Guilderland public meetings in 2021

Industrial Development Agency

The Guilderland Industrial Development Agency held a public hearing on the Airgas USA, LLC project, heard statements from John Fick and attorney McLaughlin, and voted unanimously to close the hearing. The comment period remains open until January 11, 2022, and the hearing transcript will be posted online. The board also approved the November 23, 2021 minutes and noted the Hiawatha Trails closing is expected by December 31, 2021.

• Approved minutes of November 23, 2021 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Airgas USA, LLC project (unanimous)
• Noted Hiawatha Trails closing expected by December 31, 2021

Town Board

This agenda contains only the agenda itself and a reference to meeting materials, with no listed action items, discussions, or public hearings. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with substantive business not detailed in the provided text.

• No specific agenda items listed beyond agenda and materials

The Guilderland Town Board unanimously approved re-levying past due 2020/2021 water bills totaling $177,343.85 onto 2022 property tax bills. The board also approved permanent appointments, designated the Town Supervisor as delegate to the Association of Towns, extended the digital sign moratorium, approved end-year budget amendments, and scheduled the 2022 organizational meeting.

• Approved re-levying $177,343.85 in past-due water bills on 2022 property tax bills (5-0)
• Approved permanent appointments: Daniel Ciccarelli (Water Dept. laborer) and Stephen Lord (EMS medic) (5-0)
• Designated Town Supervisor as delegate for Association of Towns annual meeting (5-0)
• Extended moratorium on digital programmable signs to March 18, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved end-year amendments and transfers to 2021 Town budget (5-0)
• Scheduled 2022 organizational meeting for January 4, 2022 at 7 pm (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 7, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned at 12:32 pm (unanimous)

Conservation Advisory Council

The Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council is meeting to review two site plans: one for properties at 6180-6182 Johnston Rd and another for Traditional Builders on W. Old State Rd. The agenda includes approval of minutes and discussion of these projects.

• Review of site plan for 6180-6182 Johnston Rd
• Review of site plan for Traditional Builders, W. Old State Rd
• Approval of meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Guilderland Planning Board approved a concept plan for a 2-lot minor subdivision on Johnston Road, a concept plan for a 4-lot minor subdivision on Old State Road/Abbey Road, and a site plan recommendation for a warehouse with offices on Railroad Avenue. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The board also noted the next meeting is January 12, 2022.

• Approved concept plan for 2-lot subdivision at 6180/6182 Johnston Road (7-0)
• Approved concept plan for 4-lot subdivision on Old State Road/Abbey Road (7-0)
• Approved site plan recommendation for Miron Holdings warehouse at 60/62 Railroad Avenue (7-0)

Town Board

This agenda contains only the agenda and a link to meeting materials, including a meeting summary PDF. No specific action items, resolutions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

• Meeting materials include TOWN BOARD MEETING SUMMARY 12-07-2021.PDF

The Guilderland Town Board approved several major items, including a new EMS billing agreement with Emergency Management Resources at a reduced rate, the 2022 EMS fee schedule, and three union contracts (CSEA Units A and B, and Police Benevolent Association) with salary increases. The board also authorized a $30,000 settlement appropriation, established two reserve funds, and approved multiple administrative resolutions. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved EMS billing agreement with Emergency Management Resources (5-0)
• Approved 2022 EMS fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved $30,000 settlement appropriation from General Reserve (5-0)
• Established Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve Fund (5-0)
• Established Judgments and Claims Reserve Fund (5-0)
• Approved CSEA Unit A, Unit B, and Police Benevolent Association union agreements (5-0 each)
• Declared Town Board as Lead Agency for National Grid gas main project on State Route 146 (5-0)
• Approved tax certiorari settlements for RJR Units LLC and RKR Units (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision.

The Zoning Board of Appeals closed the public hearing and approved a special use permit for Legacy Fitness Training LLC to convert a warehouse at 3637 Carman Road into a fitness club, by a 5-0 vote. The board also approved a new sign panel on an existing multi-tenant sign at 1732 Western Avenue for Burns Management, 5-0. The board decided to cancel its December 15, 2021 meeting, citing the possibility of no quorum and no agenda set. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved special use permit for Legacy Fitness Training LLC to convert warehouse at 3637 Carman Road to a fitness club, 5-0
• Closed public hearing for the special use permit, 5-0
• Approved new sign panel on existing multi-tenant sign at 1732 Western Avenue for Burns Management, 5-0
• Decided to cancel the December 15, 2021 Zoning Board meeting
• Adjourned the meeting

Industrial Development Agency

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Guilderland Industrial Development Agency meeting on November 23, 2021. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no substantive decisions, discussions, or materials described in the provided text.

• Agenda item only; no rezonings, contracts, or public hearings listed

The Guilderland Industrial Development Agency voted to schedule a public hearing for December 28, 2021, on Airgas USA, LLC's request for a sales tax exemption only, which would create 35 construction jobs and 10 permanent jobs. The board also approved a 12-month sales tax extension for Albany Place, rejecting the requested 18-month extension after discussion. Minutes from the September 28, 2021 meeting were approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the minutes of the September 28, 2021 IDA board meeting.
• Scheduled a public hearing for December 28, 2021 at 7:00 PM on Airgas USA, LLC's application for IDA sales tax exemption assistance.
• Approved a 12-month sales tax extension for Albany Place, instead of the requested 18-month extension.

Town Board

The provided document is a summary of the Town Board meeting held on November 19, 2021. No specific items or discussion topics were detailed in the provided text.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision.

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5-0 to close the public hearing and approve an area variance for a shed at 1043 Shave Road. The board determined that accessory structures at Christmasland Sheds, 3068 Furbeck Road, are accessory and require no Special Use Permit amendment. It also approved temporary banners at 1475 Western Avenue, free-standing signs at 100 Acre Wood Lane, and two building-mounted signs at 1762 Western Avenue, all by 5-0 votes.

• Approved area variance for shed at 1043 Shave Road (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for 1043 Shave Road variance (5-0)
• Deemed Christmasland Sheds structures at 3068 Furbeck Road as accessory, no permit amendment needed
• Approved temporary banners at 1475 Western Avenue (5-0)
• Approved free-standing signs at 100 Acre Wood Lane (5-0)
• Approved two building-mounted signs at 1762 Western Avenue (5-0)

Planning Board

The Guilderland Planning Board granted final plat approval for a 3-lot minor subdivision at 312 Trinacria Court/3118 Lone Pine Road, with conditions including highway, water, and sewer approvals, plus fees. The board also approved a site plan review for a change in tenancy at 3637 Carman Road for Legacy Fitness Training, LLC. Both approvals were unanimous 7-0 votes.

• Approved final plat for 3-lot subdivision at 312 Trinacria Court/3118 Lone Pine Road (7-0)
• Approved site plan review for Legacy Fitness Training at 3637 Carman Road (7-0)

Town Board

The provided agenda text consists only of procedural headers and a link to a PDF document. It does not contain any specific details about decisions, discussions, or public hearings for the November 4, 2021 meeting.

The Guilderland Town Board unanimously approved a professional services agreement with Delaware Engineering to apply for a $3 million Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIAA) grant for a greensand filtration system at the town's drinking water wells. The board also accepted the engineering report and scheduled a public hearing for November 19 to consider a SEQRA determination. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Delaware Engineering agreement for WIAA grant application (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 13 accepting engineering report, scheduling Nov 19 public hearing (5-0)
• Approved tax certiorari settlements for Hawthorne Gardens and Carman Road properties (5-0)
• Approved DISH Network antenna lease on Fort Hunter water tank (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 15 recognizing Small Business Saturday (5-0)
• Authorized $576,493.44 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for equipment purchases (5-0)
• Appointed police officers Kristopher Scarano and Olivia Dibella (5-0)
• Authorized Water District collector's warrant for $647,573.35 (5-0)

Town Board

The Guilderland Town Board is meeting to discuss a budget agenda. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other details provided in the text.

• Budget agenda review

The Guilderland Town Board held a public hearing on the 2022 preliminary budget, with no public comments offered. The board voted unanimously to close the hearing and adopt the 2022 Town Budget as proposed, including specified officer salaries.

