Colonie, New York

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Sign Review Board (SRB) - Regular Meeting

The Sign Review Board will hold public hearings on two new sign applications at its July 7, 2026 meeting. The primary item is an appeal by AJ Sign Company (Mabey's Self Storage) for a 67.48-square-foot wall sign at 344 New Karner Road, which was denied because its 35-foot height exceeds the 20-foot maximum. A second hearing for a sign at 602 Loudon Road (Five Guys) is also scheduled, but no details are provided in the agenda.

• Appeal hearing for 67.48 sq ft wall sign at 344 New Karner Road (Mabey's Self Storage) — height variance from 20 ft to 35 ft
• New hearing for sign permit at 602 Loudon Road (Five Guys) — no additional details in agenda
• Previous meeting approved 1 sq ft projecting sign for Jetset Pilates at 664 Loudon Road
• Previous meeting adjourned hearing for Keeler Mini sign at 1111 Troy Schenectady Road

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on an appeal by ABM Industries (Siena University) from the Building Department's denial of a building permit for a synthetic turf lacrosse field, 750-seat grandstand, press box, and support building at 515 Loudon Road. The proposal is in a Single-Family Residential (SFR) district and was denied for non-compliance with front yard structure prohibitions and recreational field standards. The Board will consider a variance from the Land Use Law and make a SEQR determination.

• Appeal of building permit denial for synthetic turf athletic field at 515 Loudon Road
• Variance request for front yard structure prohibition (Section 190-26(C)(4))
• Non-compliance with recreational field standards (Section 190-22(M)(10))
• Proposed 750-seat grandstand, 420-sf press box, 2,880-sf support building
• SEQR determination to be made

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is voting on multiple resolutions: personnel appointments and transfers in various departments; authorizing an agreement with the Village of Colonie Summer Camp for pool use at Mohawk River Park; reimbursing $6,429.09 for overcharged water and sewer at 32 Cherry Street; awarding a $2,700 contract for fire sprinkler testing; adopting a standard work day for retirement system reporting; executing a health information network agreement; and awarding a $56,074 contract for playground equipment at Kiwanis Park and Lishakill Pocket Park.

• Awarding contract to Playground Boss, LLC for $56,074 for playground equipment at Kiwanis Park and Lishakill Pocket Park
• Authorizing pool use agreement with Village of Colonie Summer Camp at Mohawk River Park at $6.00 per child
• Reimbursing $6,429.09 to German American Club for overcharged water and sewer at 32 Cherry Street
• Awarding fire sprinkler system testing contract to Johnson Controls Fire Protection, LP for $2,700
• Authorizing Supervisor to execute Statewide Common Participation Agreement for health information network

The Town Board approved six personnel appointments and 16 resolutions covering contracts for playground equipment, fire sprinkler testing, water meter printing, window replacement, PVDF piping repairs, and a pool lease with the Village of Colonie. All votes were 7-0.

• Adopted personnel appointments for six individuals (unanimous)
• Awarded playground equipment contract to Playground Boss, LLC (unanimous)
• Awarded pre-fabricated restroom installation to M.A. Schafer Construction (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Savignano Construction for PVDF piping repairs at Mohawk View Water Treatment Plant (unanimous)
• Rescinded window contract with Neptune America and awarded replacement to Glasscare, Inc. (unanimous)
• Extended lease with Village of Colonie Fire Station for EMS Department (unanimous)
• Established standard work day and reporting resolution for retirement system credit (unanimous)
• Directed Planning Director to review proposed amendment at 33 Justin Street in Maxwell Road PDD (unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider sketch plan review for a proposed Planned Development District for 25 condominiums at 25 Aviation Road. The board will also consider concept acceptance for a Raising Cane's restaurant with a dual drive-thru at 107 Wolf Road, and a concept update for an outdoor turf field at 4 NYSUT Drive.

• 25 Aviation Road – Sketch plan review for a PDD for a 25-unit condominium building on a 2.1-acre lot zoned COR.
• 107 Wolf Road – Concept acceptance for a 3,500 sq ft Raising Cane's restaurant with dual drive-thru, parking, and patio.
• 4 NYSUT Drive – Concept update for a 175' x 240' outdoor turf field on COR-zoned land.

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on June 17, 2026, to consider two adjourned appeals from prior building permit denials. One appeal seeks variances to subdivide a lot at 46 Shepard Avenue into two single-family home lots in an SFR district. The other appeal requests a special use permit and variances to alter wireless telecommunications equipment at 534 Loudon Road for T-Mobile.

