeting Article V, Section 128-40
• Application review and possible scheduling of a public hearing for the same variance (Case 26-01000004)
• Approval of minutes from the April 15, 2026 meeting
• Discussion and possible action on pending items

The Zoning Board of Appeals accepted an application for an area variance from Joseph Martell at 81 Fairlawn Drive and scheduled a public hearing for May 20, 2026. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from its April 15, 2026 meeting.

• Accepted application and set public hearing for Joseph Martell area variance at 81 Fairlawn Dr (3-0, 2 excused)
• Approved minutes from April 15, 2026 meeting (3-0, 2 excused)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The board will receive an update and possibly act on a SEQR Negative Declaration for a proposed 3-story, 90-unit senior housing building with parking at 152 Rockefeller Rd in Delmar. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the April 7 meeting.

• Update and possible action on SEQR Negative Declaration for Rockefeller Road Senior Housing – 90 units, 3 stories, site plan application 23-00100012

The Planning Board reviewed an update regarding wetland mitigation for a proposed 90-unit senior housing development. Discussion focused on the current status of NYSDEC wetland regulations and whether the SEQR vote should be delayed.

• Approved April 7, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0, Chair abstained)

Public Meeting - Public Meeting

Public Meeting - Public Meeting

The Town Board is holding a public community meeting to discuss proposed updates to the Zoning Law and Subdivision Regulations, specifically for the Delmar and Elsmere areas. The meeting is intended for public input and discussion, with details available on the town's zoning update webpage.

• Zoning Law and Subdivision Regulation Community Meeting covering Delmar and Elsmere