• Closed public hearing for 2022 preliminary budget (5-0)
• Adopted 2022 Town Budget as proposed (5-0)
• Adjourned budget meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

This Zoning Board of Appeals meeting agenda lists only the agenda item itself, with no specific cases, hearings, or decisions described. The available materials are referenced but no details are provided in the agenda text.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved special use permits for a major solar array at 6120 Johnston Road, a mixed-use building at Twenty West Drive, and a solar array at 6580 Dunnsville Road, all with 5-0 votes. The board also approved an area variance for a dwelling at 4 Manning Way and an illuminated sign at Market 32, both unanimously. All public hearings were closed and SEQRA negative declarations were issued for the solar and mixed-use projects.

• Approved special use permit for major solar array at 6120 Johnston Road (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for mixed-use building at Twenty West Drive (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for solar array at 6580 Dunnsville Road (5-0)
• Approved area variance for dwelling setback at 4 Manning Way (5-0)
• Approved illuminated sign for Market 32 parking area at 2080 Western Avenue (5-0)

Planning Board

This is a procedural Planning Board meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The only item is the adoption of the agenda itself, and no decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

The Guilderland Planning Board approved a two-lot minor subdivision at 4117 Western Turnpike, issuing a SEQR negative declaration and granting final plat approval. The board also closed a public hearing for a three-lot subdivision at 312 Trinacria Court/3118 Lone Pine Road and approved a four-lot subdivision at 3131 East Old State Road.

• Adopted SEQR negative declaration for 2-lot subdivision at 4117 Western Turnpike (7-0)
• Approved final plat for 2-lot subdivision at 4117 Western Turnpike (7-0)
• Closed public hearing for 3-lot subdivision at 312 Trinacria Court/3118 Lone Pine Road (7-0)
• Approved final plat for 4-lot subdivision at 3131 East Old State Road (7-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

This Zoning Board of Appeals meeting agenda lists only the agenda item itself, with no substantive decisions or discussions scheduled. The available meeting materials are referenced but no specific cases, applications, or public hearings are listed.

• No specific zoning cases, applications, or public hearings are listed on the agenda

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special use permit for a major solar array at 2 Van Buren Boulevard and denied an area variance for additional signage at Citizens Bank on Western Avenue. The board also continued public hearings for several other projects, including solar arrays and a mixed-use building, to future meetings.

• Approved special use permit for major solar array at 2 Van Buren Boulevard (5-0)
• Denied area variance for additional signage at 1516 Western Avenue (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for solar array at 6120 Johnston Road to November 3rd (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for mixed-use building at Twenty West Drive to November 3rd or 17th (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for solar array at 6580 Dunnsville Road to November 3rd (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for catalytic converter recycling facility at 70 Railroad Avenue (5-0)
• Closed public hearing and issued negative SEQRA declaration for Airgas distribution facility at 2 Van Buren Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved one-year extension of special use permit at 2309 Western Avenue (5-0)

Town Board

The provided document is a placeholder for the meeting summary and does not contain specific agenda items or discussion topics. No substantive details regarding decisions or proposals are available in this record.

The Town Board voted to opt out of allowing marijuana consumption sites (3-2) but voted against opting out of retail dispensaries (2-3), meaning dispensaries will be allowed. The board also approved a SEQR resolution for a water filtration project, a tax certiorari settlement, a retirement resolution, and new stop signs.

• Opted out of marijuana consumption sites (3-2)
• Rejected opt-out for retail marijuana dispensaries (2-3)
• Approved SEQR lead agency resolution for greensand filtration system (5-0)
• Approved tax certiorari settlement with $1,541.49 potential refund (5-0)
• Adopted NYS Retirement resolution for Elizabeth Lott (5-0)
• Authorized stop signs at Willow/Edgewood, Ridgewood Circle/Woodscape, Top Ridge/Woodscape (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved area variances for a dwelling at 4008 Lexington Drive, a privacy fence at 26 Alvina Boulevard, an addition at 4656 Western Turnpike, and a detached garage at 6800 Lainhart Road, all by 4-0 votes. The board continued hearings for an in-ground pool at 3 Hammerstone Lane and a solar array special use permit at 2 Van Buren Boulevard, and continued a signage case at 1800 Western Avenue by a 3-1 vote. It also approved appointing Delaware Engineering as town designated engineer for a special use permit at 70 Railroad Avenue and approved three sign applications.

• Approved area variance for dwelling at 4008 Lexington Drive (4-0)
• Approved area variance for 130ft privacy fence at 26 Alvina Boulevard (4-0)
• Approved area variance for addition at 4656 Western Turnpike (4-0)
• Continued public hearing for in-ground pool at 3 Hammerstone Lane (4-0)
• Continued signage case at 1800 Western Avenue (3-1)
• Approved area variance for detached garage at 6800 Lainhart Road (4-0)
• Continued solar array special use permit at 2 Van Buren Boulevard to Oct 20 (4-0)
• Approved Delaware Engineering as town designated engineer for 70 Railroad Avenue (4-0)

Planning Board

This meeting agenda contains only the single item 'Agenda' and directs readers to view available meeting materials. No substantive decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed.

• Agenda item only; no specific projects, applications, or actions listed

The Guilderland Planning Board approved the final plat for a 62-lot cluster subdivision (58 residential, 4 open space) at 2745 Old State Road, with conditions including approvals from town departments and fees. The board also issued SEQR negative declarations for two minor subdivisions and approved a concept plan for a 3-lot subdivision on Carman Road. A public hearing for a 3-lot subdivision on Johnston Road was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved final plat for 62-lot cluster subdivision at 2745 Old State Road (7-0)
• Issued SEQR negative declaration for 4-lot subdivision at 3131 East Old State Road (7-0)
• Issued SEQR negative declaration for 3-lot subdivision at 6185 Johnston Road (7-0)
• Approved concept plan for 3-lot subdivision at 3476 Carman Road (6-0)
• Continued public hearing for 3-lot subdivision at 6185 Johnston Road
• Continued concept plan for 4-lot subdivision at 2801 West Old State Road

Traffic Safety Committee

The Guilderland Traffic Safety Committee is meeting virtually to review and adopt minutes from September and discuss a range of traffic-safety requests. Old business includes stop-sign studies, speed-limit reviews, and intersection safety concerns, while new business covers speeding, crosswalk visibility, and congestion issues. The committee will hear reports and consider recommendations, including possible referrals to the State DOT.

• Willow Street safety issues: stop signs, bike lanes, sidewalks (CN:7-18)
• DeLee Avenue at Venezio Avenue: 4-way stop request, highway dept. traffic study report (CN:4-20)
• State Route 146 between Gun Club Road and Gardner Road: request to reduce speed limit from 45 mph (CN:3-21)
• State Route 20 at Church Road: safety review after recent fatality (CN:7-21)
• Gregory Lane: speeding request for stop sign, speed bumps, radar signs (CN:10-21)

The Guilderland Traffic Safety Committee voted to recommend installing stop signs at Willow Street and Edgewood Street, a crosswalk at Edgewood Street and Welsh Lane, and a 'Share the Road' sign on Willow Street. The committee also voted against adding stop signs at DeLee and Venezio Avenues, and recommended a deer crossing sign on Highwood Circle. Several other items were tabled pending traffic studies or NYSDOT responses.

• Approved motion to install crosswalk at Edgewood Street and Welsh Lane (Bob/Ken), forwarded to Highway Department
• Approved motion to install 'Share the Road' sign on Willow Street near Western Avenue and Siver Road (Ken/Ellen), forwarded to Highway Department
• Approved motion to install stop signs on Willow Street at Edgewood Street for both north and south traffic (Ken/Laura), forwarded to Town Board; later approved by Town Board on 10/19/2021
• Approved motion not to install additional stop signs at Venezio Avenue and DeLee Avenue (Ellen/Bob)
• Approved motion to recommend Highway Department install a deer crossing sign on Highwood Circle (Ellen/Laura)
• Approved motion to place stop signs on Top Ridge Drive at Woodscape Drive and Ridgewood Circle at Woodscape Drive (Ellen/Laura), forwarded to Town Board; later approved by Town Board on 10/19/2021
• Tabled Gregory Lane speeding request pending traffic count
• Tabled Morningside Drive all-way stop request pending traffic survey

Town Board

This Town Board meeting agenda contains only a placeholder agenda and a link to meeting materials, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion. The agenda appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive business identified.