• 26-018: Shir Ahmad appeals denial of building permit for subdivision at 46 Shepard Avenue; seeks variances from minimum lot size, front lot line, lot width, and front yard setback requirements.
• 26-019: Barclay Damon LLP (T-Mobile) appeals denial of building permit for wireless telecom equipment alteration at 534 Loudon Road; requires a Wireless Telecommunications Special Use Permit and variances.
• No new hearings on the agenda.

Sign Review Board (SRB) - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on June 17, 2026, to consider two adjourned appeals from denied building permits. One appeal seeks variances to subdivide a lot at 46 Shepard Avenue into two smaller lots for single-family homes. The other appeals a denial for a wireless telecommunications special use permit at 534 Loudon Road.

• Appeal 26-018: Shir Ahmad requests variances to subdivide 46 Shepard Avenue into two 8,169 sq ft lots (minimum lot size is 18,000 sq ft in SFR district).
• Appeal 26-019: Barclay Damon LLP (T-Mobile Northeast LLC) appeals denial of building permit for wireless telecom equipment at 534 Loudon Road.
• Both appeals include a SEQR environmental determination.
• Public comments can be submitted in person or via email at least 24 hours before the hearing.
• No new hearings are scheduled; only these two adjourned items are on the agenda.

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

This regular meeting of the Colonie Industrial Development Agency covers standard procedural items, including approval of March minutes and committee reports. The only anticipated action involves voting to fill current officer and committee vacancies. The agenda is procedural boilerplate with no specific public hearing topics, contracts, or policy changes listed.

• Approval of March 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Anticipated vote to fill officer vacancies
• Anticipated vote to fill committee vacancies
• Standard committee reports (Audit, Finance, Governance)

Local Development Corp (LDC) - Regular Meeting

This is a largely procedural meeting of the Colonie Local Development Corporation. The board will hold a public hearing and public comment period, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive reports from officers and committees. The only substantive action items are appointments to fill officer and committee vacancies.

• Appointments to fill officer vacancies
• Appointments to fill committee vacancies
• Public hearing (no specific topic listed)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board will vote on a series of personnel actions including the promotion of two police sergeants and appointment of six police officers, along with a fireworks display contract, a historic building nomination, and workers' compensation insurance renewal.

• Promotion of Evan T. Alaxanian to Police Sergeant at $117,853/year
• Promotion of Casey M. Ogden to Police Sergeant at $117,853/year
• Appointment of six new Police Officers at $72,100/year each
• Fireworks display contract with Santore’s World Famous Fireworks for $8,000, sponsored by M&T Bank
• Acceptance of workers' comp insurance for volunteer firefighters at $84,589.82 from NYSIF

The Town Board unanimously adopted all 11 personnel resolutions and 11 resolutions, including authorizing an $8,000 fireworks display contract with Santore's World Famous Fireworks, LLC, and allowing the Supervisor to spend from the Insurance Reserve Fund for litigation expenses. Other approvals included submitting the Powder House to the National Register of Historic Places, awarding contracts for standby electrical services, well redevelopment, and VFD maintenance, and rejecting all bids for tree removal and trimming to re-advertise. The board also appointed a member and chairman to the Sign Review Board. No decisions were made during public comment.

• Approved $8,000 fireworks display contract with Santore's World Famous Fireworks, LLC (7-0)
• Authorized submission of Powder House building to National Register of Historic Places (7-0)
• Authorized expenditure from Insurance Reserve Fund for litigation (7-0)
• Awarded standby electrical services contracts to B&D Industries, Spring Electric, and Middleton Electric (7-0)
• Awarded well redevelopment contract for Well No. 5 to Layne Christensen Company (7-0)
• Awarded VFD & MCC maintenance contract to K.J.D.E. d/b/a K.J. Electric (7-0)
• Rejected all bids for tree removal and trimming, re-advertised (7-0)
• Appointed member and chairman to Sign Review Board (7-0)

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board will vote on personnel actions including permanent promotions for two police sergeants and the appointment of six police officers, as well as a $8,000 fireworks contract for the Summer Celebration, nomination of the Powder House to the National Register, and renewal of volunteer firefighters workers' compensation insurance.