The Guilderland Town Board voted unanimously to extend the moratorium on programmable digital signs from October 6, 2021, to January 6, 2022, after a public hearing with no opposition. The board also approved sewer assessment rolls for 2021-2022, scheduled a public hearing on marijuana opt-out/opt-in options, and made two permanent appointments.

• Extended moratorium on programmable digital signs to January 6, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved NYS Town Law 202 sewer assessment roll (5-0)
• Approved NYS Town Law 202-A sewer operation and maintenance assessment (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for October 19, 2021 on marijuana dispensary opt-out/opt-in (5-0)
• Authorized signing of Collector's Warrant for Water District billing cycle, $160,249.11 (5-0)
• Appointed Steven Latchaya as Laborer in Water Department (5-0)
• Appointed Tyler Rapp as Automotive Mechanic I in Highway Department (5-0)

Industrial Development Agency

The Guilderland Industrial Development Agency meeting agenda for September 28, 2021, lists only the agenda item itself. No substantive business items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

The Guilderland IDA approved three resolutions for the Hiawatha Land Development LLC project: commercial/retail findings, SEQR, and sales tax and mortgage recording tax exemptions, with the chairman abstaining. The board did not approve the PILOT agreement/real property tax exemption because no motion was made. The 2022 draft budget was also approved, including a 5% salary increase for two staff positions and a rent payment to the town.

• Approved Commercial/Retail Findings Resolution for Hiawatha Land Development LLC (4-0, chairman abstained)
• Approved SEQR Resolution for Hiawatha Land Development LLC (4-0, chairman abstained)
• Approved Sales Tax and Mortgage Recording Tax Exemption for Hiawatha Land Development LLC (4-0, chairman abstained)
• PILOT Agreement/Real Property Tax Exemption not approved (no motion made)
• Approved 2022 draft budget (5-0)

Planning Board

The Guilderland Planning Board approved final plats for two-lot subdivisions at 4117 Western Turnpike and 3397 Carman Road, and a lot line amendment at 5820/5838 Ostrander Road, each with SEQR negative declarations. The board also issued site plan recommendations for a change in tenancy at 1237 Western Ave and a recycling business at 70 Railroad Ave. All votes were unanimous (7-0) except for the Helios Solar lead agency request, which passed 6-0 with one member absent.

• Approved final plat for two-lot subdivision at 4117 Western Turnpike (7-0)
• Approved final plat for two-lot subdivision at 3397 Carman Road with conditions (7-0)
• Approved lot line amendment at 5820/5838 Ostrander Road (7-0)
• Adopted SEQR negative declarations for all three subdivisions (7-0)
• Recommended site plan for Upstate Nutrition at 1237 Western Ave to ZBA (7-0)
• Recommended site plan for recycling business at 70 Railroad Ave to ZBA (7-0)
• Approved ZBA as lead agency for Helios Solar at 6580 Dunnsville Road (6-0)

Town Board

This Town Board meeting agenda contains only the agenda itself and a link to a meeting summary PDF. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are not included here.

• Agenda item: Agenda
• Agenda item: Meeting Materials (Town Board Meeting Summary 09-21-2021.PDF)

The Guilderland Town Board approved using American Rescue Plan Act funds to purchase a new ambulance, an Advanced Life Support First Response Vehicle, stair chairs, and defibrillators for the EMS department. The board also approved establishing capital accounts for SAM grant projects and the Dillenbeck Pump Station, and approved a settlement of tax certiorari proceedings for four apartment buildings. All motions passed unanimously by the four members present, with Councilwoman Bohl absent.

• Approved $363,449.10 in ARPA funds for EMS equipment, including a new ambulance, first response vehicle, stair chairs, and defibrillators.
• Approved establishing initial funding for capital accounts for SAM grant projects and the Dillenbeck Pump Station.
• Approved budget amendments and transfers, including $20,076.25 from reserves for demolition of the Crounse House.
• Approved tax certiorari settlements for three Brandywine Company buildings and one Seven Hundred Company building, with refunds totaling $25,735.
• Reappointed David Payton, Teresa Freeman, and Nancy Klopfer to the Board of Assessment Review.
• Scheduled public hearings for October 5, 2021, on sewer assessment rolls and a moratorium extension on programmable digital signs.
• Authorized solicitation of bids for rebuilding filters, flocculators, and backwash piping at the water filtration plant.
• Waived building permit fees for fire damage at 6494 Vosburgh Road and 52 Van Wie Terrace.

Conservation Advisory Council

The Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council is meeting to review three property-specific documents. The agenda is minimal, listing only the agenda and minutes, with the substantive work being the review of the attached site plans.

• Review of BIERNCKI - 2801 W OLD STATE RD
• Review of RAUCCI, 3476 CARMAN ROAD
• Review of 6185 JOHNSTON RD - SEPT 2021

Planning Board

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Guilderland Planning Board meeting. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other substantive matters to be decided or discussed.

The Planning Board approved the final plat for a 2-lot minor subdivision at 15 Dutch Hill Terrace, owned by Anthony P. Hazapis, with conditions including highway and water/wastewater superintendent approvals, park and recreation fees, and sewer mitigation fees. The board also approved a concept plan for a 3-lot subdivision at 6185 Johnston Road and a site plan for an Airgas storage and distribution facility at 2 Van Buren Blvd. All votes were unanimous. The board did not discuss or decide any other substantive matters.

• Approved final plat for 2-lot subdivision at 15 Dutch Hill Terrace with conditions (vote 6-0)
• Approved concept plan for 3-lot subdivision at 6185 Johnston Road (vote 7-0)
• Approved site plan for Airgas storage and distribution facility at 2 Van Buren Blvd with visual analysis recommendation (vote 7-0)
• Approved minutes of January 13, January 27, February 10, and February 24, 2021 meetings

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural-only agenda with a single item: the agenda itself. No substantive decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed.

• Agenda

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved six area variances and continued one public hearing, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. Approved variances covered additions, a construction error, a shed, a dwelling, and two subdivisions affecting non-conforming properties. The hearing for 4008 Lexington Drive was continued to a later date.

• Approved area variance for Aditya Kumar at 1443 Rocco Drive for an addition within a rear yard setback (5-0).
• Approved area variance for Michael Evans at 2786 Furbeck Road for a construction error placing a dwelling within side and front setbacks (5-0).
• Approved area variance for Wade Fisher at 21 Terry Avenue to place a shed in a side yard (5-0).
• Continued public hearing for Craig Serafini at 4008 Lexington Drive for a dwelling within a rear yard setback (5-0).
• Approved area variance for Paul Mueller at 4117 Western Turnpike for a subdivision reducing a non-conforming side setback (5-0).
• Approved area variance for Charles Carrow at 5838 Ostrander Road for a lot-line adjustment reducing a non-conforming lot area (5-0).
• Approved area variance for Frank Tralongo at 312 Trinacria Court for a subdivision placing an accessory structure in a front yard (5-0).
• Adjourned the meeting by motion (5-0).

Traffic Safety Committee

The committee is reviewing several traffic safety concerns, including stop sign configurations and sight distance issues. Members will also discuss potential speed limit reductions on State Route 146 and review recent accident history at key intersections.

• Review of safety issues on Willow Street including stop signs, bike lanes, and sidewalks
• Highway department report on Wormer Road at Ostrander Road stop sign configuration
• Discussion on making Delee Avenue and Venezio Avenue a 4-way stop intersection
• Potential speed limit reduction on State Route 146 between Gun Club Road and Gardner Road
• Safety review of State Route 20 at Church Road following a recent fatality

The Guilderland Traffic Safety Committee discussed several traffic safety concerns, including Willow Street speeding and sidewalk needs, and tabled a request for a 4-way stop at Delee and Venezio Avenues pending traffic data. The committee closed items on Wormer Road and Walnut Lane after highway improvements were made, and will request NYSDOT studies for the Route 20/Church Road and Route 20/Willow Street intersections.