• Permanent promotions: Evan T. Alaxanian and Casey M. Ogden to Police Sergeant at $117,853 each
• Appointments of six new Police Officers (Braedon M. Alvarez, Mark A. Barrett, Michael Bonacci, Samuel E. Case, Griffin W. Klein, William S. Zeininger) at $72,100 each
• Fireworks display contract with Santore's World Famous Fireworks, LLC for $8,000 at Mohawk River Park on August 15, 2026
• Authorization to submit the Powder House building at Mohawk River Town Park to the National Register of Historic Places
• Acceptance of $84,589.82 workers' compensation insurance renewal for volunteer firefighters via New York State Insurance Fund

The Town Board unanimously adopted 11 personnel appointments (Resolution 213) and 11 resolutions (214-224) covering a fireworks display contract, historic building nomination, insurance renewals, electrical contracts, police door project change order, litigation expense authorization, sign board appointment, water well repairs, VFD maintenance, and rejection of tree removal bids. All decisions were adopted 7-0. Public comments included updates on senior services and traffic safety concerns.

• Approved 11 personnel appointments (Resolution 213) unanimously
• Approved $8,000 fireworks display contract with Santore’s World Famous Fireworks, LLC (Resolution 214) unanimously
• Authorized nomination of Powder House building to National Register of Historic Places (Resolution 215) unanimously
• Accepted insurance proposals from Arthur J. Gallagher for Volunteer Firefighters Benefit Law and summer camp accident coverage (Resolutions 216-217) unanimously
• Awarded standby electrical services contracts to B&D Industries, Spring Electric, and Middleton Electric (Resolution 218) unanimously
• Authorized change order for Police Department exterior door project with Bonacquisti Brothers Construction (Resolution 219) unanimously
• Awarded contract for redevelopment of Well No. 5 at Mohawk View Water Treatment Plant to Layne Christensen Company (Resolution 222) unanimously
• Rejected all bids for tree removal/trimming and authorized re-advertisement (Resolution 224) unanimously

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and discuss several development proposals. Items include a parking expansion deferral, a minor subdivision with waivers, and concept plans for a sausage manufacturing expansion, a day-care center, and a 20-unit multi-family building.

• 10 Corporate Woods Boulevard – petition to defer permitting/inspection to City of Albany for 110-space parking expansion.
• 935 & 945 Loudon Road – 2-lot minor subdivision with waiver requests for front-yard parking and 10-foot side setback.
• 41 Lark Street – concept plan for 30,000-square-foot Bilinski Sausage Manufacturing addition with parking and roadway improvements.
• 447 Albany Shaker Road – concept plan for 10,000-square-foot day-care center with 5,031-square-foot playground.
• 455-501 New Karner Road – concept plan for demolition and construction of a 3-story, 20-unit multi-family building with 40 parking spaces.

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council held a regular meeting with no formal votes or binding decisions. Members discussed scheduling an invasive species cleanup at the Town Hall pond, reviewed upcoming comment deadlines for two development projects, and considered grant opportunities for the Mohawk River Park boat launch. The next meeting is set for July 16, 2026.

• Scheduled invasive species cleanup at Town Hall pond for June 8, 2026 (discussion only, no vote)
• Noted comment deadline of June 5, 2026 for 41 Lark Street – Bilinski Expansion
• Noted comment deadline of June 15, 2026 for 107 Wolf Road – Raising Cane’s
• Discussed grant opportunities for Mohawk River Park boat launch (no action taken)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on the appeal of Barclay Damon LLP (T-Mobile Northeast LLC) from the Building Department's denial of a building permit. The proposed work involves removal and replacement of wireless telecommunications equipment on the existing tower at 534 Loudon Road (Town of Colonie Memorial Town Hall). The Board will consider granting a Wireless Telecommunications Special Use Permit and a variance from the Town Code.

• Public hearing on appeal of Barclay Damon LLP (T-Mobile Northeast LLC) regarding denial of building permit for wireless equipment upgrade at 534 Loudon Road
• Proposed removal of 6 antennas, 6 RRUs, equipment and battery cabinets; installation of 6 antennas, 6 RRUs, ice bridge canopy, and hybrid cables
• Applicant seeks Wireless Telecommunications Special Use Permit (WISUP) and variance from Chapter 190 of Town Code
• No adjourned hearings scheduled

Sign Review Board (SRB) - Regular Meeting

The Town of Colonie Sign Review Board will hold public hearings on June 2, 2026, for two appeals: CAD Signs (Jetset Pilates) at 664 Loudon Road and AJ Sign Company (Keeler Mini) at 1111 Troy Schenectady Road. Both appeals challenge the Building Department's denial of sign permits based on non-compliance with the town's Land Use Law regarding wall sign limits and projecting signs. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Appeal 26-009: CAD Signs for a 0.6-square-foot projecting wall sign at 664 Loudon Road (Jetset Pilates), denied for violating one-wall-sign-per-tenant and projecting sign prohibitions.
• Appeal 26-010: AJ Sign Company for three additional wall signs (20.83 sq ft, 18.1 sq ft, 22.1 sq ft) at 1111 Troy Schenectady Road (Keeler Mini), denied for exceeding one wall sign per tenant.
• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2025, and May 5, 2026, meetings.
• Previous meeting (May 19, 2026) approved modifications to a freestanding sign and two wall signs at 968 Albany Shaker Road.