• Approved minutes of 6/9/21 meeting
• Closed Wormer Road at Ostrander Road stop sign item after sign moved and brush cut
• Closed Walnut Lane at Garnett Lane stop sign item after sign moved closer to intersection
• Tabled Delee Avenue at Venezio Avenue 4-way stop request until traffic counter data available
• Will request NYSDOT study of Western Avenue/Church Road intersection and Church Road shoulders
• Will request NYSDOT study of Route 20 at Willow Street intersection
• Will forward Johnstons' letter to NYSDOT regarding Route 146 speed limit if signatures obtained
• Will ask DOT to replace stanchion sign at Seward Place/Route 155 crosswalk

Industrial Development Agency

The Guilderland Industrial Development Agency met to review materials for the Hiawatha Land Development project. The agenda lists a transcript document but provides no specific details on decisions, dollar amounts, or outcomes.

• Review of Hiawatha Land Development project transcript

The Guilderland IDA held a public hearing on the Hiawatha Trails application for financial assistance, with comments both for and against. No decision was made; the board will vote on the matter at the September 28, 2021 meeting. The board also approved the minutes of the July 27, 2021 meetings.

• Approved minutes of July 27, 2021 IDA Audit, Governance, and board meetings
• Closed public hearing on Hiawatha Trails application
• Scheduled vote on Hiawatha Trails for September 28, 2021

Town Board

The provided document contains only a link to a meeting summary and does not list specific proposals, discussions, or decisions for this meeting date.

The Town Board adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2021, amending Local Law No. 7 of 2017 for the Pine Bush Senior Living PUD at 24 New Karner Road. The amendment replaces 96 proposed independent senior housing units with 86 mixed-income affordable senior housing units financed under the State's NY Homes and Community Renewal program. The Board also approved several other items, including water and sewer district extensions, tax certiorari settlements, fee schedule changes, and budget appropriations.

• Adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2021 amending Pine Bush Senior Living PUD (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on Pine Bush Senior Living PUD amendments (5-0)
• Extended water and sewer district service for Fuller Station Road subdivision (5-0)
• Approved tax certiorari settlement for 1180 Berne Altamont Road, $3,277 refund (5-0)
• Approved tax certiorari settlement for Northeastern Industrial Park parcels, $14,967.27 refund (5-0)
• Authorized Stormwater Coalition of Albany County membership, $19,146 fee (5-0)
• Waived building permit fees for repairs at 1385 Kings Road and demolition of Crounse House (5-0)
• Adopted new fee schedule for mass gathering permits ($250) and increased dog park fees to $20 (5-0)

Planning Board

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision.

The Guilderland Planning Board granted a 90-day extension for the preliminary plat approval of a 62-lot cluster subdivision at 2745 West Old State Road, extending the deadline to November 21, 2021. The board also approved concept plans for a 2-lot minor subdivision at 15 Dutch Hill Terrace, issued a SEQR negative declaration, and approved a site plan for a 2.375MW solar facility. Additionally, the board recommended the Town Board approve a PUD amendment for Pine Bush Senior Living, with a condition that sidewalk construction be included in Phase I.

• Approved 90-day extension for preliminary plat approval for 62-lot subdivision at 2745 West Old State Road (6-0)
• Approved concept plan for 2-lot minor subdivision at 15 Dutch Hill Terrace (6-0, Beedle recused)
• Issued SEQR negative declaration for 15 Dutch Hill Terrace subdivision (6-0, Beedle recused)
• Approved concept plan for single lot exemption at 5820/5838 Ostrander Road (7-0)
• Approved site plan for 2.375MW solar facility at 2 Van Buren Blvd (7-0)
• Recommended Town Board approve PUD amendment for Pine Bush Senior Living, with condition that sidewalk construction be in Phase I (7-0)
• Affirmed no need to amend or rescind SEQR negative declaration for Pine Bush Senior Living PUD (7-0)

Conservation Advisory Council

The Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council meeting agenda contains only the single item 'Agenda' and directs readers to view available meeting materials. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed, making this a procedural-only agenda.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals continued the public hearing for a special use permit for a 5MW solar array at 6580 Dunnsville Road, assuming lead agency status for SEQR review. The board also approved area variances for a pool at 1474 Siver Road and a subdivision at 3397-3399 Carman Road, and approved signage changes for Citizens Bank and temporary banners at Stuyvesant Plaza.

• Continued public hearing for Helios Energy solar array special use permit (5-0)
• Assumed lead agency status for SEQR review of solar array (5-0)
• Approved area variance for pool at 1474 Siver Road (5-0)
• Approved area variance for subdivision at 3397-3399 Carman Road (5-0)
• Approved signage rebrand for Citizens Bank at 1516 Western Avenue (5-0)
• Approved temporary banners for Shop September Sale at Stuyvesant Plaza (5-0)

Industrial Development Agency

This Industrial Development Agency meeting agenda contains only the agenda item and references to meeting materials, specifically minutes from prior Governance and Audit Committee meetings. No substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed for this meeting.

• Agenda item only
• Governance Committee meeting minutes available
• Audit Committee meeting minutes available

The Guilderland Industrial Development Agency approved scheduling a public hearing for August 24, 2021, to consider financial assistance for a senior housing project at the former Hiawatha Trails Golf Course. The board also approved the minutes of the March 23, 2021 meeting. Updates were provided on the Knockout Car Wash, Summit at Mill Hills, and Phillips Hardware, all operational. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved scheduling public hearing for senior housing project at former Hiawatha Trails Golf Course (motion by Young, second by Hicks)
• Approved minutes of March 23, 2021 IDA board meeting (motion by Bombardier, second by Johnston)

Conservation Advisory Council

No agenda was provided for this meeting. The record includes minutes related to properties at 4117 Western Turnpike, 493 Church Road, and 3397 Carman Road.

• Review of minutes for 4117 Western Turnpike
• Review of minutes for 493 Church Road
• Review of minutes for 3397 Carman Road

Zoning Board of Appeals

This Zoning Board of Appeals meeting agenda contains only the agenda item itself, with no substantive items listed for decision or discussion. The meeting appears to be purely procedural, with no rezonings, variances, or other matters specified.

• No substantive items listed on the agenda

The Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals approved all items on the July 21, 2021 agenda, including an area variance for a dwelling in a required rear yard setback at 319 Danielle Drive and a special use permit amendment for a drive-through restaurant at 2060 Western Ave. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The board also approved several sign permits and a minor site plan modification.

• Approved area variance for dwelling at 319 Danielle Drive (5-0)
• Approved special use permit amendment for drive-through restaurant at 2060 Western Ave (5-0)
• Approved minor site plan modification for additional units at Lincoln Storage, 146 Lincoln Avenue (5-0)
• Approved 17sf free-standing sign for Schoolhouse Pediatrics, 81 Schoolhouse Road (5-0)
• Approved temporary signage for sidewalk sale at 1475 Western Ave (5-0)
• Approved 8sf free-standing sign for Albany Therapeutic Riding Center, 6640 Fuller Station Road (5-0)
• Approved 24sf building-mounted sign for Jimmy's Egg, 1800 Western Ave (5-0)
• Approved replacement panels in existing sign for Lash & Brow, 1656 Western Ave (5-0)

Planning Board

This Planning Board agenda contains only the agenda item itself and directs readers to view meeting materials. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or administrative in nature.

The Planning Board approved the final plat for a 5-lot subdivision at 634 NYS Route 146, with conditions including approvals from the Highway Superintendent, Town Water and Waste Water Superintendent, Albany County Health Department, and NYSDOT, plus a $1,800 per dwelling unit park and recreation fee. The board also amended the preliminary plat approval to remove the condition requiring elimination of the keyhole lot. Additionally, the board granted concept approval for two-lot minor subdivisions at 3397 Carman Road and 4117 Western Turnpike, with the latter subject to conditions regarding fire code and stream crossing approvals.

• Approved final plat for 5-lot subdivision at 634 NYS Route 146, with conditions (vote 6-0).
• Amended preliminary plat approval to remove condition eliminating keyhole lot (vote 6-0).
• Approved concept for two-lot minor subdivision at 3397 Carman Road, subject to Zoning Board variances (vote 6-0).
• Approved concept for two-lot minor subdivision at 4117 Western Turnpike, with conditions (vote 6-0).
• Approved minutes from nine prior meetings (July 2020 to December 2020).

Town Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Guilderland Town Board meeting of July 13, 2021. The agenda contains only the agenda itself and a reference to meeting materials, with no specific action items, discussions, or decisions listed. The only available document is a meeting summary PDF.

The Town Board held a public hearing on proposed amendments to Local Law No. 7 of 2017 for the Pine Bush Senior Living PUD at 24 New Karner Road, which would replace 96 independent senior units with 86 mixed-income affordable units. The hearing was concluded and continued to the August 3, 2021 meeting for further discussion and possible adoption. The board also approved several resolutions, including water plant improvements, a DOT roundabout project, sidewalk projects, stop sign installations, and a budget reapportionment for a senior bus.

• Approved minutes of June 1, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Concluded public hearing on Pine Bush Senior Living PUD amendments, continued to Aug. 3 (4-0)
• Adopted SEQRA and grant resolutions for water treatment plant reconstruction (4-0)
• Authorized signing documents for DOT roundabout at Carman Road and Lydius Street (4-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Western Avenue sidewalk from Devonshire Drive to Mercy Care Lane (4-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting West Old State Road sidewalk from Garden View Drive to Regina Drive (4-0)
• Approved stop signs at Ridgehill Road and West Highland Drive (4-0)
• Approved stop signs at Graylon Place and Fletcher Road (4-0)

Conservation Advisory Council

This is a procedural-only agenda with no substantive items listed. The Conservation Advisory Council is meeting, but the agenda contains only the agenda item itself, with no decisions, discussions, or materials specified.

Planning Board

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Guilderland Planning Board meeting. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other decisions to be discussed.

The Planning Board approved a concept plan for a 2-lot minor subdivision at 493 Church Road, with a 5-0 vote. The board also discussed a final plat for a 5-lot subdivision at 634 NYS Route 146 but did not approve it, as the applicant and board could not agree on the layout of Lot 4. A follow-up meeting was scheduled to resolve the Lot 4 design issue.

• Approved concept plan for 2-lot minor subdivision at 493 Church Road (5-0 vote)
• Tabled final plat approval for 5-lot subdivision at 634 NYS Route 146 due to Lot 4 layout disagreement
• Scheduled a meeting between Ken Kovalchik, Steve Feeney, and the applicant to discuss Lot 4 layout

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on June 16, 2021. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

• No specific agenda items listed beyond the agenda itself

The Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special use permit for a dog boarding kennel at 6856 Lainhart Road, with conditions on hours, dog count, and outdoor time. The board also approved an area variance for a fence at 24 Jean Place, allowing a 4.5-foot fence where 4 feet is normally permitted. Both approvals were unanimous 5-0 votes.

• Approved area variance for fence at 24 Jean Place (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for dog boarding kennel at 6856 Lainhart Road (5-0)
• Declared negative SEQRA for kennel application (5-0)
• Appointed Delaware Engineering for Curry Road solar project

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted 6-0 to prepare a public hearing notice for a proposed 2-lot minor subdivision at 15 Dutch Hill Terrace, contingent on legal counsel providing a memo. The board also discussed a 5MW solar facility proposal at 2819 & 2825 Curry Road but took no action, deferring it to a future meeting pending additional materials.

• Approved motion to prepare public hearing notice for the 15 Dutch Hill Terrace 2-lot subdivision, pending legal memo (6-0 vote, Amanda Beedle recused)
• Deferred action on the Borrego Solar 5MW facility at 2819 & 2825 Curry Road to a future meeting, awaiting additional materials

Traffic Safety Committee

The Guilderland Traffic Safety Committee is meeting virtually to review and adopt minutes from the previous meeting, then discuss old business items including stop sign configurations, curve warning signs, and speed limit requests. They will also consider a new concern about turning traffic at Alton Road and Western Avenue. The committee will receive reports from the Highway Department and committee reviews on these items.

• Review stop sign configuration at Ostrander Road and Wormer Road
• Request for curve ahead signs at 21 Ashford Drive
• Request for stop sign at Ridgehill Road and West Highland Drive
• Request to convert Delee Avenue and Venezio Avenue intersection to all-way stop
• Request to reduce speed limit on State Route 146 between Gun Club Road and Gardner Road from 45 mph

The Guilderland Traffic Safety Committee recommended installing stop signs at Ridgehill Road at West Highland Drive and on Graylon Place at Fletcher Road, both pending Town Board approval. The committee also approved minutes, noted completed curve signs on Ashford Drive, and tabled several items pending further study.

• Approved minutes of 4/28/21 meeting (Bob/Ken)
• Recommended stop sign on Ridgehill Road at West Highland Drive (Bob/Ellen)
• Recommended stop sign on Graylon Place at Fletcher Road (Ken/Ellen)
• Noted Highway Dept. installed curve ahead signs at 21 Ashford Drive
• Tabled Ostrander/Wormer intersection review until next meeting
• Tabled Delee/Venezio all-way stop until speed data available
• Tabled Route 146 speed reduction pending resident letter and DOT review
• Approved sending letter to DOT for double line on Alton Road (Ken/Bob)

Zoning Board of Appeals

This Zoning Board of Appeals meeting agenda contains only the agenda item itself, with no listed applications, public hearings, or other business. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals approved four area variances for sheds and fences, and continued a public hearing for a 5MW solar facility. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The solar facility hearing was continued to allow further review, and Delaware Engineering was appointed as the technical design expert.

• Approved area variance for shed at 3697 Carman Road (5-0)
• Approved area variance for privacy fence at 5138 Foxwood Drive (5-0)
• Approved area variance for privacy fence at 241 Woodfield Drive (5-0)
• Approved area variance for garage expansion at 1 Sadie Lane (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 5MW solar facility at 6580 Dunnsville Road
• Appointed Delaware Engineering as TDE for solar facility project
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2021
• Approved two monument signs for The Preserve at West Creek

Town Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Guilderland Town Board meeting on June 1, 2021. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with a single attached document: a meeting summary PDF. No substantive decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

• Agenda item: Agenda
• Document: Town Board Meeting Summary 06-01-2021.pdf

The Town Board unanimously approved using $41,988 in CHIP funds to purchase a 3-ton asphalt roller, and adopted a resolution allowing the repurposing of about $800,000 in remaining state grant funds for water filtration plant upgrades. The board also scheduled a public hearing for July 13 on a proposal to change the Pine Bush Senior Living PUD from 96 independent units to 86 mixed-income affordable units, and made provisional appointments.

• Approved $41,988 CHIP funds for 3-ton asphalt roller from Milton Cat (5-0)
• Adopted resolution and SEQRA determination for water plant upgrades using remaining EFC grant funds (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for July 13, 2021 on Pine Bush Senior Living PUD amendments (5-0)
• Approved provisional appointments: Stephanie Deso (Clerical/Typist) and Connor Burns (Telecommunicator) (5-0)
• Authorized signing of collector's warrant for Guilderland Water District in amount of $391,514.26 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 18, 2021 meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Guilderland Planning Board meeting. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no decisions, discussions, or public hearings specified.

The Guilderland Planning Board tabled a 4-lot minor subdivision for 3131 East Old State Road, a special occasion facility at Beckmann's Brookside Barn, and a dog kennel/boarding facility at 6856 Lainhart Road. The board recommended site plan approval for the dog kennel to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a 7-0 vote. No final decisions were made on the tabled items.

• Tabled 4-lot minor subdivision for 3131 East Old State Road
• Tabled special occasion facility at Beckmann's Brookside Barn (590 NYS Route 146)
• Recommended site plan approval for dog kennel at 6856 Lainhart Road (7-0)

Conservation Advisory Council

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

• No agenda items listed

The Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council reviewed the proposed Giardina Minor Subdivision, a four-lot split of 4.78 acres at 3131 E. Old State Road. The Council found no major negative impact but raised safety concerns about increased traffic and lack of sidewalks or bike lanes. It recommended retaining native vegetation, removing invasives, and donating excavated sand to the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission. The Council also advised contacting the fire department about rear lot access and suggested an emergency turnaround loop.

• Reviewed Giardina Minor Subdivision application (4 lots, 4.78 acres)
• Found no major negative impact but cited safety concerns (traffic, no sidewalks/bike lanes)
• Recommended retaining native vegetation and removing invasive plants
• Recommended donating excavated sand to Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission
• Advised contacting fire department about rear lot access
• Suggested emergency turnaround loop for fire vehicles

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural agenda with only the agenda item listed and no substantive business. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

The Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals approved four area variance requests at its May 19, 2021 virtual meeting. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The board also approved a replacement sign and the minutes from three prior meetings.