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is voting on twelve resolutions at its May 28, 2026 meeting. Key actions include awarding a $139,690 contract for sodium hypochlorite tank replacement, authorizing a $15,000 cybersecurity compliance plan for the DPW's SCADA network, and approving a $6,800 fence installation at Michael J. Anson Memorial Pocket Park. The board also considers several personnel appointments and agreements for senior health insurance counseling.

• Award contract to Flach Industries for $139,690 for sodium hypochlorite tank replacement at Mohawk View Water Pollution Control Plant
• Authorize $15,000 cybersecurity compliance plan with Environmental Design & Research for DPW/Division of Pure Waters SCADA network
• Authorize $6,800 agreement with Morris Fence for post sleeves at Michael J. Anson Memorial Pocket Park (24 Frederick Avenue)
• Refer request to amend 32 Preston Drive in Canterbury Crossing PDD to allow a pool to Planning Director
• Approve Change Order No. 2 ($428) for West Albany Memorial Park Ice Skating Facility Improvement Project

The Town Board unanimously adopted a local law replacing Chapter 119 on hotels and motels after a public hearing. The board also approved multiple contracts and appointments, including a 5-2 vote to appoint Kerry Sleasman to the Conservation Advisory Council. All other resolutions passed unanimously.

• Adopted new local law replacing Chapter 119 (Hotels and Motels) (7-0)
• Appointed Kerry Sleasman to Conservation Advisory Council (5-2, Kovacs and Weingarten opposed)
• Required Planning Director to review proposed amendment of 32 Preston Drive in Canterbury Crossing PDD (7-0)
• Authorized Supervisor to sign agreement with Morris Fence for post sleeves at Michael J. Anson Memorial Pocket Park (7-0)
• Authorized agreement with NY StateWide Senior Action Council for health insurance counseling (7-0)
• Authorized engineering agreement with EDR for cybersecurity services for DPW/Division of Pure Waters (7-0)
• Awarded contract to Flach Industries for sodium hypochlorite tank replacement at Mohawk View Water Pollution Control Plant (7-0)
• Awarded contract to Decker Group Northeast for brick pavers at Newtonville Park and Environmental Center (7-0)

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council will review the Conservation Day event, discuss comments on two development projects (41 Lark Street Bilinski expansion and 107 Wolf Road Raising Cane's), and receive updates on invasive species pond cleanup and a boat launch grant. No final decisions are expected; the council is preparing advisory comments.

• 41 Lark Street – Bilinski Expansion (comments due June 5, 2026)
• 107 Wolf Road – Raising Cane’s (comments due June 15, 2026)
• Conservation Day review
• Town Hall invasive species pond clean up
• Colonie Mohawk River Park Boat Launch Grant update

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Town of Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Shir Ahmad to subdivide 46 Shepard Avenue into two lots. The proposal does not meet minimum lot size, frontage, and setback requirements for the SFR district. An adjourned hearing for 24 Lincoln Avenue (Paul Rinella) will also be continued.

• New hearing: Shir Ahmad appeals denial of building permit to subdivide 46 Shepard Avenue into two 8,169+-sq-ft lots with variances for lot size, frontage, width, and setback.
• Adjourned hearing: 24 Lincoln Avenue — Paul Rinella (case 26-005) continued.
• Proposed lots would be 8,169 sq ft each, well below the required 18,000 sq ft minimum.
• Variance sought from requirements in Article VI, Sections 190-24, 190-25, and Dimensional Table of Town Code Chapter 190.
• SEQR determination will also be made on the appeal.

Sign Review Board (SRB) - Regular Meeting

The Sign Review Board will hold a public hearing on May 19, 2026, to consider an appeal by Saxton Signs, LLC against the Building Department's denial of sign permits for Crane Stationery at 968 Albany Shaker Road. The board also approved minutes from prior meetings and will review the appeal of three proposed signs that were denied for exceeding size, setback, and tenant-limits under the Town Code.

• Appeal of denied sign permits for 968 Albany Shaker Road (Saxton Signs, LLC / Crane Stationery Inc.)
• Proposed modifications include a 159.2-square-foot freestanding monument sign (0-foot setback) and two wall signs (35.56 sq ft and 5 sq ft)
• Denial based on violations of Town Code limits: one freestanding sign per parcel, 70 sq ft maximum, 15-foot minimum front setback, and one wall sign per tenant
• Board also approved minutes from October 7, 2025, and February 17, 2026 meetings
• Previous meeting (May 5, 2026) approved signs for Otto Select at 2056 Central Avenue

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

The Town of Colonie Sign Review Board will hold a public hearing on the appeal of Saxton Signs, LLC from the Building Department's denial of sign permits at 968 Albany Shaker Road. The proposed signs did not comply with the town's Land Use Law regarding size, setback, and number of signs allowed. The board may also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing on appeal of denied sign permits at 968 Albany Shaker Road (Saxton Signs for Crane Stationery Inc.)
• Proposed signs: 159.2 sq ft freestanding monument sign, 35.56 sq ft wall sign, and 5 sq ft wall sign
• Denial based on exceeding 70 sq ft maximum sign size, 15-foot minimum front yard setback, and limit of one freestanding sign per parcel and one wall sign per tenant

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board will vote on a $343,416.75 contract for secondary containment and chemical delivery rehabilitation at the Mohawk View Water Treatment Plant. The meeting also includes personnel actions such as promotions and appointments, authorizations to seek bids for boiler replacements and roof repairs, and appointments to advisory boards.

• Award $343,416.75 bid to Industrial Services Group for rehab at Mohawk View Water Treatment Plant
• Authorize bidding to replace boilers at Public Safety Center and Public Operations buildings
• Authorize bidding for roof repairs at all Town locations
• Transfer retired K-9 Eddie to his handler Michael Clough
• Appoint Daniel Ferris to Conservation Advisory Council

The Town Board unanimously adopted 20 resolutions covering personnel appointments, bid authorizations, contract awards, and board appointments. The board authorized advertising for bids to replace boilers at the Public Safety Center and Public Operations buildings, make roof repairs at all town locations, and perform fuel storage system maintenance. They also rejected all bids for town publication and playground equipment for Kiwanis Park and Lisha Kill Pocket Park and authorized re-advertising. A public hearing was scheduled for a proposed local law amending Chapter 119 'Hotels and Motels.'

• Adopted Resolution No. 179 authorizing bids to replace boilers at Public Safety Center and Public Operations buildings (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 197 calling a public hearing on proposed local law amending hotels/motels code (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 184 transferring ownership of K-9 Eddie to handler Michael Clough (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 193 rejecting playground equipment bids and re-advertising (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 185 awarding bid to Universal Blastco for water treatment plant rehabilitation (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 187/188 appointing members and designating chairs of Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 199 authorizing engineering agreement with Barton & Loguidice for diesel tank replacements at water plant (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 198 standardizing video laryngoscope equipment for EMS (7-0)

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board considered and approved a series of personnel actions, including hires, promotions, and a reinstatement, and authorized bids for capital projects. The largest single expenditure is a bid award to Industrial Services Group, Inc. for secondary containment and chemical delivery rehabilitation at the Mohawk View Water Treatment Plant. The board also authorized seeking bids for boiler replacements, roof repairs, fuel system maintenance, and asbestos monitoring, and rejected and re-advertised current publication bids.

• Bid awarded to Industrial Services Group, Inc. d/b/a Universal Blastco for $343,416.75 for Secondary Containment and Chemical Delivery Rehabilitation at the Mohawk View Water Treatment Plant
• Authorization to advertise for bids to replace boilers at the Public Safety Center and Public Operations buildings
• Authorization to advertise for bids to make roof repairs at all Town locations
• Transfer of ownership of retired K-9 Eddie to his handler Michael Clough
• Appointment of Michael Lang to the Industrial Development Agency and David R. Yule as Chairman

The Town Board unanimously adopted 23 resolutions, including calling a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 119 (Hotels and Motels), transferring police K-9 Eddie to his handler, and awarding a pool concession contract. All votes were 7-0.