• Approved area variance for construction beyond safe setback at 746 Walden's Pond Road (5-0)
• Approved area variance for shed in side yard at 319 Highgate Drive (5-0)
• Approved area variance for shed and pool at 6470 Vosburgh Road (5-0)
• Approved area variance for pool in side yard at 6373 Hawes Road (5-0)
• Approved 30 sq ft replacement sign at 1414 Western Ave
• Approved minutes from Feb 3, Mar 17, and Sep 16, 2020 meetings

Town Board

This Town Board meeting agenda contains only the agenda itself and a link to a meeting summary PDF. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text, making it purely procedural boilerplate.

The Guilderland Town Board approved the demolition contract for the condemned Crounse House, awarded to Greenbriar Construction Services Inc. for $32,568, with costs shared with the Village of Altamont. The board also authorized a police request for proposals for emergency radio coverage at seven schools under a federal grant, approved a lease with AT&T for cellular antennas on the Willey Street water tower, and extended the NYS Police substation lease for five years. Additionally, the board approved settlements for four tax certiorari proceedings, including Morgan Guilderland Shopping Center LLC and Guilderland Court Holdings LLC, and authorized several other routine items.

• Approved Crounse House demolition contract to Greenbriar Construction Services Inc. for $32,568 (5-0)
• Authorized police RFP for emergency radio coverage at seven schools under $345,994 federal grant (5-0)
• Authorized AT&T lease for cellular antennas on Willey Street water tower (5-0)
• Authorized 5-year lease with NYS Police for Willow Street substation (5-0)
• Approved tax certiorari settlement for Morgan Guilderland Shopping Center LLC with possible $3,105.96 tax readjustment (5-0)
• Approved tax certiorari settlement for Guilderland Court Holdings LLC with possible $2,757.07 tax readjustment (5-0)
• Approved tax certiorari settlements for Brandle and Fairway Limited Partnerships with possible $410.59 tax readjustment (5-0)
• Authorized water department purchase of granulated activated carbon from Carbon Activated Corp. (5-0)

Planning Board

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Guilderland Planning Board meeting on May 12, 2021. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no substantive decisions, discussions, or public hearings scheduled.

The Guilderland Planning Board held a public hearing and approved a 2-lot minor subdivision on about 34 acres at 166 Gray Road. The board issued a SEQR negative declaration, closed the public hearing with no comments, and granted final plat approval with conditions. All votes were 7-0.

• Issued SEQR negative declaration for 166 Gray Road subdivision (7-0)
• Closed public hearing with no comments (7-0)
• Approved final plat for 2-lot minor subdivision with conditions (7-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a meeting on May 5, 2021. The agenda contains only the item 'Agenda' and directs viewers to available meeting materials. No specific decisions or discussions are listed in the agenda text.

• Meeting date: May 5, 2021
• Agenda item: Agenda
• View available meeting materials

The Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals approved two area variances for detached garages, one at 101 Morgan Emily Lane and one at 6110 Johnston Road, both by 5-0 votes. The board also appointed Delaware Engineering as the Town Designated Engineer for the Guilderland Solar project, approved two sign permits, and approved the January 20, 2021 minutes.

• Approved area variance for 17-ft garage height at 101 Morgan Emily Lane (5-0)
• Approved area variance for detached garage in side yard at 6110 Johnston Road (5-0)
• Appointed Delaware Engineering as Town Designated Engineer for Guilderland Solar project (unanimous)
• Approved temporary sign for Westmere Village at 6228 Rutano Ln (unanimous)
• Approved building and monument signs for Lam's Kitchen at 1800 Western Ave (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 20, 2021 (unanimous)

Planning Board

This is the agenda for the Guilderland, NY Planning Board meeting on April 28, 2021. The agenda contains only the agenda item itself and a note to view available meeting materials; no specific items for decision or discussion are listed in the provided text.

• No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text

The Guilderland Planning Board approved a final plat for a 3-lot subdivision at 2863 West Old State Road, with conditions including fees and wetland compliance. The board also approved a preliminary plat for a 5-lot subdivision on NYS Route 146 and accepted a concept plan for a 2-lot subdivision on Gray Road. A site plan review for a solar facility was continued to the next meeting.

• Approved final plat for 3-lot subdivision at 2863 West Old State Road (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for 5-lot subdivision at 634 NYS Route 146 (7-0)
• Accepted concept plan for 2-lot subdivision at 166 Gray Road (7-0)
• Continued site plan review for 2.375MW solar facility at 2 Van Buren Blvd to next meeting

Traffic Safety Committee

The Guilderland Traffic Safety Committee is meeting virtually to review and adopt minutes from its last meeting in 2019, and to discuss old and new business. Old business includes an update on cars on Lillian and Evelyn Drives and the Carman Road roundabout. New business covers seven requests, including stop sign changes, curve warning signs, and a speed limit review.

• Review/adopt minutes from 10/30/19; no meetings held since due to COVID-19
• Update on cars on Lillian Drive and Evelyn Drive and Carman Road roundabout status (CN: 8-19)
• Review stop sign configuration at Ostrander Road and Wormer Road (CN: 1-20)
• Request curve ahead signs at 21 Ashford Drive (CN: 2-20)
• Request stop sign on Ridgehill Road at West Highland Drive (CN: 3-20)

The Guilderland Traffic Safety Committee approved a 'Curve Ahead' sign for 21 Ashford Drive and tabled multiple stop sign requests pending further review. The committee also discussed ongoing traffic issues on Lillian and Evelyn Drives, with NYSDOT roundabout construction scheduled for 2021-2022. Several items were referred to the Highway Department for further study.

• Approved 'Curve Ahead' sign for 21 Ashford Drive (no Town Board approval needed)
• Tabled Ostrander Road/Wormer Road stop sign review pending Highway Dept. report
• Tabled Ridgehill Road stop sign request pending member review
• Referred Garrett's Place lane marking to Highway Dept. for possible arrows
• Tabled Fletcher Road/Graylon Place stop sign request pending member review
• Approved minutes of 10/30/19 meeting

Town Board

The agenda for this meeting is not available. The document states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes instead.

The Town Board held a special meeting and unanimously approved a motion to authorize the Supervisor and Town Clerk to sign the Conservation Easement Agreement Program Bill #A7096. The program is intended to preserve large open spaces. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved signing of Conservation Easement Agreement Program Bill #A7096 (5-0)
• Adjourned special meeting at 8:35 am

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The only item is the agenda itself, and the meeting materials are referenced but not included in the text provided.

The Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special use permit/variance for Metro Movers to expand its self-storage facility at 4337 Western Turnpike, with a negative declaration under SEQR. The board also approved Kyle Bisnett's area variance for a storage building at 6792 Westfall Road. A public hearing for a mixed-use building at Twenty West Drive was continued, and a temporary construction sign at 100 Mariposa Lane was approved.

• Approved special use permit/variance for Metro Movers self-storage expansion at 4337 Western Turnpike (4-0)
• Issued negative declaration under SEQR for Metro Movers project (4-0)
• Approved area variance for Kyle Bisnett to construct storage building in front yard at 6792 Westfall Road (4-0)
• Continued public hearing for mixed-use building at Twenty West Drive
• Designated Insight Engineering as Town Designated Engineer (TDE)
• Approved temporary construction sign at 100 Mariposa Lane

Town Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Guilderland Town Board meeting of April 20, 2021. It lists only the agenda itself and a reference to meeting materials, with no specific decisions, discussions, or action items provided. The agenda is essentially boilerplate with no substantive items to report.

The Town Board unanimously adopted a local law establishing an apprenticeship program for certain municipal contracts after a public hearing. The board also approved the appointment of a new police officer and a water department laborer, and waived building permit fees for a fire-damaged property. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted local law for apprenticeship program for certain municipal contracts (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on apprenticeship program (5-0)
• Appointed Barak Strock as police officer (5-0)
• Permanently appointed Donald Utter as laborer in Water Department (5-0)
• Waived building permit fees for fire damage at 6454 Vosburgh Road (5-0)
• Approved April 6, 2021 Town Board meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Board

This agenda contains only the agenda item itself and no substantive business. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no decisions or discussions listed.

Conservation Advisory Council

The Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council is meeting to review three site plans: HAZAPIS at 15 Dutch Hill Terrace, SAUSTO at 14 Corporate Woods Blvd, and DICERBO at 166 Gray Rd. The agenda includes approval of minutes and discussion of these applications.