• Called public hearing on local law amending Chapter 119 Hotels and Motels (7-0)
• Approved transfer of K-9 Eddie to handler Michael Clough (7-0)
• Awarded pool concession bid to Sycaway Creamery for 2026 season (7-0)
• Appointed Daniel Ferris to Conservation Advisory Council (7-0)
• Authorized bids for boiler replacement at Public Safety Center and Public Operations buildings (7-0)
• Authorized roof repairs at all Town locations (7-0)
• Rejected all bids for playground equipment and re-advertised (7-0)
• Adopted standardization of video laryngoscope for EMS Department (7-0)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will conduct sketch plan reviews for several development projects, including an amended Planned Development District with 128 apartments and an office building, a parking expansion at a car dealership, and warehouse proposals. Public hearing and planning department report are also on the agenda.

• 179 Troy Schenectady Road – Amended Swatling Falls PDD with 128 apartments across 16 buildings and 6,000 sq ft office (sketch plan review)
• 2120 Central Avenue – Lia Toyota parking expansion adding 124 spaces (sketch plan review)
• 37 Elm Street – Bonacquisti Warehouse: 12,000 sq ft warehouse and 4,800 sq ft garage (concept plan review)
• 31 Wade Road – Imperial Pools Warehouse: 60,000 sq ft warehouse, storage and distribution building (concept renewal)
• 770 Albany Shaker Road – Division of Military and Naval Affairs Facility presentation

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council will discuss planning for Conservation Day and accept comments on the proposed Bilinski Expansion at 41 Lark Street, with a comment deadline of June 5, 2026. Members will also receive an update on the Colonie Mohawk River Park Boat Launch Grant.

• Planning for Conservation Day event
• Comment period on 41 Lark Street - Bilinski Expansion (comments due June 5, 2026)
• Update on Colonie Mohawk River Park Boat Launch Grant
• Next CAC meeting scheduled for May 21, 2026

The Conservation Advisory Council finalized plans and preparations for the annual Conservation Day, scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also noted upcoming comments on the 41 Lark Street - Bilinski Expansion due by June 5, 2026.

• Finalized plans for Conservation Day (May 9, 2026)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance applications. An adjourned hearing for a two-family dwelling at 84 Island View Road (Caponera Law Firm) will continue. New hearings include a setback variance for a two-story addition at 19 Verdun Street (Kevin O'Brien), a variance for a Pilates studio at 71 Sand Creek Road (Caponera Law Firm), and a variance at 1199 Troy Schenectady Road (First Columbia LLC). Public comments can be submitted in person or by email.

• Adjourned hearing: 84 Island View Road – use variance for two-family dwelling (The Caponera Law Firm P.C.)
• New hearing: 19 Verdun Street – side yard setback variance for two-story addition (Kevin O'Brien)
• New hearing: 71 Sand Creek Road – variance for Pilates by Chelsea (The Caponera Law Firm, P.C.)
• New hearing: 1199 Troy Schenectady Road – variance (First Columbia LLC)
• Public comments accepted in person or via email ([email protected]) before meeting

Sign Review Board (SRB) - Regular Meeting

The Sign Review Board will hold a public hearing on the appeal of Ray Sign, Inc. (Otto Select) from the Building Department's denial of a sign permit for premises at 2056 Central Avenue. The proposed signs—a 46.5-square-foot freestanding sign and two 18.7-square-foot roof signs—were denied for violating the one-freestanding-sign-per-parcel rule and prohibition on roof signs under the Town of Colonie Land Use Law. The Board will hear public comments and decide whether to uphold or overturn the denial.

• Public hearing on appeal of sign permit denial for 2056 Central Avenue
• Proposed additional 46.5 sq ft freestanding sign (Otto Select)
• Proposed two 18.7 sq ft roof signs (Otto Select)
• Denial based on Town of Colonie Land Use Law Article XC, Sections 190-83(B)(2)(a), 190-83(A)(10), and Attachment 5
• Public may comment in person or by email at [email protected]

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board will vote on multiple resolutions, including personnel appointments, bid authorizations for sewer repair and park resurfacing, and a contract for engineering services to replace the Twin Mix Conveyor at the Mohawk View Water Pollution Control Plant. They will also consider a reimbursement for overestimated water usage and an amendment to the Town's Procurement Policy. All items are presented for decision, not just discussion.

• Authorizes up to $69,750 engineering contract with Environmental Design & Research (EDR) for replacing the Twin Mix Conveyor at Mohawk View Water Pollution Control Plant.
• Approves $8,720 reimbursement to Michael Reilly at 212 Vly Road for overestimated water usage due to inaccurate information.
• Awards bids for resurfacing basketball and tennis courts at Lisha Kill Pocket Park, Roessleville/Anson Pocket Park, James F. Egan Memorial Park, and Stanford Heights Pocket Park to SealPro Sealcoating, Chenango Contracting, Inc., and A Plus Striping, Inc.
• Authorizes advertising for bids for the 2026 Sewer Repair Program and for standby electrical services.
• Amends the Town's Procurement Policy to update purchasing employee list, revise quotation dollar thresholds, and authorize annual adjustments.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board will hold a public hearing and review several development proposals: a sketch plan for a 80,000 SF climate-controlled storage facility, a sketch plan update for a 38-unit senior apartment complex, a concept review for two auto dealerships (Genesis and Land Rover), a final site plan for Stewart's Shops access road changes, and a final site plan for nine warehouse/office buildings totaling 472,000 SF.

• 1199-1203 Troy Schenectady Road: sketch plan for 80,000 SF climate-controlled storage facility plus 15,800 SF drive-up units (First Columbia LLC, zone COR).
• 33-45 Forts Ferry Road: sketch plan update for 38-unit senior apartment complex with community room (Summit at Forts Ferry PDD, zone OR).
• 345-347 New Karner Road: concept review for 20,975 SF Genesis dealership and 24,825 SF Land Rover dealership (McGovern Automotive Group, zone IND).
• 1218 Troy Schenectady Road & 409 Vly Road: final site plan for Stewart's Shops access road relocation and 14 additional parking spaces (zone COR).
• 950 Fifth Street: final site plan for nine warehouse/office buildings totaling 472,000 SF (Lincoln Avenue Development Phase 2, zone IND).

The Planning Board granted concept acceptance for the proposed Land Rover and Genesis auto dealerships at 345-347 New Karner Road (5-0). The board also conditionally approved the final site plan for Stewart's Shops at 1218 Troy Schenectady Road, though the vote tally was not recorded in the minutes. Other items discussed but not formally decided included sketch plans for a climate-controlled storage facility and a senior apartment project.

• Granted concept acceptance for Land Rover-Genesis auto dealerships (5-0, 2 absent)
• Conditionally approved final site plan for Stewart's Shops (vote not recorded in minutes)

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council will review a project at 455-501 New Karner Road and plan for Conservation Day. The meeting will also include updates on a boat launch grant and upcoming community events.

• 455-501 New Karner Road - Commercial Office/Multifamily project
• Comments requested by May 12th, 2026
• Conservation Day planning
• Colonie Mohawk River Park Boat Launch Grant update
• Announcements for Arbor Day Tree planting and composting site grand opening

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance applications. The first is an appeal by The Caponera Law Firm P.C. to allow a two-family dwelling at 84 Island View Road, which was denied because the use is not permitted in the Single Family Residential zoning district. The second is a new hearing for 85 Karner Road (VOE Ventures, LLC); no further details are provided in the agenda.

• Public hearing on variance request for 84 Island View Road: two-family dwelling replacing existing home in SFR zone
• Public hearing on variance request for 85 Karner Road (VOE Ventures, LLC)
• Approval of minutes from the March 4, 2026 meeting

Sign Review Board (SRB) - Regular Meeting

The Town of Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on April 22, 2026, to consider two variance applications. The primary item is an appeal of a building permit denial for a two-family dwelling at 84 Island View Road in a single-family residential district. A second hearing concerns 85 Karner Road. The board will also make a SEQR determination on the Island View Road project.

• Public hearing on variance request for 84 Island View Road — two-family dwelling in SFR zone (applicant: The Caponera Law Firm P.C.)
• Public hearing on variance request for 85 Karner Road — applicant VOE Ventures, LLC
• Appeal from Building Department denial of building permit for 84 Island View Road
• SEQR determination for 84 Island View Road project

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board will vote on a series of personnel actions including new hires and promotions in DPW, EMS, Justice, Planning, and Building departments. They will authorize a $16,500 rental of an asphalt screener and stacker for highway work, approve a $2,175 library summer reading event contract, and award an $8,995 roof replacement at Loudon Green gazebo. The board will also authorize bids for playground equipment at Kiwanis Park and Lishakill Pocket Park, and award a townwide printing contract to Camelot Print & Copy Centers totaling $141,072.89 with renewal options through 2029.