• Review of HAZAPIS site plan, 15 Dutch Hill Terrace
• Review of SAUSTO site plan, 14 Corporate Woods Blvd, Albany, NY 12211
• Review of DICERBO site plan, 166 Gray Rd

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on April 7, 2021. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no substantive decisions or discussions scheduled.

The Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals continued the public hearing for Susan Hammerle's area variance at 746 Walden's Pond Road to allow construction of a portion of a single-family dwelling beyond the safe setback. The board also appointed Delaware Engineering as the Town Designated Engineer. The application for 6792 Westfall Road was postponed due to an error in the mailing notice. Minutes from September 16, 2020 and February 17, 2021 were approved, and a new monument sign at Winding Brook Drive was approved.

• Continued the public hearing for 746 Walden's Pond Road area variance (Susan Hammerle).
• Appointed Delaware Engineering as Town Designated Engineer.
• Postponed the 6792 Westfall Road area variance application due to mailing notice error.
• Approved minutes of September 16, 2020 (Richard Villa abstained).
• Approved minutes of February 17, 2021.
• Approved a new 50 sq ft monument sign at Winding Brook Drive.
• Adjourned to next meeting.

Town Board

This is the agenda for the Guilderland Town Board meeting on April 6, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda itself and a link to meeting materials, with no specific items detailed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with substantive decisions or discussions not specified in the provided text.

• No specific items listed in the agenda text

The Guilderland Town Board voted unanimously to extend the moratorium on digital programmable signs for six months until October 6, 2021. The board also approved an amendment to the 2021 budget to fund new EMS expenditures, including a Senior Paramedic Supervisor position, and approved several other items including chemical bids, a public hearing for an apprenticeship program, tax certiorari settlements, and performance contracts for GPAC and the Pavilion.

• Extended moratorium on digital programmable signs for six months until Oct 6, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved 2021 budget amendment for EMS expenditures, including Senior Paramedic Supervisor (5-0)
• Awarded bids for chemicals to lowest qualified bidders (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for April 20, 2021 on apprenticeship program for municipal contracts (5-0)
• Approved tax certiorari settlement with Carpenter Village, LLC, with possible $13,986.44 tax readjustment (5-0)
• Approved tax certiorari settlement with Morgan Guilderland, LLC, with possible $13,439.74 tax readjustment (5-0)
• Adopted SEQRA determination of non-significance for West Old State sidewalk (5-0)
• Authorized signing of 2021 GPAC and Pavilion performance contracts (5-0 each)

Planning Board

The Guilderland Planning Board discussed a proposed 2-lot minor subdivision at 15 Dutch Mill Terrace, which requires removing a condition from the 2001 Napierski final plat that prohibited further subdivision. No vote was taken; the board continued the matter to a future meeting. The application will be sent to the Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council (GCAC) for review.

• Continued review of Napierski subdivision amendment (no vote)
• Referred application to GCAC for review and comment

Industrial Development Agency

The Guilderland Industrial Development Agency meeting consists of reviewing the minutes from the Governance Committee and the Audit Committee.

• Review of Governance Committee meeting minutes
• Review of Audit Committee meeting minutes

The Guilderland Industrial Development Agency approved the 2020 audit report, the 2021 Annual Housekeeping Resolution, and a 50% reduction of Albany Place, LLC's 2021 administrative fee. The board also approved the minutes of the August 24, 2020 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of August 24, 2020 meeting
• Approved 2020 audit report prepared by Marvin and Company
• Approved 2021 Annual Housekeeping Resolution
• Approved 50% reduction of Albany Place, LLC 2021 administrative fee ($9,300 fee reduced to $4,650)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals approved three area variances: a 6ft privacy fence at 699 Route 146, a detached garage at 1616 Angelina Terrace, and a single-family dwelling at 770 Walden's Pond Road (the latter continued to a future meeting). The board also approved a facade revision at 2505 Western Ave and three sign applications. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved area variance for a 6ft privacy fence at 699 Route 146 (5-0).
• Approved area variance for a detached garage at 1616 Angelina Terrace (5-0).
• Continued the area variance for a dwelling at 770 Walden's Pond Road and appointed Delaware Engineering as Town Designated Engineer.
• Approved facade revisions at 2505 Western Ave (5-0).
• Approved building-mounted sign for Wood Pro at 80 Railroad Ave.
• Approved monument sign for T.G.I. Fridays at 1475 Western Ave.
• Approved temporary sign for Farmers Market at Depot Rd. & Rt. 146 (June-October).

Planning Board

The source document states that there is no agenda available for this meeting. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are recorded in the provided text.

Town Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Guilderland Town Board meeting of March 2, 2021. The agenda contains only the agenda itself and a reference to meeting materials, with no specific action items, discussions, or decisions listed. The only available document is a meeting summary PDF.

• No specific agenda items listed

The Town Board unanimously adopted the Police Reform & Reinvention Collaborative Committee's draft action plan, which will be submitted to the Governor. The board also approved a Federal Transit Assistance Agreement for a new senior bus, a shared-cost resolution for a roundabout at Carman Road and Lydius Street, a landscaping resolution for that roundabout, and a tax certiorari settlement for Star Plaza, Inc.

• Approved February 16, 2021, Town Board minutes (Motion #39).
• Closed public hearing and adopted the Police Reform & Reinvention Collaborative Committee's draft action plan (Motions #40, #41).
• Authorized the Town Supervisor to sign the Federal Transit Assistance Agreement with NYS DOT for a senior bus (Motion #42).
• Adopted resolution for shared costs of the roundabout at Carman Road and Lydius Street (Motion #43).
• Adopted resolution for landscaping at the roundabout, with Town maintenance for 25 years (Motion #44).
• Approved tax certiorari settlement for Star Plaza, Inc., with a possible $7,825.59 readjustment (Motion #45).
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:01 pm (Motion #46).

Planning Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Guilderland Planning Board meeting on February 24, 2021. The only listed item is the adoption of the agenda itself, with no substantive decisions or discussions scheduled.

The Guilderland Planning Board approved final plats for two minor subdivisions and a preliminary plat for a 62-lot cluster subdivision, all with conditions. It also recommended approval to the ZBA for a special use permit to convert a yoga studio into a wood-fired pizza restaurant. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved final plat for 3-lot subdivision at 6630 Fuller Station Road (Lands of Gleason) with conditions including highway, water/wastewater, and NYSDOT approvals, plus fees.
• Approved final plat for 3-lot subdivision at 126 Arcadia Ave/18 Upper Hillcrest Ave (Feliks and Teresa Minkin) with conditions including highway and water/wastewater approvals, plus fees.
• Approved preliminary plat for 62-lot cluster subdivision at 2745 Old State Road (JTR Realty, LLC) with conditions including TDE, highway, water/wastewater, and health department approvals, plus fees and administrative conditions.
• Recommended approval to the ZBA for a special use permit for Bull & Basil Wood Fired Pizza at 457 NYS Route 146 (change from yoga studio to restaurant).

Zoning Board of Appeals

This Zoning Board of Appeals meeting agenda contains only the agenda item itself, with no substantive decisions, discussions, or public hearings listed. The meeting appears to be purely procedural with no actionable items for residents.

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing for a special use permit to expand an existing self-storage facility at 4773 Western Turnpike. No public comments were received, and the board voted to continue the hearing to March 17, 2021, pending additional renderings. The board also appointed Delaware Engineering as the Technical Design Engineer for storm water issues and approved a new sign for Josie's Kitchen at 1475 Western Ave.

• Continued public hearing for 4773 Western Turnpike self-storage expansion to March 17, 2021
• Appointed Delaware Engineering as TDE for storm water issues
• Approved new 32 sq ft building mounted sign for Josie's Kitchen at 1475 Western Ave

Town Board

This Town Board meeting agenda contains only the agenda itself and a link to a meeting summary PDF. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

• No specific items listed beyond agenda and meeting materials

The Guilderland Town Board approved a $62,940 contract with Pyramid Network Services, LLC to remove the obsolete communication tower at 1180 Berne Altamont, waiving demolition permit fees. The board also approved several tax certiorari settlements, including a $1,419.73 readjustment for 2 & 4 Executive Park Drive and a $2,590.34 readjustment for 1450 Western Avenue. Additionally, the board scheduled public hearings for March 2, 2021 on the Police Reform & Reinvention Collaborative action plan and for March 16, 2021 on extending the moratorium on programmable digital signs to October 6, 2021.