• Award townwide printing contract to Camelot Print & Copy Centers for $32,880.27 (Item 4104) and $108,192.62 (Item 4108), total $141,072.89
• Authorize rental of asphalt screener and stacker from Constantine Construction and Farm, Inc. for up to $16,500
• Authorize $8,995 roof replacement at Loudon Green gazebo, awarded to Pinnacle Roofing Inc.
• Authorize bidding for purchase and installation of playground equipment at Kiwanis Park and Lishakill Pocket Park
• Promote Christopher B. Mastroianni to Building Department Manager at $93,625 per year

The Town Board approved a 2026 water main replacement project on Town and NYSDOT roads and adopted 20 resolutions authorizing various agreements, including a police supervisors' contract and utility bill refunds. All actions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 157 approving 2026 water main replacement on Town and NYSDOT roads
• Adopted Resolution 154 authorizing collective bargaining agreement with Colonie Police Supervisors Association
• Adopted Resolution 156 authorizing utility bill refunds up to $3,000 per property
• Adopted Resolution 155 calling public hearing to amend Town Code Chapter 140 on peddling and soliciting
• Adopted Resolution 149 awarding New Castle Paving Freeze Dry Bed Paving project
• Adopted Resolution 138 authorizing lease for copiers and printers with National Business Technologies
• Adopted Resolution 137 authorizing emergency repair of sewer lateral at 19 Norbrick Drive
• Adopted Resolution 135 advertising bids for playground equipment at Kiwanis Park and Lishakill Pocket Park

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

The Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board will hold a regular meeting with a single agenda item: a proposal to construct a 4,050-square-foot warehouse addition to an existing building at 4 Sand Creek Road. The applicant, Beliveau Mechanical represented by ABD Engineer, LLP, seeks approval under application W26-001.

• 4 Sand Creek Road – Warehouse Building Addition (W26-001): propose 4,050sf addition to existing one-story building

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board is meeting to conduct a public hearing, receive a planning department report, and consider regular business including an approval extension for a 37,667-square-foot addition to Philips Medical Systems, sketch plan reviews for a Siena University turf lacrosse stadium and a Raising Cane's restaurant, and project updates for a warehouse and an 11-lot conservation subdivision.

• 450 Old Niskayuna Road – Philips Medical Systems Phase 2: approval extension for 37,667 sq ft building addition in Airport Business Area (ABA) zone
• 515 Loudon Road – Synthetic Turf Lacrosse Stadium at Siena University: sketch plan review for turf field, 750-seat grandstand, press and support buildings in Single Family Residential (SFR) zone
• 107 Wolf Road – Raising Cane’s Restaurant and Drive-thru: sketch plan review for 3,500 sq ft restaurant with dual drive-thru in Commercial Office Residential (COR) zone
• 2889 Curry Road – Bishop Beaudry Warehouse/Storage: project update for 9,600 sq ft warehouse in Airport Business Area (ABA) zone
• 189 Sand Creek Road – 11-Lot Conservation Subdivision: project update for 10 single-family lots over 8 acres plus one conservation lot in Single Family Residential (SFR) zone

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two new applications. One is an appeal for a variance and special use permit to convert an existing structure into a two-family dwelling at 1314 Central Avenue. The other is an application from Cellco Partnership (Verizon Wireless) at 630 Columbia Street Ext. The board will also make a SEQR determination for the Central Avenue appeal.

• Public hearing on variance appeal for two-family dwelling at 1314 Central Avenue
• Public hearing on Verizon Wireless cell tower at 630 Columbia Street Ext
• 1314 Central Avenue application previously denied building permit; board to consider variance and Special Use Permit
• Board to make SEQR determination for the 1314 Central Avenue appeal

Sign Review Board (SRB) - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on April 8, 2026, for two variance appeals. The primary item is an appeal by Vision Planning Consultants LLC for 1314 Central Avenue to permit converting an existing structure to a two-family dwelling in a Neighborhood Commercial Office Residential district, after a building permit denial. The board will also hear an appeal from Verizon Wireless at 630 Columbia Street Ext.

• Appeal of Vision Planning Consultants LLC (Gig Realty LLC) for a building permit variance to create a two-family dwelling at 1314 Central Avenue
• Appeal of Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless for a variance at 630 Columbia Street Ext

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved two variance requests. One allows conversion of a building at 1314 Central Avenue to a two-family dwelling; the other permits installation of a cellular antenna and equipment at 630 Columbia Street Ext. The board also approved the minutes from the March 4, 2026 meeting.

• Approved minutes of March 4, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Vision Planning Consultants LLC (Gig Realty LLC) at 1314 Central Avenue to convert existing structure to two-family dwelling (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless at 630 Columbia Street Ext for cellular antenna installation and equipment modification (unanimous)