• Approved $62,940 contract to Pyramid Network Services, LLC for communication tower removal at 1180 Berne Altamont (5-0)
• Approved tax certiorari settlement for 2 & 4 Executive Park Drive with $1,419.73 readjustment (5-0)
• Approved tax certiorari settlement for 1450 Western Avenue with $2,590.34 readjustment (5-0)
• Approved tax certiorari settlement for 19-27 New Karner Road with $60.44 readjustment (5-0)
• Approved tax certiorari settlement for 5940 Veeder Road with $532.93 readjustment (5-0)
• Approved tax certiorari settlement for 65 East Highland Drive with $1,093.05 readjustment (5-0)
• Approved tax certiorari settlement for 10 New Karner Road with $2,993.29 readjustment (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for March 2, 2021 on Police Reform & Reinvention Collaborative action plan (5-0)

Planning Board

The Guilderland Planning Board approved a 4-lot minor subdivision at 2819 West Old State Road with conditions including fees for park and recreation and sewer mitigation. The board also closed public hearings for a 58-lot subdivision and issued negative declarations for two other projects. A solar facility project update was tabled until March.

• Approved final plat for 4-lot subdivision at 2819 West Old State Road (6-0, Longo recused)
• Closed public hearing for 58-lot subdivision at 2745 Old State Road (7-0)
• Issued SEQR negative declaration for 3-lot subdivision at 6630 Fuller Station Road (7-0)
• Issued SEQR negative declaration for 3-lot subdivision at 126 Arcadia Ave/18 Upper Hillcrest Ave (7-0)
• Tabled review of 5MW solar facility at 6580 Dunnsville Road until March
• Approved minutes from five 2019 meetings (6-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural-only agenda with a single item: the agenda itself. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

The Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals approved a 5-0 area variance for Kevin Gleason to permit a subdivision at 6630 Fuller Station Road, allowing existing accessory buildings to remain in the side yard of a principal structure. The public hearing was held virtually, with one email comment read into the record. The approval is contingent on Planning Board approval for the subdivision.

• Approved area variance for subdivision at 6630 Fuller Station Road (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for the variance application

Planning Board

The Guilderland Planning Board held a virtual meeting on January 27, 2021. The board closed the public hearing and approved a 4-lot minor subdivision at 2819 West Old State Road (6-0, with one recusal). A 58-lot subdivision at 2745 Old State Road was continued to the next meeting due to a notice error. The board also approved a concept plan for a 3-lot subdivision and recommended approval for a self-storage expansion.

• Closed public hearing and approved 4-lot subdivision at 2819 West Old State Road (6-0, Longo recused)
• Continued 58-lot subdivision hearing at 2745 Old State Road to next meeting due to incorrect Zoom notice
• Approved concept plan for 3-lot subdivision at 312 Trinacria Court/3118 Lone Pine Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval of site plan for A-Metro Self Storage expansion at 4774 Western Turnpike (7-0)
• Continued Dunkin Donuts drive-through site plan at 2060 Western Avenue pending TDE comments

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural-only agenda with a single item: the agenda itself. No substantive decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed.

• Agenda

The Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals approved an amendment to the special use permit for S&L Roofing at 5640 Depot Road, allowing construction of an additional warehouse building. The board also issued a negative declaration under SEQR, finding no significant environmental impact. Additionally, the board appointed Clough Harbor Associates as the Town Designated Engineer to review a drive-through design for Dunkin Donuts at 2060 Western Avenue.

• Approved special use permit amendment for additional building at 5640 Depot Road (5-0)
• Issued negative declaration under SEQR for the S&L Roofing project (5-0)
• Appointed Clough Harbor Associates as Town Designated Engineer for Dunkin Donuts drive-through review
• Approved minutes of December 2, 2020

Planning Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Guilderland Planning Board meeting on January 13, 2021. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no specific projects, applications, or discussions detailed. The meeting appears to be limited to routine administrative matters.

The Guilderland Planning Board held a virtual meeting and approved a 2-lot minor subdivision at 6575 Dunnsville Road with conditions including Albany County septic approval, NYSDOT right-of-way approval, and a $1,800 per dwelling unit park and recreation fee. The board also issued SEQR negative declarations for a 58-lot subdivision at 2745 Old State Road and a 4-lot subdivision at 2819 West Old State Road, approved a concept plan for a 3-lot subdivision at 6630 Fuller Station Road, and approved a site plan for a contractor building for S&L Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc.

• Approved final plat for 2-lot subdivision at 6575 Dunnsville Road (6-0)
• Issued SEQR negative declaration for 58-lot subdivision at 2745 Old State Road (7-0)
• Approved concept plan for 3-lot subdivision at 6630 Fuller Station Road (7-0)
• Approved site plan for contractor building for S&L Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc. (7-0)
• Issued SEQR negative declaration for 4-lot subdivision at 2819 West Old State Road (6-0, Longo recused)

Conservation Advisory Council

This meeting agenda contains only the single item 'Agenda' and no substantive business. The Conservation Advisory Council is not deciding or discussing any specific projects, applications, or policy items at this meeting.

The Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council reviewed Frank Tralongo's proposed four-lot subdivision at 3118 Lone Pine Road/312 Trinacria Circle and concluded it would pose little negative environmental impact, provided an adequate drainage plan and sufficient tree planting are included. The council recommended using native species and notifying the fire department about the keyhole lot residence. No formal vote was recorded; the minutes are an advisory recommendation to the Planning Board.

• Advised no significant environmental impact for 4-lot subdivision (unanimous consensus)
• Recommended drainage plan to prevent wastewater runoff onto neighboring properties
• Recommended planting sufficient trees, preferably native species, to offset removals
• Suggested notifying local fire department about keyhole lot residence 300+ feet from highway

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on January 6, 2021. No specific applications, hearings, or decisions are listed, so the meeting appears to be limited to routine administrative matters.

The Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for a proposed subdivision at 126 Arcadia Avenue and 18 Upper Hillcrest Avenue, allowing the existing two lots to be split into three lots with a new house, despite non-compliance with R10 zone dimensional requirements. The board also approved an amendment to the Governors Motor Inn special use permit at 2505 Western Ave to include storm water plan changes required by NYSDOT, and approved a new building-mounted sign for Robert Jewelers at 2050 Western Ave. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved area variance for subdivision at 126 Arcadia Ave & 18 Upper Hillcrest Ave (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Special Use Permit for Governors Motor Inn at 2505 Western Ave for storm water plan changes (5-0)
• Approved new building-mounted sign for Robert Jewelers at 2050 Western Ave
• Approved September 2, 2020 minutes
• Approved October 21, 2020 minutes with corrections to Hiawatha Trails dates (Remmert and Albert recused)

Town Board

This is a procedural Town Board meeting agenda. The only listed items are the agenda itself and a meeting summary PDF, with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed.

• Meeting summary document for 01-05-2021

The Guilderland Town Board held its organizational meeting and regular meeting, approving a series of routine 2021 designations and resolutions. All motions passed unanimously except for the appointments schedule, where Councilwoman Bohl voted no on two Planning Board appointments and abstained on several others. The board also approved suspending renewal applications for certain property tax exemptions and funding for the Old State Road sidewalk project.

• Approved Schedule A appointments for one-year terms, with Councilwoman Bohl voting no on Planning Board reappointments #4 and #5 and abstaining on #25-33 (4-1, with recusals)
• Designated First National Bank of Scotia, Key Bank, Pioneer Commercial Bank, NBT Bank, and M&T Bank as official depositories (5-0)
• Authorized Town Supervisor and Comptroller to invest in Certificates of Deposit and sign checks (5-0)
• Designated 10 engineering firms as Town-designated engineers (5-0)
• Adopted Schedule B meeting schedules for Planning Board, ZBA, CAC, IDA, and DPC (5-0)
• Adopted resolution suspending renewal applications for certain property tax exemptions (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for funding of the Old State Road sidewalk (5-0)
• Authorized Water & Wastewater Department to solicit bids for water treatment chemicals for 2021-2022 (5-0)